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Group seeks to hit the brakes on school bond spending

A group of residents is calling for the opportunity to get a second chance at a vote on whether or not to approve up to $200 million in bond funding to build a new high school and perform repairs to schools throughout the Bristol Warren Regional School District. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/2/24

Warren Times-Gazette - Tuesday, July 2, 2024

7/2/24

2024 Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March

2024 Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March more

7/2/24

An inspiring story of a resilient actor known to all as ‘The Fonz’

You might be surprised to know that Henry Winkler, better known as “The Fonz” on TV sitcom “Happy … more

7/2/24

Republicans and Democrats – How dare they?

If you watched the June 27 presidential debate you had to ask yourself one question: How dare the Republican and Democratic Parties leave you with a choice of two grievously flawed candidates for the … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 7/2/24

The “Carina” crew poses for a photo after the race.

Warren skipper makes history at Newport Bermuda Race

The St. David’s Lighthouse Division of the 53rd Newport Bermuda Race has been won by “Carina”, skippered by Warren sailor W. Barrett Holby, Jr. more

7/1/24

New grant will expand prevention programming in the East Bay

A new five-year grant was recently awarded to the East Bay Regional Coalition, through the BAY Team, the organization in Barrington that manages the East Bay regional prevention services. … more

7/1/24

Presidential debate left Democrats reeling

STORY OF THE WEEK: The Kennedy - Nixon debate in 1960 marked the dawning of a new age, when the optics of televised images carried more weight than the substance of what candidates conveyed verbally. … more

By Ian Donnis | 7/1/24

State seeks respondents to housing survey

Survey responses are anonymous and will help The Rhode Island Department of Housing and RIHousing establish a better understanding of the state's housing needs. more

7/1/24

Letter: We need more funding for child care programs

To the editor: As a small business owner running a pediatric occupational therapy institute in Rhode Island, I know that the struggle to find affordable, convenient child care is a daily reality … more

6/30/24

Warren PD: Police make four arrests, respond to car vandalism

Warren Police made four arrests between June 17-24, 2024. more

6/28/24

Lynn Ann Palmieri DePasquale was hired by the Bristol Warren district in 1992. She’s been at Hugh Cole for four years, and hasn’t missed a day of teaching since Nov. 1, 2022.

Hugh Cole teacher recognized for perfect attendance

At a time where student and teacher attendance is under the microscope, this Hugh Cole teacher has led by example. more

By Manny Correira | 6/27/24

Letter: There’s no need for name calling

Recently, I overheard a local activist refer to another member of our community (who was discussing the current budget crisis in Warren) as a “right-wing nutjob”. more

6/27/24

Letter: A response to ‘David vs. Goliath’ piece

Bullying shouldn’t be used to affect change...Goliath needs to extend the hand of cooperation. more

6/27/24

Eliza Sirpenski and David Lauria recently released their new song, “Moon in the Morning Sky.” Sirpenski sings lead vocals and Lauria, who wrote the song, plays guitar on the track. His son, Jacob, performs on drums. You can find the song on Apple Music and other music platforms.

Mt. Hope grad collaborates with music teacher to record new song

Eliza Sirpenski has been singing ever since she could remember. She began belting out Adele, Amy Winehouse and other songs from her favorite pop artists at age 9. more

By Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 6/27/24

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, June 26, 2024

6/26/24

P. Brandt Heckert (right), and Steve Calenda (left, currently the Council Vice President) have both declared they won’t run for re-election in November, leaving two seats open for four-year terms to be filled during this November’s election.

Warren Town Council will have two open seats in November

With Brandt Heckert and Steve Calenda declaring they were not seeking re-election, Warren will have a new configuration of the Town Council for the first time since 2018. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/26/24

Mt. Hope codifies cell phone ban in school handbook update

“The use of cell phones in educational environments (classroom or other locations where teaching and learning is taking place) is strictly prohibited,” the handbook language reads. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/26/24

Warren Police respond to two firearms related incidents over weekend

Police arrested a man on Metacom Avenue after he allegedly threatened to shoot officers responding to a call on Sunday morning. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/25/24

St Mary Academy-Bay View lists final Honor Roll students for 2023-24 term

EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of … more

6/25/24

Instructor and student review the proper technique for chest compressions during a CPR training class.a

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Facts versus TV fiction

C ardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, involves pressing down hard on the chest and forcing air into the lungs to maintain blood flow and is a procedure to revive someone if their heart stops … more

By Bonnie Evans | 6/25/24

The state champion Warren U16 girls’ soccer team. Bottom row, l-r: Vivienne Noonan, Aubrey Cummings, Adrianna Lage, Vivyana Gomes, Ava Morissette, Sophia Santoro; Top row, l-r: Mackenzie Lema, Thalia Adkins, Mackenzie Stall, Kendra Ascoli, Ella Texeira, Jocelyn Leitao, Jasmine Kenney. Missing from photo: Catherine Frawley and Regan Pires.

Undefeated Warren U16 women's team takes Super Liga title

The U16 women’s team from Warren were crowned Rhode Island Super Liga state champions over the weekend, following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Portsmouth. more

6/24/24

An insider’s look at military life and the toll it takes

This book is a first-hand account of the multiple challenges and difficulties faced by those who choose to serve in the military. Based on … more

By Donna Bruno | 6/24/24

Major moves in the R.I. healthcare landscape

STORY OF THE WEEK: Thursday was the day to buy a lottery ticket if you predicted two key developments involving Rhode Island’s healthcare landscape. Brown University and the state’s … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/24/24

Vito Marsico with a 28-pound striped bass he caught on the Cape Cod Canal. Photo by his father Vinnie Marsico.

NOAA re-envisioning how it estimates angler catch

NOAA’s recreational catch and effort program, the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), engaged a major effort to reinvent itself earlier this year with a re-envisioning process. … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 6/24/24