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Warren PD: Two arrests and two public urinators
Warren PD made two arrests, looked for brazen weed smokers, and investigated two reports of public urination between July 24-31, 2023. more
A replica of the Nao Trinidad, the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, is coming to Bristol today and staying until Aug. 13.
Bristol to host replica of Magellan flagship that circled the globe
The Nao Trinidad, the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, led the first circumnavigation of the world from 1519 to 1522, and its replica is visiting Bristol from Aug. 3-13. more
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Jack Flynn (pictured here) wrote the book on Warren athletics, especially the accomplishments of the late Charlie Burdge.
Remembering Warren sports icon, Charlie Burdge
The late Charles “Charlie” Burdge certainly put his stamp on his beloved town of Warren. Ask anyone who grew up around these parts who remembers this gentle giant, and they will tell you there was nobody like him. more
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Deer seen at Colt State Park last year. There booming numbers has necessitated action from the Town Council to allow limited bow hunting on some town-owned properties.
Permits go on sale for deer hunting in Bristol; season begins in September
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced that deer permits for legal regulated hunting, are now on sale online and at local sales agents. more
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Pokanoket Tribe members play in a drum circle during last year's Heritage Day event.
Pokanoket Heritage Day is this weekend
The event is at the North end of Burr's Hill Park in Warren on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. more
Eleanor Lial runs in a relay event at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon this past weekend. Her mother, Jen, a professional photographer, caught the action.
Warren teen competes in National Junior Olympics for track
Eleanor, a rising 8th grader at Kickemuit Middle School, traveled with the Fast Track team out of Central Falls, one of just four runners from the team to travel for the event (and one of 13 to qualify), which featured the best young runners from around the nation. more
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Portsmouth Police Officers Jimmy Francis (foreground) and Mike Quinn battle a group of children in a game of tug of war during Portsmouth’s National Night Out at Glen Park Tuesday evening.
Police greet the public for National Night Out (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Members of the Portsmouth Police Department came out in force Tuesday to greet the public for National Night Out at Glen Park. more
The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 1 July 2023. Prize giving on stage in the Ocean Live Park in Genova. Overall 1st Place IMOCA, 11th Hour Racing Team.
11th Hour Racing to celebrate Ocean Race victory this Friday
The first American team to ever win Ocean Race will hoist the cup in Newport on Friday, and all are invited. more
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Grande dame of East Providence schools, politics Millie Morris passes
EAST PROVIDENCE — The grande dame of East Providence politics and the city's school department, Mildred "Millie" Morris, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 2, 2023. She was 88. Morris, who … more
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Silver Creek Activities Director Kathleen Barry escorts Pat Pires into her second birthday celebration in as many days, this time with her many friends from the First Congregational Church.
Celebrating a century with humor and a smile
Bristol resident Patrocinia (Pat) Pires celebrated her 100th birthday this week, first with family on Sunday, then again with friends on Monday. more
The field at Kickemuit Middle School has been closed for multiple weeks following an incident with an outside group causing damage during a football camp. Those repairs are ongoing. The track will also be closed to be resurfaced beginning this Friday. Town officials are hopeful the track and field will be reopened in time for fall sports.
KMS track to be closed for repairs beginning Friday
The track at Kickemuit Middle School will be off limits for at least two weeks beginning this Friday to allow for repairs and re-striping. more
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This property at 458 Poppasquash Road closed for $8,000,000 on Tuesday, Aug. 1, a record high in Bristol.
$8 million home sale in Bristol is highest on record
LandVest recently announced the highest sale of a residential property in Bristol on record. The property at 458 Poppasquash Road closed for $8,000,000 on Tuesday, Aug. 1. more
Camille Abdel-Nabi and wife, Devin, hold up a basket of heirloom tomatoes in front of their farm stand at Long Lane Farm, which they revived after purchasing the property in September of 2020.
A beloved farm revitalized on Warren's Long Lane
Camille and Devin Abdel-Nabi are living their best life together in a place familiar and dear to many Warrenite’s hearts — the historic farm at 39 Long Lane. more
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Meet the candidates Thursday evening
The Little Compton Democratic Town Committee will hold a ‘Meet the Candidates Night’ at the Little Compton Community Center this Thursday, Aug. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. Expected for the event … more
Little Compton considers new agricultural zoning distrcit
The Little Compton Town Council is expected to hold a public hearing next Thursday and will likely vote on a proposed new zoning district that if ultimately approved would currently benefit just one … more
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Westport police logs: Two face DUI charges
Monday, July 17 A caller reported an accident on Route 88 at 5:44 a.m. Another, with injuries, was reported on State Road at 12:20 p.m. Animal complaints came in from State Road at 10:20 … more
Paul De Luca, aka “Mr. Paul,” explains his educational chess program for young students in the conference room at the Leonard Brown House at Glen Farm. He’s hoping to revitalize his chess camp for kids ages 4-10 starting next Monday, Aug. 7. He’s also hosting an informational program for parents this Saturday at the Brown House.
He wants young kids to love chess as much as he does
PORTSMOUTH — Paul De Luca loves chess. Known as “Mr. Paul” to his students, he’s been playing the game for “30 to 40 years” and has been teaching it to … more
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Workers install metal sheeting into the western approach of the Warren River bike path bridge. The temporary bulkhead will allow the contractor to utilize a barge at the site.
Bike path bridge demolition to begin mid- to late-August
Workers began installing temporary bulkheads at the Barrington and Warren River bike path bridges last week.   The work, said Rhode Island Department of Transportation Spokesman Charles St. … more
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Post 10 Juniors will face Connecticut champ in Junior Legion Baseball regionals
Though the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club lost to Cranston Auburn Post 20 by a 7-3 score Sunday, July 30, to decide the 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League state title, the … more
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Man charged in would-be Westport phone scam
A Boston man has been charged by Westport police with attempting to scam a local couple. Hector Arias-Guzman, 28, of 20 Mallard St., Boston, faces charges of conspiracy and attempted larceny … more
The late Richard "Sweet Pea" Hart will be honored this year.
Save your clams — Shellstock is coming
Shellstock is coming in just over two weeks, and organizers hoping to raise funds to keep the town's shellfish stocks healthy are dedicating the event in honor of long-time shore engineer, assistant … more
Grinnell’s Beach is a busy place on hot summer days and evenings.
Grinnell's Beach under the gun
As the summer wears on and reports of unacceptable behavior at area beaches are steadily increasing, the Tiverton Town Council is considering the creation of a new ordinance that would impose fines … more
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City native Jennifer Griffith testifies before a House committee in her role as Rhode Island’s Child Advocate. She was recently named as the Secretary of State's lead legal counsel.
Amore names East Providence's Griffith Department of State legal counsel
PROVIDENCE — Secretary of State Gregg Amore announced fellow East Providence resident Jennifer Griffith has joined the Rhode Island Department of State as lead legal counsel. “We are … more
The 2023 Warren Walkabout Poster Design Contest is now open through Monday, Aug. 28. Winners will be announced via the Discover Warren Instagram, Facebook, and website on Sept. 24.
Entries now open for 2023 Warren Walkabout Poster Design Contest
A $300 prize and widespread visibility awaits the winner of Warren's annual poster design competition. more
The view from behind an end zone at East Providence High School's football field.
Barrington Council planning tour of athletic fields and facilities
Members of the Barrington Town Council will hit the road this month as they tour athletic fields and facilities in the area. The tour is part of the town’s ongoing efforts to improve … more
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