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While the district leaders, architects, and engineers attempted to paint a rosy picture of the new high school and the building procedure, they completely failed to assuage the fears and concerns of myself and my neighbors who have been suffering from flooded yards and basements for decades. more
I recommend that the Bristol Warren Regional School District raise the local funds for the school construction program by having Bristol and Warren share it in proportion to their taxable property wealth as they would if the school district were issuing the bond. more
From fewer than 200 runners to over 1,300, they raised over $500,000 for ALS during the 15-year run of the popular 5K. more
It took one of the largest deployments in recent memory to control a massive blaze that engulfed hundreds of junk cars in a Tiverton junkyard early Wednesday morning. Fire fighters from more … more
While the construction of a proposed $165 million new high school has understandably dominated the discussion regarding a $200 million bond referendum, two other planned elements have flown under the radar. more
STORY OF THE WEEK: In 1997, when Jack Reed first joined the U.S. Senate, the Cold War had ended and 9/11 had not yet happened. A quarter-century later, the world is a very different place, with a … more
The Mt. Hope girls' soccer team has gained momentum as they approach the playoffs. The young Huskies overpowered East Greenwich 3-1 during a Division I home game on Tuesday night, then tied first … more
It replaces a truck that was originally built around 30 years ago. more
Warren Police made five arrests, including one involving tracking down a man wanted out of Lincoln for multiple sexual assault charges, between Oct. 2-9, 2023. more
The brainchild of the late Anthony Carbone, the business, located at 601 Metacom Ave. in the Ocean State Plaza in Warren, has a storied history. more
As one of those Baby Boomers tired of getting beat up about the bad things I supposedly did, I am happy to put my support behind an important project like this. Sure my taxes will go up a little, but won’t it be worth it? more
After we raze it, do we really need to build another high school? more
My point is simply this: The building problems and environmental problems of the existing High School can probably be completely resolved for an investment of about $30 million to $40 million. more
To the editor: From time immemorial, the Jewish people have endured countless atrocities - from the oppressive rule of Pharaoh, the wickedness of Haman, the horrors perpetrated by Hitler, and … more
A project first initiated around 20 years ago that was ultimately stalled by the Covid-19 pandemic is back in action following the announcement that Warren will receive $400,000 in federal funding. more
Money doesn’t grow on trees, unfortunately, but you can definitely save a lot of money on trees if you get them for free. more
Fall is a great time to fish, and it is getting better every day. Last week the tuna bite for school tuna was outstanding. Reports had as many as 40 school tuna being caught and released by one … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: It’s an old political axiom: don’t help your opponent get a leg up in a campaign. That helps explain why CD1 Democrat Gabe Amo — who would have gone to the … more
The boys soccer team fell to Cumberland 1-0 in a hard fought battle during a Division I home game on Wednesday night. The Huskies seemingly scored first as sophomore midfielder Tom Loiselle blasted a … more
The Mt. Hope volleyball team pounded Ponaganset 3-1 ( 25-8, 20-25, 25-11, 25-8) in a Division II home game on Wednesday night. The 8-1 Huskies have won 5 in a row and clinched a playoff birth just … more
The Sowams Heritage Area Project invites members of the community to participate in a community conversation to discuss the significance of Sowams, the ancestral homeland of the Massasoit Ousamequin, and the feasibility of designating the region as a National Heritage Area. more
Warren Police had a busy week, making eight arrests, half of which were for driving under the influence, between Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 2023. more
If volunteers and staff at the Warren Prevention Coalition needed a reminder that the work they do is valued among the community, they received that validation last month with the announcement they had received a federal grant worth $625,000 to fund the group for the next five years. more
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