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Ashley Kalus, Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island, gave an impassioned speech to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island where she made the case that she was a true advocate for the environment, while her opponent, incumbent Gov. Dan McKee, had no such proven track record.
Kalus, McKee talk environmental issues with Audubon Society
McKee focused on recent legislative efforts to simultaneously boost renewable energy and the economy. Kalus criticized McKee's environmental record and sincerity. more
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Jarrod Hazard and Kyle Jackson are running for one available seat on the Bristol Warren School Committee.
What can be done about low school morale?
Part three of a Q&A series with Warren's two candidates for school committee. more
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The Warren Holiday Festival, although it has a new volunteer chair of its planning committee, will retain much of the same crowd-pleasing attractions.
Help make a happy Warren Holiday Festival
Volunteers are needed for the Warren Holiday Festival, which will be the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving (Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov, 26). more
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Local resident Karl Rohrman found these two pearls when steaming some quahogs for chowder.
Warren resident finds two pearls in quahog
A Warren resident recently made a shocking (in the best way) discovery when steaming open some quahogs for a chowder recipe. more
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Mt. Hope High School science teacher Joseph Koger was recognized by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island as their Educator of the Year during their 125th annual meeting on Sunday, Oct. 23.
Mt. Hope's Koger named Educator of Year by Audubon
Joseph Koger, a Seekonk resident and science teacher at Mt. Hope High School, was named Educator of the Year during the Audubon Society’s 125th Annual Meeting. more
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A new rendering from architectural firm ZDS Inc. attempts to provide greater context into what the proposed development at 119 Water St. would look like compared to the surrounding area.
Is Warren being 'bullied' by Water Street developer?
On Monday evening during a follow-up hearing of the planning board with the developer’s team, chairman Frederick Massie vented frustration regarding Warren’s less than desirable position. more
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Mia Shaw spikes the ball over the net during an earlier game this season. The senior setter bashed five kills, dished out seventeen assists and made fourteen digs defensively.
Huskies fall to Townies in five set marathon
The Mt. Hope volleyball team fell to East Providence 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 25-10, 25-16, 15-17) in a five set marathon on Tuesday night. “It was a back and forth battle,” said Huskies head … more
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Mt. Hope's Jessica Deal (right) takes the lead during a home meet earlier in the season. Deal won the freshman state championship at Smithfield's Deerfield Park on Monday.
Deal destroys the field, takes first at freshman states
Mt. Hope’s Jessica Deal became the new cross country freshman state champion after destroying the field with a time of 15:19.36 at Smithfield’s Deerfield Park during the freshman … more
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Mental health workshops aim to make us ‘Stronger Together’
The East Bay Regional Coalition recently completed year one of a 5-year grant totaling $625,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to conduct mental health awareness … more
Calling all artists for community art show
Artists from anywhere in the state are welcomed to submit pieces for a community art show, which will debut in December at The Collaborative in Warren. The deadline is Nov. 18. more
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"The take-home message to people is, the virus is here," said Dr. Scott Marshall, the state’s veterinarian, during an online news briefing Friday afternoon.
‘There’s a lot of virus out there’
In light of today’s news that Rhode Island’s first domestic presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in Newport County, state health officials are sounding the … more
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This is a stock photo provided by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)/USDA. It is not an image from the Newport County farm where the virus was detected.
DEM announces R.I.’s first domestic case of avian flu
NEWPORT COUNTY — The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced Friday that the first domestic presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Rhode Island has … more
A screen capture of the female suspect in the Walgreens counterfeit bill case.
East Providence Police seek suspects in counterfeit case
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police investigators are seeking the input of the public in their attempt to apprehend two people alleged to have passed counterfeit currency at a local … more
Jill Campanella-Dysart, adult services librarian, and Michaela Hutchinson, youth services librarian, inside the George Hail Free Library.
George Hail Library hires new youth and adult services librarians
Jill Campanella-Dysart, adult services librarian, and Michaela Hutchinson, youth services librarian, are excited about the potential of working at the George Hail Free Library. more
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Where do Warren's school committee candidates stand on school safety?
Part two of a Q&A series featuring Warren’s candidates for School Committee, Jarrod Hazard and Kyle Jackson. more
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Chip Staton, with landscapers from Staton’s Landscaping, was at Sowams Meadows Preserve on Monday morning overseeing the removal of invasive plants from the property.
Meadow makeover – great news for the birds and the bees
The project, which will take about four years to complete, has multiple ecological benefits, including flood resiliency and habitat restoration for the endangered saltmarsh sparrow. more
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Incumbent Walter Felag Jr. (right), Democrat, and challenger, Allyn Meyers (left), Republican, face off during a League of Women Voters forum held last Thursday.
Felag, Meyers clash on gun laws, school choice during forum
Candidates for Rhode Island Senate District 10 came together at Warren Town Hall to participate in a forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island. more
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Kyle Jackson and Jarrod Hazard are competing for one open seat on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee.
WATCH: Warren School Committee Forum 2022
Jarrod Hazard and Kyle Jackson, the two candidates vying for one available seat to represent Warren on the regional school committee, each spoke about their desires to positively change the culture and outward appearance of the school board. more
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Officials laud completion of Expressway/Trail resurfacing project
EAST PROVIDENCE — Local, state and federal officials lauded the completion of the East Shore Expressway/Wampanoag Trail resurfacing project via a press release issued Monday morning, Oct. 17. … more
The poster for the Walkabout was designed by Warren artist, Corissa Amber.
Warren Walkabout 2022 kicks off Sunday
The Warren Walkabout is back, and there will be plenty to do during its festive events on each of the three subsequent Sundays (the 16th, 23rd, and 30th). more
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A crowd awaits anxiously for a massive pumpkin to plummet during the annual pumpkin drop event.
Photos: Massive fun at Frerichs Farm pumpkin weigh-off
Rhode Island’s renowned grower Ron Wallace won the crown this year, the 21st year that the contest has been hosted by Frerichs Farm. more
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Jarrod Hazard (left), and Kyle Jackson, are facing off in November for one available seat to represent Warren on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee.
Candidate Q&A: Where do they stand on school curriculum?
Part 1 of an ongoing series where we ask school committee candidates questions pertinent to voters ahead of the Nov. 8 election. more
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What your vote on recreational marijuana licensing means
Voters will decide in November whether recreational pot shops can open in their communities, but Rhode Island likely won't see any such locations open until at least 2024. more
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School Committee and Senate candidates meet in live forum Thursday night
The Warren candidates for the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee, and the candidates for Senate Districts 10 and 11 will debate in forums on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The … more
Concerned Citizens to host School Committee forum
A Bristol Warren Regional School District School Committee “Ask the Candidate” forum will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 237, 850 Hope Street, … more
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