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Mia Leroux was a sophomore lacrosse goalie at Barrington High School a year ago. Today she is racing cars throughout the Southeast and hoping to forge a path for female drivers.
‘A girl can totally do this’
A year ago, Mia Leroux was a high school sophomore, a distance-learning student who spent her days at home, Zooming into classes with her friends. Today Mia is going to school full-time in a dual … more
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A Ukrainian woman is overcome with grief as she makes her way into Poland earlier this month.
Westport photographer captures Ukrainian refugee crisis
Westport photojournalist Alex Carrigg has seen a lot, but that didn't prepare him for the overwhelming crush of humanity that greeted him when he touched down in Warsaw, Poland in early March, rented … more
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The race crew are (from left to right) Olivia Vincent, Sarah Wilme, Gigi Fischer, Sophia Comiskey, Elizabeth Gardner, Milla Clark, and Phoebe Lee. Not pictured: Callie Dawson.
Making history, from Newport to Bermuda
The eight girls making up the yet-to-be-named crew that is set to become the youngest, all-female team to compete in the Newport to Bermuda race hatched their plan at the Bristol House of Pizza. … more
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Bristol Town Council Vice Chairwoman Mary Parella, Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente, and Bristol Town Council President Nathan Calouro listen to Bristol Warren Superintendent Ana Riley's presentation last Thursday evening.
JFC has high praise for school budget
The $56.9 million budget includes a request of about $510,000 in additional revenue from Bristol and $510,000 from Warren, which would represent an approximately 1.8 percent increase and 3.8 percent increase in allocation from the two communities over last year’s budget respectively. more
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Brandon Nelson works on what he calls a mix of trash and photography for a photo collage during art class last week.
Mt. Hope artwork to highlight Earth Day exhibit
The exhibit is being made possible by a grant made by the Friends of the Rogers Free Library to the Bristol Art Museum. more
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Lt. Christopher Perreault of the Warren Police Department answers questions from Town Solicitor Tony DeSisto on Thursday morning at the Department of Administration in Providence.
Italo-American Club shooter was highly intoxicated on day of murder
Michael Ouellette, who killed Asst. Fire Chief Brian Remy on Sept. 2, 2021 before taking his own life, was highly intoxicated prior to committing the murder, as revealed during a hearing regarding the Italo-American Club's liquor license on Thursday. more
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Goalie, Sara Turillo blocks a LaSalle shot.
Eagles fall to Rams in girls hockey semifinals
The East Bay Co-op girls ice hockey team lost its semifinals series against LaSalle, 2-0, last weekend. Eagles head coach Mike Cox said his team played great hockey in the series opener on … more
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Tax bills in R.I. — from top to bottom
As most municipalities begin their annual budgeting cycles in earnest, we took time to analyze the tax burdens in all Rhode Island cities and towns. Using public data from the Rhode Island Division … more
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Art classes include providing kids the opportunity to experience multiple aspects of filmmaking, as well as hands-on experience with printmaking.
2022 Warren Art Academy opens in April
The Collaborative will hold free art classes for youth the week of April 18-22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the organization's two spaces: 498 Main St. and 4 Market St. more
Mt. Hope freshman Andrew McCarthy placed second in the state, losing to Peyton Ellis of Coventry by a 10-4 decision in the 113-pound championship at the Rhode Island wrestling state championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Sunday. McCarthy won a 3-1 decision over Cam Davis of Cranston West in the semis.
Huskies take 5th in state wrestling tournament
After taking home the state championship title in 2021, Mt. Hope had three silver medalists while finishing in fifth place overall with 125 points at the Rhode Island Interscholastic Championships for 2022. more
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Man who walked into Warren PD wielding knife and axe arrested later that day
On the morning of Friday, Feb. 25, Warren Police were advised by a passing motorist (who wished to remain anonymous) of a male on Main Street waiving an axe around. Officers checked the surrounding … more
$56.9 million budget approved by Bristol Warren school committee
The district's FY23 budget includes the addition of multiple support staff to bolster student achievement. more
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Genevieve Marszalek was in her element Sunday afternoon in celebration of her 108th birthday at the Willows Assisted Living facility in Warren.
Willows resident celebrates 108th birthday
Certainly one of the oldest residents living here in the East Bay area, Genevieve, if one can imagine, was born at the same time Woodrow Wilson was sitting in the White House as this nation’s 28th president, and five months before the start of World War I. more
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Debates around the mask mandate raged during a Bristol Warren School Committee meeting this past summer. That mandate ends this Friday and Monday marks a new chapter in the pandemic for Rhode Island schoolchildren.
Masks to be "recommended" but not required in Bristol Warren schools
As of Monday, March 7, it will be up to parents to decide whether or not their kids will wear masks during the school day. more
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The Huskies pose for a photo after they beat Ponaganset 47-35 in the Division III championship at RIC on Sunday.
Red hot Camelo scores 20 as Huskies win the D-III Championship
It may have not been the Huskies game plan, but when junior guard Parker Camelo is red hot, you let him shoot.  The Huskies guard scored 17 first half points to give Mt. Hope a 26-19 halftime … more
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This year’s Solve for Tomorrow team, flanked by R.I. Veterans Home Residents Frank Silvia (left) and Steven Coyne, include (front row, l-r) seniors Alice Grantham and Mikayla Hudon; and (back row, l-r) seniors Mikayla Ricks, Aditi Mehta, and Abby Heroux, freshmen Jacob Betres and Luke Daniel, junior Henry Scott, and freshmen Eliza White, Lucy O’Brien, Zahra Sheikh, and Madeline St. Pierre. Photo Courtesy of Mary Cabral.
Mt. Hope students develop mobility app for senior veterans
Students developed a device that both serves as a rearview mirror on a wheelchair or scooter, as well as a mobile command center for the vets’ phones, which can alert someone if they become immobile. more
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Residents speak to school committee members Victor Cabral (mid-left) and Marjorie McBride before a meeting at Mt. Hope High School. School committee member Tara Thibaudeau is right.
Teaching positions, not programs, face possible cuts to balance school budget
The salary line of the recommended budget represents a $396,951 increase over the revised budget that was adopted by the school committee this past January. more
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The multi-purpose field is located north of the Pete Sepe Pavilion near Hugh Cole Elementary School. A composite bridge currently sits coned off, which will eventually be used to access the field. Houses from the nearby neighborhood can be seen in the background, which sit in close proximity to the field.
Neighbors irked by multipurpose field set to open in April
Numerous abutters to the new field voiced their opposition or apprehension regarding the placement of the field, which sits in close proximity to their neighborhood. more
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The Broken Bridge near Kickemuit Middle School will begin its restoration at the end of February, which will culminate in the replacement of the 165-foot span and connect the two sides of the Kickemuit River for the first time since the bridge was destroyed during the 1938 hurricane.
Broken Bridge, destroyed in Hurricane of '38, to begin reconstruction
Work on the Broken Bridge near Kickemuit Middle School is set to begin by the end of this month, which will connect the two sides of the Kickemuit River near the Kickemuit Middle School for the first time since the bridge was destroyed by the Hurricane of 1938. more
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Head coach, Jeff Grifka (right) cheers with his team after the Huskies carry out a successful play.
Huskies basketball headed to semifinals
After solidifying their spot as the Division III frontrunner, the Mt. Hope varsity boys’ basketball team beat the #8 ranked Northmen with a final score of 56-41 at their home court on Tuesday evening. more
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Students of all kinds are invited to join in the open classes through the Anchor Athletics program. The program prioritizes cross-training to provide a safe and inviting space for students to work on their fitness and athleticism.
Can working out unite a school? Anchor Athletics wants to find out
With the success of a track workout program, Mt. Hope coach Mark Rhynard was able to open up Anchor Athletics school-wide for both Kickemuit Middle School and Mt. Hope High School, beginning this March. more
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Crisis management: Police are using new staff, training and tactics to confront the mental health crisis
One day last year, a woman in the East Bay area dialed 911 to get help for her daughter, who was in the middle of an emotional meltdown. Police officers on duty, who had responded to similar calls … more
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Coach Mike Pereira (left) and Coach Eric Francis (right) pose with members of the championship team.
Huskies hang banner, dismantle opponents on Senior Night
The bleachers were full of parents and fans as the Mt. Hope wrestling team unveiled their championship banner, crushed Chariho 57-21 and Woonsocket 92-12. more
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Bryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on the bridge, along with barriers on Rhode Island’s two other main bridges.
Advocates hopeful that bridge barrier bill will soon save lives
“That bridge at the end of town? That's a loaded gun." more
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A sign displayed at a vigil held on Oct. 12 by family and friends of Richard Raymond, who was assaulted during an incident on Market Street in late August of 2021.
Teenager arrested in connection to Market Street homicide
A 17-year-old was charged with murder on Friday in connection to August, 2021 incident that left one local man dead. more
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