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Letter: What I’d do if I were elected RI's governor

To the editor: I imagined I just got elected governor of Rhode Island. I have had no prior connection to Rhode Island politics, so I am beholden to no special interests. I am honest, smart, … more

10/11/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, December 7, 2022

12/8/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, November 29, 2017

11/30/17

Mason Conte points to family members in the crowd after sinking a basket.

A loss is less important than the memories made on the court

The Mt. Hope unified basketball team may have fallen to Rogers 52-46 in their first game of the season on Thursday, but that’s not really the point, according to Huskies head coach Tom … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 3/23/23

Fred DeFinis of Middletown caught multiple bass in the East Passage last week to 34”.  Soft plastic lures are working well.

Agency takes emergency action on striped bass

Last Tuesday, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved a new emergency slot size limit to be implemented this year of 28” to less than 31”, one fish/person/day. Presently … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 5/9/23

Letter: KMS outdoor learning zone: what is it, and how can you help?

What if we could address the youth mental health crisis, health problems resulting from chronic sedentary behaviors, academic disengagement and “nature deficit disorder” all at once? more

6/13/24

Spring Home Improvement - April 2019

4/18/19

Warren Fire Chief James Sousa loads donated CPAP and BiPAP machines at the fire department Monday morning.

Warren Fire Department collecting CPAPS for re-use as ventilators

The apparatus bay at the Warren Fire Department is slowly filling with used CPAP and BiPAP machines donated by Warren residents, and could soon see frontline use in the fight against the Covid-19 … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/22/20

Gov. Gina Raimondo begins her COVID-19 briefing on Friday afternoon, June 12.

Governor urges restaurant workers, bus drivers to get tested

PROVIDENCE — The state is expanding its symptomatic testing for COVID-19 to include restaurant workers and bus drivers, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced at a news briefing Friday, June … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/12/20

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, August 17, 2016

8/17/16

Letter: Greed is the root of many modern problems

To the editor: Remember when - it was only a few years ago - that Boston’s parking lots near Fenway Park were gouging fans with ridiculously astronomical parking fees. Why would … more

11/4/21

Arlene Violet: Governor makes the naughty list more than once

I was taken aback when I received a letter from Santa! There in black and white was his Christmas list of Rhode Island leaders who have been either naughty or nice. One politician dominated the … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 12/10/21

Warren Police Department seeking Patrol Officer

The Warren Police Department has opened applications for a new Patrol Officer. Applications are due by May 4, 2022. more

3/30/22

Teammates celebrate with Jayda Sylvia (middle) after she blasted a three run homer in the third inning. Mt. Hope won the game 6-0 and will play in the loser's bracket semifinal on Friday.

Huskies blank Avengers 6-0, move on to loser's bracket semifinal

A pair of homers, great fielding and awesome pitching were the key as the Mt. Hope softball team shut out East Greenwich in the loser’s bracket quarterfinals at the high school on Wednesday afternoon. more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/9/22

PVD beer garden

Enjoy craft beer and views of the providence river at The Guild Brewing Co.'s Beer Garden on the Providence Pedestrian Bridge, happening weekly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and … more

8/1/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, September 28, 2022

9/29/22

This Tiverton home is a good example of the real estate market in 2022. It listed for $1,950,000 and sold for over-asking at $2 million.

The spring market may look familiar – low inventory, high prices

The housing market in the East Bay has been in a whirlwind for the past few years, and experts don’t expect much of a change when spring comes around. Lowered post-pandemic interest rates are … more

By Lucy Probert | 2/15/23

A few good reads for rainy spring days

A lot of rainy weather lately has had me reading instead of gardening. So, enjoy! “Just Last Night” (2021) by Mhairi McFarlane is a story of friendship, love and grief. Eve is in … more

By Lynda Rego | 5/9/23

Shailen Bhatt, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, speaks to the media after touring the Washington Bridge Monday, Feb. 5.

Top Federal Highway Administration official tours Washington Bridge

Shailen Bhatt, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, visited the area Monday, Feb. 5, as part of the national response to the local Washington Bridge Closure crisis. Bhatt … more

By Mike Rego | 2/5/24

Kevin Bristow, an attorney representing the Italo American Club and its desire to retain its liquor license, makes his case on Tuesday night.

Warren Council revokes Italo American Club liquor license

The Warren Town Council voted unanimously to revoke the liquor license of the Italo American Club during a show cause hearing on Tuesday night, following an emotional evening of testimony from … more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/14/21

One view of the suspect from Rockland Trust robbery.

Seekonk Police seek assistance IDing recent robbery suspects

SEEKONK — The Seekonk Police Department is attempting to identify the suspects in a series of recent robberies on and around the heavily trafficked commercial locations of Route 6. Suspect … more

7/9/22

Mayflower Wind map shows what route the cables for its proposed wind turbine project would traverse Portsmouth.

More concerns raised over Mayflower Wind project

PORTSMOUTH — A major wind developer’s plan to lay a 20-mile-long stretch of mostly underwater cables that would also traverse protected land in Portsmouth is attracting increased scrutiny … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/4/22

Whitehouse seizes the moment to call for Supreme Court reform

STORY OF THE WEEK: U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is a longstanding critic of efforts to move the U.S. Supreme Court to the right, so he’s remained in the spotlight as SCOTUS faces a wave of … more

By Ian Donnis | 5/9/23

The Bandshell at Burr’s Hill Park became the center of some debate during a recent Town Council meeting, where some thought it would be prudent not to place amplifiers within its reverberating shell, while others thought simply turning down the volume of the amplifiers would suffice to address neighbors’ concerns over the volume of the summer concert series.

Warren Town Council on summer concerts: Just turn it down

For those about to rock — please consider your neighbors. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/18/23

238th Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration

238th Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration more

6/14/23