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The three finalists for the Warren Walkabout poster design contest. All three are from Rhode Island artists, two from Warren.

Choose your favorite Warren Walkabout poster

Which poster design do you like the best? Voting closes on Friday. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/12/22

The wreck of a ship thought to be the 19th-century Rhode Island whaler Dolphin at low tide off Puerto Madryn, Argentina.

Scientists help confirm wreck is long-lost Warren whale ship

Scientists investigating the remains of an old wooden ship off the cold, windy coast of far southern Argentina say it almost certainly is the Dolphin, a globe-trotting whaling ship from Warren, R.I., lost in 1859. Archaeologists have spent years researching the ship’s origin without making a definitive identification, but a new analysis of tree rings in its timbers has provided perhaps the most compelling evidence yet. more

By Kevin Krajick | 9/9/22

Runners take off through debri as a cannon signals the start of the 14th annual Finish for a Guinness 5K, on Sunday.

'Finish for a Guinness' holds 14th 5K

The 14th annual “Finish for a Guinness” 5K road race kicked off on Sunday morning. more

9/9/22

Austin Hall poses with his “Rusty Pirate” figurine, which he made for a sick friend as a 15-year-old amateur welder. Hall recently got to showcase his metallic creations at The Collaborative in Warren last week.

Barrington teen welder gets public debut at The Collaborative

At 15, Austin Hall got set up at The Steel Yard in Providence, a nonprofit industrial arts center, taking a course that granted him access to welding equipment and a space to organize and fabricate his creations. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/7/22

Ryan Garrity, the lone teacher for the construction and architecture CTE program at the moment, photographed earlier this year with a group of construction students after they completed building a handicap-accessible picnic table at the Pete Sepe Pavilion in Warren.

New Mt. Hope construction program seeks contractor partners

This marks the first year that they will have a fully accredited career and technical education (CTE) program for construction and architecture. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/7/22

It's Raptor Weekend at the Audubon

Raptor Weekend returns to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center this weekend. Wildlife rehabilitators and experts from across the Northeast will bring a wide variety of these … more

9/7/22

The East Bay Bike Path bridges have been closed since October 2019, but the state recently secured funding from the federal government to rebuild or repair the bridges.

Key funding directed to bike path bridges

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation received some good news last week, and so too did bike path enthusiasts. On Wednesday, Aug. 31, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced that Rhode Island … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/7/22

Huskies running back Ben Colouro celebrates after scoring a 7-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Mt. Hope went on to defeat Tiverton 17-7 in the injury fund game at Tiverton on Thursday.

Huskies dominate Tigers 17-7, in injury fund game

Mt. Hope long time head football coach Thomas DelSanto Jr. told the team he was encouraged by what he saw as they gathered around him after dominating Tiverton 17-7 during an abbreviated injury fund … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/5/22

Through labs and hands-on activities, the Girls Get Math program aims to show high school women that the study of mathematics can be exciting and fun. Lucy O'Brien of Bristol (l) helps fire different sized balls using a cannon to record and model each trajectory. At right is Adriana Salazar Coariti, a Brown Ph.D. student studying biomedical engineering.

Brown University program makes math fun, and lucrative

“The program really emphasized how fun, collaborative, and creative math is — it’s so much more than what you learn in the classroom," said one Mt. Hope student. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/2/22

Kim Peecher named BWRSD Teacher of the Year

Kim Peecher, kindergarten teacher from Hugh Cole Elementary (now at Rockwell this year), was named the Bristol Warren Regional School District Teacher of the Year for the 2021/22 school year. more

9/2/22

This listing for a two-bedroom house in Warren is a popular destination on AirBnB. The listing states six guests are welcome for the accommodations, and charges $344 per night before tax.

Warren looks to create more oversight on short-term rentals

In order to get a better handle on the booming practice of short-term rental properties (such as those seen on popular sites like AirBnB and Vrbo), the Warren Town Council charged Town Manager Kate Michaud and Town Solicitor Tony DeSisto with crafting a formal policy on short-term rentals during their August meeting. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/1/22

Contestants Martha Tsegaye, Pablo Mastandrea, Kathleen Bellicchi (on the poster), Katie Potter, Gina Ferrara, and Miguel Ellis are joined by judges Brenden Kirby, Jennifer Glanville, and Gail Ciampa.

Aspiring ‘food-preneurs’ impress at Hope & Main’s second annual pitch competition

Six culinary entrepreneurs get two minutes to convince four judges that their dream is destined for success. The stakes? A shot at $10,000 and a huge boost to their blossoming businesses. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/31/22

Butch Lombardi, a lifelong Warren resident, has acquired a large following on Facebook, where he shares his award-winning photography work that focuses largely on well-known spots around Warren and Bristol County. He has put out an annual calendar for nine consecutive years now.

For years, Warren photographer has captured the essence of the East Bay

If you’ve seen Lombardi’s work on Facebook or in-person at various craft fairs and art shows where he sells his prints, you will see for yourself that he has something special. You also might have purchased one of his calendars, the newest of which is coming out in September. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/31/22

Gallery: 2022 R.I. Folk Fest

EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival was held at Larisa Park in Riverside on Sunday, Aug. 28. — East Providence Post and eastbayri.com contributing photographer Tyler … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 8/31/22

Purple and yellow flags are seen placed on the lawn of Saint Mary of the Bay church on Main Street in Warren to symbolize those who have died due to substance abuse disorders, as well as those who have lost loved ones to overdoses.

Second annual opioid awareness vigil is Wednesday night

The vigil provides a space for those affected by addiction to come together in one space and share their experiences, victories, defeats, and ongoing struggles. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/30/22

Mt. Hope classrooms to be cell phone free

Interim Mt. Hope High School principal Michelle King sent out a newsletter to families informing them that classrooms will be “cell phone free zones” this year. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/26/22

A large group of police officers from Bristol, Portsmouth, East Providence, Cranston, Warren, Providence and Newport escort other motorcyclists during the11th annual "Ride for Freedom."

Bristol Ride for Freedom brings in $5,500

A total of 83 bikes, 14 passengers, and 41 non-riders took part in the event. more

By Manny Correira | 8/25/22

$This graph from the HCH study shows how, despite what you might pay for internet each month, it doesn’t actually translate to the service you receive. Some people pay as much as $110 a month for service that doesn’t even meet the outdated standard for internet speeds, while others pay a fraction of that for speeds well in excess of the standards.$

Study finds only 1/3 of Warren residents properly served by broadband speeds

Nearly two-thirds of Warren residents surveyed do not have access to the quality of high-speed internet that is now considered the standard — and those more likely to rely on the internet for non-entertainment purposes are more likely to be subjected to subpar service and speeds. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/25/22

Multiple members of the Fraid Knots cycling team showed up to The Guild last week to enjoy their new Pints With Purpose, on tap now at the brewery. Group from L-R: Tony Moscrop, Mike Reuter, Mark Hoder, Dave Cambria, Kedrik Knight, Jeanne Leffers, Matt Leffers, Chip Wilkerson and Chris Jensen.

The Guild teams up with Fraid Knots for charitable brew

The Fraid Knots, which began with a team of Barrington dads in 2011, has grown to 20 members and has raised nearly $1 million for cancer research. They now have a limited time signature beer at The Guild. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/25/22

A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.

E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable

Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more

By Katie Langley | 8/24/22

This comic ran in the Warren and Barrington Gazette, poking fun at an event that seemingly caused quite a bit of friction between the Bristol and Warren baseball clubs. The Bristol team accused the Warren team of trying to snake an invitation from the Boston Red Sox that was intended for their club, which the Warren club responded to in force.

The day the Red Sox (almost) came to town

100 years ago, a spat developed between Bristol and Warren ball clubs over hosting famed team. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/24/22

The Patriarca family, consisting of grandparents Anthony and Mary, mother Cassie, father Michael, and children, Brady and Mia, standing in front of the disputed area that, on paper, is their property, but has been challenged by their neighbor.

Warren property dispute involves state senator, possible adverse possession

The Patriarca family thought they had meticulously planned for what would become their forever home, but a property line dispute with their neighbor, state senator Walter Felag Jr., has their plans in limbo. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/24/22

The Mt. Hope Bridge is one of four bridges that the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will begin examining through a feasibility study to determine whether a physical suicide barrier could possibly be implemented.

Bridge barrier study expected to take 18 months

According to the projected timeline, the study will begin in October and continue for a year and a half, resulting in a final report by Feb. 28, 2024. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/19/22

Submissions still welcome for Warren Walkabout poster contest

The winning designer will receive a $300 cash prize and the honors of having their design used in promotional materials for the Warren Walkabouts more

8/19/22

Warren Athletic Hall of Fame Committee chairperson Martha Delekta is delighted that there will be an induction banquet this year.

Warren Athletic Hall of Fame banquet returns Oct. 7

The Warren Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will be held on Friday, Oct. 7, at White’s of Westport, beginning at 5 p.m. more

By Manny Correira | 8/19/22