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'Assault on the First Amendment' focus of Thursday event

The struggle to preserve the principles of the First Amendment will be the topic of the opening Bosworth Lecture to be held on Thursday, Sept 8, at 7 p.m. at the Rogers Free Library (Bristol). The … more

9/6/22

Huskies running back Ben Colouro celebrates after scoring a 7-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Mt. Hope went on to defeat Tiverton 17-7 in the injury fund game at Tiverton on Thursday.

Huskies dominate Tigers 17-7, in injury fund game

Mt. Hope long time head football coach Thomas DelSanto Jr. told the team he was encouraged by what he saw as they gathered around him after dominating Tiverton 17-7 during an abbreviated injury fund … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/5/22

Through labs and hands-on activities, the Girls Get Math program aims to show high school women that the study of mathematics can be exciting and fun. Lucy O'Brien of Bristol (l) helps fire different sized balls using a cannon to record and model each trajectory. At right is Adriana Salazar Coariti, a Brown Ph.D. student studying biomedical engineering.

Brown University program makes math fun, and lucrative

“The program really emphasized how fun, collaborative, and creative math is — it’s so much more than what you learn in the classroom," said one Mt. Hope student. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/2/22

Kim Peecher named BWRSD Teacher of the Year

Kim Peecher, kindergarten teacher from Hugh Cole Elementary (now at Rockwell this year), was named the Bristol Warren Regional School District Teacher of the Year for the 2021/22 school year. more

9/2/22

Letter: Thanks for bike path coverage

To the editor: Thank you for the excellent summary of specific problems with e-bikes on Bristol’s Bike Path. The pictures alone speak a thousand words. In addition to laws needed to … more

9/1/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, August 31, 2022

9/1/22

Letter: Photo was not a good portrayal of bike path safety

To the editor: The e-bike article (“E-bike uncertainty”) in last week’s East Bay Life section ends with a quote from Mark DeStefano: “The key thing is, when it comes to … more

9/1/22

Letter: Total ban on e-bikes would not be fair

To the editor: I have just finished reading the editorial ‘Protect the Path’, and while I strongly agree with having no motorized vehicles on the path, I think you overlook the fact that … more

9/1/22

This listing for a two-bedroom house in Warren is a popular destination on AirBnB. The listing states six guests are welcome for the accommodations, and charges $344 per night before tax.

Warren looks to create more oversight on short-term rentals

In order to get a better handle on the booming practice of short-term rental properties (such as those seen on popular sites like AirBnB and Vrbo), the Warren Town Council charged Town Manager Kate Michaud and Town Solicitor Tony DeSisto with crafting a formal policy on short-term rentals during their August meeting. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/1/22

Commentary: Labor Day 2022...America’s workforce is stronger than ever

On Labor Day we honor the achievements of America’s workers, and in 2022 we have a historic victory to celebrate. Our nation’s working people have come all the way back from the depths of … more

By Marty Walsh | 9/1/22

Contestants Martha Tsegaye, Pablo Mastandrea, Kathleen Bellicchi (on the poster), Katie Potter, Gina Ferrara, and Miguel Ellis are joined by judges Brenden Kirby, Jennifer Glanville, and Gail Ciampa.

Aspiring ‘food-preneurs’ impress at Hope & Main’s second annual pitch competition

Six culinary entrepreneurs get two minutes to convince four judges that their dream is destined for success. The stakes? A shot at $10,000 and a huge boost to their blossoming businesses. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/31/22

Column: The responsibility we have to one another

We all have made mistakes and, likely, have been the recipients of the grace of someone else to be able to look past them, or forgive them. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/31/22

Butch Lombardi, a lifelong Warren resident, has acquired a large following on Facebook, where he shares his award-winning photography work that focuses largely on well-known spots around Warren and Bristol County. He has put out an annual calendar for nine consecutive years now.

For years, Warren photographer has captured the essence of the East Bay

If you’ve seen Lombardi’s work on Facebook or in-person at various craft fairs and art shows where he sells his prints, you will see for yourself that he has something special. You also might have purchased one of his calendars, the newest of which is coming out in September. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/31/22

Gallery: 2022 R.I. Folk Fest

EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival was held at Larisa Park in Riverside on Sunday, Aug. 28. — East Providence Post and eastbayri.com contributing photographer Tyler … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 8/31/22

Purple and yellow flags are seen placed on the lawn of Saint Mary of the Bay church on Main Street in Warren to symbolize those who have died due to substance abuse disorders, as well as those who have lost loved ones to overdoses.

Second annual opioid awareness vigil is Wednesday night

The vigil provides a space for those affected by addiction to come together in one space and share their experiences, victories, defeats, and ongoing struggles. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/30/22

Five-way governor’s race took a curious turn last week

STORY OF THE WEEK: With less than three weeks until Rhode Island’s Sept. 13 primary, the five-way Democratic race for governor took a curious turn. Nellie Gorbea’s campaign aired an ad … more

By Ian Donnis | 8/29/22

Letter: Let's be reasonable when discussing guns

To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Clyne and Mr. Crosby (August 11 and 18 editions) for replying to my article on gun control (August 3-4 editions); I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this … more

8/28/22

Distinctive Homes | Summer 2022

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8/26/22

Mt. Hope classrooms to be cell phone free

Interim Mt. Hope High School principal Michelle King sent out a newsletter to families informing them that classrooms will be “cell phone free zones” this year. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/26/22

A large group of police officers from Bristol, Portsmouth, East Providence, Cranston, Warren, Providence and Newport escort other motorcyclists during the11th annual "Ride for Freedom."

Bristol Ride for Freedom brings in $5,500

A total of 83 bikes, 14 passengers, and 41 non-riders took part in the event. more

By Manny Correira | 8/25/22

Editorial: State needs clarity and regs for e-bikes on bike paths

There are myriad dangers on every bike path. Tour de France wanna-bees weave through the crowds, believing the path should be theirs alone. Children wobble helmet-less on their tricycles with light … more

8/25/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, August 24, 2022

8/25/22

$This graph from the HCH study shows how, despite what you might pay for internet each month, it doesn’t actually translate to the service you receive. Some people pay as much as $110 a month for service that doesn’t even meet the outdated standard for internet speeds, while others pay a fraction of that for speeds well in excess of the standards.$

Study finds only 1/3 of Warren residents properly served by broadband speeds

Nearly two-thirds of Warren residents surveyed do not have access to the quality of high-speed internet that is now considered the standard — and those more likely to rely on the internet for non-entertainment purposes are more likely to be subjected to subpar service and speeds. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/25/22

Multiple members of the Fraid Knots cycling team showed up to The Guild last week to enjoy their new Pints With Purpose, on tap now at the brewery. Group from L-R: Tony Moscrop, Mike Reuter, Mark Hoder, Dave Cambria, Kedrik Knight, Jeanne Leffers, Matt Leffers, Chip Wilkerson and Chris Jensen.

The Guild teams up with Fraid Knots for charitable brew

The Fraid Knots, which began with a team of Barrington dads in 2011, has grown to 20 members and has raised nearly $1 million for cancer research. They now have a limited time signature beer at The Guild. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/25/22

A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.

E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable

Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more

By Katie Langley | 8/24/22