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Several improvements, both inside and out, are being made to the George Hail Free Library building on Main Street.
Hail Library renovations in Warren aim to improve patron experience
WARREN — The renovations of the George Hail Free Library continue apace with an anticipated end date some time in the middle of the fall. Director Chris Matos recently led a tour showing … more
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"Sour Grapes"
— Tim Jones is a native of East Providence. His strip, "Sourgrapes," is syndicated in numerous publications across the country. more
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Letter: This high school construction plan remains reckless
Last week’s Phoenix featured a front-page article highlighting concerns raised by the Bristol Planning Board regarding the chronic flooding in neighborhoods surrounding Mt. Hope High School and … more
Superintendent Ana Riley, School Committee chair Nicky Piper and Treasurer Jessica Almeida listed to updates provided by consultants on the new Mt. Hope High School project at their September 23 meeting.
New Mt. Hope High design reaches 60 percent completion marker
BRISTOL — The new Mt. Hope High School project is approaching the notable 60 percent marker for completion of the design phase, turning the corner towards the finish line of the all-important … more
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Superintendent Ana Riley, School Committee chair Nicky Piper and Treasurer Jessica Almeida (from left to right) listen to updates provided by consultants on the new Mt. Hope High School project at their Sept. 23 meeting.
New Mt. Hope design faces a turf war
Will the new Mt. Hope High School utilize synthetic turf or natural grass for its biggest, multi-purpose athletic field? Ultimately, it’s not up to school officials or their project management … more
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Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Bristol-Warren's Ana Riley, at left, shown sitting next to Committee President Nicky Piper during the body's September 23 meeting, is the superintendent representative on a state-wide school transportation study commission set up by the General Assembly.
School Committee, Assembly delegates set menu for annual Bristol-Warren breakfast confab
BRISTOL/WARREN — The Bristol-Warren Regional School Committee will shortly have its latest cup of coffee with the district's General Assembly contingent where the discussion over breakfast is … more
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Mohsin Khan led the Mt. Hope offense, scoring a brace as the Huskies upped their season-opening run of results to eight with a 7-0 win over Hope Tuesday night, Sept. 24, in a Division II boys' soccer contest.
Huskies maintain unbeaten ways in boys' soccer
BRISTOL/WARREN — The Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer club ran its 2024 season opening run of form to eight games unbeaten after the Huskies hammered host Hope, 7-0, Tuesday night, Sept. 24, … more
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RI Energy crewmen fix a gas leak on Main Street after BCWA sub contractors struck the gas service line on Wednesday morning. Traffic will remain down to a single lane until the work is completed according to officials.
Traffic slows on Main Street in Warren due to construction mishap
WARREN —  Warren public safety personnel responded to a gas leak on Main Street early Wednesday morning, Sept. 25, after a workers accidentally struck a line  during a construction … more
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Keeping Hasbro here will be a top priority for the state
STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island officials plan to assemble a proposal in the weeks ahead meant to keep Hasbro in the state. Details remain unclear for now, but Gov. Dan McKee and House Speaker Joe … more
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Hope, fear, courage and strength – A story of Ellis Island
‘The Next Ship Home’ By Heather Webb In 1902, Italian immigrants Francesca and Maria Ricci arrive at Ellis Island. Their entry into America will be at tremendous cost since fragile … more
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Senior Ethan Martel returns for his second season as the starting quarterback on the Mt. Hope High School football team.
Huskies drop first two football outings, eye improved results
BRISTOL/WARREN — It probably wouldn't surprise most if a late, 10-7 Division III loss by the Mt. Hope High School football team to host Ponaganset on a soggy Saturday night, Sept. 20, made the … more
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Participants in the playing clinic Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2024 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival engage in a jam session.
Rain doesn't dampen annual Ocean State Bluegrass Festival
WARREN — Rains may have poured down on Frerichs Farm last weekend, but it didn't dampen the spirits of those who still attended the 2024 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival held there September … more
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Mt. Hope High School's Abby Allen (left) and Leah Marshall rise up to block a Barrington spike during the teams' Division II girls' volleyball match Friday, Sept. 20.
Huskies play well, but still fall to rival Eagles in girls' volleyball
The Mt. Hope High School girls' volleyball team were quite competitive against one of the league's best teams late last week, but still dropped a 3-0 contest to visiting Barrington Friday night, … more
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Warren Police Log: Domestic arrests, possible counterfeit money passed
The following was ascertained from the Warren Police  Logs from September 16-23: Tuesday, Sept. 17 Warren Police responded to a domestic call in the early morning hours, a female alleging a … more
Grant awards are set at pre-determined tiers of $500, $1,000 and $2,500 for eligible businesses.
Application deadline extended for businesses affected by Washington Bridge closure
Eligible small businesses and nonprofits now have until Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to apply. more
Senior forward and co-captain Maxwell Canario has been among the leaders to date on the Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer team, which entered the week unbeaten in seven games to date.
Huskies thrive to date in return to Division II boys' soccer
BRISTOL/WARREN — Winless the two previous years playing in the state's top tier, the Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer team has thrived to date upon its return to the Division II ranks in time … more
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during his tour of the Washington Bridge in March of 2023.
R.I. to receive $125 million in federal funds for Washington Bridge replacement
The federal funds are being awarded to the state through the “Mega grant” program, also known as the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program, which is designed to support large transportation projects that are difficult to fund. more
Thomas Levis dribbles for the Mt. Hope High boys' soccer club in their 4-1 victory over Westerly Thursday night, Sept. 17. Levis had a goal and an assist as the locals ran their unbeaten run to start the season to seven.
Huskies split soccer double-dip, boys stay unbeaten in seven
BRISTOL — The Mt. Hope High School soccer clubs split a doubleheader played in town at the Vendituoli Complex Thursday night, Sept. 19. In the opener, the Huskies dropped a 3-1 decision to … more
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Warren PD offering free car seat inspections on Friday
The Warren Police Department is holding a free Child Seat Checkpoint event on Friday, Sept. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Church (500 Metacom Ave.) in Warren. more
Town Council member Keri Cronin made a plea to her colleagues to go paperless for Town Council agenda packets, which she said can add up to over 170 pounds of paper waste through just one year for the five members of the board.
Warren Town Council member pushes for paperless agendas
According to Keri Cronin, the Town Council is needlessly contributing over 170 pounds of paper waste each year just from documents delivered in physical paper form to council members. more
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Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Private Education | September 2024
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Pare Corporation’s proposed site plan shown to residents on Monday night, which attempts to illustrate that the new school building will be built away from Silver Creek, at an elevation outside of the flood zone for the wetlands on site.
Bristol Planning Board requests more info on new high school plan
Sticking points including drainage, irrigation, parking, and artificial turf force a continuance of project's first local approval into next month. more
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Ed Cabral, Warren Harbormaster since 2014, in front of the new patrol boat the Town was able to acquire last year.
Warren's harbormaster to retire after 11th season
Ed Cabral has had a front-row seat for big changes along Warren’s waterfront. more
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