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Editorial: A tale of two developments

It is worthwhile to examine the fates of two developments that went before the Warren Planning Board last week, and what the implications of these decisions mean moving forward under the auspice of new housing laws in the state. more

1/10/24

KMS students (left-right) Hailey Nunez-Jimenez, Raegan McGinn, Alex Barowy, Sage Mancieri, and Owen Ottone are part of the team of middle schoolers headed to the state finals of the Solve For Tomorrow STEM competition. Students on the team but not pictured include: Abigail St. Pierre, Simone Mack, and Cameron and Matthew Mally. The team is coached by STEM teachers Patricia Fillipino and Mary Cabral.

KMS team advances to state finals for STEM competition

The KMS team is one of just five schools in Rhode Island — and the only middle school team — to be selected as a state finalist for the 14th annual Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” competition. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/10/24

Bristol and Warren lead the region in ’23 price increases

With only a few exceptions, single family, 2-4 family and condominium prices in the East Bay real estate market continued to climb in 2023 vs. 2022, a continuation of a multiyear trend. Bristol … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 1/10/24

The legislators are back, and so are familiar fiscal worries

STORY OF THE WEEK: The Rhode Island General Assembly returned to business last week, with the usual feeling of something akin to students returning to the classroom for the first day of school. House … more

By Ian Donnis | 1/9/24

The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is March 8, 9 and 10 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence. The Marlborough Fly Fishing Show is this weekend.

Rhody Fly Rodders celebrate 60th anniversary

The Rhody Fly Rodders, the oldest chartered saltwater fly club in America, is holding a 60th Anniversary Banquet Celebration Saturday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m.at Wright’s Farm Restaurant, 84 Inman … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 1/9/24

Warren man sentenced to 19 years in state prison for child molestation

At a hearing on Jan. 3, 2024, before Superior Court Justice Linda Rekas Sloan, Christopher Kinney (age 49) entered a guilty plea to two counts of first-degree child molestation and one count of second-degree child molestation. more

1/9/24

An overhead rendering of the project shows the 14 townhouses and two existing buildings that would comprise the Penny Lane development. The Warren Planning Board ultimately approved the development, but only with a condition that the total density be reduced, which the developer said would not be possible.

Warren Planning Board denies Child Street development at proposed density

While the board actually voted to approve the project by a 5-1 margin, it was done so only under the condition that the number of units be decreased in order to reduce the density of the development. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/9/24

Elsa White looks to make a pass in the offensive zone during the Huskies 43-33 win over Tiverton during a D-IIB game on Friday night.

Moran, White lead Huskies over Tiverton 43-33

Emily Moran and Elsa White combined for 32 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball team beat Tiverton 43-33 in a Division IIB match up at Mt. Hope High School on Friday night. Moran and White, both … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/9/24

Letter: Gen. Flynn deserves R.I. Hall of Fame induction

I am responding to David Schoorens’s letter in your Dec. 28, 2023 edition. Mr. Schoorens knowingly or unknowingly leaves out the key facts regarding Gen. Flynn’s … more

1/8/24

Disqualifying Trump? It’s a collision course

The Colorado court’s ruling disqualifying Donald J. Trump as a candidate for the presidency on the basis of the 14th Amendment, a clause of which eliminates from holding an office anyone who … more

By Arlene Violet | 1/5/24

Updated plans show the old school building to the left, which will be rehabilitated and house 8 units, and the building to be constructed to the rear of the property to the right, which would house 12 units.

Liberty Street School development gets first approval in Warren

While some concerns over landscaping and the aesthetics of a new building to be constructed on the site remain to be hammered out, a 20-unit development that includes the rehabilitation of an historic school building in Warren has received Master Plan approval. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/5/24

RIDOT announces last day of service for temporary Bristol to Providence ferry

Since its inception on December 21, the ferries have carried 3,285 passengers over 12 operating days. The final day will be on... more

1/5/24

Local Rock musicians Joe Caron (left) and Freddy Komiega have been playing together for more than 50 years and have delighted audiences of all ages.

They’ve rocked the East Bay for half a century

Whether playing side by side, or in a singular mode, East Bay area rock and roll musicians/singers Joe Caron and Freddy “Kag” Komiega have made beautiful music together these past 50-plus years. more

By Manny Correira | 1/4/24

Letter: Short-term lessons for a long-term project

We should not dismiss ferry service as a long-term public transportation option altogether. more

1/4/24

Letter: Legislative process needs to be changed

As citizens we don’t get to vote for the leadership or the statehouse rules; our representatives do that. Therefore, we should also press our representatives to place democracy above party and reform the rules of the legislature. more

1/4/24

Letter: Bristol arts education taught me to resist genocide

My high school theatre class helped me identify that what is occurring in Palestine is genocide. more

1/4/24

Letter: In support of the Child Street development

I have heard many complaints but I want to speak to the potential positive aspects of this plan. more

1/4/24

Planning Board meetings have become the place to be for many residents who take issue with developments proposed in areas of town they find to be inappropriate. This is from a meeting last year discussing the 119 Water St. proposal.

Development will be a key issue in Warren in the New Year

As Warren looks to finalize its first update to its Comprehensive Plan since 2003, it does so amidst an environment where new housing developments will continue to be one of the top issues to watch in Town. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/3/24

Will Alves looks to drive to the basket during Portsmouth's win over Mt. Hope during a holiday tournament in Barrington.

Portsmouth and Mt., Hope hoops teams look to get on track

The Portsmouth basketball team trounced Mt. Hope 85-48 in the annual holiday tournament at Barrington High School on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosts the Patriots record to 2-3 in Division I, … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 12/29/23

Editorial: Time to call it quits on ferry experiment

While this service could potentially be a fun concept to bolster tourism between Providence and the East Bay during the summer, it is far too costly to continue utilizing as an ineffective traffic mitigation tool. more

12/28/23

Clockwise from top-left: The East Bay Warriors 14U team celebrates their first RISMA Championship since 2012 after beating the Edgewood Eagles 16-14 at Cranston Stadium on Nov. 5 (Photo by Julie Furtado); Warren Planning Board Chairman Frederick Massie makes an impassioned point during the hearing where the board ultimately shot down a proposal for a housing development at 119 Water St. (Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.); Madsion Medeiros (middle) Sammy Malafronte, Evan Malone and their fellow graduates celebrate upon the end of Friday’s commencement ceremony. Unlike past ceremonies, all students donned purple gowns in an act of class unity. (Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.); Dr. Virginia Raguin talks in front of the stained glass window depicting Jesus and women Biblical figures with Black skin tones, as a documentary crew films for an upcoming feature on the window and it’s journey to a Memphis museum.

A year in review: 2023 in Warren

A win for historic preservation advocates; the rebirth of a theater left for dead; an unprecedented investment in the local schools; the discovery of an historic window significant enough for the Smithsonian to come to town; and a looming financial bombshell whose impact is still to be determined... more

By Ethan Hartley | 12/27/23

Elizabeth Tanner, Bristol resident and Secretary of the Rhode Island Department of Commerce, stopped by the Event Room at Cutler Mill last Thursday to promote the emergency business loans being made available to business owners affected by the Washington Bridge closure.

Commerce Secretary plugs SBA loans available to businesses affected by bridge

Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner, was in Warren last week to plug resources available to businesses that are experiencing lost revenue due to the closure of the Washington Bridge. more

By Ethan Hartley | 12/26/23

Letter: Induction of Flynn to R.I. Heritage Hall of Fame a travesty

To the editor: The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame has inducted Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the disgraced general officer and momentary national security advisor to the Trump administration. … more

12/22/23

Group launches 'Pay for Success' project to reduce persistent homelessness

PROVIDENCE — An initial aimed at remedying increasing homelessness around the state was recently announced by key players involved in the effort. The Rhode Island Pay for Success program … more

12/22/23

Heavyweight Quentin Smith, a sophomore, manhandles an opponent during the annual Sharon Lombardo tournament at the high school on Dec. 16. Mt. Hope placed third at the event.

Talented grapplers and coaches aim to get Huskies back to the title

The Mt. Hope wrestling team is jam packed with talented grapplers this season as they begin another campaign towards a crack at the state title. None are more excited than head coach Ryan Fazzi who … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 12/21/23