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  • [CREDIT:NWS] Fall Back: Set your clocks back an hour — for Daylight Savings Time at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.

    Fall Back 2025: Sunday, 2 a.m.

    [CREDIT:NWS] Fall Back: Set your clocks back an hour — for Daylight Savings Time at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. By: Rob Borkowski

    Don’t forget to fall back tonight — set your clocks back an hour — to get in synch when Daylight Savings Time takes effect at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. While we’re still working off post-Halloween candy calories, most modern appliances — cell phones, alarm clocks, some TVs — switch the time automatically. But it’s still a good idea to change the times on other devices Saturday night before bedtime.

  • [RI.gov] SNAP food benefits will run out Nov. 1 as federal officials debate the use of contingency funding typically used during federal shutdowns.

    Judges: Trump Has Till Monday to Agree to Fund SNAP

    [RI.gov] SNAP food benefits will run out Nov. 1 as federal officials debate the use of contingency funding typically used during federal shutdowns. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI —  Attorney General Peter F. Neronha praised a U.S. District Court  ruling that the Trump Administration’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) can use its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]

  • [CREDIT: RI PUC] The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will be collecting public comments on the drafted RFP for a 600 - 1,000 MW offshore wind turbine project through Oct. 7 and will hold a public hearing on Sept. 21, 9 a.m.

    PUC OKs Shekarchi-Urged RI Energy Shutdown Aid

    [CREDIT: RI PUC] The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will be collecting public comments on the drafted RFP for a 600 - 1,000 MW offshore wind turbine project through Oct. 7 and will hold a public hearing on Sept. 21, 9 a.m. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — While Republican and Democrat Senators’ federal shutdown stalemate over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies continues, RI officials working with RI Energy have arranged relief for affected Ocean […]

Business

  • Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced a $5.4M settlement with pharmaceutical distributor Reckitt Benckiser Group alleging the company improperly marketed Suboxone.

    RIAG: RI Energy Owes Customers $39M

    Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced a $5.4M settlement with pharmaceutical distributor Reckitt Benckiser Group alleging the company improperly marketed Suboxone. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI — RI Energy owes rate payers up to $39 million more than the utility is attempting to assess in its proposed formula determining its responsibility to  protect ratepayers […]

  • [CREDIT: Dan's Convenience] Dan's Convenience, 2699 Post Rd., Warwick, the site of a $75,000 lotttery win.

    Warwick Scratch Ticket Winner Scores $75K

    [CREDIT: Dan's Convenience] Dan's Convenience, 2699 Post Rd., Warwick, the site of a $75,000 lotttery win. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — A Warwick scratch ticket winner is $75,000 richer after claiming his prize on the “Mega Crossword” Instant Game ticket, purchased at Dan’s Convenience, 2699 Post Rd., Warwick. […]

  • [CREDIT: CRA] An image from a recent Coventry Redevelopment Agency meeting discussing ongoing mapping of the Johnson's Pond property seized from Social Holdings LLC.

    Coventry: Johnson’s Pond Meeting Pushed Till Sept. 25

    [CREDIT: CRA] An image from a recent Coventry Redevelopment Agency meeting discussing ongoing mapping of the Johnson's Pond property seized from Social Holdings LLC. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — The Johnson’s Pond Redevelopment Area and Public Use Determination Community Workshop scheduled for Aug. 21 is rescheduled to Sept. 25, as a legal challenge to the town’s […]

Schools

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.

    SC Asks Mayor for $2.1M FY26 Deficit Decision

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave. By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.

    Pilgrim School Work Waits on DEM’s Say Oct. 17

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings. By: Joe Siegel

    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: Mary Carlos] Students of Tiogue Elementary School march with their Future Oakers banner during the CHS Homecoming parade Oct. 4, 2025

    CHS Homecoming Parade 2025

    [CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Students of Tiogue Elementary School march with their Future Oakers banner during the CHS Homecoming parade Oct. 4, 2025 By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — The 2025 Coventry High School Homecoming Parade kicked off from Paine Field, 1277 Main St., ending at Coventry High, 40 Reservoir Road Oct. 4, with the spirited […]

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Police and Fire

  • RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island.

    Trooper Warwick Arrests Oct. 22: DUI, Missed Court

    RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log  Oct. 22-26 involved charges for DUI, missed court on shoplifting and obstruction charges, and a suspended license. Here are the […]

  • [CREDIT: WPD] Warwick Police Chief Michael Lima, Mayor Frank Picozzi, WFD Chief Peter McMichael and Sen. Michael LaMountain honored officers Matthew Maloney, Nicholas Manocchio, and Maxwell Neiley for their Oct. 18 rescue of a drowning driver,

    Officers Honored for Oct. 18 Drowning Driver Rescue

    [CREDIT: WPD] Warwick Police Chief Michael Lima, Mayor Frank Picozzi, WFD Chief Peter McMichael and Sen. Michael LaMountain honored officers Matthew Maloney, Nicholas Manocchio, and Maxwell Neiley for their Oct. 18 rescue of a drowning driver, By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Officers Matthew Maloney, Nicholas Manocchio, and Maxwell Neiley rescued a drowning driver from a submerged car in Apponaug Cove Oct. 18, a feat WPD Chief Col. Michael […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

    Trooper Warwick Arrests Oct. 26: Reckless Driving, Eluding

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log  Oct. 21 – 26 involved charges for DUI, robbery and larceny conspiracy. Here are the basics on those RI State Police RI […]