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A preliminary design shows a conceptual layout of a new campus at Mt. Hope High School that includes all athletic fields on the same grounds, which would necessitate the building of a turf football field to double as an all-purpose practice field, and the loss of one dedicated practice field that currently exists on the grounds. Please note this design was note voted on, and is merely an example.
Committees agree a new Bristol-Warren high school is primary goal for bond
Should a bond worth up to $200 million be prepared in time and approved by voters this November, the lion's share of that capital would be used to demolish and construct a new high school for Bristol Warren teens. more
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Nathan Dunlap, lining up a putt during his victory June 24 in the Northeast Amateur, won the 2023 North & South Am played on Pinehurst Nos. 2 & 4 in North Carolina last weekend.
Rhode Island Amateur tees off at Montaup July 10
The Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in city once again kicked off a scintillating summer of action at courses around the area, including the East Bay, under the auspices … more
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Events all take place at Burr's Hill Park
Warren's summer concert and movie series start this week
A summer full of music and family fun begins on Thursday with events at Burr's Hill Park. more
Windsurfers cut across the water on a perfectly windy afternoon.
High-stakes racing on Mt. Hope Bay
Many of the best youth sailors in the world spent this week zipping across the waters of Mount Hope Bay, off the shore from Roger Williams University. The university and U.S. Sailing hosted the U.S. … more
Latin Singer/Rapper Jamez Martin performs during his set at Folks Fest.
7th annual Warren Folks Fest set for Aug. 19
The Collaborative recently announced their 7th Annual Warren Folks Festival, which will occur on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 1-7 p.m. at 30 Cutler St. in Warren. more
Space Cadets owner Bleu Grijalva vowed to stay positive throughout the unfortunate plight he finds himself in. In March, a new property group from out of state purchased the building at 450 Main St. and hiked the rent to $5,800 a month, essentially forcing them out of business.
Space Cadets forced to vacate Warren's Main Street following rent hike
Space Cadets — a place where it seems as though the inventory was plucked from every far reach of the galaxy imaginable — has been forced to vacate the premises at 450 Main St. The deadline is Friday, and there’s not much that can be done about it. more
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Dylan Cote offers a bunt during his first at-bat against Pawtucket, Tuesday.
Bristol Warren 12U all-stars fall to Pawtucket 4-0, move to loser's bracket
The team now moves on to host Barrington in a loser’s bracket game on July 5 at 5:45 p.m. more
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Artist Peter Devine and wife, Nancy, owner of Gallery 57 By The Bay. The gallery celebrated a grand opening this past weekend and the first exhibit features work from Peter.
New art gallery opens on Warren's Water Street
Gallery 57 By the Bay opened at 57 Water St. this past Saturday. more
The Town of Warren and its Harbormaster’s Office christened a new, state-of-the-art harbor patrol boat on May 25 at the Town Wharf on Water Street. Built by Metal Shark in Louisiana, the boat cost approximately $200,000, and was funded by the Town’s capital account to replace a 15-year-old patrol boat.
Warren to crack down on impaired boating this Fourth of July weekend
Joining up with the national #OperationDryWater effort, Warren harbormaster and police personnel will be ramping up patrols between July 1-3 to prevent people from operating boats while intoxicated. more
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Left in limbo – the dreaded college application 'waitlist'
More students are applying to more U.S. colleges and universities than ever before, according to reporting from The Common App, an organization that has dramatically altered the college application … more
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Chef Michael Rivera has had two fulfilling careers, one as a chef in Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center, and another as a financial planner, but he’s saved his best course for last with a new business launched with some assistance from local food incubator Hope & Main.
Warren chef starts business offering gourmet meals, at your service
Clients work with Black Basil Table staff to form a customized menu and course list. Chef Rivera procures the food, brings it to the location, and then handles everything else, soup to nuts. more
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Tom Army
R.I. Hockey Hall acknowledges Army's lifetime achievements in the game
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame recently named East Providence’s Tom Army as the recipient of the 2023 Malcolm Greene Chace Memorial Trophy recognizing “Achievement & Outstanding … more
Kayaks sit on the rack at the south end of the Town Beach. According to the harbormaster, there are 18 slips and around 49 people on a waiting list for slip space.
With demand exceeding supply, Warren looks to create more kayak slips
Harbormaster Ed Cabral said there are currently 18 slips for kayaks available at the Town Beach, but that a waiting list for slips is 49 people long. About half of those, he said, were from residents renting at the Tourister building. more
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Warren artist Arianne Del Rios’s work, titled “A Good Day for Fishing”.
Warren artists featured at Bristol Art Museum exhibit showcasing the ocean
This community exhibit inspired by scenes from the sea can be viewed in the  Community Galleries of the Rogers Free Library now until July 20, 2023. more
Father Barry Gamache is retiring from the leadership of St. Mary’s Church on July 1, but will be stepping into a part time role at St. Mary of the Bay in Warren.
St. Mary's Father Barry Gamache retiring after 26 years
“There’s nobody like him,” one parishioner said. “Not only as a priest, but as a person.” more
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Sycamore Yuan makes a move during his fourth round match.
Largest chess tournament in East Bay history held in Warren
An explosion of interest in the historic game coalesced into a record-breaking day at the Warren Armory, where over 100 players from the region gathered. more
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Dylan Menante eyes an approach shot during the final round of the 2022 Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence.
Two-time champ Menante returns to defend title at 2023 Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE — Two-time reigning champion Dylan Menante returns to defend his title when the 61st Northeast Amateur Invitational golf tournament tees off at Wannamoisett Country Club June … more
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David Silva, Chris Zingg and Taylor Benton have big plans for the former 2nd Story Theatre on Market Street in Warren. And those plans have local theater groups feeling very excited.
In Your Ear moves into former 2nd Story Theatre — and they've got big plans
Just a few short months ago, local theater advocates were close to mourning the death of 2nd Story Theatre. Today, thanks to a local vinyl shop, they have reason to hope and rejoice again. more
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Chloe Simmons (left), Sofia Haberman, Reily Amaral, Hailey Ferreira and the team break out of a huddle after the game.
Huskies solemn after 9-1 loss to Avengers in Championship
The Mt. Hope softball team fell to East Greenwich 9-1 in the Division II Championship at Rhode Island College on Monday afternoon. The Huskies finished their season with a record of 17-4. The Huskies … more
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Hannah Araujo, 20, became the owner of Victoria’s Flowers at 606 Metacom Ave. in January. She went from asking the owner for a job, to owning the shop, in less than three years.
Flower shop owner loves bringing joy to those in dark times
In just three years, Hannah Araujo went from seeking a job as a 17-year-old, to owning the shop. more
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A smiling Huskies ace Reily Amaral stands on third base for the second time during the Huskies 8-0 thrashing of Ponaganset in the semifinals on Friday at RIC. The pitcher was thrilled that the team is in the championship for the third time in four years.
Huskies pound Ponaganset 8-0 in semis, head to championship
The Mt. Hope softball team pounded Ponaganset 8-0 in the Division II semifinal game at Rhode Island College on Friday afternoon. The Huskies have risen to the challenge and come together as a team … more
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Pictured below from left to right: Zoe Gorman, Josephine Moore, Nathan Macedo, Laura Deal, Matthew Gale, Shivani Mehta, Erika Tally, Benjamin Rozea, Emma Serbst, and Sonia Bradley.
Mt. Hope High School's Top 10 students for Class of 2023
Congratulations to the Top 10 graduating members of the Mt. Hope Class of 2023! more
Visitors onboard the Golden Rule, which enjoyed a brief stop in Bristol on Tuesday morning.
A ship on a mission for peace gets warm Bristol welcome
A national project of Veterans for Peace, the Golden Rule is currently sailing the Great Loop voyage. They began in New Orleans in 2022 and sailed around Florida and up the Eastern seaboard. more
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Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line is now awaiting the governor’s signature.
Bill clarifying public shoreline access clears Assembly
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Mark P. McKenney to establish that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet … more
Herren Project 12-hour Bowl-a-thon comes to Dudek Lanes on Saturday
A nonprofit started by a former member of the Boston Celtics is hosting its first annual Herren Project Bowl-A-Thon at Dudek Bowling Lanes (489 Child St.) in Warren on Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. more
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