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Warren PD: Police make five arrests, including three on Sunday

Warren Police made five arrests between Feb. 5-12, 2024. more

2/16/24

The Mount Hope Farmers Market in Bristol is held year-round on Saturdays.

New initiative will provide farmers market vouchers for seniors

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), an initiative of the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) and Farm Fresh RI, is being … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/19/24

The late Anthony "Tony" Primiano left behind a legacy that touched the lives of many.

Many will miss the helping hands of Tony Primiano

A police officer, veteran, firefighter and rescue volunteer, the late Tony Primiano was a ‘quiet public servant’. more

By Manny Correira | 4/16/24

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, November 28, 2018

11/29/18

Gov. Gina Raimondo talks to a large crowd inside a large, elegant room at WaterRower in Warren.

Gov. Raimondo takes the mic to talk jobs, skills and schools (Video)

Gov. Gina Raimondo spent about an hour with a large gathering of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce last Friday, Jan. 31, in a wide-ranging dialogue that talked about tired schools, a growing economy, … more

By Scott Pickering | 2/6/20

Gov. Raimondo: 'Pause' extended to Dec. 20

Rhode Island’s ‘pause’ has been extended another week, expiring now on Dec. 20, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Originally, those … more

By Kristen Ray | 12/10/20

Letter: Our senior citizens of Rhode Island deserve better

To the editor: This March we are asked to vote on the same old referendum items, with emphasis on the University of Rhode Island (URI) and cultural arts and nothing for the senior citizens of … more

1/29/21

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

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

By Ethan Hartley | 2/16/22

Letter: To the Bristol Warren School Committee, from an experienced educator

To the editor: Recently, I sent a letter to Dr. Ana Riley, Superintendent of Schools for BWRPS. The letter was in support of Dr. DiBiase, principal of Mt Hope HS, and the superintendent’s … more

6/1/22

Fireworks will light up the East Bay sky this holiday weekend

There are four planned fireworks shows taking place this Sunday and Monday, July 3 and 4, in the East Bay region. Bristol The Bristol Fourth of July Fireworks Display is scheduled for Sunday, … more

6/30/22

This snapshot of a Barrington shoreline shows the variety of activities that can take place on any given day between the water line and private property lines of waterfront estates — swimming, sunbathing, clamming, walking, etc. Advocates want to clearly establish in Rhode Island law that these rights extend from the high tide line to another six feet landward along all coastal shorelines.

Shoreline advocates see both victory and defeat

June 2 was a day of celebration for advocates working to clarify the public’s rights to walk, fish, swim and visit the shorelines of Rhode Island. That was the day the Rhode Island House of … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/7/22

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, July 27, 2022

7/28/22

Letter: A message of appreciation

To the editor: As a member of the Bristol County Concerned Citizens (BCCC), I would like to express my deep appreciation and sincere thanks to the four Bristol Warren school committee candidates … more

10/19/22

The Mt. Hope gymnastics team from left, Lila Maloney, Gabby Daniello, Isabella Brando, Madeleine St. Pierre, Thalyta Pereira, Caroline Nash, Avery Furtado, Teagan Tucker and head coach Nicole Daniello.

Mt. Hope gymnasts qualify for states, coaches invitational

Mt. Hope junior gymnast Caroline Nash qualified for states and junior Avery Furtado, Madeleine St. Pierre and Isabella Brando qualified for the coaches invitational tournament during their meet … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 2/13/23

Warren artist Arianne Del Rios’s work, titled “A Good Day for Fishing”.

Warren artists featured at Bristol Art Museum exhibit showcasing the ocean

This community exhibit inspired by scenes from the sea can be viewed in the Community Galleries of the Rogers Free Library now until July 20, 2023. more

6/22/23

Editorial: The Bristol Warren district deserves better schools

The communities of Bristol and Warren have almost everything going for them. They are home to beautiful coastlines, world-class sailing, historic downtowns, working farms, booming manufacturers, … more

10/25/23

Flooding in low-lying areas of town has become commonplace. A program from Warren HEZ looks to begin conversations with those affected and begin figuring out ways to most effectively provide support.

Concerned about climate change? This group wants to hear from you

This project begins with the collecting and publishing of questions heard from Warren residents and information around the current state of climate change adaptation in Warren, and it culminates with a series of co-created tools and archives that attest to the community’s ongoing adaptation to the climate crisis. more

2/14/24

Shaina Boyle and Gary Vandemoortele, Smithfield, with a 27” summer flounder caught fishing with Capt. Dave Monti. Monti’s seminar is Monday, March 25.

Experts weigh in on ‘How to catch bigger fluke’

It is my honor to be the guest speaker at the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association seminar Monday, March 25, at 7 p.m. at the West Warwick Elks, 60 Cyle St., West Warwick. The … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 3/19/24

Letter: Agreed on the importance of trees

I just returned from Florida and I can attest to how terribly hot it can be if you are not in A/C or under a tree. more

4/4/24

English class sparks debate over 'morality' lessons in Bristol Warren

Social justice and the question of morality lessons in the classroom turned into a hot political discussion in Warren and Bristol this week, following an online post last week by a school committee … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/23/20

Letter: Vaccinate teachers, and make schools safer

To the editor: Rhode Island has committed again and again to in-person classes throughout this pandemic. As a teacher, I know that in-person learning is the best option for students and does not … more

3/5/21

Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, August 24, 2016

8/24/16

Russ Shipp salutes the memory of his brother, Corp. Thomas A. Shipp, after placing a rose to a wreath outside the Portsmouth Historical Society during the annual Beirut Memorial Service on Saturday. Corp. Shipp was among the nine Rhode Islanders killed in the Beirut terrorist bombing attack on Oct. 23, 1983.

‘Rhode Island Nine’ are memorialized in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Lt. Col. Scott Stephan, USMC, said he was just 5 years old in October 1983 when 241 U.S. service men and women were killed in a terrorist attack while on a peacekeeping … more

By Jim McGaw | 10/23/21

Letter: An open letter to the BWRSD School Committee

To the editor: Well, this is a new low for the loose coalition of five members within the current School Committee for the Bristol Warren Regional School District. The idea that you would vote to NOT … more

6/1/22