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Huskies second baseman Dan Desilets missed a short throw from shortstop Dayton Van Amberg in an attempt to start a double play during Mt. Hope's home game against South Kingstown on Wednesday. Instead both runners were safe. The Huskies made a combined 15 errors in the South Kingstown away and home series.

Four losses highlight tough run for Huskies baseball

The Huskies were swept in a two-game away and home series to South Kingstown, and lost to North Kingstown twice to fall from a tie for first place to a tie for 10th with a record of 4-4. more

By Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 4/29/22

Spouses Cathy Plourde (left) and Kara Larson launched their first professional venture together three years ago. Their Rhode Island Spirits products are now being sold in restaurants and package stores throughout Rhode Island, and they are beginning to work on expansion into Massachusetts.

Rhode Island distillery relies on farms, fields and wild foraging

The founders, co-owners and distillers at Rhode Island Spirits have a saying. It’s actually more than a saying; it’s a philosophy, a sales pitch, and the essence of their business … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/28/22

Mt. Hope's Eva White named student athlete of year

Eva White, a Mt. Hope High School multi-sport athlete, will be recognized as student-athlete of the year in May. more

4/28/22

Warren PD: A very busy week

Warren Police activity from April 18-25, 2022. more

4/28/22

Left to right: Elena Oliveira, Marion Byrne, Lucy O’Brien, Erika Tally, Emma Coelho, Abigail Lanctot, Taylor Mason, Ben Rozea, Emma Torres, Chase Jackson, Gwenyth Tucker, and Brady Connor were all awarded for their science fair projects during the state science fair in March.

Mt. Hope produces large crop of impressive science fair winners

From climate change to which mask is best, Mt. Hope student projects impressed judges at the recent RI Science and Engineering Fair, with two students winning "best in fair" awards for their work. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/28/22

Kristi Dukoff finishes a passionfruit mocktail with a splash of color using edible flowers. Each mocktail is crafted with a keen eye for flavor balance, and can be a perfect mixer for your alcohol of choice, but no booze is required to enjoy.

Craft mocktail cart coming to bike path in Warren this May

Mocktails are alcohol-free drinks that combine local fruits, herbs, spices and sweeteners to create a complex flavor profile intended for maximum refreshment without the inebriation. A new cart serving these concoctions is opening in May in Warren. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/27/22

A rendering of the conceptualized Gateway project from Union Studios. The project has been an ongoing process for nearly two years without significant progress.

Warren officials at odds with Gateway developer

Town officials say that they haven't seen financial evidence necessary to move the development forward, but the developer says that the town is holding the process up. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/27/22

Huskies junior pitcher Reily Amaral has been red hot, striking out 18 and throwing a no hitter against Westerly and 16 more against Middletown. Amaral improved her undefeated record to 7-0.

Amaral dominates as train keeps rolling for Mt. Hope softball team

The train keeps rolling for the Mt. Hope softball team as they edged Middletown 2-1 at home on Wednesday and crushed Westerly 8-1 away on Thursday to stay undefeated with a record of 7-0 at the top … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/27/22

Police investigate a house at 37 Warren Avenue in Warren after a man had a stand-off with police early Tuesday morning. The suspect surrendered peacefully.

Warren PD releases details on morning standoff

A 44-year-old Warren man is in custody following a tense standoff with police this morning. more

4/26/22

The Warren DMV remains closed — and that's against the law

In March of 2020, under the notion of reducing possible spread of Covid-19, the Rhode Island DMV closed its branch office in Warren. It hasn’t re-opened since, which the Town Council pointed out is against state regulations. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/21/22

Lt. Governor Sabina Matos talks to Pat Stark of Warwick and Lyn Malone of Barrington at the Coffee Depot in downtown Warren.

Lt. Governor Matos stops in Warren during campaign kickoff

Lt. Governor Sabina Matos sat for an extended interview at the Coffee Depot in downtown Warren during a stop to begin her re-election campaign last Friday. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/21/22

The late Peggie Perrotto will be sadly missed throughout the East Bay area.

Loss of Peggie Perrotto will resonate with many in East Bay

Peggie, 70, was an all-around gal whose love of life was unmatched. She unexpectedly passed from this world on April 10, after suffering a stroke, attributable to Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. more

By Manny Correira | 4/20/22

Jan Malik, long-time DPW director, now retired, speaks after receiving his plaque of recognition at the Warren Town Council last Tuesday evening.

Jan Malik honored by Warren Town Council after career of service

After 32 years of service to the Town of Warren, Jan Malik was honored by the Warren Town Council during their April meeting. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/20/22

Department of Business Regulations hearing officer Catherine Warren speaks to attorneys from the Town of Warren last Tuesday morning at the Department of Administration headquarters in Providence.

Italo-American Club bartender did not have license to serve alcohol

A bartender that served a beer to Michael Ouellette moments after he shot and killed Warren Assistant Fire Chief Brian Remy and injured another patron of the Italo-American Club in Warren last year did not at the time have a valid certification to serve alcohol. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/20/22

Confiscated evidence from Rioux’s residence included over two pounds of usable marijuana, approximately 500 Glo THC vape cartridges, marijuana in various editable forms, approximately $45,000 in U.S. currency, and a 9mm “ghost gun”.

Arrested Warren teen had large quantity of marijuana, cash, and a gun

A joint investigation between Bristol and Warren Police led to the arrest of an 18-year-old Warren resident who was found with a large quantity of various forms of marijuana, $45,000 in cash and a gun. more

4/20/22

The aftermath of the Barton Avenue fire as seen on Monday morning in Touisset.

Warren Fire Department battles three fires on Saturday

There was no rest for the Warren Fire Department volunteers this past weekend, as they responded in force to three separate fire incidents — all of which happened on Saturday, April 16, with one particularly dramatic barn fire in Touisset on Saturday night being fought into the early hours of Easter Sunday. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/18/22

Clean up hitter Grace Stephenson smacks a three run homer to give the Huskies a 7-0 lead during their game against Exeter West Greenwich on Thursday. The Huskies went on to win the game 11-0 and have now won 5 straight games in Division II.

Huskies softball team crushing their opponents to a 5-0 record

The Mt. Hope softball team isn’t just winning games, they’re pounding their opponents into submission. The Huskies crushed Barrington 13-0 on Tuesday and clobbered Exeter-West Greenwich … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/17/22

An event held at the Audubon Nature Center on April 24 will feature a photography series that explores the life cycle and habitat of the osprey.

Land Trust to celebrate Earth Day and return of the osprey on April 24

The Warren Land Conservation Trust will hold an event celebrating the return of the osprey to the area, along with a recognition of Earth Day, on Sunday, April 24. more

4/15/22

Warren receives $100,000 Take it Outside grant

The Town of Warren received up to $100,000 as part of Rhode Island’s “Take it Outside” grant program, funded through Governor Dan McKee’s Rhode Island Rebounds initiative. The … more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/15/22

On the hunt for spring

Photos from the Bridgepointe Church Egg Hunt and Family Festival this past Saturday at Burr's Hill. more

4/14/22

The 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Fundraising Committee deserves a loud of applause for their efforts in keeping alive the memory of a great American war hero. They include standing (l-r): Philicia Pacheco, Calvin Boersma, Scott Grimo, Robert McKenna, Cliff Jorge, Peter McKenna, Carol McKenna, Jonathan Ferreira, and front row left-right Julie McKenna, Charlene Ferreira, and Gina-Marie Jorge.

6th annual fundraiser for fallen veteran Andrew McKenna a success

The event was the 6th annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna, Jr. Beer Tasting fundraiser, held last Thursday night at the Portside Tavern. Scores of Andrew’s family and friends packed the restaurant in tribute of this remarkable decorated war hero. more

By Manny Correira | 4/14/22

The use of a CAT was a major help in spreading the huge pile of mulch that was needed to cover the new playground at the Warren Town Beach. It was provided for use with the permission of J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc., where two of Thibaudeau’s sons work. Operating the CAT is Byron Thibaudeau.

Warren residents rally to ready new beach playground

Around 30 local volunteers showed up with rakes and shovels ready to help construct the new playground at the Warren Town Beach on Saturday. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/14/22

Tanya Anderson-Martin, Daniel Hankins, and Rachel Tondreault, portraying Angela, Jay, and Natalie (respectively), during their performance of “Ill Never Do That” at Mt. Hope High School this past Thursday morning.

2nd Act presents authentic picture of addiction, celebrates recovery

During their performance of “Ill Never Do That,” the actors portraying a typical American family — three of which are in long-term recovery from alcohol addiction themselves — simultaneously painted a compassionate and authentic experience of how substance use disorder can affect an entire family, and how the road to recovery is anything but straightforward. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/14/22

Shortstop Parker Camelo puts a tag on a Middletown runner attempting to steal second base, with second baseman Jack Standish looking on (middle).

Huskies nine beat Moses Brown, sweep Middletown to start first D-I campaign

The Mt. Hope baseball team came back to beat Moses Brown 4-3 to win their third straight game to kick off their first ever Division I campaign with a 3-0 record. The Huskies 9 swept Middletown in a … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/13/22

Two people and their canine companion walk along the shoreline near Nayatt Road in Barrington. These two happened to be traveling directly along the proposed “recognizable high tide line,” noted by the presence of seaweed and debris left by a recent high water line.

Who owns the shore?

Every now and then, the Rhode Island General Assembly confronts a bill that is not like other bills. It is bigger, bolder, more significant in promise and impact. The “Shoreline Access” … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/13/22