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Mich Myette has mostly recovered from the injury that resulted in his jaw being wired shut for two months last summer, but he is still awaiting justice, and suspects the incident was more nefarious than initially reported.
Victim of bike path collision alleges incident was targeted
Mich Myette is still searching for justice 18 months after being struck on the bike path in Warren last summer. more
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Letter: Rhode Island desperately needs a bottle bill
In September, the Sogkonate Garden Club of Little Compton collected over 87 pounds of trash from our beaches in one day and over the past year, Friends of the Saugatucket in Wakefield collected over … more
An overhead rendering of the proposed Penny Lane development shows the mix of townhouses with a green space in the middle. Each property would have multiple units and its own parking spaces.
More details emerge on large Child Street development in Warren
The East Bay CDC is proposing a 40-unit, 4.5-acre development on Child Street, which would be 100% rental units open to people making 60% of the area median income. more
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Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the … more
The story of two feisty women who broke barriers
“First Ladies” By Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray A highly skilled writer of historical fiction, Marie Benedict usually chooses as her subjects women of substance who … more
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The Israeli-Hamas war is a loss all-around
It’s almost crass to write about the Israeli-Hamas war in the abstract. Whether it is a father searching for his children under rubble that had been his home in Gaza or a parent and child bound … more
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Jonathan Stone, former executive director of Save the Bay, was presented this year’s person of the year award by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse at the 14th Annual Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day.
Hats off to Senator Whitehouse for another great Leaders Day
Hats off to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and his staff for putting together the Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This is the 14th year the … more
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Letter: Republicans don’t seem to have any interest in governing
To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps … more
Warren PD: Police make three arrests, two for DUI
Warren Police made three arrests between Nov. 20-27, 2023. more
Letter: Insanity
Every once in a while, someone writes an opinion piece in The Phoenix that is so outrageous that it has to be challenged. more
Kate Michaud, photographed shortly after becoming the Town Manager of Warren.
Warren Town Manager steps down to pursue job with Rep. Gabe Amo
Warren Town Manager Kate Michaud recently stepped down from her role as the Town’s lead administrator to take a job as the District Director for Rep. Gabe Amo. more
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Amaral's 11th annual Holiday Complimentary Dinner tickets are now available for those in need. Leading the way are family members left-right Brian Amaral, Sherry Amaral, Don Amaral, Lubella Amaral, Dot Valenzuela, Tony Amaral, and Chelsea Vieira.
Warren restaurant continues tradition of free holiday meal giveaway
On Sunday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Amaral's will once again offer complimentary dinners to those in need of a good, hot meal. more
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Casey and Sara of Circus Dynamics perform for a large crowd behind the Masonic Lodge.
Photos: Warren Holiday Festival lights up the night
The 35th Annual Warren Holiday Festival rang in the season this past Friday and Saturday. more
Community mourns loss of 22-year-old Mt. Hope grad Madisyn Pacheco
Friends, family and community members are rallying in support following the tragic loss of a young woman who, by all accounts, spread happiness to all she met. more
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A rendering from the developers partially shows the new building behind the school. Members of the Warren Planning Board clarified they think the size and scope of the project is too big for them to sign off on it.
Developer says he will look into to downsizing historic school housing project
Lannan said he couldn’t be more specific about how many of the 25 planned units could potentially be reduced or how much of a reduction on the size of the building could be done until his team ran more calculations. more
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Tautog fishing is strong, and cod fishing is just heating up.
Goodbye, to a good friend – and there’s still time for fishing
I have made a lot of friends fishing but have made just as many at coffee shops. Sorry to say my coffee friend Marc passed away Saturday after fighting pancreatic cancer for over a year. Fishing … more
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Barrington players hoist the Pierce Donovan Memorial Trophy after winning the Thanksgiving Day game.
Eagles overpower Huskies in rivalry showdown
The Barrington High School football team capped its championship season with a commanding 36-7 win over Mt. Hope in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game. The Eagles, who won the Division II … more
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Distinctive Homes | Winter 2023
The 2023 winter edition of Distinctive Homes more
Jonathan, Maeve, Sally, and Liam Borges enjoy breakfast together during Central Fire Company's "Breakfast with Santa" event in 2022.
Central Fire Company's Holiday Breakfast is Dec. 3 in Warren
All are invited to an upcoming holiday breakfast to benefit members of the Central Fire Company in Warren on Sunday, Dec. 3, between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. more
Barrington High School quarterback Alex McClelland scores a touchdown in the Division II State Championship game.
Bragging rights on the line in Barrington on Thanksgiving
Two familiar foes will square off on Thanksgiving Day in Barrington.   The Barrington High School football team, just days off its Division II State Championship victory, will host Mt. Hope … more
Letter: Look to Republicans for the true insanity
I do understand the meaning of insanity. I was able to witness it on January 6th... more
Letter: Redefine your definition of insanity
My definition of insanity is any voter in Rhode Island who thinks a Republican actually stands a chance of winning an election in this state. more
Letter: The voters got it right on CD1 choice
By electing Amo, the voters of CD1 have endorsed the Constitution, democracy, the rule of law, and personal freedoms. more
About 40 people came on Friday night to see the portrait get unveiled.
George Hail Library receives donated painting of 18th century captain
Records of Captain Charles Thompson Loughead show he lived a short, strife-filled life. His portrait is now on display in Warren's library, thanks to a donation. more
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A serious true crime spell-binder and a light, fun read
I read “Killers of the Flower Moon” before all the movie hoopla started. The film doesn’t sound as accurate as the book by David Grann, which I highly recommend. For something … more
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