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Lt. Pete Withers teaches Rick Amicucci a "swim move" to effectively crawl through a small opening in a wall during the recent Warren Fire Department training seminar led by Firehouse Training Plus, owned by former local volunteer firefighters.

Warren fire and rescue receives some updated training tips

The volunteers of the Warren Fire Department spent a recent weekend honing their skills with the help of some former locals who now reside on Long Island in New York, but return regularly to provide … more

By Mike Rego | 5/12/25

Mt. Hope's Thea Jackson (center) broke her own school outdoor record in the girls' 100 meters during a recent invitational meet in West Warwick.

Mt. Hope sports notes: Boys' volleyball rallies after initial league loss, Jackson sets new girls' outdoor track standards

The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team had a couple of hectic days earlier last week as on back-to-back nights the Huskies suffered their first Division III loss of the year, but then … more

By Mike Rego | 5/7/25

State commission on school transportation formalizes proposals

The Special Legislative Commission on Student Transportation, of which Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Ana Riley is a member, recently held its last formal seating of the 2025 … more

By Mike Rego | 5/7/25

Mt. Hope High School sports scatter upon new building construction

Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Ana Riley and Athletic Director Christy Belisle presented the school committee at its April 21 meeting with a formal plan for sports operations … more

By Mike Rego | 5/7/25

Bristol police officer Tyler Carreiro readies to make a throw during the Warren Prevention Coalition’s Week of Wellness Dodgeball Tournament held at Mt. Hope High School May 1.

Gallery: Mt. Hope High, public safety dodgeball tournament

A fun night with a bit of serious undertones was had at Mt. Hope High Thursday night, May 1, when public safety personnel from both towns joined school students and teachers at the Warren Prevention … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 5/6/25

Warren Police Log: Officers answer car jacking call

The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police logs from Monday, April 28-Sunday, May 4: Monday, April 28 The Warren Police and Fire Departments got their work weeks going by responding … more

5/6/25

Carrie Guida hits the line during the senior bowling league at Dudek Lanes Friday, May 2, as the group celebrated her 98th birthday.

Still nifty at 98

Members of the senior bowling league at Dudek Lanes in town held a spirited celebration during their weekly gathering Friday afternoon, May 2, as they gave a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday" to … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 5/6/25

Taking care of a turtle in Warren

Town resident and reader Phyllis Poor sent in the following act of kindness she witnessed Monday afternoon, May 5, towards one of nature's most enduring creatures delivered by a local couple: … more

By Mike Rego | 5/6/25

Warren Planning Board recommends mixed use re-designation of Cole Street lot

A request to have the parcel located at 51 Cole St. in town near the East Bay Bike Path re-designated to mixed use gained the support of the Warren Planning Board at its monthly meeting held Monday … more

By Mike Rego | 5/2/25

Luke Domina and his Mt. Hope High School golf mates carded a season-best team score of 156 in a recent Eastern Division match sweep of East Providence and Tiverton.

Mt. Hope golfers meet early aims, seek continued improvement

The Mt. Hope High School golf team met one of its stated goals for the 2025 season along with another less sought-after though still significant aim after the home Huskies swept East Providence and … more

By Mike Rego | 5/2/25

Dylan Shaw and Nathaniel Fisher dive to make a dig for the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team during the Huskies' recent win over Exeter-West Greenwich.

Mt. Hope rolls into boys' volleyball season midpoint

The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team met the middle of its 2025 regular season in recent days much in the same way Huskies have gone about their business so far this spring, with wins. … more

By Mike Rego | 5/2/25

The Kickemuit Middle School squad recently won its third consecutive state Science Olympiad and heads to nationals at the end of May.

KMS contingent captures third consecutive state Science Olympiad crown

For the third consecutive year the Kickemuit Middle School entry into the state Science Olympiad captured the overall team title amongst a group of 13 other competitors. The 2025 local Olympiad took … more

By Mike Rego | 5/1/25

“Celeste” by Chris Plaisted has been shown for the last year near the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue as part of the Warren Arts and Cultural Commission's Rotating Sculpture Program.

Warren Arts and Culture Commission issues artists call

The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) is issuing its next call for a second sculpture to be showcased along the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue. … more

5/1/25

Hugh Cole Elementary School student Matthew Massa takes part in the annual "Kids Heart Challenge" fundraiser.

Gallery: Hugh Cole Elementary School 'Kids Heart Challenge' fundraiser

Students at the Hugh Cole Elementary School held their annual "Kids Heart Challenge" basketballl fundraiser for the American Heart Association in recent days. The kids had some fun shooting baskets … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 4/30/25

The location of the proposed "Settlers Green" housing development remains idle as the approval process has stalled with the parties involved awaiting an updated engineering study of the site.

Warren Planning Board broaches yet another 'Settlers Green' continuance

For yet another session, dating back to November of 2024, counsel representing the applicants of the "Settlers Green" housing development in town requested and were granted a continuance of their … more

By Mike Rego | 4/29/25

Ben Peters was the day's low scorer as he and his Mt. Hope High golf mates beat both Middletown and Providence Country Day April 28 at Swansea Country Club.

Mt. Hope sports notes: Boys' spikers sweep again, golf takes two

It wasn't as easy as it would appear, but the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball club returned to action last week with yet another three-set sweep this time over visiting Davies Career & Tech … more

By Mike Rego | 4/29/25

Warren resident Sophia Delara acts during her All-State performance of “Who Will Carry the Word?” for the St. Mary Academy-Bay View "Players" theatre troupe 2025 Rhode Island State Drama Festival.

Warren students Sousa, Delara earn All-State awards for parts in “Who Will Carry the Word?”

EAST PROVIDENCE — The St. Mary Academy-Bay View "Players" theatre troupe's portrayal of 23 women who were French Resistance fighters living as political prisoners in the barracks of Auschwitz … more

4/29/25

Warren Police Log: Officers make domestic, DUI arrests

The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police logs from Monday, April 21-Sunday, April 27: Monday, April 21 It was a busy morning for the WPD beginning with a call from Barton Avenue at just … more

4/29/25

Bristol Warren School District contracts with First Student for new bus contract

At the recommendation of Danielle Carey, the Director of Finance & Administration, the Bristol Warren Regional District School Committee at its April 21 forum approved a new transportation … more

By Mike Rego | 4/28/25

Mt. Hope High star Thea Jackson competes in the long jump for the Huskies in their 2025 season-opening meet in Portsmouth. The junior broke her own school record in winning the event.

Mt. Hope High tracksters boast of both returning stars, impressive newcomers

The Mt. Hope High School outdoor track and field teams began their 2025 seasons in recent weeks with their athletes attempting to build upon the winter indoor campaign while others are getting … more

By Mike Rego | 4/24/25

Advisors provide expansive explanation of Bristol Warren school construction plans

It was a busy evening, Monday, April 21, at the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee meeting for those parties advising the construction projects about to become a reality throughout the … more

By Mike Rego | 4/24/25

Freshman pitcher Madison Andrews earned the first win of her career and the Mt. Hope High School softball team picked up its initial win of 2025, an 11-1 victory over Woonsocket on April 23.

Huskies capture first win of softball season

The Mt. Hope High School softball squad earned its first Division II win of the 2025 season, and it was a resounding one in that as the Huskies beat host Woonsocket, 11-1, Wednesday, April 23. … more

By Mike Rego | 4/24/25

Mt. Hope High girls' lacrosse goalie Nadia Albritton readies to make a save for the Huskies in their Division II outing against the Lincoln School Wednesday, April 23.

Mt. Hope girls' lacrosse club eyes better days soon

Just as the weather appears to finally be breaking for the better, things seem ready to start going the way of the Mt. Hope High School girls' lacrosse team as the Huskies head into the heart of their 2025 … more

By Mike Rego | 4/24/25

Fundraiser meat raffles at Hometown Tavern in Warren near season's end

A series of fundraiser meat raffles run by Hometown Tavern located on Metacom Avenue in town concludes over the next few weeks on Saturdays, April 26 and May 3. Taking a cue from a similar … more

By Mike Rego | 4/24/25

Boat ends up high and dry on Metacom

A Barrington boater's season got off to a rough start when an Albin fishing boat fell from its trailer following an accident near the Bristol and Warren line about 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Albin … more

4/23/25