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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 …
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 … Read More
School report cards presented at School Committee’s first meeting of 2025
On Monday, January 13, the primary business of the first meeting of 2025 for the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee was the … Read More
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 … Read More
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, … Read More
'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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program

The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers …

Warren Holiday Festival lights up the downtown this weekend

The Warren Holiday Festival readies its 36th annual edition for its traditional place on the community calendar, the weekend after Thanksgiving, with the usual anticipation of seasonal cheer being …

The 'Great Mud Escape' is this Saturday at Frerich's Farm

For their sixth annual fundraiser, Thrive Outside has reimagined the popular Mud Run which has become an annual staple in the region to challenge not just your physical stamina, but your mental agility as well.
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Obituaries
Barbara Almeida Barbara Ann (LaGrange) Almeida, 76, of Warren, passed away on January 12, 2025, at Warren Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Irene Barbosa LaGrange. She is survived
Anthony Arico Anthony V. Arico, 88, of Barrington, died unexpectedly on January 16, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Joan G. (Tedeschi) Arico. A lifelong resident of Barrington, he was
Earl Samson 9/25/1933 - 1/14/2025|Earl A. Samson passed away on January 14th, 2025, at the age of 91, after a brief illness. He is survived by his children, Trip (Allyson), Ed (Diana), Annie, and Rob (Heidi). Sha
Sports
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Opinion
Letter: Felag addressed my issue, and quickly!

A few weeks ago, I reached out to my State Senator, Walter Felag Jr., about a minor traffic concern. Senator Felag promptly returned my call that same day. After listening to my concerns, he assured …

Letter: It's about 'time' to remedy a 'Problem Child'

To the editor: You’d like to think that clocks and electronic message boards outside a school would: 1) provide the correct time; and 2) display legible communications. Sadly, the …

Letter: Story brought back great football memories

To the editor: The story in last week’s Warren Times-Gazette about Julie Abruzzi brought back some wonderful memories of her Dad. Growing up in Montreal, Canada, our favorite football team, …

Letter: At last, the Pokanokets are returned to their native lands

On Nov. 15, 2024, Brown University returned 255 acres of Mt. Hope (Potumtuk) land in Bristol to the people who had been stewarding it for 12,000 years. Nearly 350 years ago, King Philip’s …

Letter: Why I’m in favor of the new Mt. Hope design

I’m in favor of the new high school design, and I’d like to address criticism of the building’s contemporary aesthetic, offering a professional perspective. I’m a parent of …

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