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Public input sought on Bristol Warren school construction projects
Want to make your voice heard on how a potential $200 million bond should be spent in Bristol and Warren? Attend one of the upcoming sessions. more
Members of the Barrington High School and Mt. Hope High School baseball teams pose for a photo following Sunday's game.
East Bay baseball teams rally to fight cancer
The Barrington High School baseball team defeated Mt. Hope 9-3 in a non-league game on Sunday, May 21. The Eagles and Huskies use the game as a fund-raiser — all money raised at the game … more
From left to right: Cory Jacques, John Miranda, Andrew Giovannini, Scott Mlynek, Lance Ratkoski, and Jim Murhpy, are all a part of the effort to revitalize and re-energize the second oldest Masonic Lodge in America.
Warren Masons open up their historic lodge to the community
A recent psychic medium experience is just one of the many events that the lodge’s new events committee has recently cooked up to generate buzz, interest in the building and freemasonry itself, and (crucially) fundraising for the continuous renovations required to keep the 224-year-old building going. more
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Moms Madeline Crowell (left) and Katie Grifka (second from right), of Bristol, went to the Sunday show with their daughters, Sophia and Alana Crowell, and Gabriella and Giuliana Grifka. Madline wrote: “The concert was incredible! Wow, what a show!”
Readers rave after a weekend with Taylor Swift
At times last weekend, it seemed like everyone was either going to one of the three Taylor Swift concerts at Gillette Stadium, was talking to someone who was going, or was “Liking” a post … more
Workers carefully transport the nest onto the platform they had rigged onto a pole that originally held the nest.
Osprey nest that caused power outages in Bristol, Warren is moved
As ospreys are habitual creatures, they return to the same spots to nest each season. Not understanding the intricacies of modern power grids, a rigid power line structure seemed as good a spot as any to the protected bird, so they built it there. more
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Trash and recycle bins sit lined up on Water Street.
Warren trash pickup days are going to change, starting July 10
Every street will have a new pickup day for trash and recycling, so check out the article to see where your street lands on the schedule. more
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Second baseman Hailey Ferreira (left) looks on as shortstop Julia Allen takes the throw from catcher Ava Waddell on as a Woonsocket baserunner attempts to steal second base during their game on Monday.
Softball team beats Toll Gate, loses to Woonsocket and Prout
The Mt. Hope softball team, after winning five straight, lost two of their three games this week, to fall to 10-3 in Division II, 10-4 overall. The Huskies who have lost in the finals each of the … more
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Gov. Dan McKee, seated, signed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, with sponsors Katherine Kazarian (D-House Dist. 63, East Providence Pawtucket) , to the left of him holding bill, and Sen. Bridget Valverde, to his right holding bill. At left is House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and at right is Senate Majority Leader Ryan W. Pearson.
Rhode Island General Assembly passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
PROVIDENCE — A signature piece of legislation a local lawmaker has been trying to help gain passage in the Rhode Island General Assembly over the last several sessions finally occurred … more
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The Bandshell at Burr’s Hill Park became the center of some debate during a recent Town Council meeting, where some thought it would be prudent not to place amplifiers within its reverberating shell, while others thought simply turning down the volume of the amplifiers would suffice to address neighbors’ concerns over the volume of the summer concert series.
Warren Town Council on summer concerts: Just turn it down
For those about to rock — please consider your neighbors. more
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Trash bins lined up on Water Street.
Warren transfer station fees poised for July increase
Although it has not yet been approved by the Council, it seems likely that fees for dumping at Warren's transfer station are set to go up starting in July. more
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Dakota Rioux, a 19-year-old Warren resident, was arrested on April 19, 2022 following a joint investigation of the Bristol and Warren Police Departments.
Warren teen suspected of selling drugs to students officially charged
A Warren teenager who was arrested last year after an investigation by Bristol and Warren police has been officially charged for selling marijuana and THC vape pens, including to students of Mt. Hope High School. more
Town Council President John Hanley and Governor Dan McKee shake after signing the Learn365RI compact during a visit to Town Hall last Wednesday afternoon.
Warren becomes sixth town to sign Governor's Learn365RI initiative
The Learn365RI program strives to accelerate statewide student performance on standardized test scores, improve attendance, and increase the percentage of families who successfully file FAFSA paperwork. more
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Huskies head coach Mike Mazzarella (left) is awarded a plaque from his 4 year old son Brook, via athletic director Christy Belisle, for winning the 100th game of his eight year career. Assistant coach Joe Simeone (right) and the team look on.
Huskies Baseball coach celebrates 100th win
Mt. Hope baseball coach Mike Mazzarella was awarded a plaque by athletic director Christy Belisle for collecting his 100th win as manager of the Huskies nine after  their loss to Coventry on … more
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Robert Santos, Senior Associate for architectural firm Perkins Eastman, shows an example of what a hypothetical new high school design could look like to the Bristol Warren School Committee during a meeting on Monday night.
Bristol Warren School Committee okays $200 million ceiling for bond
The move signifies their intent to try and borrow up to $200 million to make repairs and potentially build a new high school. But there are a lot of steps between now and that future. more
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This shipping container at the Warren Town Wharf, which serves as a restroom, will be the site for a $4,000 mural, painted by Warren artist Deborah Baronas in early June.
Warren artist selected for $4,000 Town Wharf mural
The Warren Town Council approved a $4,000 stipend to be paid for the completion of a mural on the bathroom vestibule located at the Warren Town Wharf during their meeting on May 9. more
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Warren PD: Five arrests, including one juvenile
Warren Police made five arrests between May 1-8, 2023, including one 17-year-old juvenile. more
Bristol Theatre Company to hold auditions in Warren
The BTC will be holding auditions for their summer 2023 show, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, on Monday, May 15 and Wednesday, May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mary V. Quirk School, 790 Main St., Warren. more
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A look out towards Narragansett Bay from Bullocks Point in May of 2023.
Department of Environmental Management opens seasonal phone line May 15
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the opening of its seasonal 24-hour telephone information line beginning on May 15 through October15. … more
Bristol Warren Education Foundation's annual fundraiser is Saturday
The ‘Bee-cathlon’ will be held in-person and indoors at the Roger Williams University Field House on Saturday, May 13 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. more
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A boat heads south up the Sakonnet River, with Gould Island in the background.
Problems on the water? Call DEM’s Bay Line starting May 15
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) seasonal, 24-hour Bay Line, used to report any Narragansett-related environmental problems or occurrences, will open May 15 and remain … more
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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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