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Prevention Coalition helps spread ‘kindness’ throughout the East Bay
EAST BAY — The East Bay Prevention Coalition recently celebrated World Kindness Week with activities in each community that brought smiles and more to many residents and businesses. In East … more
A quick search for available short-term rentals on AirBnB in Warren reveals a good number of choices.
Is Warren solving a short-term rental problem that doesn't exist?
Some are in favor of getting in front of a potential issue seen in nearby communities such as Middletown and Newport, others say meddling with short-term rentals now will do far more harm than good. more
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Registry reveals R.I.'s short-term rental market
Almost every municipality in this region has either regulated short-term rental properties or is debating whether to regulate them. Barrington, East Providence and Portsmouth all have rules on the … more
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EPCAP's regional headquarters located in the Riverside section of East Providence was in December 2022 named in the honor of retiring long-time president and CEO Dennis Roy.
EBCAP announces new officers in retiring Roy’s stead
The East Bay Community Action Program, known to most by its EBCAP acronym, recently announced a series of changes in upper management spurred by the retirement of long-time president and Chief … more
Warren Senior Center director Betty Hoague welcomes everyone to the annual Christmas Luncheon last Friday.
Warren Senior Center's holiday luncheon well-attended
In the true spirit of Christmas, the Warren Senior Center held its annual Christmas Luncheon last Friday with approximately 55 seniors in attendance. more
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Bob Rulli (right) listens during an engineering report as part of the public outreach for Market to Metacom, his most ambitious project undertaken as the Director of the Office of Planning and Community Development in Warren.
Bob Rulli, Warren's planner and economic developer, to depart in January
Bob Rulli has been a polarizing figure among those who have interacted with him, but it cannot be denied that he has made a huge impact on Warren. more
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The three-story building proposed by the applicant does not, in this rendering, necessarily represent how the building will look in its final form. The developer’s team has expressed a willingness to change aesthetics of the exterior to be more in line with surrounding properties.
Financial questions prompt another continuance for 119 Water Street
The Warren Planning Board opted to hold the matter to their next regularly-scheduled meeting on Jan. 23, 2023. more
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This map shows the approximate location of Monast Island in Mt. Hope Bay in red. Touisset Point in Warren is at top left, east Bristol at left, Tiverton at right and Swansea and Somerset at upper middle to right.
Tiverton sells island to the state DEM
It's so tiny, it barely registers in a Google search and unlike its sister Spar Island, is not listed on many navigational charts. But Monast Island, a deserted quarter acre of sand in the middle of … more
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The late Al Micheletti (right) never got over the loss of his beloved wife, Marie, who also passed away earlier this year.
Rhode Island mourns Al Micheletti, beloved restaurateur
Al Micheletti, who passed away Dec. 2 at the age of 92, would have been smiling from ear-to-ear. The outpouring of affection during his wake and funeral service was astounding. more
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Richard Raymond’s friends and family held a vigil for him last October following the incident that led to his death, which occurred on Aug. 26, 2021.
Bristol teen to be tried as adult in Warren murder case
A teenager who is accused of striking a Warren man with a baseball bat during an altercation on Market Street last summer will be tried as an adult for murder. more
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Bonnie Dion jumped into action when a Hugh Cole student showed signs of choking while in the cafeteria on Dec. 7.
Hugh Cole TA saves choking student
Bonnie Dion, who has been a TA at Hugh Cole going on nine years, was in the right place at the right time on Wednesday, Dec. 7 when she noticed a student under duress. more
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Warren PD: A hit and run leads to arrest for drug dealing
Warren police responded to a hit and run incident near Washington and Main Streets on Saturday, which led police to finding... more
A map of the area where tree trimming will limit access to the bike path next week in Warren.
DEM announces tree work will temporarily limit access to East Bay Bike Path
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced access on three sections of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren will be limited starting on Monday, Dec. … more
Kaylee McGuiness examines Santa's beard closely during Central Fire Company's "Breakfast with Santa" event, Sunday. 
Photos: Central Fire Co. features hotcakes and holiday cheer
Warren's Central Fire Co. threw a well-attended fundraiser this past weekend. more
Works of art, 8 inches or smaller, were accepted by artists of any level of skill to the show.
Small works arts show to debut at the Collaborative
You can see the work, submitted by over 37 local artists, beginning Thursday, Dec. 8. more
Conditions on the exterior of 119 Water St. show significant damage on the siding.
Preservationists rally to save historic Water Street buildings
Historic preservation proponents are rallying to save two buildings on Water Street that hang in the balance of possible demolition to build a new housing development. more
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Bradley Hospital enrolls teens with OCD for brain stimulation research study
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital has begun enrolling teens for a study focused on the use of a non-invasive type of brain stimulation … more
Members of the boys and girls indoor track teams pose for a photo with coach Renae Cicchinelli (middle) before the race. 
Track coach gets lift from community to save indoor program
Renae Cicchinelli and parent volunteers wanted to raise enough money to save the high school boys indoor track program. They exceeded all expectations. more
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A new draft rendering of the 119 Water St. project shows a three-story building of smaller scale than the originally proposed building, which was four stories and over 50 feet tall at its highest point.
Water Street development shrinks in size, and affordable units
The planning board will decide on Thursday, Dec. 15 whether or not to allow the development to move forward. more
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Jessica Deal races in the RI Class Championships at Ponaganset in October.
Deal places 18th at regional cross country championship
Mt. Hope cross country runner Jessica Deal placed 18th at the Nike Northeast Regional Cross Country Championship in Wattipager, New York on Saturday. The freshman ran the three mile course that … more
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Nicky Piper, who was first elected to the school committee in 2020, was voted the next chairperson of the Bristol Warren School Committee by a 7-2 vote on Monday night.
Piper becomes new Bristol Warren school committee chair
Marjorie McBride and Karen Cabral voted in opposition, while the remaining members approved her nomination. more
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Matt Cabral, building inspector for the Town of Warren, tells students about the opportunities to gain certifications through online programs.
Construction pros to students: 'You have a valuable skill.'
A four-person panel of industry experts imparted wisdom to Mt. Hope construction students looking to enter the field. more
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Sophie Salamon was the center of attention Sunday at her 100th birthday celebration. Here, she's seen with nephew, Michael Salamon, and Linder Johnson.
Warren resident showered with love for 100th birthday
Longtime Warren resident Sophie Salamon received a warm welcome by approximately 90 relatives and close friends in celebration of her centennial celebration. more
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Nick Marcoux, Lynora, 7, (top), Djuna, 11, (middle) and Ari Machado, 13, (right) celebrate with the lights on Main Street. 
Warren hearkens in the holidays with 34th Holiday Festival
Unless you were there, and we hope you were, it’s hard to adequately describe the feeling of participating in the festival — the 34th annual celebration of its kind. more
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Guiteras Elementary School custodian, Robert Santos, was honored by the school committee for saving a student that was choking during a lunch period in October.
Hero custodian honored by school committee
Bobby Santos, the custodian at Guiteras Elementary School, saved a student’s life after they began choking during a lunch period in October. more
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