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![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a toy drive, a sip and shop, and several other family holiday activities.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAPoAAADkAQAAAACZSwR7AAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAeSURBVFjD7cGBAAAAAMOg+VNf4QBVAQAAAAAAAPAaHWQAAUjam4AAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
Warwick Weekend Events Dec. 5: Winterfest, Market, Toy Drive
Your event’s not here? You probably didn’t enter it into our calendar. Add your event to make sure we don’t miss it, then e-mail editor@warwickpost.com to give us a heads-up. WARWICK, […]
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Coventry Weekend Events Dec. 5: Tree Lighting, Bazaar
Your event’s not here? You probably didn’t enter it into our calendar. Add your event to make sure we don’t miss it, then e-mail editor@warwickpost.com to give us a heads-up. COVENTRY, […]
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City Hall Plaza Rink Opens
WARWICK, RI – Local officials and residents gathered Dec. 3 to officially open the city’s new ice rink, located behind City Hall in Apponaug. Mayor Frank Picozzi hosted the event […]
![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a toy drive, a sip and shop, and several other family holiday activities.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Warwick-weekend-events-December-5-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all)
![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Community Coventry Events in Coventry, RI feature a tree lighting, a holiday bazaar, a collectors show, and a Yuletide event at Spell Hall.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Coventry-community-events-December-5-250x228.jpg?strip=all)
Business
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![[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAPoAAAC8AQAAAAB5lo7hAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAcSURBVFjD7cExAQAAAMKg9U/taQmgAAAAAAAAbhg8AAGKF5l6AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)
New High Schools Update Forum Jan. 6
WARWICK, RI – The Warwick School Committee will host a public forum update on the new Warwick high schools project on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium […]
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Compass Core Pharmacy Offers Low-Cost Prescriptions
WARWICK, RI — Pharmacists Amanda Petrarca and Gregg Jones, founders of Compass Core Pharmacy, have been delivering low-cost prescriptions at 80 Lambert Lind Highway for about six months. The cash-only […]
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Keeping The Books NE Expanding Reach
WARWICK, RI — Keeping the Books NE’s name has signified founder Marsha Thayer’s multi-state ambitions from the start, potential she aims to fulfill with hard work and new recruits to […]
![[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/New-Warwick-High-Schools-Warwick-RI-1.jpg?strip=all&resize=250%2C188)
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] From left, Catherine Lott and Amanda Petrarca, co-founder of Compass Core Pharmacy, 80 Lambert Lind Highway Warwick. The pharmacy has been open for about six months, providing low-cost prescriptions to customers.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Compass-Core-Pharmacy-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all)
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Keeping the Books is expanding through New England. The team, from left, Patti Pinto, Emily Thayer, Marcia Thayer, and Victoria Foster, in their Warwick office.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/KTB-Keeping-The-Books-5-250x228.jpg?strip=all)
Schools
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![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAIwAAACMAQAAAACGu3yTAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAZSURBVEjH7cExAQAAAMKg9U9tCU+gAADgawpkAAEQjT2XAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)
WPS Bests ’24-’25 RI English, Trails Math Scores
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Schools beat RI average SAT and PSAT scores in all but SAT Math in t… You’re probably out of free articles. Let’s fix that! Warwick Post’s […]
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SC Asks Mayor for $2.1M FY26 Deficit Decision
WARWICK, RI — School Committee Chair Shaun Galligan says the Mayor’s office and Budget Commission have yet to offer a plan on how they’ll plug the schools’ $2.1 million FY26 […]
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Pilgrim School Work Waits on DEM’s Say Oct. 17
WARWICK, RI — Work on the new Pilgrim High School may resume soon, according to John Bates, Project Manager for Left Field, depending on the go-ahead from the Department of […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School-140x140.jpg?strip=all)
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Warwick-Public_Schools-140x140.jpg?strip=all)
All Politics are Local
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‘No Kings’ Rallies Set for Saturday in EG, NK, Providence
[CREDIT: Jim Taylor] Thousands attended the third ‘No Kings’ Thousands attended the third ‘No Kings’ nation-wide rally June 14 at the State House. Rallies were held in six other locations […]
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RI Groups Urge Peaceful Discourse After Kirk Murder
PROVIDENCE, RI — Officials and political groups urged peaceful dialogue after conservative pundit Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University Sept. 10 answering a question about gun violence. […]
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Labor Day ’25: Trump Turns Blind Eye to Weak Job Market
Today, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, granting many a three-day weekend, a reminder of living wages, fair hours and safe conditions that unions have won for workers, as President Donald […]
![[CREDIT: Jim Taylor] Thousands attended the third 'No Kings' nation-wide rally June 14 at the State House. Rallies were held in six other locations](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/No-Kings-Rally-RI-State-House-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all)
![[CREDIT: WP Composite] The Rhode Island Young Republicans and Young Democrats called for a renewed commitment to civility, compassion, and respect following the murder of Charlie Kirk Sept. 10 in Utah.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Young-Repbublicans-Democrats-250x228.jpg?strip=all)
Police and Fire
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Trooper Warwick Arrests Dec. 6: DUI, Child Molestation
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Nov. 25 – Dec. 6 involved charges for DUI, shoplifting, and child molestation. Here are the basics on those RI State […]
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WPD: Oct. 26 Speeder Charged With DUI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police stopped and arrested a speeding driver Oct. 26 after spotting him darting through traffic on Bald Hill Road, charging him with DUI. At about 7:06 […]
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RI Assistant U.S. Attorney Hyatt Sworn In
PROVIDENCE – Andrea Hyatt was recently appointed and sworn in as Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, the United States Attorney’s office announced Tuesday. Hyatt will […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WPD-cruiser-left-336x237-1.jpg?strip=all&resize=250%2C188)
![[CREDIT: U.S. Attorney RI/WP composite] The U.S. Attorney's Office for RI has appointed Kevin Love Hubbard as Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinator.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/U.S.-Attorney-R-140x140.jpeg?strip=all)