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Severe weather creates an array of problems for municipal leaders

STORY OF THE WEEK: If you were driving around North Providence, parts of Providence or other local communities during torrential downpours early last week, you may have felt like an extra in … more

By Ian Donnis | 9/19/23

Lynn Palmieri helps Alisa Furtado with a math problem in one of the new outdoor learning areas that she helped get built at Hugh Cole Elementary School during the first week of school.

'Grounded and focused' — new outdoor learning areas impress at Hugh Cole

Hugh Cole teacher Lynn Palmieri has been an outspoken advocate on the benefits of outdoor learning for years. Now she has two dedicated outdoor learning spaces to prove it. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/19/23

A large crowd showed up last Thursday for the Warren Senior Center's annual picnic.

Weather forces Warren's senior picnic inside, but spirits remained high

“It was the right thing to do,” said Karen Emmes, East Bay Community Action Program Senior Nutrition Coordinator. “I know a lot of these people were concerned about the weather.” more

By Manny Correira | 9/18/23

Warren PD: Police make six arrests, including three DUIs

Warren Police made six arrests between Sept. 4-11, 2023, including three for driving under the influence. more

9/15/23

Letter: Questions on new high school are sound

Bristolians are indeed fortunate to have residents like Pete Hewett, who exercises sound judgment in his Letter to the Editor from Sept. 2. more

9/14/23

A new URI study has found extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay. Researchers Victoria Fulfer (shown) and J.P. Walsh estimate that the top 2 inches of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years.

New URI study finds extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay

Two University of Rhode Island researchers estimate that the top 5 centimeters (2 inches) of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years. more

9/14/23

Which 2023 Warren Walkabout design is your favorite?

Three poster designs will now be voted on by the public until Friday, Sept. 22. The winner will be seen throughout town during the upcoming Warren Walkabout in October. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

Tracey (left) and Leigh Carney, dressed as "old ladies" make their way through a muddy obstacle during last year’s event.

Thrive Outside's fifth annual mud run is this weekend

The fifth annual “Thrive Outside in the Mud” race at Frerichs Farm (43 Kinnicutt Ave.) in Warren is on Sunday, Sept. 17. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

Fire Chief James Sousa walks towards the water to place a memorial wreath into the river in remembrance of those who perished on Sept. 11, 2001.

Warren holds annual 9/11 remembrance event

The Town of Warren held its annual remembrance event at the Town Wharf on the 22nd anniversary of September 11th at 8:45 a.m. on Monday morning. more

9/13/23

Letter: A little effort would go a long way

It is bad enough that for the amount of property tax we are required to pay, we get such limited value. more

9/13/23

Letter: Thank you to the Kee sisters

While myself and thousands of runners are going to sorely miss the Finish For A Guinness, we thank the Kee sisters for 15 years of fun and great memories! more

9/13/23

Letter: Congratulations on a great race series

Over 1,100 runners and walkers entered the 15th and final road race, ‘“Finish for a Guinness 5K” last Sunday, Sept. 3. more

9/13/23

Warren Times-Gazette - September 13, 2023

9/13/23

This happy sloth will be the mascot for the School Attendance Matters (SAM) initiative, which aims to educate parents about the importance of school attendance. The pilot program is happening this year at Hugh Cole Elementary School. It was designed by Hugh Cole art teacher, Daniel Blouin.

Can a cartoon sloth help improve slumping student attendance?

Can a cartoon sloth emblazoned on a t-shirt highlighting the phrase “School Attendance Matters” really make a difference in lowering the number of chronically absent students that attend … more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

East Bay Homes | Fall 2023

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9/13/23

Two astronauts aboard The International Space Station, which launched in November of 1998, will host a Live Q&A session with Rhode Island students on Thursday.

KMS student to interact with astronauts aboard International Space Station

A Kickmeuit Middle School student will be among a group of Rhode Island students given the unique opportunity to participate in a live question and answer session with two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) this Thursday. more

9/12/23

Amo is the new rising star in R.I. politics

STORY OF THE WEEK: Democratic primary voters had their say and now Gabe Amo is the new rising star in Rhode Island politics. While former state representative Aaron Regunberg was widely perceived as … more

By Ian Donnis | 9/12/23

Nick Papa of South Kingstown, captain of the vessel Ruthless, took first place in the Boston Bluefin Classic with this 788-pound giant bluefin tuna caught off Scarborough Beach, R.I.

Rhode Islanders dominate giant tuna tournament

If you are a woman, and think you want to learn how to fly fish, now is the time to give it a try at the Women’s Introductory Fly Fishing Clinic, Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 9/12/23

Kyra Little (left) is the new Executive Director of the Warren Senior Center, and outgoing director Betty Hoague (right) feels confident that she'll do a great job.

Kyra Little 'excited' for new role as Warren Senior Center Director

Little, 36, was sworn in at the town office on Aug. 29. She has been a Rhode Island resident for the last 20 years, and has lived for several years in Bristol. She currently resides in Barrington. more

By Manny Correira | 9/11/23

J.P. Medeiros, who will turn 72 in January, has been through a lot during his lifetime, but he remains upbeat following life-saving spinal surgery. Here he visits with the renowned Dr. Adetokunbo A. Oyelese, Spinal Surgery Direector at the Norman Prince Spine Institute.

No matter what, you just can’t keep J.P. Medeiros down

Loss, grief, physical injury and illness have all beset John Medeiros, and yet he continues to stay positive. more

By Manny Correira | 9/8/23

Warren PD: Three arrests and a reckless speedboat

Warren Police made three arrests and responded to multiple reports of a large speedboat causing chaos on the Warren River between Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, 2023. more

9/8/23

Letter: Can’t support your dubious CD1 endorsement

To the editor: By your receipt of my letter, the 1st Congressional District special primary will still be underway. Presumably, the glut of Democrat candidates scrambling for a special election … more

9/7/23

Letter: Is a new high school a need or a want?

To the editor: The Bristol Warren Regional School District (BRWSD) is in the process of seeking approval of a $200 million bond issue for the construction of a new high school and for making … more

9/7/23

Letter: Re-igniting America's chilled melting pot

We Americans are different. We’re different from all other industrialized countries, and we’re different from one another. The U.S., for example, is the only industrialized … more

9/6/23

Warren’s Victoria Gendreau captured the Miss U.S. of America title recently and said it was a "dream come true.”

Mt. Hope grad wins Miss U.S. of America pageant

Warren resident and Mt. Hope graduate of 2016 Victoria Gendreau realized one of her long-time dreams during a recent pageant in Connecticut. more

By Manny Correira | 9/6/23