Barbara Polichetti
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Providence, RI, United States
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Google designates Warwick an ‘eCity’ — the state’s center for e-commerce
WARWICK — The heavy traffic on Route 2 on any given Saturday is a clear sign that the city’s main retail route is thriving.But according to Internet giant Google, Warwick businesses are also getting a... → Read More
State representative calls for resignation of Coventry Fire District chief
COVENTRY — A state representative is calling for the chief of the Coventry Fire District to step down following a television news investigative report that shows him reportedly drinking during the day,... → Read More
State representative calls for resignation of Coventry Fire District chief
COVENTRY — A state representative is calling for the chief of the Coventry Fire District to step down following a television news investigative report that shows him reportedly drinking during the day,... → Read More
Construction begins on Potowomut fire station in Warwick
WARWICK, R.I. – Construction begins this week on a new fire station in the Potowomut neighborhood, as the city continues with its plan to bring the services of the Warwick Fire Department to that area, which is separated from the rest of the municipality by a section of East Greenwich. → Read More
Sunshine and memories: Thousands flock to Rocky Point open house
WARWICK, R.I. -– Faced with a beautiful day and chance to see parts of the old Rocky Point amusement park which have been off limits for years, thousands of people flocked to the coastal spot to bask in sunshine and memories. → Read More
Get a peek at changes to Warwick’s Rocky Point on Saturday
WARWICK, R.I. — It’s all yours.That was the happy message that state, local and federal officials said they wanted to share with the public Friday as they gathered at the site of the old Rocky Point amusement... → Read More
Officials celebrate new state park at Rocky Point; opens to the public Saturday
WARWICK, R.I. — Standing where the bustling midway of Rocky Point Park once was, state, local and federal officials, looked out at a sweeping Bay view Friday as they celebrated a new open-space state park there. → Read More
Johnston police receive second letter threatening schools there and in Warwick and Cranston
JOHNSTON, R.I. — The mayors of Johnston, Cranston and Warwick say that for the second time in two weeks, Johnston has received an anonymous letter in which a “physical threat” was made to the schools in all... → Read More
Tug overturns off Scarborough Beach, four people rescued
NARRAGANSETT, R.I.– A 50-foot tug boat towing a barge overturned off Scarborough Beach Wednesday evening, with officials saying that four people were pulled from the water. → Read More
Second threat received; mayors of Johnston, Cranston, Warwick say schools will be safe
JOHNSTON, R.I. — The mayors of Johnston, Cranston and Warwick say that for the second time in two weeks, Johnston has received an anonymous letter in which a “physical threat” was made to the schools in all three communities. → Read More
Nurses’ union seeks reassurance on R.I.’s Ebola preparedness / Video + Poll
PROVIDENCE — A union representing Rhode Island nurses asked the state and hospitals Monday to step up their Ebola preparedness, citing members’ “widespread concern, confusion and a lack of confidence in the state’s ability to appropriately ensure patient and caregiver safety.” → Read More
Community College of Rhode Island marks 50th anniversary
There are many things that Ismael DeBrito wants to share with his handsome twin sons. He hopes that the boys will inherit some of their mother’s artistic talent and also his love of music.But perhaps the... → Read More
ACLU: Rhode Island DMV shared personal data with antiterrorism agency
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The American Civil Liberties Union is claiming that the state Division of Motor Vehicles has shared personal information about Rhode Island drivers with a federal antiterrorism agency,... → Read More
Law enforcement agencies urge public to drop off old prescription medicines at Saturday event
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — People are being asked to take part in Saturday’s “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day,” sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. → Read More
CCRI looks ahead to another 50 years as it buries anniversary time capsule at Warwick campus
WARWICK, R.I. – Ray Di Pasquale, president of the Community College of Rhode Island, paused on the front lawn of the college’s Warwick campus – his attention caught by a gleaming, red vintage Thunderbird convertible that a staff member had parked strategically. → Read More
Warwick Neck students celebrate ‘International Dot Day’
WARWICK — Visitors to Warwick Neck Elementary School on Monday probably thought they were seeing spots.But it was dots, not spots, that were speckled and splattered all over clothing, walls and bulletin... → Read More
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England organize event to send empowering message to young women
WARWICK, R.I. — Leading by example, the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England organized a panel of prominent women from a variety of career paths to speak at its headquarters Sunday. → Read More
Brown, RISD students protest deaths of people of color at hands of police
PROVIDENCE — More than 100 students from the Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University lay down in silence Friday night to protest police killings of people of color.“Are we the enemy because... → Read More
RISD, Brown students protest deaths of people of color at hands of police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — More than 100 students from the Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University lay down in silence Friday night to protest the deaths of people of color at the hands of police. → Read More
Avedisian, Petri spend long hours at polls in Warwick GOP mayoral primary
WARWICK, R.I. — Both Republican mayoral candidates started making the rounds of polling places early in the city and planned on greeting voters until polls closed. → Read More