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Community-minded trio competes in three-for-two Warren Council race

The candidates in the three-for-two race to become members of the Town Council seemingly all have something in common, a real and continued commitment to everyday life in Warren as they seek to …
Barrington resident's passion project comes to life
Tom Marvelli has always wanted to do this. For as far back as he can remember, Marvelli has dreamed of creating his own comic … Read More
‘Mollypalooza’ is a party with a cause – helping homeless animals
It was 13 years ago when Courtney Guertin threw a small backyard barbecue named after her rescue dog, Molly. The event had a $5 entry … Read More
BHS girls volleyball wins three times last week
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team defeated Cranston West 3-0 on Monday night, Sept. 30.   The Eagles won, 25-21, … Read More
Hanley vs. Speakman for a seat in the General Assembly
Voters of Rhode Island State Representative District 68, which encompasses areas of both Bristol and Warren, will have two candidates … Read More
Police hope lower age deepens the pool for new officers
As flashing roadway signs throughout town attest, the Bristol Police Department is looking for new officers. Faced with recruiting … Read More
Blocked field goal and fumble fell BHS football team
The Barrington High School football team was a field goal away from celebrating its first win of the season. On Friday night, the … Read More
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Annual Harvest Fair celebrates its 50th anniversary

For 50 years, the Norman Bird Sanctuary's annual Harvest Fair has attracted visitors from far and wide for a celebration of the harvest season. The award-winning event is a fall favorite in New …

Waterfire honors breast cancer survivors on Saturday night

Waterfire Providence will host a Full Lighting this Saturday, Oct. 5, from sunset to 10 p.m. Onshore programming and vendors open at 5 p.m. Lead sponsor is the  Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer …

State Street Harvest Festival is Saturday in downtown Bristol

Downtown Bristol will be the host for another State Street Harvest Festival this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy live alpacas, more than 100 local artists and vendors, live caricature …
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Obituaries
Beverly Hancock Beverly A. Hancock, wife of the late Thomas P. Hancock, passed away on September 29, 2024, with family by her side. Beverly was born on December 10, 1936, to George and Doris (Harwood) Kent. Beverly i
John Botelho John Paul Botelho, 72, of Franklin Street, passed away on September 26, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gildo and Olga M. (Marshall) Botelho. He i
Richard Brown Richard A. Brown, 63, of DeWolf Avenue, passed away on September 26, 2024, at home. He was the husband of Michele (Dupuis) Brown. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Richard H. Geraldine (Ca
Sports
Mt. Hope harriers ready to race for state meet berths BRISTOL — On as a picturesque an early fall afternoon as is likely at Bristol Town Beach Monday, Sept. 30, the Mt. Hope High School cross country teams completed their 2024 Metropolitan …
Huskies' unbeaten run in boys' soccer reaches double digits PAWTUCKET — It wasn't its most consistent performance to date, but the Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer team ran to 10 its unbeaten run to start its 2024 Division II slate following a 4-2 …
Westport dominates Dighton-Rehoboth 4-0 Kylie Decambra scored two goals as the Westport field hockey team shut out Dighton-Rehoboth 4-0 in a home game on Monday afternoon. The win improved the Wildcats’ record to 5-3-1.  …
Mt. Hope whips Wizards in girls' volleyball; KMS soccer sides stay spotless BRISTOL-WARREN — The Mt. Hope High School girls' volleyball team began last week with a 3-1 victory over West Warwick Tuesday night, Oct. 1, for the Huskies' second win in a row and raising …
Opinion
Letter: Broken clocks bring memories and requests – fix them

The clock in front of the Warren Town Hall is broken, again. It also could use a paint job. I am sure most people riding or walking down Main Street barely notice whether the time is right or not. …

Letter: Thanks to the community for incredible support

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support that the Bristol and Warren communities have shown the Brian Latessa family during this difficult time. A special thank you to …

Letter: Are the Independents really Independents?

To the editor: I believe I am not alone in noting that there are no currently registered Republicans running in Barrington for School Committee or Town Council. But interestingly, there are a …

Letter: Party endorsements provide more transparency, not less

To the editor: Every candidate, whether endorsed or not, whether party affiliated or not, is an independent person. This holds particularly true in local elections for which the money needed to …

Letter: We at St. John’s are so incredibly thankful

To the editor: I want to thank all the volunteers who joined us at St. John’s on Saturday, Sept. 28 as we went about unloading all the pumpkins.   There were all levels of Boy …

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