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Letter: What will become of Ukrainian refugees?

To the editor: Refugee: A person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war or persecution. Nobody, absolutely nobody should ever have the fate of being a refugee. Forced to … more

4/15/22

Letter: America today — what a headache

To the editor: Some tensions are part of our lives. But have you ever had a tension headache? Bad ones are really bad and you think you just might collapse. Well, I think America may be … more

4/15/22

An event held at the Audubon Nature Center on April 24 will feature a photography series that explores the life cycle and habitat of the osprey.

Land Trust to celebrate Earth Day and return of the osprey on April 24

The Warren Land Conservation Trust will hold an event celebrating the return of the osprey to the area, along with a recognition of Earth Day, on Sunday, April 24. more

4/15/22

Warren receives $100,000 Take it Outside grant

The Town of Warren received up to $100,000 as part of Rhode Island’s “Take it Outside” grant program, funded through Governor Dan McKee’s Rhode Island Rebounds initiative. The … more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/15/22

On the hunt for spring

Photos from the Bridgepointe Church Egg Hunt and Family Festival this past Saturday at Burr's Hill. more

4/14/22

The 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Fundraising Committee deserves a loud of applause for their efforts in keeping alive the memory of a great American war hero. They include standing (l-r): Philicia Pacheco, Calvin Boersma, Scott Grimo, Robert McKenna, Cliff Jorge, Peter McKenna, Carol McKenna, Jonathan Ferreira, and front row left-right Julie McKenna, Charlene Ferreira, and Gina-Marie Jorge.

6th annual fundraiser for fallen veteran Andrew McKenna a success

The event was the 6th annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna, Jr. Beer Tasting fundraiser, held last Thursday night at the Portside Tavern. Scores of Andrew’s family and friends packed the restaurant in tribute of this remarkable decorated war hero. more

By Manny Correira | 4/14/22

The use of a CAT was a major help in spreading the huge pile of mulch that was needed to cover the new playground at the Warren Town Beach. It was provided for use with the permission of J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc., where two of Thibaudeau’s sons work. Operating the CAT is Byron Thibaudeau.

Warren residents rally to ready new beach playground

Around 30 local volunteers showed up with rakes and shovels ready to help construct the new playground at the Warren Town Beach on Saturday. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/14/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, April 13, 2022

4/14/22

Column: Students show that addiction education has come a long way

Sitting in the Mt. Hope High School auditorium, I’d be lying to say I wasn’t a little hesitant about the addiction awareness theatrical performance I was about to see. I was born in … more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/14/22

Letter: ‘Coffee And Commerce’ roundtable shows East Bay legislators are tone deaf

To the editor: The recent article covering the East Bay Chamber of Commerce Event (‘Elected officials discuss how to spend a billion dollars, and change a culture’) only covered half the … more

4/14/22

Tanya Anderson-Martin, Daniel Hankins, and Rachel Tondreault, portraying Angela, Jay, and Natalie (respectively), during their performance of “Ill Never Do That” at Mt. Hope High School this past Thursday morning.

2nd Act presents authentic picture of addiction, celebrates recovery

During their performance of “Ill Never Do That,” the actors portraying a typical American family — three of which are in long-term recovery from alcohol addiction themselves — simultaneously painted a compassionate and authentic experience of how substance use disorder can affect an entire family, and how the road to recovery is anything but straightforward. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/14/22

Shortstop Parker Camelo puts a tag on a Middletown runner attempting to steal second base, with second baseman Jack Standish looking on (middle).

Huskies nine beat Moses Brown, sweep Middletown to start first D-I campaign

The Mt. Hope baseball team came back to beat Moses Brown 4-3 to win their third straight game to kick off their first ever Division I campaign with a 3-0 record. The Huskies 9 swept Middletown in a … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/13/22

Two people and their canine companion walk along the shoreline near Nayatt Road in Barrington. These two happened to be traveling directly along the proposed “recognizable high tide line,” noted by the presence of seaweed and debris left by a recent high water line.

Who owns the shore?

Every now and then, the Rhode Island General Assembly confronts a bill that is not like other bills. It is bigger, bolder, more significant in promise and impact. The “Shoreline Access” … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/13/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, April 6, 2022

4/7/22

Helena Foulkes, Democratic candidate for Governor, speaks at Town Hall on Monday night.

Helena Foulkes brings gubernatorial pitch to East Bay

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes visited Warren on the evening of Monday, April 4, sharing her backstory and answering questions at a meeting of the Democratic Town Committee. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/7/22

Letter: There is no tougher nor dedicated athlete than a gymnast

To the editor: As the high school sports seasons are in transition, please give me the opportunity to share a thought on this past winter season. The Mt. Hope High School gymnastics team had, as … more

4/6/22

Letter: Warren fire rescue pay increase likely to have widespread effect

To the editor: In the last few weeks there has been a considerable amount of debate in Bristol regarding social and historical issues regarding monuments in town, and while I have very strong … more

4/6/22

Parks and Recreation Director Tara Thibaudeau responds to public comments during Thursday night’s community meeting.

‘Back to the drawing board’ for Burr’s Hill project

A proposed facility to be erected on the beach side of Burr’s Hill Park was the subject of considerable discussion last week during a community meeting at Town Hall. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/6/22

Will Senate Committee thwart gun reforms this year?

STORY OF THE WEEK: The familiar ritual of hearings on gun-related bills played out at the Statehouse last week, with lengthy meetings extending into the night and impassioned testimony on both sides … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/6/22

Letter: Not hard to see who scorns women in US society

To the editor: ‘Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.’ This phrase, controversial to some, is embedded in our culture and had to do with spurious or unrequited love. … more

4/6/22

Distinctive Homes - Spring 2022

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4/6/22

The East Bay Chamber of Commerce spent time with (from left to right) Rep. Susan Donovan, Rep. Liana Cassar, Sen. Wally Felag, Rep. Jason Knight and Rep. June Speakman.

Elected officials discuss how to spend a billion dollars, and change a culture

Five members of the Rhode Island General Assembly met with a room full of local business leaders, and the predominant topic of conversation was how to spend about $1 billion in federal monies. more

By Scott Pickering | 4/1/22

Warren PD: Suspicious (and not so suspicious) juveniles

Warren Police activity from March 21-28, 2022. more

3/31/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, March 30, 2022

3/31/22

Fire dept. raises, KMS resource officer funded in Warren's preliminary budget

The Warren Town Council approved its preliminary town budget, comprising $26,498,309 in total tax levy and setting the tax rate at 18.01 per $1,000 of property value, representing an overall tax levy increase of 3.8 percent over last fiscal year and a 1.64 percent increase in the tax rate. The automobile tax rate decreased 23 percent from $26 per $1,000 in value to $20 per thousand. more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/31/22