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A conceptual rendering from ZDS Inc. shows the vision for the development. The outdoor dining area seen in the image would be for The Waterdog restaurant, located next door and owned by Daniel Teodoro, the developer of the proposed apartment building.

A look at the proposed 17-unit Water Street apartment building

The proposal of a 17-unit apartment building on Water Street has already drawn a lot of attention. Check out the details here. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/29/22

Todd Blount, president of Blount Fine Foods, Bacary Diatta, a Senegal native who started a successful hibiscus-based food company out of Hope & Main, and Lisa Raiola, founder of Hope & Main in Warren, provided thoughts during a panel discussion at the CIC in Providence.

A new Branch on RI’s growing food tree

Warren’s Todd Blount and Lisa Raiola spoke at an event welcoming Branchfood accelerator to Rhode Island. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/28/22

Freshman middle hitter Gianna Lunney drops the ball over the net for a point during the team’s win over North Smithfield on Friday night.

Shaw, Malafronte lead Huskies past North Smithfield 3-1

Mia Shaw posted ten kills and 16 assists as Mt. Hope came from behind to beat North Smithfield 3-1 (23-25, 25-15, 25-21, 25-21) at home on Friday night. The Huskies volleyball team is currently 3-3 … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/28/22

State and local officials toss shovels full of sand marking the groundbreaking of the new East Bay Bike Path bridges during a special event on Monday, Sept. 26.

State replacing bike path bridges

Nearly three years to the day the state closed the East Bay Bike Path bridges, officials gathered to celebrate their upcoming replacement. More than a dozen state and local officials attended the … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/27/22

Emily Mushen, Linda Beall, and Bob Molloy, who have been volunteering for the East Bay Food Bank and Thrift Shop for two and a half years, one year, and 12 years respectively, during a normal day helping out inside the pantry. The food bank has around 160 volunteers, about half of whom volunteer multiple days a week throughout the year.

Inflation, increased need put pressure on East Bay Food Pantry

Inflation, combined with a decreased focus on the pandemic and the food insecurity it caused, has led to increased need for the communities served by the East Bay Food Pantry. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/26/22

Josie Morway, a Boston-based artist and former Rhode Island resident, in the process of painting a finely-detailed saltmarsh sparrow on a storefront at 24 Child St. It is part of a mural commissioned by the Town in partnership with The Avenue Concept designed to bring awareness to the increasing concern over climate change and sea level rise.

In Warren, an artistic perspective on rising tides

A new mural on Child Street, combined with multiple other efforts, looks to bring awareness to the dangers posed by climate change and rising ocean waters. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/26/22

The state will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the project to replace the East Bay Bike Path bridges.

State leaders will celebrate commitment to new bike path bridges

State and local leaders will attend a special groundbreaking event in Barrington on Monday, Sept. 26. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island … more

9/23/22

Wedge will open up at 279 Water St., in the building that formerly housed Muse jewelry shop, ideally in November.

The perfect charcuterie board: coming soon to Water Street

Water Street wanderers will soon be able to visit a one-stop-shop for all your charcuterie board needs. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/22/22

Alex Smuk represents RIFAC at a recent event.

RIFAC athletes complete busy summer, start new season

EAST PROVIDENCE — The new month marked a new season for the athletes at the city-bases Rhode Island Fencing Academy, who took part in the Boston Fencing Club sponsored Regional Junior/Cadet … more

9/22/22

Katie Potter, founder of Newport Chowder Company, with her mother, Muriel Barclay de Tolly, after being voted the winner of the 2022 Pitch Competition at Hope & Main.

Newport Chowder Company wins Hope & Main's Pitch Contest

Katie Potter, founder of Newport Chowder Company, was voted the winner of Hope & Main’s pitch contest, which awarded a $10,000 cash prize. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/22/22

Lisa Raiola, founder of Hope & Main, will participate alongside Todd Blount of Blount Fine Foods at a ceremony on Thursday to welcome food accelerator Branchfood to Providence.

Is a ‘Massachusetts Miracle’ brewing in Little Rhody?

Hope & Main's Lisa Raiola will be on hand with RI Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Cambridge Innovation Center in Providence, to welcome a likeminded food accelerator group, Branchfood, to Rhode Island. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/21/22

(A few) businesses are turning taxes into scholarships

Every July, a small group of people gather in a conference room inside the Rhode Island Division of Taxation offices in Providence and watch as index cards are drawn one by one from a raffle bin. … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/21/22

A new biographical book on the late Robert Healey Jr. will go on sale online this week and in print next week. It is authored by Bristol resident Lawrence W. Verria and published by Stillwater Press.

Bristol author writes new book on Robert 'Cool Moose' Healey Jr.

Six and a half years after Robert Healey Jr.’s death, his life and political career is the subject of a new book by Bristol-based author Lawrence W. Verria more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/20/22

Warren Quahog Festival and Art Show returns this weekend

The Quahog Festival will return in a new format, and the Art Show returns for its 29th year. more

By Manny Correira | 9/20/22

Freshman Thea Jackson blasts a shot by Barrington goalkeeper Helena DeFanti during their game at Mt. Hope on Friday. Jackson scored 4 goals for the Huskies.

Jackson nets four in win over Barrington

Freshman striker Thea Jackson scored four goals as the Mt. Hope girls soccer team thrashed Barrington 6-0 in a Division I home game on Friday evening. Senior midfielder Abby Razzino and sophomore … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/20/22

Huskies senior running back Brock Pacheco rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown during the loss to Pilgrim. Quarterback Riley Howland looks on.

Pacheco rushes for 117 yards, touchdown in Huskies loss

Senior running back Brock Pacheco rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown as the Mt. Hope football team fell to Pilgrim 24-9 in front of a healthy home crowd on Thursday night. The team is currently 1-1 … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/20/22

Cataloging & Special Collections Librarian Robin Fitzpatrick, library director Chris Matos, and reference librarian Carol Shedd inside the Charles Whipple Greene Museum at the George Hail Library after discussing the new 3D virtual museum exhibit, now available for browsing.

Free virtual tour of Warren's museum now available

A gem of a local museum that has its roots all the way back in 1889 is now available for viewing in the most 2022 way possible — virtually, from wherever you have an internet connection, on whatever device you prefer. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/19/22

Bristol police officers Derek Jensen (left) and Ashleigh Fleser hunt for an active shooter during a police training drill on Tuesday.

Police, teachers engage in 'surreal' but vital active shooter training

Run by Bristol officer and firearms instructor Lt. Steven St. Pierre, the drill is an annual opportunity to be prepared for the “what if” that has happened in too many communities in the country in the two decades since Columbine. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/15/22

Barrington firefighters rescue a woman after her kayak capsized under the bike path bridge on Thursday morning.

Kayak capsizes in strong current, firefighters rescue woman

Barrington Firefighters rescued a woman whose kayak capsized on the Palmer River under the bike path bridge Thursday morning, Sept. 15. According to Barrington Fire Department Captain Jason … more

9/15/22

Ana Riley speaks to the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee shortly after being announced as the new superintendent of schools in December of 2021.

A deep dive on the new school year with Superintendent Ana Riley

Superintendent Ana Riley speaks about improving student achievement, Covid protocols and why she is excited for the potential of this school year. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/15/22

Attendees enjoy live music at last year’s Folk at the Farm event at Frerichs Farm.

'Folk at the Farm' returns to Frerichs Farm on Oct. 2

Folk at the Farm, a free music concert featuring four Rhode Island-based groups, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 2-6 p.m. at Frerichs Farm, 43 Kinnicutt Ave. in Warren. more

9/15/22

Firefighters' artwork to be showcased during Collaborative art and food event

The Collaborative, a nonprofit arts organization in Warren, RI, will be holding a food and art event at their Studio, 4 Market St in Warren, on the evening of Thursday Sept. 15 from 5-9 p.m. more

9/14/22

This conceptual project design, completed by Addaspace at a cost of $15,000, will still be utilized as a reference when the town goes back to bid, according to town officials.

Burr's Hill project faces major setback

The multi-year effort to install a series of recreation buildings near the band shell at Burr’s Hill Park has hit a significant and unexpected snag, which has resulted in the Town going back out to bid for the project. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/14/22

Senior midfielder Parker Camelo attempts to kick in a pass from a free kick late in the game. Jesse Wilson is at right. Wilson scored the Huskies lone goal to tie the game in the second half.

Soccer team loses heartbreaker to Classical 2-1 in home opener

The Mt. Hope soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Classical in front of a decent crowd despite a drizzly in the home opener on Wednesday night. The game looked to be headed for overtime, … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/12/22

Mt. Hope High School evacuated after elevated carbon monoxide reading

Mt. Hope High School was evacuated Monday afternoon due to a high reading of carbon monoxide. more

9/12/22