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Skipper Charlie Enright of Barrington, hoists the cup after he and the 11th Hour Racing Team won Leg 4, during the Ocean Race 2023 in Newport.
Homecoming sweet for Skipper Charlie Enright 
It was a sweet homecoming for Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team as they sailed into Newport among a throng of welcome boats and helicopters winners for won Leg 4 of the Ocean Race … more
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EP's Noah Araujo
Eagles sweep host Townies, Huskies in Eastern Division golf
EAST PROVIDENCE — The unbeaten and league leading Barrington High School golf team visited East Providence with Mt. Hope Wednesday afternoon, May 10. And even though the host Townies shot a … more
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Youth softball players for the East Bay Recreational Softball league participated in the opening day ceremonies for the Warren Youth Little League last weekend.
New East Bay Recreational team is reviving youth softball in Bristol, Warren
As of the closing of the Spring 2023 season registration, East Bay Recreational Softball had signed up 100 girls, enough to field 8 competitive teams. A few years ago, the number of girls playing youth softball locally was in the single digits. more
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Letter: Gun-free zones won’t deter shooters
To the editor: As the anti-gunners like to trumpet, there are over 400 million guns in the United States, and approximately 50,000 gun-related deaths a year. Therefore, for every gun involved in … more
Freshman speedster Thea Jackson (middle) beats East Providence sprinters Kandace Daniel (left) and Nazarae Phillip (right) during the 100 meter run at the Division Track Championships in Barrington on Saturday. She won the race with a time of 12.17 seconds.  Jackson also won the 200 meter run and the triple jump.
Freshmen track stars flourish at division championships 
Freshman phenoms Jessica Deal and Thea Jackson are primed and ready for the state track meet in June after placing first in multiple events during the Eastern Division Track Championships on … more
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The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a bill that would make electric bicycles legal on all the state’s bike paths, including the East Bay Bike Path, shown here during a warm day last summer. The bill was approved by a House committee earlier this month, and it may be heard by the full House of Representatives this week.
E-bikes bill would make them legal on all R.I. bike paths
Rhode Island is one of the few states in the country yet to pass laws regulating electric bicycles. A pair of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly would change that. The companion bills before the House and Senate would make it clear that electric bicycles can be used on bike paths, and they would prevent municipalities from restricting their use any further. more
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Editorial: Yes and no to e-bikes on bike paths
Rhode Island needs to pass a law regulating electric bicycles and their use on bike paths. A bill before the General Assembly would do that, but the current version is flawed and potentially … more
Author Julia Stearly pedals a Class 1 electric bicycle on the East Bay Bike Path while traveling south from Colt State Park.
Electric bikes – A test ride removes some of the mystery
With some controversy surrounding electric bikes on the East Bay Bike Path , I wanted to experience an e-bike for myself. Courtesy of Bristol Bikes, I borrowed a Class 1 e-bike and went for a ride on … more
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Job fair, open to all, is this Thursday at Highlander Charter School
A free job and career fair, open to high school students or anyone in the employment market, is taking place on Thursday, May 11, at Highlander Charter School in Warren. more
Maureen Gauthier receives her award and plaque from Rhode Island Treasurer James Diossa last week during the announcement event at Mt. Hope High School.
Mt. Hope teacher earns state award for financial literacy
Rhode Island Treasurer James A. Diossa came to Mt. Hope High School to surprise Maureen Gauthier with the 2023 Financial Literacy Educator Award. more
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Letter: ‘Right to Beat Arms’ contains no qualifiers
To the editor: Clay Commons is perplexed by the Supreme Court’s interpretation or lack thereof for the Second Amendment clause regarding “A well-regulated Militia …” … more
Whitehouse seizes the moment to call for Supreme Court reform
STORY OF THE WEEK: U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is a longstanding critic of efforts to move the U.S. Supreme Court to the right, so he’s remained in the spotlight as SCOTUS faces a wave of … more
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A few good reads for rainy spring days
A lot of rainy weather lately has had me reading instead of gardening. So, enjoy! “Just Last Night” (2021) by Mhairi McFarlane is a story of friendship, love and grief. Eve is in … more
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Fred DeFinis of Middletown caught multiple bass in the East Passage last week to 34”.  Soft plastic lures are working well.
Agency takes emergency action on striped bass
Last Tuesday, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved a new emergency slot size limit to be implemented this year of 28” to less than 31”, one fish/person/day. Presently … more
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The KMS Science Olympiad team is going to the National competition for the first time. The team amassed 11 medals during the recent state competition in April.
Kickemuit Middle School wins States, now fundraising for Nationals
Bristol Warren's best-in-show performance in April at the state competition has earned them their first-ever appearance at the massive Nationals Tournament on May 19-20. more
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Shivani Mehta dribbles the ball towards the North Kingstown goal. She led the Huskies with 2 goals during the game.
Coach Giarrusso earns 100th victory as lacrosse team splits games
The Mt. Hope girls lacrosse team crushed Toll Gate 14-7 on Wednesday and fell to North Kingstown 15-3 on Friday. The Huskies are currently 4-5 as they fight for a playoff spot in Division … more
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Commentary: Time for Rhode Island to put oil companies on trial
While Rhode Island communities experienced extreme drought, torrential rain, and flash floods last year, the oil and gas companies pouring fuel on our climate crisis were raking in record profits. … more
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(l-r) Michelle Martins, administrative assistant; Tim Shaw, assistant director; Warren Rensehausen, director; Mary Ann Quinn, director of senior programs.
Bristol Parks and Rec gets multiple statewide awards
Bristol’s Parks & Recreation Department has been honored for its excellence in three categories at the recent Rhode Island Recreation and Parks Association awards. more
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The new Bristol Town Marina is being blamed for issues occurring at the Bristol Elks Club, which is located directly south.
Bristol Elks Club says Town Marina has caused safety issue for members
They claim that the wave attenuator produces wave action and currents at the Club’s slips that is impacting the ability of their members to tie up. They would like the exclusive use of eight Marina slips until the issue can be resolved. more
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Letter: Turbines, a ghastly embodiment of man's arrogance
Beauty. The beauty of the earth.   The beauty of the mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes—and, of course, the ocean.   The Ocean State, our little Rhode Island, embraced by the … more
The federal government has injected $750,000 into Hope Street upgrades, but timeline and execution is up to the state.
Bristol gets $750,000 to repair sections of Hope Street
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded $750,000 in federal funding to make street upgrades along Bristol’s Revolutionary Heritage Byway (Rte. 114 from Warren to the Mt. Hope Bridge). more
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Letter: Our community center is a true community gem
To the editor: “Alayne, would you be interested in doing some sort of storytelling workshop at the (Qunita Gamelin) Community Center?” MaryAnn Quinn, the community outreach line leader, … more
Letter: Why say no to a student representative?
To the editor: It is frustrating to learn that the Bristol Warren School Committee, in a split 5-4 vote and contrary to the recommendation of its own Policy Committee, voted against having a … more
Letter: Want an easy way to make a real difference?
To the editor: Every now and then you may have the urge to help out your community in some way, but you may not know how. Please let me suggest to you an easy way to do that. On Saturday, May … more
Letter: What we can do about gun violence, now
To the editor: Gun violence is a concern for everyone in America today. A common assertion in the debate on how to reduce it is that new laws won’t work, based on the tired trope that only … more
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