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A rendering from ZDS Inc. shows the concept for rehabilitating the existing building at 119 Water St. into a two-story restaurant. The proposal also includes plans to renovate the building at 113 Water St. into a mixed use commercial/residential space.
Plan proposes refurbishing 119 Water St. into a new restaurant
About eight months after a proposal for a housing development was denied by the planning board, a new proposal from the same developer seeks to turn 119 Water St. into a restaurant, and renovate the building at 113 Water St. into a mixed-use building with a business on the ground floor and one apartment unit above. more
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The completed mural at the Warren Town Wharf.
New mural completed at Warren Town Wharf
The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) is inviting the public to visit the recently completed Warren Waterfront Mural Project during the Warren Walkabout on Sunday, Oct. 22. more
Warren PD: Police make three DUI arrests
Warren Police made three arrests for DUI and responded to two situations involving teenagers having phones taken away by parents between Oct. 9-16, 2023. more
Thibaudeau, were recognized for their efforts to build a thriving road race and fundraising effort to contribute to ALS research and help local families.
'Finish for a Guinness' organizers given special commendation
From fewer than 200 runners to over 1,300, they raised over $500,000 for ALS during the 15-year run of the popular 5K. more
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More than a dozen departments battle Tiverton blaze
It took one of the largest deployments in recent memory to control a massive blaze that engulfed hundreds of junk cars in a Tiverton junkyard early Wednesday morning. Fire fighters from more … more
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Funds from the bond would enable the district to create two separate student academies within Kickemuit Middle School; one for grades 5 and 6, and another for grades 7 and 8.
Bristol Warren plans to educate grades 5-8 at middle school
While the construction of a proposed $165 million new high school has understandably dominated the discussion regarding a $200 million bond referendum, two other planned elements have flown under the radar. more
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Thea Jackson dribbles through a pair of defenders for a kick on goal in the first half of the Huskies 3-1 win over East Greenwich. She kicked off the scoring in the second half. 
Huskies gain momentum as they approach playoffs
The Mt. Hope girls' soccer team has gained momentum as they approach the playoffs. The young Huskies overpowered East Greenwich 3-1 during a Division I home game on Tuesday night, then tied first … more
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Located on Vernon Street, the brand new Warren Fire Dept. Engine 3 is quite the sight for all passersby.
Warren Fire Department to soon roll out brand new truck
It replaces a truck that was originally built around 30 years ago. more
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Warren PD find man wanted for multiple sexual assault charges in Lincoln
Warren Police made five arrests, including one involving tracking down a man wanted out of Lincoln for multiple sexual assault charges, between Oct. 2-9, 2023. more
East Bay Printing and Copying is ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary under the leadership of Melissa Carbone Soares and Steven DaSilva. To the right is the late Anthony Carbone, who helped make East Bay Printing & Copying what it is today.
Warren's East Bay Printing nears 50-year anniversary
The brainchild of the late Anthony Carbone, the business, located at 601 Metacom Ave. in the Ocean State Plaza in Warren, has a storied history. more
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The area of the project includes the open space to the north and northwest of the existing basketball and tennis courts at Jamiel’s Park, which will include finishing the capping of the former landfill and restoring a section of eroding coastline, as well as improving public access in the area.
Warren gets $400,000 grant to restore coastline at Jamiel’s Park
A project first initiated around 20 years ago that was ultimately stalled by the Covid-19 pandemic is back in action following the announcement that Warren will receive $400,000 in federal funding. more
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Warren DPW workers from left, Vinnie Arrenegado, Mario Canario and Nick Noyes plant a Trident Maple tree at Veterans Field on Friday.
Warren acquires over 30 free trees, will plant throughout town
Money doesn’t grow on trees, unfortunately, but you can definitely save a lot of money on trees if you get them for free. more
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Midfielder Dylan DeOliveira thwarts a Cumberland attack during the Huskies 1-0 loss to the Skippers on Wednesday night.
Soccer team succumbs to Cumberland 1-0
The boys soccer team fell to Cumberland 1-0 in a hard fought battle during a Division I home game on Wednesday night. The Huskies seemingly scored first as sophomore midfielder Tom Loiselle blasted a … more
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Gianna Lunney (left), Abby Allen (right) celebrate after a Huskies kill, during their 3-1 win over Ponaganset.
Huskies pound Ponaganset 3-1, win fifth straight
The Mt. Hope volleyball team pounded Ponaganset 3-1 ( 25-8, 20-25, 25-11, 25-8) in a Division II home game on Wednesday night. The 8-1 Huskies have won 5 in a row and clinched a playoff birth just … more
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Dr. David Weed (left), is the project coordinator for the The Sowams Heritage Area Project.
The Sowams region could potentially become a National Heritage Area
The Sowams Heritage Area Project invites members of the community to participate in a community conversation to discuss the significance of Sowams, the ancestral homeland of the Massasoit Ousamequin, and the feasibility of designating the region as a National Heritage Area. more
Warren PD: Police make eight arrests, including four DUIs
Warren Police had a busy week, making eight arrests, half of which were for driving under the influence, between Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 2023. more
Maria Ursini (left) and Ann Marie Roy of the Warren Prevention Coalition, distribute candles and purple ribbons during this year's candlelight vigil to honor those lost to substance use disorder.
Warren Prevention gets $625K for another five years of funding
If volunteers and staff at the Warren Prevention Coalition needed a reminder that the work they do is valued among the community, they received that validation last month with the announcement they had received a federal grant worth $625,000 to fund the group for the next five years. more
Debra Lee was hired at the end of August to be the new minister at The Baptist Church in Warren. She is splitting time between here and the Baptist Church in Swansea. A Fall River Native and long-time New Bedford resident, she brings a calm energy and enthusiasm to the historic church.
Meet the new minister at The Baptist Church in Warren
Debra Lee’s calling to faith came later in life, but there were a few signs along the way. more
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Photo: Warren turtle sherpa
A few stopped motorists waved 'Thank You' out their windows Wednesday afternoon when a good-sized snapping turtle finally made it across Market Street, thanks to a guy with grocery bags on his hands and many patient drivers. The man  who guided  it … more
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Members of the public listen to a presentation on the school bond proposal during a community forum on Monday night at Mt. Hope High School.
Students offer perspective on need for new Mt. Hope High School
Sewage smells in the science wing, constant water issues, and a lack of school spirit has these seniors advocating for a new school; even if they themselves won't benefit from it. more
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Raquel Goulart, a chemistry teacher who has spent around 20 years at Mt. Hope High School, talks with Superintendent Ana Riley in the background. In the foreground, colorful tape marks the lone gas hookup that functions for the use of Bunsen burners at a table in Goulart’s classroom.
Flooded halls and sewage smells highlight calls for new Mt. Hope High
Flooded hallways, leaky roofs, a persistent smell of sewage in the science wing, outdated and unwelcoming spaces, and continuously out of order bathrooms are just some of the issues students and teachers have with the current building. more
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Lauren Cratty, with daughter Skylar and husband, Jason, are thankful to the community for the support they have received since Skylar was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma on Sept. 1.
Community rallies in support of 3-year-old battling cancer
The Warren community is rallying around a local couple facing every parent's worst nightmare. A fundraising dinner is planned for Oct. 22 at Market Street Pub. more
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Mt. Hope High School's Tom Fullen poses with his Outstanding Coaches Award citations from the State of Rhode Island.
Mt. Hope's Fullen receives lifetime coaching achievement award
Despite the fact that he’s not a native of either Warren or Bristol, 80-year-old Tom Fullen has been treated like a hometown hero ever since he arrived in Bristol in 2006. more
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Warren PD: Four arrests, including one juvenile, and multiple thefts
Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 18-25, 2023. more
Friends and members of the Collaborative, including Jenn Harris, Scott and Stasia Walmsley, Michaela Scanlon, co-founder Uriah Donnelly, Janet Moscarello, and Town Councilman Joey Depasquale, make a toast.
Guild partners with Collaborative for charitable pint
There's still time to grab a brew for a good cause! more
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