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Newport's own Island Moving Company will be joined by five visiting dance companies during the Newport Dance Festival, held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on the nights of July 19-24. The performances will be … more

7/19/22

Do you agree with Warren's proposed full ban on smoking marijuana in public?

The Warren Town Council has initiated an effort to enact an ordinance banning public consumption of marijuana in all public places (including public streets and sidewalks). What do you think? more

7/19/22

Police: Three Warren teens spotted on Barrington Middle School roof

Barrington Police received a phone call on Thursday, July 14 at about 9:55 p.m. after someone spotted three people on the roof at Barrington Middle School. It appeared that one of the individuals was … more

7/19/22

Where the East Bike Path repairs are planned in Riverside.

East Bay Bike Path could be impacted by repair projects

PROVIDENCE — Parts of the East Bay Bike Path in Bristol and Riverside could be impacted by repair projects and temporarily close the week of July 18-22 , according to the Rhode Island … more

7/16/22

Commentary: Don’t forget to water your trees

Warren’s trees got plenty of water this spring, thanks to all the rain. But lately, we have had very little rain, and with July temperatures, trees are transpiring more in the heat. When it … more

By Anne Raver | 7/14/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, July 13, 2022

7/14/22

This section of Schoolhouse road will be closed off for four months as culverts are installed to replace old drainage pipes.

Four-month detour for Schoolhouse Road travelers begins

The temporary closure will allow the Department to replace old drainage pipes under the road with culverts. more

7/13/22

Michelle King spent 11 years in Lincoln public schools before joining Mt. Hope during the 2016/17 year as assistant principal.

Michelle King appointed Mt. Hope interim principal

Michelle King, assistant principal of Mt. Hope High School since the 2016/17 school year, was named the school’s interim principal on Monday. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/13/22

Letter: New Mt. Hope mural politicizes education

To the editor: Recently a Black Lives Matter mural, with Marxist clenched fists, was painted on an inside wall in a courtyard at Mt. Hope High School. To put up such a politically charged mural, … more

7/13/22

Easton's Beach Children's Night: Big Joe the Storyteller

Easton's Beach is hosting a Children's Night Series every Thursday in July. Kids and families can enjoy magicians, puppet shows and interactive entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m. The … more

7/13/22

Danny Dawson, his grandmother, Paula Dawson, aunt, Brooke Dawson, and brother, Neil, enjoy a meal at Blount’s Clamshack on Friday evening.

Destination Water Street

Could Water Street in Warren hold the densest collection of great restaurants in all of Rhode Island? It’s been a legitimate question for a few years, and recent developments have only … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/13/22

Witness ‘Lizzie Borden’ on trial

The Delvena Theatre Company will present “Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks” this coming Monday in Fall River. Entry to the performance is free and open to all, but registration is … more

7/13/22

Tyler Boiani blasts a Parker DeWolf pitch over the centerfield fence to give Portsmouth a 2-1 lead in the first inning. Boiani later scored the winning run on a passed ball.

Portsmouth all-stars edge Bristol-Warren, 3-2, earn spot in finals

Centerfielder Tyler Boyani belted a two-run homer and scored on a passed ball to lead the Portsmouth 12U all-stars over Bristol-Warren 3-2 in the winner’s bracket quarterfinal on Saturday … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/11/22

The champion Mt. Hope men’s basketball team, seen here with their float that included a roving hoop (dunked on by James Rusticci)

Warren represents at 237th Bristol 4th of July Celebration

Highlights included the champion Mt. Hope men’s basketball team and local law enforcement soaking in the atmosphere and engaging with the crowd. more

7/8/22

Driver’s licenses for undocumented is not a panacea

This legislative year the Rhode Island General Assembly agreed to allow the issuance of driver’s permits/licenses for undocumented immigrants who can prove they have income and income tax … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 7/8/22

This snapshot of a Barrington shoreline shows the variety of activities that can take place on any given day between the water line and private property lines of waterfront estates — swimming, sunbathing, clamming, walking, etc. Advocates want to clearly establish in Rhode Island law that these rights extend from the high tide line to another six feet landward along all coastal shorelines.

Shoreline advocates see both victory and defeat

June 2 was a day of celebration for advocates working to clarify the public’s rights to walk, fish, swim and visit the shorelines of Rhode Island. That was the day the Rhode Island House of … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/7/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, July 6, 2022

7/7/22

Diana Cole, an artist of many talents, draws a line using a light table onto stained glass prior to scoring and breaking the piece, as part of Art Night’s Meet the Artist series where Cole gave a detailed demonstration on making stained glass art.

Art Night Bristol Warren puts vibrant creativity on display

Warren’s distinction as one of the premiere fine arts destinations in New England was on full display during the annual Art Night Bristol Warren event. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/7/22

Letter: New Mt. Hope mural politicizes education

To the editor: Recently a Black Lives Matter mural, with Marxist clenched fists, was painted on an inside wall in a courtyard at Mt. Hope High School. To put up such a politically charged mural, … more

7/6/22

Letter: Republican autocracy is out of touch with the citizenry

To the editor: The Phoenix editorial of last week recorded the loss of the dearly loved high school principal, Dr. Deb DiBiase. This is just another instance of the local Republican autocracy being … more

7/6/22

Letter: The BCCC crowd has presented misleading ‘facts’

To the editor: Last week, the BCCC and friends continued their attacks on education, educators, and students (especially people of color) by misusing data and presenting cherry-picked and misleading … more

7/6/22

Jarrod Hazard, Nancy Fritz, and Kyle Jackson are competing for one seat on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee.

Three Warren candidates vie for one seat on Bristol Warren School Committee

Kyle Jackson, Nancy Fritz, and Jarrod Hazard are running for one available seat on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/6/22

Warren summer concert series continues Sunday

The Town of Warren opens a weekly summer concert series this Sunday night, July 10, at the bandshell in Burr's Hill Park. Shows are weekly from now through Sept. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors are … more

7/6/22

Warren summer concert series begin Sunday at Burr's Hill bandshell

The Town of Warren opens a weekly summer concert series this Sunday night, July 10, at the bandshell in Burr's Hill Park. Shows are weekly from now through Sept. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors are … more

7/6/22

Letter: Republican autocracy is out of touch with the citizenry

To the editor: The Phoenix editorial of last week recorded the loss of the dearly loved high school principal, Dr. Deb DiBiase. This is just another instance of the local Republican autocracy being … more

7/1/22