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Mt. Hope's Thea Jackson clears the final hurdle en route to the victory of the girls' 55 meter race during its Headley Division dual meet finale.

Jackson keeps winning in girls' track, Deal sets new Mt. Hope boys' indoor freshman mark

The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field teams completed their 2024-25 Headley Division regular season dual meet schedules Monday night, Jan. 13, at the Providence Career and Tech Academy … more

By Mike Rego | 1/19/25

Mt. Hope High School freshman Kyle McCarthy has his hand raised following his victory in the 144-pound weight class championship match at the Woburn (Mass.) Invitational tournament held Saturday, Jan. 18.

Huskies handle LaSalle on the mat, McCarthy wins Woburn weight class

The Mt. Hope High School wrestlers returned to mat for a Division I regular season match on Thursday, Jan. 16, in Providence where the Huskies defeated LaSalle, 52-19. The locals improved to 5-1 in … more

By Mike Rego | 1/19/25

Warren must quickly consider options for wastewater sludge disposal

With a deadline for changing the way the town disposes of its sludge content from its wastewater facility swiftly approaching, the council at its January 14 meeting began the process of finding both … more

By Mike Rego | 1/17/25

A view of the decayed inside of the willow tree recently taken down at Warren Town Beach.

Willow tree at Warren Town Beach felled for fear of injury

Local officials recently made the difficult decision to take down a diseased willow tree at Warren Town Beach, which drew the consternation of some. But plans are already in the works to replace the fallen … more

By Mike Rego | 1/16/25

Matthew Largess, who operates a forestry business in North Kingstown and is the self-proclaimed "voice of the forest," was appointed as Warren's new tree warden by the town council at its January 14 forum.

Council confirms Largess as Warren's new tree warden

Of the two candidates to apply for and attend the Warren Town Council meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 14, seeking to fill the open tree warden position, the body unanimously supported the hiring of … more

By Mike Rego | 1/16/25

Jack Thompson and the Mt. Hope High School boys' basketball team upped their recent win streak to five with an impressive road win over Toll Gate on January 15.

Huskies up recent run of victories to five in boys' hoops

The Mt. Hope High School boys' basketball team continued its impressive run of recent results as the Huskies won their fifth game in a row 66-46 victory over host Toll Gate in Warwick on January 15. … more

By Mike Rego | 1/16/25

Council sets public hearing dates for FY25-26 Warren budget season

Preparations by appointed officials and department directors for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget season are well underway in Warren, and the town council, at its Tuesday, Jan. 14, meeting took up a … more

By Mike Rego | 1/16/25

Kara Pisasale competes on floor for the Mt. Hope High School gymnastics team at the 2024 state meet. Pisasale has been the top all-arounder for the locals in two league meets to date this season.

Mt. Hope High gymnasts get back in action

The Mt. Hope High School gymnastics team's 2024-25 regular season is well underway, the Huskies having already competed in a handful of meets to date. Mt. Hope tallied a team total of 131.775 … more

By Mike Rego | 1/15/25

Officer-involved motor vehicle accident in Warren is referred to insurer

The Warren Town Council as part of its meeting agenda Tuesday evening, Jan. 14, took up an item pertaining to a potential lawsuit being brought by parties alleged to have been injured in a motor … more

By Mike Rego | 1/15/25

Warren Police Log: Officers assist as lost wallets are returned to rightful owners

The following is a synopsis of Warren Police logs from Monday, Jan. 6-Sunday, Jan. 12: Monday, Jan. 6 The week started with an act of kindness at around 8:30 a .m. when a wallet was found on … more

1/15/25

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

1/14/25

Mt. Hope's Eli Francis (top) won both of his matches at 126 pounds in the Huskies' Division I wrestling tri-meet against Cranston West and Bishop Hendricken.

Mt. Hope wrestlers split recent matches locally, in New Jersey

The Mt. Hope High School wrestling squad had a typical busy week, with outings locally as well as taking a trip to New Jersey. The Huskies split their most recent Division I matches, besting … more

By Mike Rego | 1/14/25

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

By Mike Rego | 1/14/25

Zoe Sylvain (mid-left) and Jenna Egbe (mid-right) block a Holbrook pass with Julia George (left) and Kylie Hazel (right).

Holbrook comes back to beat Westport 42-31 in league

Holbrook scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to overpower the Westport girls' basketball team 42-31 during a Mayflower Athletic Conference home game on Friday night. The loss drops the Wildcats … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/13/25

The owners of Rhody Roots on Main Street in Warren say they've shared modestly in gains garnered by the local hospitality industry since the Washington Bridge closure calamity struck the East Bay in December 2023.

Bristol County establishments gain $6 million during bridge closure crisis

As one might expect, the sudden and henceforth sustained closure for the past 13 months of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge connecting the East Bay, as well as southeastern Massachusetts, … more

By Mike Rego | 1/13/25

Lola Silva set two new Mt. Hope High School girls' indoor track records Saturday, Jan. 11, as part of the 55 meter shuttle relay team and individually in the long jump. The latter bettered her own previous mark in the event.

Mt. Hope's Silva, Jackson have record-setting days in indoor track

It was a record-setting day for some Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field athletes who participated in the World Trophies Invitational held Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Providence Career and Tech … more

By Mike Rego | 1/13/25

Keira Mullen sets the ball to a teammate during the Townies semifinals match against Portsmouth.

Townies' Mullen named Gatorade player of the year

Outside hitter and setter Keira Mullen was announced the Gatorade 2024-25 Rhode Island volleyball Division 1 Player of the Year on Thursday, Jan. 9, as voted by the RI coaches association. … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/10/25

Mt. Hope indoor tracksters set several PRs in most recent Headley Division meet

The Mt. Hope High indoor track and field teams returned to regular season action post-holiday break with losses to Cumberland and Chariho in boys' and girls' Headley Division action Sunday, Jan. 5, at the … more

By Mike Rego | 1/9/25

New owner-occupant could soon fill Main Street Citizens branch in Warren

There appears to be a reasonably good chance a new business will fill the building located at 521 Main St. about to be vacated by long-time tenant Citizens Bank. Citizens recently announced its … more

By Mike Rego | 1/9/25

Mt. Hope High School recently recognized its student-athlete academic All-Stars between basketball games on campus Monday night, Jan. 6. Those in attendance pictured were (in no particular order): William Southworth, Benjamin Martel, Elena Oliveira, Savannah Murray, Lila Maloney, Rhys Davies, Sofia Haberman, Cohen Ferreira, Avery Walsh, Gavin Stegall, Paige Gauthier, Ethan Martel, Brayden Cummins, Luke Domina, Addison McMillan, Charles Knapman, Lola Silva and Jacob Betres.

Mt. Hope High School salutes student-athlete academic All-Stars for 2024

Members of Mt. Hope High School’s Academic All-Star team for 2024 were honored in between games of the boys' and girls' basketball doubleheader hosted by the Huskies Monday night, Jan. 6. … more

By Mike Rego | 1/8/25

Lilly DaSilveira scored a team-best 17 points for the Mt. Hope High School girls' basketball team in its loss to East Providence at home Monday night, Jan. 6, in a Division II contest.

Mt. Hope hoops notes: boys win a pair; girls fall to E.P.

The Mt. Hope High School basketball teams returned to the hardwood from the recent holiday break in earnest last week, beginning with a split of a home double-header Monday evening, Jan. 7. That … more

By Mike Rego | 1/8/25

Trinity Provencher drives to the hoop while guarded closely by Mt. Hope's Emily Moran. She scored 14 points as East Providence beat Mt. Hope 43-38 in an away game on Monday night.

Townies sink Huskies 43-38, improve to 4-2

The East Providence girls basketball team held off a late comeback to beat Mt. Hope 43-38 in a Division 2, away game, on Monday night. The Townies victory broke a two-game skid as they improve their … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/8/25

Kickemuit Middle School names 2024-25 first quarter honor roll of students

Kickemuit Middle School recently announced its honor roll of students for the first quarter of the 2024-25 term. Students who earn a cumulative average of a 90, with no grade lower than an 87 earn … more

1/7/25

Ethan Martel controls his North Kingstown opponent at 138 pounds during Mt. Hope's recent RIIL Division I match at home January 2. The weekend prior at a tournament in Marshfield, Mass., Martel, a senior, earned the 100th victory of his career at Mt. Hope.

Mt. Hope wrestlers take down two notable tourney results

The Mt. Hope High School wrestling team began the 2024-25 season feeling very good about the winter ahead and so far the Huskies have done nothing to dampen that enthusiasm. The locals … more

By Mike Rego | 1/7/25

Julia George attempts to shoot a 3-pointer during the game. She led the Wildcats with 14 points in Westport's 39-38 win over Randolph on Friday.

George nets 14 in Wildcats win

Guard Julia George scored 14 points as the Westport girls basketball team held on to edge Randolph 39-38 in a non-league home game on Friday night. The win was the Wildcats’ fourth … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 1/7/25