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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

By Ethan Hartley | 10/10/23

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

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/9/23

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

Story and Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/9/23

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

10/6/23

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

10/6/23

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

10/5/23

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

By Ethan Hartley | 10/5/23

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

By Ted Hayes | 10/4/23

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

By Ethan Hartley | 10/4/23

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

By Ethan Hartley | 10/4/23

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

By Ethan Hartley | 10/3/23

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

By Manny Correira | 9/29/23

Warren PD: Four arrests, including one juvenile, and multiple thefts

Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 18-25, 2023. more

9/29/23

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

9/28/23

DEM stocks 25 state waterways with Brook, Rainbow trout

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is conducting its fall trout stocking at area locations in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The effort … more

9/28/23

Tess Sullivan, owner of Tizzy K's cereal ice cream makes a cup for a customer.

Photos: Hope & Main's Twilight Party delivers smiles, $10,000 prize

Francis and Ramon Hinds from Orisirisi Spice of Life, a specialty pepper sauce maker, took home the grand prize of $10,000 and the title of 2023 Munch Madness champion. more

9/28/23

Removal of the two dams holding back waters that make up the former Warren Reservoir will result in the re-establishment of a tidal estuary in the area.

Demolition to begin soon at Kickemuit Reservoir dams

The work is scheduled to commence during the first week of October and continue through to the end of the year. more

9/27/23

Now that the district has sent off its Stage 2 application for school construction to RIDE, more concrete financial projections have been released.

How much will a new high school cost Warren?

Part one of a series into the proposed $200M school bond in Bristol Warren looks at the tax impact that would be experienced in both communities if the bond passes in November. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/27/23

Becky Chace had her own band, sold thousands of CDs and played at big venues, before pausing music to become a teacher. These days, she’s playing music on her own terms — and having fun.

Meet Becky Chace: A prolific musician with a future all her own

I had sought out, for some time, singer, songwriter, guitarist Becky Chace for an interview regarding her life and times in music. A life rich in gigs, travel, recordings, starts, stops and … more

By Michael Khouri | 9/26/23

Warren's new asphalt trailer hit the roads Tuesday morning for the first time since purchasing it last year.

Warren's new weapon against potholes hits the streets

What carries two tons of asphalt and is bound to make a lot of people marginally less grumpy? A new pothole fixing machine! more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/26/23

Mia Shaw (left) looks on as teammate Gianna Lunney volleys the ball over the net for a point with Mary Gerhard (right).

Volleyball battles back to beat Middletown 3-1, starts season at 5-1

The Mt. Hope girls volleyball team came from behind to beat Middletown 3-1( 19-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-12) on Thursday night. The Huskies are currently in third place in Division II with a record of … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/24/23

Huskies first singles player Elsa White hits a backhand during her 6-3, 6-4, win over Mia Renzulli of Prout. White has been dominant at times in her 4-1 start to the season.

Tennis team pounds Prout 6-1, starts season 4-1

The senior laden Mt. Hope tennis team pounded Prout 6-1 in a home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosted the Huskies record to 4-1 in Division I, with their lone loss, a 7-0 drubbing by … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/24/23

Rep. Terri Cortvriend of Portsmouth walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line was later signed into law by the governor.

Federal judge dismisses challenge to R.I. shoreline access law

Wrong court, wrong argument and against the wrong people. So declared U.S. District Court Judge William Smith in his Sept. 19 opinion dismissing a legal challenge to the state’s newly … more

By Nancy Lavin/R.I. Current | 9/22/23

Warren PD: Two teenagers arrested for marijuana possession

Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 11-18, 2023, including two 16-year-olds for possession of marijuana (one of whom was caught after bringing a THC pen to school). more

9/22/23

The timeline including the list of all known enslaved individuals that came through Bristol, seen on display outside of Linden Place.

Presentation: Who were the enslaved of Bristol and Warren?

On Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the George Hail Library, Courtney Garrity, creator of the database with the Bristol Historical and Preservation Society will meet with Pat Mues and Sarah Weed of the Warren Middle Passage Project to discuss their research. more

9/21/23