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Eagles sweep host Townies, Huskies in Eastern Division golf
EAST PROVIDENCE — The unbeaten and league leading Barrington High School golf team visited East Providence with Mt. Hope Wednesday afternoon, May 10. And even though the host Townies shot a … more
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Youth softball players for the East Bay Recreational Softball league participated in the opening day ceremonies for the Warren Youth Little League last weekend.
New East Bay Recreational team is reviving youth softball in Bristol, Warren
As of the closing of the Spring 2023 season registration, East Bay Recreational Softball had signed up 100 girls, enough to field 8 competitive teams. A few years ago, the number of girls playing youth softball locally was in the single digits. more
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A series of original artwork featured in Barbara Salvatore's new book series.
Born from a dream, Warren native's book series explores plants, Ponca Tribe
Barbara Salvatore's though-provoking book series, which includes original art she painted, will be the subject of a discussion at George Haile Library on Monday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. more
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Freshman speedster Thea Jackson (middle) beats East Providence sprinters Kandace Daniel (left) and Nazarae Phillip (right) during the 100 meter run at the Division Track Championships in Barrington on Saturday. She won the race with a time of 12.17 seconds.  Jackson also won the 200 meter run and the triple jump.
Freshmen track stars flourish at division championships 
Freshman phenoms Jessica Deal and Thea Jackson are primed and ready for the state track meet in June after placing first in multiple events during the Eastern Division Track Championships on … more
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The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a bill that would make electric bicycles legal on all the state’s bike paths, including the East Bay Bike Path, shown here during a warm day last summer. The bill was approved by a House committee earlier this month, and it may be heard by the full House of Representatives this week.
E-bikes bill would make them legal on all R.I. bike paths
Rhode Island is one of the few states in the country yet to pass laws regulating electric bicycles. A pair of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly would change that. The companion bills before the House and Senate would make it clear that electric bicycles can be used on bike paths, and they would prevent municipalities from restricting their use any further. more
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Author Julia Stearly pedals a Class 1 electric bicycle on the East Bay Bike Path while traveling south from Colt State Park.
Electric bikes – A test ride removes some of the mystery
With some controversy surrounding electric bikes on the East Bay Bike Path , I wanted to experience an e-bike for myself. Courtesy of Bristol Bikes, I borrowed a Class 1 e-bike and went for a ride on … more
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Job fair, open to all, is this Thursday at Highlander Charter School
A free job and career fair, open to high school students or anyone in the employment market, is taking place on Thursday, May 11, at Highlander Charter School in Warren. more
Maureen Gauthier receives her award and plaque from Rhode Island Treasurer James Diossa last week during the announcement event at Mt. Hope High School.
Mt. Hope teacher earns state award for financial literacy
Rhode Island Treasurer James A. Diossa came to Mt. Hope High School to surprise Maureen Gauthier with the 2023 Financial Literacy Educator Award. more
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The KMS Science Olympiad team is going to the National competition for the first time. The team amassed 11 medals during the recent state competition in April.
Kickemuit Middle School wins States, now fundraising for Nationals
Bristol Warren's best-in-show performance in April at the state competition has earned them their first-ever appearance at the massive Nationals Tournament on May 19-20. more
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Shivani Mehta dribbles the ball towards the North Kingstown goal. She led the Huskies with 2 goals during the game.
Coach Giarrusso earns 100th victory as lacrosse team splits games
The Mt. Hope girls lacrosse team crushed Toll Gate 14-7 on Wednesday and fell to North Kingstown 15-3 on Friday. The Huskies are currently 4-5 as they fight for a playoff spot in Division … more
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Warren PD: Five arrests, including one juvenile
Warren police made five arrests and responded to a report of a woman hiding in bushes between April 24-31, 2023. more
When it comes to artistic impression, Warren's Richard Kaiser ranks second to none.
At Warren's senior center, painters get to learn from the best
Having local artist Richard Kaiser as an instructor in the Warren Senior Center’s popular painting class has been a stroke of genius, if you’ll pardon the expression. more
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Retired Warren Fire Captain Vincent P. Calenda inside the Warren Firemen’s Museum at 38 Baker St. The collection of antique gear, photographs and other firefighting relics have been recategorized and re-organized for display.
Newly revitalized, Warren's firefighting museum is a local gem
With freshly-restored front entry doors that mimic what would have been original to the structure in 1846, this local museum is worth a visit. more
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Hugh Cole fifth grader Daniella Jaja dyes a t-shirt during an outdoor lesson on Friday afternoon. Students in her class spend between an hour and an hour and a half outside each school day (weather permitting).
Hugh Cole students are ‘Thriving Outside’
Two Hugh Cole 5th grade teachers are showing the potential benefits of incorporating more nature into traditional classroom learning. more
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Members of the Huskies News Network pose for a photo with Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch and Sgt. Ricardo Mourato at the event for the first PSA video last week.
Mt. Hope students team up with Bristol PD for PSA series
Bristol's police turned to the creative students at Mt. Hope High School to collaborate on a series of video public service announcements. more
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Freshman Ben Peters is the Huskies most experienced and top ranked golfer. He shot a 51 at the Donald Ross designed Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington on Tuesday and a 54 at Green Valley in Portsmouth on Wednesday.
Future looks bright for young Mt. Hope golfers
The Mt. Hope golf team beat St. Mary’s Bayview, but fell to Barrington, Portsmouth and Tiverton in their first two matches of the season on Tuesday and Wednesday. The youthful Huskies sport … more
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76-year-old charged with murder of 81-year-old at Warren nursing home
Warren police announced on Friday the arrest of a 76-year-old man accused of murdering a fellow senior citizen at Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation. more
Shivani Mehta, Thea Jackson and Abby Razzino received awards for their performance on the field and in the classroom.
Mt. Hope soccer stars and team receive accolades 
Shivani Mehta, Abby Razzino and Thea Jackson and the Mt. Hope girls' soccer team received prestigious awards this spring for their play on the field in the fall and their academic efforts in … more
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Reily Amaral pitched a gem against North Providence, striking out 10 and scattering just 5 hits, allowing no walks and no runs. Offensively she belted 3 hits with 2 doubles for 3 RBI and scored 3 runs.
Mt. Hope baseball and softball teams roll 
The Mt. Hope baseball team beat North kingstown 4-2 during a home game on Wednesday and the Huskies softball team crushed North Providence 10-0 at home on Thursday.  Offensively Brad Denson … more
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Hugh Cole students Kyle Surkont, Ryder Murray, Penelope Surkont and Shawn Little test out the turbine that they made with RWU student David Fasolino.
RWU program helps to build next generation of wind engineers
The program included five weeks of classroom instruction where 4th grade students worked in small groups to build wind turbines and test them in a wind tunnel. In all, more than 50 turbines were built and tested. more
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Kerri Frattaruolo, who began working at Crossroad Pub Restaurant over 20 years ago, purchased the restaurant in March with her husband, Vinny.
Crossroad Restaurant changes owners, but stays in the 'family'
Originally opening in 1977, Crossroad Pub Restaurant on Market Street in Warren has officially changed owners for the first time. But loyal patrons shouldn't be concerned. more
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Casey Ruth Little stars as SpongeBob in the Mt. Hope Masqueraders production of Sponge Bob the Musical. She is joined by Vic Bullard (left), as Sandy Cheeks, and Jeffrey Gonzalez (right), as Patrick Star.
"SpongeBob The Musical" opens Thursday at Mt. Hope
The Mt. Hope Masqueraders are thrilled to present “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical!” for two shows, on Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 29. more
A row of wrapped boats still await their spring awakening at Striper Marina near the Barrington Yacht Club. Striper is one of the numerous local marinas where boaters can take part in a fee-based recycling program for the shrinkwrap waste.
From wrap to recycle
Everyone living along the New England coastline is familiar with the sight of marinas in the winter. They transform into seas of plastic white, with thousands of boats shrink-wrapped for their … more
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.
Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay
A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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The winners for the nip bottle cleanup were: 3rd place winners (l-r): Jodi, Eamon and Finn Lawless with 1,047 bottles; 2nd place winner was Jan Moniz with 1,321; and the 1st place winner was Byron Kee, with an astounding 3,040 nip containers collected.
Warren volunteers clean up nearly 7,000 nip bottles for Earth Day
More than 200 volunteers more than tripled last year's total for nip bottles picked up from local roadsides, parks, and beaches. more
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