Warwick Beacon

07/31/2025

High school constructions projects are waiting on Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management approvals, permits

Stephen Gothberg was a Pilgrim senior in 1970 and an offense tackle on the football team. He was fast. He ran the quarter-mile on the school’s cinder track in about 53 seconds. That cinder …

07/30/2025

Meet JJ, the boy with a zet for life! JJ ended up in the shelter when his Dad got deployed and had no other choice but to surrender him! JJ is a smart handsome boy who just wants to have fun, run, play, splash in the kiddie pool and then be by your side! He is just over a year old so still some puppy energy but he also will roll over for those belly rubs! If you have been looking for a loving, loyal companion and a boy who really deserves a chance at a forever home, please contact Animal Rescue Rhode Island at 401-783-7606. Please help JJ find a home by sharing too!

07/29/2025

As stated by one home designer, who was reached after the tour, “Conimicut is red hot.”

As about 40 people, many of them Conimicut residents, headed toward the sandy point that has claimed the lives of too many over the decades, they were asked by Janet Freeman, a coastal geologist from …

07/28/2025

“The main goal of restructuring was to realign the central office to achieve efficiencies,” said McCaffrey. “It’s important to change from time to time to see how efficient you are in supporting the mission of the district.”

In an effort to streamline efficiency and cut costs, Warwick Public Schools is restructuring its administration. The School Committee approved Superintendent William McCaffrey’s restructuring …

07/24/2025

Head on over to Russ’ Ocean State Harley-Davidson to check out the limited CVO Road Glide RR motorcycle. It's sold but public is welcome to come see it through the end of July. Harley-Davidson

Tucked away from the main drag of Jefferson Boulevard are several small businesses that fuel Warwick’s economy. Mayor Frank Picozzi paid a visit to one of these businesses last Thursday …

07/23/2025

Are you ready to enjoy life with a new best friend? Well Blondie is hoping that she'll be the one you choose. She just turned a year old, so she's got some puppy energy, but she also likes to relax after playtime. Blondie is beautiful inside and out, she has a "blonde" color coat and silly ears which are all accented by her great big smile! If you have been looking for a playful, smart and loyal pup then Blondie is your girl. Her dream is to have a fenced in yard where she can run and play and a snuggly bed too! She is a medium size mixed breed, we like to say she's mixed to perfection. Please contact Heart of RI Animal Rescue League for more information at 401-467-3670 or go in and spend some time with Blondie. They are located at 44 Worthington Road Cranston, RI. They are open to the public on Wednesday from 3:00-7:00 and Saturday from 10:00-2:00. Blondie can't wait to share her love with you!

07/21/2025

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07/17/2025

“All subjects can be learned through art,” she said. Hear from some retiring teachers in this week's paper.

Warwick Public Schools said goodbye this spring to 19 retiring teachers who served the department for 25 or more years. After experiencing first-hand changes in the school system over several …

07/16/2025

Koda is the best ball player anywhere! This fun loving boy is as cute as they come, with his scruffy coat and his stylish mohawk he checks all the boxes! Koda is a four year old mixed breed who has a zest for life! He loves splashing around in the kiddie pool too! Don't miss out on Koda, go meet him in person at the RISPCA. Call for more information 401-383-1900. If you've been searching for a real unique one of a kind boy, then Koda is for you! Visit www.rispca.org

07/10/2025

Happy birthday, Henry! 🎂

There just don’t seem to be enough cards, cake or candles to sufficiently wish someone a happy 110 th birthday. Especially when it’s your dad. And especially when his lifetime experience …

07/10/2025

In Warwick, 10,000 customers were affected, according to Warwick Police Department Col. Michael Lima. The department received 110 calls within the first four hours.

Much of the state got some pre-Fourth of July fireworks Thursday in the form of an intense, fast-moving storm that downed trees, blocked roads, whacked cars and caused the loss of power to 65,000 …

07/09/2025

Luna is ready to light up your life! She's an eight year old Cocker Spaniel mix with a beautiful, fluffy, soft chocolatey coat and white tipped toes! She will wiggle her way right into your heart! Luna is in search of an adult only home where she can live out her golden years enjoying all the best life has to offer. She loves women but also would be fine living with a patient man who is willing to let her open up at her own pace, She is playful, loves to go for walks and then snuggle! Luna does have chronic ear issues that currently require drops so please keep that in mind. Contact Exeter Animal Shelter at 401-294-2754 if you'd like more information about Luna, she's hoping to find love soon!