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Anthony DeSisto, during a Warren Town Council meeting in 2020.
Little Compton close to hiring new solicitor
Little Compton could soon have a new town solicitor, after town council members voted 4-1 last week, with Paul Golembeske opposed, to negotiate a contract with Anthony DeSisto of Anthony DeSisto Law … more
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Brock Pacheco holds the Thanksgiving Day game MVP award. The senior won a host of accolades including the Silver Dozen award and the Providence Gridiron Club’s Offensive MVP. During the fall football season Pacheco shattered both the single season rushing record and touchdown record.
Huskies' standouts honored at awards night
Mt. Hope standouts: Brock Pacheco, Jessica Deal, Elsa White, Thea Jackson and Abby Razzino were among Mt. Hope High School student athletes that were honored during the school’s annual Fall … more
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Unified bowling celebrates a strikingly fun season
The Bristol Warren Huskies Unified Bowling team recently concluded their 2023 season with a state championship tournament, held in Johnston on March 18. more
Keri Cronin, co-founder of Discover Warren, which puts out bi-annual maps marking walkable destinations in town, is calling for submissions for the newest iteration of the map, which she said could come out in June and October of this year.
Warren's popular walking map of businesses seeks submissions
Have a small business in Warren? You probably don't want to pass up this opportunity. more
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Harley Quinn, a six-year-old chihuahua, recently lost an eye in a tragic incident in February, and her mom is looking for help with vet bills as a result.
Warren resident seeks help with vet bills for injured dog
A Child Street resident has taken to the internet to help procure money to pay for a surgery for her beloved Chihuahua, Harley Quinn. more
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Mason Conte points to family members in the crowd after sinking a basket.
A loss is less important than the memories made on the court
The Mt. Hope unified basketball team may have fallen to Rogers 52-46 in their first game of the season on Thursday, but that’s not really the point, according to Huskies head coach Tom … more
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Desmond Blackbeard (bottom left), Imogen Miller, Ian Eppley, Matt Thibaudeau (top left), Ian Pereira, Jack Godbout, Michael Komorowski and Aubrey Cummings perform with the Kickemuit Middle School band during their rendition of the Overture 1812.
A super display of musical talent
The Kickemuit Middle School sixth, seventh and eight grade bands and the Mt. Hope High School Marching Band and Concert and Symphonic Bands performed during the Bristol Warren Regional School … more
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East Providence Animal Control seeks public’s help finding dog’s owner
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Animal Control is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of dog. On March 16, East Providence police responded to Rumford Pets at 865 … more
Julie Gerstenblatt will sign copies of her debut novel “Daughters of Nantucket” at a special event at Inkfish Books in Warren on Thursday.
Barrington author signing copies of her book on Thursday
Barrington’s Julie Gerstenblatt will sign copies of her debut novel “Daughters of Nantucket” at a special event at Inkfish Books in Warren on Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. … more
The intersection of Orchard Avenue and Child Street has been a reoccurring issue for residents who live on Orchard Avenue, as people going to and from Kickemuit Middle School utilize the route as a cut-through to try and save time on their commutes.
School neighbors plead with town for intervention
Residents of a road that serves as a popular secondary point of entry and exit from Kickemuit Middle School in Warren are demanding action from the Town regarding what they consider a crucial safety issue occurring multiple times a day throughout the school year. more
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Jessica Kaela, shown in studio singing her newly released single, “Crying.”
Meet Jessica Kaela: A young singer focused on career growth
At 23, singer, songwriter, recording artist Jessica Kaela is a contemporary songster whose commitment to hard work, positivity, doing for others and doing what’s right, in the midst of a … more
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A line of trees near the soccer field at KMS were noticed to have been cut down recently, prompting some residents to ask why.
Shade trees removed from KMS field area due to safety concerns
A large group of trees that provided shade to parents and student athletes at Kickemuit Middle School were chopped down. Some local residents wanted an answer why. more
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Warren PD wellness check ends with use of a taser and two officers injured
Two Barrington residents were arrested following an incident that occurred late on Friday night, March 17, in Warren. more
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This section of the East Bay Bike Path near the Barrington/Warren Bridge will be temporarily limited to one lane this week.
Portion of the bike path will be limited to one lane this week
The work is taking place just south of the Route 114 bridge over the Palmer River extending down to Norbert Street near the North Burial Ground. more
Members of East Bay Citizens for Peace recently held a vigil outside the Bristol Post Office.
Two decades spent working towards peace
East Bay Citizens for Peace recognized and reflected on 20 years of peace and social justice activism last Saturday. more
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Charlotte Arsenault sings a solo during the song, Rise Up, with the Kickemuit Middle School Chorus.
Students shine at All-Chorus Concert
The Bristol Warren Regional School District All Chorus Concert at Roger Williams University Recreation Center took place on Monday at 6:30 p.m. Chorus groups from all of the schools — Rockwell, … more
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The development that was recently denied at 119 Water St. in Warren might have fared differently under some of the legislation proposed in the 14-bill package brought forth by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month.
The RI House filed 14 bills to address the housing crisis — what's in them?
Will a package of 14 different bills put forth by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage accomplish that mission, fall short, or do something in between? more
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The inside of Chomp at 279 Water St. is mostly finished. All that remains is Zoning Board approval of a parking plan and dumpster location to give the go-ahead to finish the exterior renovations.
Chomp clears Planning Board hurdle, only Zoning remains
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks got one step closer to receiving all necessary approvals to open their new flagship restaurant at 279 Water St. on Monday night. more
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Casey Ruth Little, Nathan Macedo, David Lauria (in back), Abby Bratsos, Millie Piper, and Joe Ricci pose inside the music room at Mt. Hope High School. The five students are leading members of the Tri-M musical honors society, which is in its first year at the school.
New Mt. Hope musical honors group looks to raise money and lift spirits
This marks the inaugural year that Mt. Hope will have a chapter of the Tri-M Music Honors Society, a national honors society that began in 1936. Their first event exceeded all expectations. more
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State announces response plans as winter storm looms
PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast … more
The Bakeshop, which opened up in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdowns, is gearing up to be re-opened at Bywater on State Street.
Bywater launches crowdfunding campaign for expansion
Bywater announced on Monday the launch of a Mainvest crowdfunding campaign to support the expansion of the restaurant's current space and the re-launch of The Bakeshop. more
An angled rendering of the planned renovations to Metcalf Hall at PCD to accommodate the move of the Barnard School to the East Providence campus.
PCD announces renovations as Barnard School merger nears
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School will renovate Metcalf Hall in anticipation of welcoming students from the Henry Barnard School later this summer for the start of the … more
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The competition to clean up the most nip bottles has begun!
Warren's nip bottle cleanup competition has begun
Want to beautify Warren and maybe win a prize? Start picking up any nips you find in town. more
RIFC names Smith as franchise’s first head coach, general manager
PAWTUCKET — Khano Smith has been named the first head coach and general manager for Rhode Island Football Club, the expansion franchise announced in a release Wednesday, March 8. Smith is a … more
Tim Sweeney, Town Councilman from Bristol, was unanimously elected by peers on the Joint Finance Committee to become its next chairman, taking over for Warren Town Council Vice President Steve Calenda.
Joint Finance Committee gives initial praise to Bristol Warren budget
The Bristol Warren Joint Finance Committee (JFC) indicated no major issues after their first pass at the school committee-approved $58.9 million school budget proposed by Superintendent Ana Riley. more
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