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Warren native Lester "Butch" Lombardi Jr. has had a storied career on several fronts.
A chat with true 'Warrenite' Butch Lombardi
Whether it’s capturing the beauty of a current moment through photography or reliving old glory days on the diamong, this Warren native’s love of life is evident, and ongoing. more
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Joe Delfino, an Air Force veteran of over 36 years and a member of the Combat Veterans Association, salutes after placing a flag in honor of those who died in wars throughout America’s history, during the ceremony at the South Burial Ground during the 2023 Memorial Day observance ceremony.
Warren to observe two Veterans' Day events this weekend
An event on Saturday, Nov. 11 will honor a late WWII veteran and a Medal of Honor recipient. An event on Sunday, Nov. 12 will honor four Warren veterans. more
KMS students pose with donated socks from the fundraiser, which raised over $5,000.
KMS students raise $5,000 through the sale of funky socks
The 8th graders ended up raising $4,072 from the fundraiser, with an additional $945 being directly donated to the grade by parents and teachers. Additionally, there were nearly 300 pairs of socks donated through the fundraiser. more
School administrators and teachers revealed to students on Thursday, Nov. 2 that the Mt. Hope Class of 2024 had managed the highest proficiency in school history and the highest growth numbers of any school in the state of Rhode Island for the English Language Arts (ELA) portion of the SATs, leading to raucous applause.
Mt. Hope students set highest marks in school history for ELA SATs
The Mt. Hope Class of 2024 had plenty of reasons to celebrate during the announcement of their recent scores from their SAT exams taken last year, but there's also room for improvement. more
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The Huskies celebrate a 1-0 win against Chariho in the Division I semifinals, Tuesday. They will play Cumberland in the state championship at Rhode Island College on Saturday.
Mt. Hope girls soccer headed to D-1 championship game
The Mt. Hope girls' soccer team is headed to the championship after edging Chariho 1-0 in the Division I semifinals at RIC on Tuesday night. more
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Bristol and Warren voters approve $200 million school bond
Voters in both Bristol and Warren overwhelmingly approved a $200M bond initiative to build a new Mt. Hope High School and make improvements to other buildings on Tuesday, Nov. 7. more
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Game Amo (right) speaks with a constituent after the latter voted at the Crescent Park Manor polling station in Ward 4/Riverside during the Tuesday, Nov. 7, Rhode Island Congressional District 1 special election.
Gabe is going to DC ... Amo wins CD1 special election
EAST PROVIDENCE — Democratic candidate, Pawtucket native and former member of the Obama and Biden administrations Gabe Amo became the representative-elect from Rhode Island Congressional … more
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Thea Jackson (left) Lilliana Redman and a teammate celebrate after Jackson scored one of her three goals in the Huskies' 4-0 win over South Kingstown in the D-I quarterfinals on Friday.
Girls soccer and volleyball teams move on to semis
Thea Jackson scored a hat trick as the Mt. Hope girls soccer team soundly defeated South Kingstown 4-0 in the Division I quarterfinals at the high school on Friday night.   Jackson, the … more
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Where to vote in Warren for the Special Election
Two polling locations are open, one at Kickemuit Village, and one at Warren Town Hall. At stake is a Congressional seat and the $200M school bond. more
Warren PD: Police make 10 arrests, including three teenagers
Warren Police made 10 arrests, which included multiple DUIs and people who had active warrants. more
If the $200M bond passes next week, Kickemuit Middle School would change into a grades 5-8 school.
Is Bristol Warren's plan to change middle school configuration legal?
At least one resident is questioning whether or not the district can legally change its middle school configuration from a 6-8 school to a 5-8 school. more
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RIDE confirms Bristol Warren on track for 82% reimbursement on bond
A letter from RIDE provided reassurance to the Bristol Warren Regional School District that they would receive close to the maximum possible reimbursement rate for the proposed $200 million school construction bond. more
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Nicky Piper, Chair of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee, answered questions about the nonprofit group she started to advocate for the approval of a $200 million school bond going before voters on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
School Committee Chair defends promotion of $200M bond
Some residents inquired if she and other school committee members had gone through the proper procedural steps before launching an advocacy group called “Building Bristol Warren’s Future,” which has promoted approval of the $200 million school bond. more
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Police: Warren man charged after trying to abandon his dog in Barrington
Barrington Police charged 58-year-old Warren resident Gerald Stills with abandonment of an animal-first offense and improper care of animals, after he allegedly tried to abandon his dog inside a … more
Ron Louro (left) and John Lannan (right), discuss their plans to renovate the former Liberty School during an interview last week. They defended their plan and emphasized how they have been more than willing to listen to feedback from the Town and the community.
Liberty Street developers ask Warren community to trust their intentions
Developers John Lannan and Ron Louro want to make one thing perfectly clear — they aren’t here to strong-arm anyone. more
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Members of the Kickemuit Middle School girls’ cross country team, with Eleanor Lial (middle, bib number 27) and coach Renae Cicchinelli (far right).
Middle School cross country championships marred by re-do controversy
It was a race that Kickemuit Middle School 8th grader Eleanor Lial was looking forward to as her final race as a middle schooler. What happened was, by some accounts, unprecedented. more
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A collision between a Smart Car and a motorcycle near the corner of the Ocean State Job Lot plaza on Metacom Avenue occurred around 5:51 p.m. on Oct. 26. The extent of the motorcyclists injuries are unknown, but police said they weren’t life threatening at this time.
Motorcyclist struck in Warren sustains serious injuries
An accident on Metacom Avenue in Warren involving a motorcyclist and a car occurred on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 26, sending the rider of the motorcycle to the hospital with serious injuries. more
The Warren Senior Center Knitting and Crocheting group accomplished a record-setting achievement this year. Standing left-right are Pat Thivierge, Retired Senior Center Executive Director Betty Hoague, Nancy McMahon, Rita Minutelli, Current Senior Center Executive Director Kyra Little, Pauline Souza, Nancy Pereira, Pat Hunter, Gail Woodward, Betty Hedley, Marilyn MacDougall, Marie Floor, Agnes Mello, Elsa Lopes, Kathy Beresford, and Sarah Weed. Seated at left is Delores Floor.
Warren knitters make record-high donation to variety of causes
This year, the group of two dozen ladies who meet weekly at the Warren Senior Center knitted well over 1,700 hats, mittens, lap robes and scarfs for causes throughout the state. more
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Warren PD: Card skimmer found on local ATM
Warren PD made three arrests, including a juvenile for being in possession of marijuana, between Oct. 16-23, 2023. more
Annual free Trunk or Treat is this Sunday at Burr’s Hill
Stop by Burr’s Hill Park this weekend, Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for the annual Trunk or Treat event. more
Superintendent Ana Riley and School Committee Chairperson Nicky Piper sat down with East Bay Media Group’s general manager, Scott Pickering, and Ethan Hartley, editor of the Warren Times-Gazette and Bristol Phoenix, to discuss the impending vote on the $200 million school bond.
Q&A with Bristol Warren's Superintendent and School Committee Chair
Bristol Warren Superintendent Ana Riley and Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Chairperson Nicky Piper sat down with East Bay Media Group’s general manager, Scott Pickering, and Bristol/Warren editor Ethan Hartley to discuss some of the most crucial elements of the proposed $200M bond. more
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Mia Shaw (left) and Gianna Lunney team up to block a Westerly spike. With Abby Allen look on at right.
Volleyball team battles back to thwart Westerly 3-2, beats Juanita Sanchez 3-0
The Mt. Hope volleyball team came from battled back from two sets to beat Westerly 3-2 ( 22-25, 25-27, 25-13, 25-16, 15-8) in a marathon home match on Wednesday, then buried Juanita Sanchez 3-0 … more
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Architectural drawings show the proposed 18-unit condominium building proposed to be built to the rear of the existing Liberty Street School as part of a 25-unit development on Liberty Street. This building is the subject of the majority of concerns regarding the development raised by planning officials and members of the public due to its size and parking requirements.
Neighbors air concerns about 25-unit Liberty Street School development
The size of the build, unavailability of parking, the planned removal of two linden trees, emergency vehicle access and a lack of disclosed financials highlight major hurdles for 25-unit condo development planned for an historic former school in Warren. more
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The trends continue: Fewer sales, higher prices
The East Bay residential real estate trend of decreasing housing units sold and decreasing days on market, driven by the Fed’s action to increase rates, continues unabated. Homeowners are … more
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Bob Martley of Portsmouth places a rose on the wreath for Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Julian, one of the “Rhode Island Nine” who perished in a terrorist bombing in Beirut in 1983. Julian, who was 21, was memorialized along with the others during the annual Beirut Memorial Service on the grounds of the Portsmouth Historical Society Monday morning.
Rhode Island Nine’s memory lives on after 40 years
PORTSMOUTH — Charlie Masterson said the Beirut Marine Memorial located on the grounds of the Portsmouth Historical Society was borne from a conversation the late Shirley Zdanuk had with a … more
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