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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
Mesiah Lastra (left) and Derick Case (right) celebrate with Ben Colouro (middle) after the running back scored his second touchdown of the game.
Calouro scores three touchdowns in Huskies heartbreaking 27-28 loss to Johnston
The Mt. Hope football suffered a heartbreaking 27-28 loss to Johnston during the team’s homecoming game on Friday night. The loss dropped the Huskies Division III record to 1-3 and 2-3 … more
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Camelo, Little named Homecoming King, Queen
Parker Camelo  and Casey Little were named Mt. Hope's Homecoming King and Queen in a brief ceremony during the Huskies homecoming football game. more
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Sajo Jefferson (left) and Julia Chang, who are both part of the leadership team at Movement Ground Farm in Tiverton, gave visitors a tour of the farm, stopping to talk about the sheep behind them, and the unique efforts of their farm to engage young and minority populations in farming. Everyone on the leadership team at Movement Ground is under the age of 35 and most come from Providence to work there.
The food network is hard at work
Research suggests the average person thinks about food 15% of their day. That’s of course their own food, or their family’s food, and those thoughts are typically connected to the rumble … more
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Warren seeking artist for Town Wharf project
Submissions are due on or before Friday, Oct. 28. more
Don E. Cowart II began his new role as superintendent of Coventry public schools on Oct. 1. He grew up in Warren and graduated from Warren High School in 1987.
Don Cowart, Warren native, is Coventry's new superintendent
Don Cowart II began his tenure as Coventry’s superintendent this week, the culmination of a nearly 30-year career in education that began as a teacher in New Jersey. more
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First singles player Elsa White hits a forehand/backhand during her match against Sonya Pareek of Barrington. She won the match, 6-1, 6-3, and is currently 6-1 on the season.
White qualifies for states as tennis team competes in D-I
The move up to Division I has been difficult for the Mt. Hope tennis team who are now 3-4 on the season after losing to Barrington 6-1 on Monday afternoon. Last season the Huskies were the Division … more
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An aerial view depicts how the building would appear compared to surrounding structures. The Tourister Mill is the large complex at the back.
Citizens united in opposition to Water Street development
Over 15 residents spoke in opposition to a proposed four-story, 17-unit affordable housing development that would be located at 119 Water St. and would require nine zoning variances. more
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The Huskies girls cross country team from left, Analucia Romero, Ryan Coffey, Jessica Deal, Sonia Bradley, Reyn Ferris, Lily Dasilveira, and Lucy O’Brien, posted their best regular season record ever at 8-3, according to coach Susan Rancourt. The team is waiting their fate about qualifying for states as a team.
Huskies go 8-3, best record ever
Freshman phenom Jessica Deal took first place as the Mt. Hope cross country team swept Tiverton and St. Mary Academy on Monday to finish with an 8-3 record, the best record in the team’s … more
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Portsmouth High’s Joseph Murphy attempts to head a corner kick into the net during a 5-0 win over Mt. Hope on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Portsmouth High shuts out Mt. Hope, 5-0 (photos)
The Portsmouth Patriots boys’ soccer squad overwhelmed visiting Mt. Hope in a league game last Wednesday, Sept. 28, shutting out the Huskies by a score of 5-0. more
Sally Barker and Jane Harrison admire artwork donated by local artists that is destined for the silent auction at Warren Heritage Foundation’s Portside Picnic.
Warren Heritage Foundation’s annual gala is Oct. 8
A bounty of food, live music, and a prize-filled auction will highlight event honoring Warren’s nautical roots more
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