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The Warren Fire Department hung a black banner in honor of the late Brian Remy at their headquarters on Friday morning.

Loss of Remy leaves 'deep scar' in Warren

Following the tragic death of Asst. Fire Chief Brian Remy, some of those who knew him well spoke about his memory. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/9/21

Employers wrestle with question: To mandate vaccines, or not

Two weeks ago, the president of the United States urged private companies to do what the federal government itself cannot do — require Americans to inject the Covid vaccines into their … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/9/21

A member of the Barrington Town Council recently confirmed that the DOT has committed to replacing the East Bay Bike Path bridges.

Councilor confirms, state is replacing bike path bridges

A member of the Barrington Town Council recently confirmed that the state has committed to replacing the East Bay Bike Path bridges. Late last month, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/8/21

The commemorative 9/11 event will be held from Sept. 10-12 at 11 Child Street in Warren.

9/11 survivor opening exhibit to benefit firefighters

Drew Nederpelt, a survivor at Ground Zero during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is putting together an exhibit in Warren to commemorate the 20th anniversary. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/7/21

Warren police guard a shrouded body, of a suspected shooter confirmed to have been killed after exchanging fire with polce on Water Street in Warren.

Shooting claims life of assistant fire chief

Brian Remy, Assistant Chief for the Warren Fire Department, was killed following an incident that began at the Italo American Club in Warren on Thursday afternoon... more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/2/21

A Newport Auto Body worker urges flood water out of the shop with a squeegee on Thursday morning.

Hurricane Ida floods Child Street in Warren

The remnants of Hurricane Ida flooded some businesses and homes and closed a portion of Child Street on Thursday morning. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/2/21

Former superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice resigned with a year left on his contract.

District pays $41,250 severance to former superintendent

About six weeks after Dr. Jonathan Brice tendered his resignation, the Bristol Warren Regional School District and the former superintendent of schools have closed the book on their two-year … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/2/21

Peter Hewett and David Scarpino talk with police during an impromptu recess after Mr. Scarpino refused to put on a mask as required by the school committee to begin the meeting.

Students will return wearing masks (for now)

Bristol-Warren School Committee to honor mask mandate, re-evaluate if Gov. McKee alters course in September. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/31/21

Artist Scott Glaser works on a portrait of Civil Rights hero John Lewis from his workspace in the living room of his Bristol home. The smallest cut pieces of this bandage mosaic are approximately 3/16” squares.

For this local artist, the key to success is staying between the lines

Scott Glaser, a multimedia artist and new resident of Bristol, has a style that’s hard to pin down. Over the years he’s created works from photorealism to pointillism to mosaic, using … more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/26/21

While it’s fun to see paper plates and cups worthy of such a prominent advertisement, we particularly love how excited they were about the waxed paper.

100 Years Ago: Week of Aug. 25, 1921

A clever juvenile thief got caught red-handed with a lifted $20 bill, and women now have to pay poll taxes same as men. more

8/26/21

A large sailboat was already anchored in the Kickemuit on Friday afternoon ahead of Tropical Storm Henri landing in Rhode Island on Sunday morning.

This spot in Warren is one of the safest harbors around...

Mariners both local and from far away know this spot to be one of the safest harbors on the East Coast. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/26/21

Candlelight vigil will remember overdose victims, celebrate recovery

A candlelight vigil to mourn victims of overdoses will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31 in Warren more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/26/21

Senator Jack Reed listens to Bob Rulli, Warren’s Director of Planning and Community Development, discuss the proposed Market to Metacom project, which would involve the relocation of homes and businesses on Market Street to adapt the town in preparation of rising sea levels.

Sen. Reed praises Warren’s preparedness plan during visit

Senator Jack Reed recently visited Warren to learn about the Market to Metacom development plan. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/26/21

Warren DPW workers clear debris from a large tree that fell on Miller Street yesterday afternoon. National Grid had to assist because the tree had become tangled in the wires.

Warren ‘lucky’ to avoid bigger hit from Henri

Trees came down and 4,400 lost power in Warren during Tropical Storm Henri. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/26/21

An outdoor patio area will seat an additional 40 patrons, with crisp views of the Palmer River and the Warren Bridge.

The Guild Warren opening on Sept. 1

The new brewpub owned by the Pawtucket brewing powerhouse The Guild, situated on the banks of the Palmer River in Warren, will open Wednesday, Sept. 1 more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/20/21

The Warren Folks Fest will return on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 30 Cutler Street.

Warren Folks Fest returns Aug. 28

Warren Folks Fest is a celebration of all things local and all things artistic. It will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 1-8 p.m. at the mill complex at 30 Cutler Street. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/19/21

Dr. Jeff Berg speaks in favor of mask-wearing during the public comment period of a Bristol Warren Regional School Committee meeting Monday night.

Tension builds as Bristol Warren considers school mask mandate

Interim Superintendent Bob Hicks and the nine members of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee face a big decision that, regardless of their ultimate vote, will result in many unhappy … more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/18/21

Ponaganset High School students listen to a member of the New York City Fire Department talk about the events of September 11th during a school-wide remembrance event that social studies teacher Chris Stanley organized.

Warren resident wins national award for innovative education methods

Christopher Stanley, a Warren resident and teacher at Ponaganset High School, was listed as a first-place recipient of an accolade granted to just 20 educators nationwide. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/11/21

Kerri Payne of Residential Properties, along with her dog Penelope, pose in front of Hunky Dory in downtown Warren, one of the participating businesses of the Dog Stroll.

Community Dog Stroll this Thursday

Do you love dogs? What about supporting small, local businesses? Assuming you’re not Ebenezer Scrooge prior to his ghostly visitors kickstarting his steely, cold heart, we’ll assume … more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/30/21

McKee stops short of mandating masks in Rhode Island schools

PROVIDENCE — Governor Dan McKee, following up on updated recommendations made earlier this week by the Centers of Disease Control as the “Delta” variant of the coronavirus has … more

By Mike Rego | 7/29/21

Greg Pennisten stands in front of his newly-finished mural, a spray-paint piece that celebrates the maritime history of Warren. It was commissioned by Blount Fine Foods in collaboration with The Avenue Concept.

Bold, bright and uniquely Warren

There are plenty of reasons to visit Water Street in Warren. From the tantalizing local eateries to the thriving small businesses, it’s a slice of the way life used to be in small towns across … more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/28/21

School committee members Victor Cabral, Marjorie McBride and Tara Thibaudeau discuss a point made by a resident during the open meeting.

Bristol Warren names interim superintendent

A week after Dr. Jonathan Brice resigned as superintendent of the Bristol Warren Regional School District, the School Committee hired his temporary replacement. Robert “Bob” Hicks was … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/27/21

Bruce Burdett at a patio table outside his Bristol home, where he often works. The editor of The Sakonnet Times and Westport Shorelines is retiring this week after 45 years with East Bay Newspapers. “There’s something in all of us that likes to tell people stories, and this was my way to be able to do it,” he said.

After 5 decades in journalism, Bruce Burdett's hanging up his notebook

When Bruce Burdett first arrived in Bristol to start his new job at East Bay Newspapers in the mid-’70s, he was just two years out of college with only minimal experience working for his school … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/22/21

Willam Winds of Thunder Guy, sagamore of the Pokanokets, is given a gift at a recent meeting at Massasoit Spring.

Pokanokets, Warren sign historic pact

The Town of Warren and Pokanoket Tribe, which held dominion over what is now Warren for thousands of years prior to the arrival of colonists, have entered into what could be a first in New England … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/21/21

Dr. Jonathan Brice jokes with a staff member at Monday night's school committee meeting.

Brice resigns as Bristol Warren superintendent

Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice resigned his post during a closed door meeting with the school committee Monday evening. Dr. Brice confirmed his departure … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/20/21