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Boat ends up high and dry on Metacom
A Barrington boater's season got off to a rough start when an Albin fishing boat fell from its trailer following an accident near the Bristol and Warren line about 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Albin … more
Bill would change bike path traffic patterns
The Rhode Island House of Representatives is expected to take up a bill pertaining to proposed new safety guidelines regulating the lanes of travel on the East Bay Bike Path. The legislation is … more
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DEM sets April 12 as opening of the 2025 trout season
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, including children’s-only ponds, with 60,000 fish — brook, brown, rainbow, and … more
Congressman Gabe Amo and Attorney General Peter Neronha (left) spoke for nearly two hours at Riverside Middle School on Thursday night before an auditorium packed to capacity.
Anxiety underscores Amo, Neronha town hall in Riverside
Nearly 500 people attended a town hall event hosted by Congressman Gabe Amo and Attorney General Peter Neronha on Thursday night. more
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The jam packed crowd inside the Engine Room for the annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Beer Tasting.
Annual McKenna beer tasting fundraiser was another rousing success
The ninth annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Beer Tasting Fundraising event was another huge success as a large crowd gathered recently inside the new Portside Tavern Engine Room for an evening of … more
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Blount Fine Foods returns to its roots, relocates headquarters to Rhode Island
With a boost from the state, Blount Fine Foods, which stakes its origins to the area, will soon relocate its corporate headquarters from nearby Fall River to Rhode Island and Warren, specifically, … more
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Neronha challenges executive order ending birthright citizenship
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced he recently joined 19 other plaintiff states in challenging President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional executive order … more
RIDEM confirms domestic bird case of Avian Flu
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a noncommercial farm flock … more
Eagles' Joe Adams won the shot put with a throw of 45 feet, 10 inches during Monday night's meet.
Eagles sprint to 10-0 record in dual meets
The Barrington High School boys track team improved to 10-0 in dual meets after defeating Cumberland (97-12) and East Providence (100-9) on Monday night, Jan. 13.   The Eagles swept the … more
The "Made in Warren" artist cooperative located in the Tavares Building on Main Street in town opened the doors to the studio on Saturday morning, Jan. 11. Not only did the 39 members of MIW debut a reimagined look inside their storefront, they did so to start the group's milestone 10th year in operation.
'Made in Warren' continues to wow, celebrates 10th year reopening
It was an even more notable beginning of the new year for the "Made in Warren" artist cooperative located in the Tavares Building on Main Street in town when members opened the doors to the studio on … more
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Jenna Tremblay-Riley (left) and Hannah McMillan had their Barrington Christian Academy students in great form during a holiday concert performance at the Warren Senior Center Friday, Dec. 20.
Local seniors catch the Christmas spirit with Barrington Christian Academy concert
Members of the Barrington Christian Academy Middle School Choir and Performing Arts class put on a great Christmas show this past Friday for an appreciative audience inside the Warren Senior Center. … more
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Two shellfish harvesting areas in Upper Narragansett Bay reopen December 20
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that the emergency closure of Upper Narragansett Bay shellfish ‘Area A’ and ‘Area … more
Warren native Julie Abbruzzi, a Math teacher at Barrington High School, has recently authored her fifth book, this one inspired by her son, "I See Love Everywhere I Go."
Abbruzzi takes inspiration from family with latest book
With sports and family embedded deep in her soul, it’s little wonder that Warren’s own Julie Abbruzzi would turn to writing to express her deepest and most profound emotions. The … more
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Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli is running an ultra marathon next summer to raise money and awareness in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.
Mt. Hope track coach runs ultra marathon to support those who can’t
Running has been part of Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli's being for the better part of her life. Running with a purpose other than it being about figures and fastness is something … more
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
Mt. Hope's Robert Annis and Preston Brodd combine to tackle Barrington's Charly Potter during the team's 2024 Thanksgiving football contest.
Eagles edge Huskies for seventh consecutive Thanksgiving football win
Barrington High School defeated Mt. Hope for the seventh consecutive time in the teams' Thanksgiving football series as the visiting Eagles rallied to edge the host Huskies, 22-19, Wednesday night, … more
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Camille Abdel-Nabi's Lone Lane Farm has benefited from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's LASA (Local Agriculture and Seafood Act) program.
Warren growers appreciate RIDEM's 'LASA' grant program
The latest round of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grant funding is available to small operators in the business of producing and selling its … more
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State Rep. Jason Knight, who didn't have an opponent for his District 67 House seat this cycle, is preparing for his fifth term in General Assembly.
Rep. Knight breathes a bit easy sans opposition during election cycle
Rep. Jason Knight can kick back a bit and consume the politics of 2024 knowing he will return to the Rhode Island General Assembly without having to run either a primary or general election campaign … more
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BCWA asks customers to complete lead service line survey
The Bristol County Water Authority is asking its customers of Barrington, Bristol and Warren to provide information about lead service lines still active in each of the towns. The BCWA is … more
Lawson cooks Coogan, Furtado flies by Pereira in East Providence primaries
EAST PROVIDENCE — Voters in East Providence who headed to the polls for the 2024 Primary Election Tuesday, Sept. 10, didn't really have to put in much effort as only two races involving city pols … more
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Demolition crews from the Aetna Co. began deck and beam removal from the westbound Washington Bridge span earlier this week.
Demolition of westbound span starts
In the past week contractors for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation began demolition of parapet walls along both sides of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge. The work, being … more
Matt Zimmerman (50) and Sanders Toman (22) slow down an East Providence running back.
Townies outlast Eagles in 'speed-up' Injury Fund football outing
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School welcomed neighboring Barrington to Townie Stadium Friday night, Sept. 6, for the teams' annual Injury Fund football scrimmage, the host Townies … more
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Students ranging from all grade levels gathered on the first day of the 2024-25 term at St. Mary Academy-Bay View, opening the 150th year at the all-female school in East Providence.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 150th anniversary
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View located in the Riverside section of the city kicked off celebrations of its 150th anniversary, including the start of the 2024-25 term when it … more
Barges have been docked on the East Providence shoreline at Water Street in preparation for the start of razing the westbound side of the Washington Bridge.
Process of tearing down Washington Bridge westbound span begins
Preparations to raze the dilapidated west side portion of the Washington Bridge structure began in recent weeks with the erection of protective netting and the start of asphalt removal from the … more
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Athletes from the Providence Country Day School were among those from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club to earn their way to the national championships in Ohio.
RIFAC athletes shine in lead up to national championships
It was another terrific spring and summer season of competitions for several Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club athletes of all ages as they took part in various events leading up the the … more
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