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Bristol Warren Junior Baseball Stars suffer first loss of summer

Kip Haberman scores one of the Bristol Warren runs in the locals' outing against Cranston in the state Little League Baseball All-Star Junior Division tournament Wednesday night, July 9.

CRANSTON — The Bristol Warren Junior Division Little League All-Stars suffered their first defeat during the 2025 summer season after the locals fell to host Cranston, 13-2, in the winners' …

School parking lot potholes in Warren leave councilors feeling unfulfilled

The potholes, particularly the ones near the playground, at the Hugh Cole Elementary School raised the ire of the Warren Town Council during a discussion at its July 8 meeting.

It's not often that town officials get involved in school related issues, but the condition of the parking lots at the Hugh Cole Elementary School and Kickemuit Middle School raised the ire of the …

Rain drenches Bristol Warren's hot start in District 2 baseball semi

Caleb Walsh and Kyle Surkont score runs for the Bristol Warren 12U Little League Baseball All-Stars in the first inning of their District 2 semifinal game against Barrington Thursday night, July 8.

Rains from another round of recent thunderstorms put a damper on what was a great start for the Bristol Warren 12-and-under Little League Baseball All-Stars in their District 2 tournament semifinal …

Hotel developer withdraws waiver requests

The Planning Board’s public hearing will not be held on Thursday, July 10, as the developer of a proposed Comfort Inn on Gooding … Read More

Mt. Hope Bridge closes for resurfacing Aug. 14-18

BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Start thinking of a different route from Portsmouth to Bristol. Read More

Bristol Warren 11s fall to Barrington in District 2 final

BARRINGTON — For the second time in just over a week, the Bristol Warren 11-and-under entry into District 2 tourney suffered a … Read More

A banner day for a parade!

There was much to love about the 2025 edition of the Fourth of July Celebration’s main event, but the biggest star of the day might … Read More

Storm wreaks havoc with trees, tents, fireworks

As if public safety and public works didn’t have enough to contend with on July 3, a sudden, powerful storm added an extra layer … Read More

'America’s Longest Relay' run approaches for Bristol's Cicchinelli

Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli continues her training and fundraiser in the build up to participating in … Read More

Things To Do ...

Wickford Art Festival is Saturday

The 62nd Wickford Art Festival takes place Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wilson Park, located within Wickford Village. Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962, the …

Newport Kite Festival is this weekend

The beloved Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point State Park on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13,, offering families a free weekend of spectacular kite displays, hands-on …

Free summer concerts on Thursdays in Bristol

The Bristol Parks & Recreation department hosts a free Concerts on the Common series that showcases many local performers. This popular event takes place every Thursday during July and August at …

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Obituaries

Barry Lowe Barry A. Lowe passed away at home on July 7, 2025, with his wife, Mary Ann, holding his hand and his family surrounding him with love. Born in 1940 in Worcester, MA, Barry was the son of Chester A.

Ronald Mackay Ronald Philip Mackay "Ronnie" formerly of Little Compton, RI passed away on November 25, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He died at 83, in Williamsburg, VA after a brief illness. He was the

Norma Tripp Norma C. (Vaughan) Tripp, 96, of Westport, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harold F. Tripp Sr., They shared 62 years of marriage.

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Sports

Bristol Warren 10U All Stars drop tourney outing to Darlington The Bristol Warren Little League 10-and-under baseball All Stars fell to Darlington in Pawtucket Sunday night, June 29, by the 5-4 score in a District 2 tournament outing. The locals were first …

Bristol Warren 11u stars fall in District 2 tourney The Bristol Warren entry into the District 2 Little League 11-and-under Baseball All Star tournament suffered a 7-6, walk-off loss to host Barrington Sunday night, June 29, at Sherwood Field. The locals led for …

State Amateur golf championship tees off at Rhode Island Country Club Towels soaked in ice water, bucket hats of all shapes and umbrellas usually kept in the bag for rain were all just about required for the participants in the 120th playing of the State Amateur Golf …

Gallery: Mt. Hope High School 2025 alumni football game WARREN — About two dozen former football players from Mt. Hope High School gathered at Burr's Hill Park Saturday night, June 21, to take part in the program's annual flag game on what was a …

Opinion

Letter: Disease is not negotiable

We are in a medical crisis, and the governor should call for the General Assembly to come back and face this issue.

Letter: Road construction everywhere

To the editor: Is it just me, or has the entire state of Rhode Island been turned into one massive, never-ending obstacle course? I’d try to map out a route from my house to the grocery …

Letter: Public hearing on Comfort Inn development is July 10

To the editor: I am writing to encourage town residents to attend the Bristol Planning Board meeting on Thursday, July 10. On the agenda is a public hearing on the Comfort Inn - Major Land …

Letter: Support the ‘Block the Bombs’ Act

To the editor: Thank you to the author of the letter of June 19, which offered some direction for action to frustrated taxpayers who have seen billions of dollars every year unconditionally sent …

Letter: Town should deny hotel waiver requests

To the editor: The out-of-state developer is requesting waivers for the proposed hotel on Gooding Avenue prior to the Master Plan review stage. Whaat does these waivers mean and imply? Several …

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