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Open meeting to discuss ways to save state’s wild forests
The Old Growth Tree Society of Rhode Island will hold an open meeting at the Warwick Public Library at 600 Sandy Ln. Wednesday, April 17th, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., to talk about how the state's …
Planet Fitness gets three bomb threats in three weeks
The Planet Fitness on Warwick Ave. has been the target of three bomb threats in three weeks, with the location having to evacuate on March 28, April 4 and April 9. According to Warwick Police …
PACKAGE DELAYED: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, after sunset, were captured by a drone piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21, 2022. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston, but its opening date has now been pushed to late 2024.
Amazon renegotiates tax deal with Johnston
Since Amazon has not yet opened for business in Johnston, the mega-retailer has invoked a costly construction clause in its contract with the town. Over the past few months, the company …
$4 million in scholarships available through Rhode Island Foundation
At the time of year when colleges are sending out their financial aid packages, $4 million in scholarships is available through the Rhode Island Foundation. Four dozen Cranston students received aid …
Republican announces run for Second Congressional District
U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner now has a Republican opponent for this year’s election. Political newcomer Dr. Steven Corvi, who filed with the Federal Election Commission on March 21, …
RI Tree to Celebrate Arbor Day at Brayton Park
Rhode Island Arbor Day will be celebrated on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Joseph Ventetuolo Recreational Complex, Brayton Avenue, Cranston, also known as Brayton Avenue Park. The celebration will …
Bike path resurfacing begins in Cranston
Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that resurfacing of the Washington Secondary Bike Path would in Cranston this coming Monday, April 8. As the resurfacing work on the bike path kicks off in Cranston, …
A legacy of CEOs: From Left to Right former President & CEO Jo-Ann Schofield (departed MENTOR Rhode Island 2023), new President & CEO Jeanine Achin, and former President & CEO Arlene McNulty (departed 2014)
From CEO to Spectator, the view is just fine
One morning in 2006, I walked into my office at MENTOR Rhode Island to find a voicemail from then CEO Arlene McNulty. She was in the middle of watching an episode of Dancing with the Stars when she …
Helena Moronta from BayCoast Bank and Brian McCrae took home the Judge’s Choice award. Helena raised $2,363.00.
Sweet 17
TEACHING A STONE TO TALK: Madelyn Fox (7) and Warwick Animal Hospital Kennel Manager Tanya Keegan show off painted rock they just bought alongside founder and Director of Defenders of Animals Dennis Tebella, and Madelyn’s mother Katie Fox.
Arts and crafts to defend animals at Sprague Mansion
Sprague Mansion hosted Defenders of Animals for an arts and craft sale and raffle fundraiser on Saturday. All artwork by local artists was donated, with 100% of proceeds going to fund the …
HISTORIC: About 60 people attended Monday's special presentation by the Cranston Historical Cemeteries Commission on the forgotten graves from the old state farm. (Photos by Barbara Polichetti)
The Poorhouse Graves of Route 37
Silent no longer. For decades, no one knew that Route 37, which traverses Warwick and Cranston, covered a dark secret. It was only after early summer rains and erosion caused skeletal remains to …
LABELS OF LOVE: The sewing team put 308 labels on blankets that will be distributed to children all across Rhode Island. (Photos by Pam Schiff)
Project Linus continues to excel in the giving arena
On Saturday, April 6 almost 100 crafters swung by the William Hall Library to help with blanket donations for Project Linus. There were crocheters, knitters, sewers, quilters and people who work …

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Police Log 04-11-2024
CHARGED: Scott Avedisian, Warwick’s longest-serving mayor, entered a not-guilty plea Wednesday morning at Kent County Court to charges he left the scene of a car crash.

Ex-Warwick Mayor Avedisian pleads not guilty to leaving scene of fast food fender-bender

Police Log 04-04-24

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