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![[CREDIT:RIDOT] Route 113 at Midland Commons Looking East on East Avenue, toward the East Avenue Bridge over Rte. 95 north and south. To the left is the Midland Mall. Night Rte. 95 Closures and Rte. 295 closures begin July 17.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAPoAAADkAQAAAACZSwR7AAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAeSURBVFjD7cGBAAAAAMOg+VNf4QBVAQAAAAAAAPAaHWQAAUjam4AAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
Rte. 295 Closures Continue Tonight
WARWICK, RI — Tonight, RIDOT will temporarily close a short section of Rte. 295 South at East Avenue in Warwick, one of two Rte. 295 closures, the second on Sunday […]
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Coventry Community Events Aug. 1: Spies, Music
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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Warwick Weekend Events Aug. 1: Faire, Cars
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, […]
![[CREDIT:RIDOT] Route 113 at Midland Commons Looking East on East Avenue, toward the East Avenue Bridge over Rte. 95 north and south. To the left is the Midland Mall. Night Rte. 95 Closures and Rte. 295 closures begin July 17.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RIDOT-bridge-closure-East-Avenue-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Community Events in Coventry, RI include a local artisans meet up, a spy workshop ay Nathanael Greene Homestead, the continuation of Coventry Parks and Recreation’s Free Summer Entertainment Series, and several goat events.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Coventry-community-events-August-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include an artisan faire, cars and coffee, and the usual farmers markets and dinos.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Warwick-weekend-events-August-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Business
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CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant
WARWICK, RI — Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has won a $1 million Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant expanding its Electrical Apprenticeship and Ready to Build programs, meeting the growing […]
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Bennett, Burke $17 Minimum Wage Bill Clears House, Senate
STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives and Senate today approved bills introduced by Rep. David A. Bennett and Sen. John Burke that would increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage from […]
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Casino Smoking Ban Bill Supporters Rally at State House
STATE HOUSE — Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol rotunda May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, protecting […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Solomon's bills increase catalytic converter theft penalties & create an interstate compact.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RI-State-House-190.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Casino-Smoking-Ban-Bill-State-House-Rally-250x228.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Schools
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CCRI NJCAA ’24 – ’25 All-Americans Listed
WARWICK, RI — The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) announced nine of its student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), […]
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CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant
WARWICK, RI — Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has won a $1 million Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant expanding its Electrical Apprenticeship and Ready to Build programs, meeting the growing […]
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Warwick Schools Nix Admin Positions
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Schools are cutting admin positions, including currently vacant roles such as Assistant Superintendent and Assistant Director of IT, cutting costs. Warwick School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan […]
![[WP Composite/CCRI] CCRI student-athletes who earned national academic honors from NJCAA, including two Warwick residents. From left, Robert Court and Kathryn Motta.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CCRI-NJCAA-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School will be the site of the city's continuing COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 75 and older.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
All Politics are Local
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What’s Open July 4th, What’s Going Down
Let’s review America’s first defiance of a tyrannical madman, to keep in mind what all the fireworks, patriotic songs, slogans and flag pins are supposed to signify:
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RI ‘Hands Off!’ Protestors: ‘Ho-Ho, Donald Trump Has Got to Go!’
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Islanders in four Ocean State locations were among millions nationwide turning out for ‘Hands Off!’ protests against the Musk – Trump Coup seizing Congressional powers, defying […]
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Tassoni: Cannabis Profits Should Aid Overdose Prevention, Education & Treatment
Where does the money from Rhode Island’s cannabis sales go? As President and CEO at The Leadership Council for Substance Abuse and Mental Health of Rhode Island, I would like to […]
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] WarwickPost's annual list of fireworks displays once again led our list of most-read stories for the year.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fireworks_2015_91-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Jeni Luther] Thousands of people swelled the streets in Providence April 5 to tell the Musk -Trump Coup to take their hands off Americans' freedoms, security, voting rights, Medicare, Social Security and powers not granted in the U.S. Constitution during the national Hands Off protest.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Providence-Hands-Off-Protest-3-April-5-2025-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Police and Fire
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Warwick Man Admits Trafficking 2KG of Cocaine
PROVIDENCE – A Warwick man has been convicted in federal court for trafficking two kilos of cocaine, the RI U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today.
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Drive-Thru DUI Charge Follows July 1 Hit & Run Call
WARWICK, RI — Officer Michael Maccarone was called to 2390 Warwick Ave. July 1 at 9:55 p.m. for a hit & run, charging a Fla. man with a drive-thru DUI. […]
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Hopkins Hill Welcomes Potvin as Fire Chief
COVENTRY, RI— After a long career in East Providence as Director of Emergency Medical Services, John Potvin returned to lead the Hopkins Hill Fire District, where he volunteered as a […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The U.S. Court in Providence. A Providence man will be sentenced July 24 for his admitted part in a Land Rover credit fraud scheme in RI & NH.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/US-Courthouse-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[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&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
