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Calvin Coelho takes a rip at a pitch for the Bristol Warren Little League All-Stars in a recent Ron Silva Tournament game.

Gallery: Bristol Warren Silva Tourney Nationals squad

The Bristol Warren Little League Baseball co-op recently sent a pair of teams to the annual Ron Silva Tournament for youngsters ages 8-10-years-old. Both teams, the Nationals and Americans, … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 7/15/25

Rumford players and coaches celebrate with Cole Bowers after he stole home plate to beat Bristol Warren 2-1 in extra innings during the District 2 championship at Kimberly Ann Rock Athletic Complex on Friday night.

Bowers steals home!

Rumford Players, coaches and crowd erupted into a frenzy after Cole Bowers stole home on a passed ball to give the Rumford 12U All-Stars an improbable, come-from-behind, 2-1 victory over Bristol … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. , photos by Julie Furtado | 7/14/25

Caleb Walsh rounds the bases after homering for the Bristol Warren 12U Little League All-Stars in their District 2 baseball tournament championship against Rumford Friday, July 11.

Bristol Warren 12U baseball stars fall in District 2 final

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Bristol Warren Little League 12-and-under baseball All-Stars suffered a gut-wrenching, 2-1 extra-inning loss to host Rumford in the 2025 District 2 tournament championship … more

By Mike Rego | 7/12/25

Louie Botelho, Tommy Carroll and Cam Cote subtly celebrate Bristol Warren's victory over Barrington July 9 in the semifinals of the District 2 Little League 12U Baseball All-Star tournament.

Bristol Warren beats Barrington, reaches 12U baseball district final

The Bristol Warren 12-and-under Little League Baseball All-Stars will play for the District 2 title after the locals defeated Barrington, 6-1, at Vets Park in a contest that stretched over two night, … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/25

Kip Haberman scores one of the Bristol Warren runs in the locals' outing against Cranston in the state Little League Baseball All-Star Junior Division tournament Wednesday night, July 9.

Bristol Warren Junior Baseball Stars suffer first loss of summer

CRANSTON — The Bristol Warren Junior Division Little League All-Stars suffered their first defeat during the 2025 summer season after the locals fell to host Cranston, 13-2, in the winners' … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/25

Caleb Walsh and Kyle Surkont score runs for the Bristol Warren 12U Little League Baseball All-Stars in the first inning of their District 2 semifinal game against Barrington Tuesday night, July 8.

Rain drenches Bristol Warren's hot start in District 2 baseball semi

Rains from another round of recent thunderstorms put a damper on what was a great start for the Bristol Warren 12-and-under Little League Baseball All-Stars in their District 2 tournament semifinal … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/25

Coaches celebrate a clean inning with relief pitcher Eli Sydney (left) and Vincent Fisher (middle).

Rumford All-Stars clobber Darlington 11-1, play in district finals Friday

The Rumford 12U All-Stars clobbered Darlington 11-1 in the District 2 semifinals at the Kimberly Ann Rock Memorial Athletic Complex on Tuesday night. The first seeded Rumford team will play at home in the district finals on Friday at 6 p.m. against the winner of Barrington and Bristol/Warren. more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/9/25

Bristol Warren catcher Logan Simas awaits a throw for a play at the plate with a Barrington runner approaching the teams' District 2 Little League baseball 11U All-Star tourney game Monday, July 7.

Bristol Warren 11s fall to Barrington in District 2 final

BARRINGTON — For the second time in just over a week, the Bristol Warren 11-and-under entry into District 2 tourney suffered a heart-breaking defeat to host Barrington, 2-1, Monday night, July … more

By Mike Rego | 7/8/25

The crew to recently participate in the "Dunkin' Run" to support Renae Cicchinell's multiple sclerosis fundraiser included (back row, from left to right) husband Chris, son Jackson, daughter Jourdan and Kim Fryling-Resare; (front row) Chloe Carreiro, Cicchinelli, Claudia Mairorana, and Will Southworth. Not pictured Halyee McQuain.

'America’s Longest Relay' run approaches for Bristol's Cicchinelli

Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli continues her training and fundraiser in the build up to participating in "America’s Longest Relay," the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Run the US … more

By Mike Rego | 7/6/25

Warren resident Sue Rancourt (left) and partner Karen Zyons are in their 10th year of owning and operating "Rhode Races & Events," a road race company.

A decade and beyond, locally-owned Rhode Races & Events reaches noteworthy number

If you're not familiar with, or actually involved for that matter, in the area running scene, then you probably don't know about a terrific story emanating from right here in town. Rhode Races … more

By Mike Rego | 7/2/25

Beckett Bolduc attempts to score for the Bristol Warren 10U All Stars in their District 2 tourney game against Darlington in Pawtucket Sunday night, June 29.

Bristol Warren 10U All Stars drop tourney outing to Darlington

The Bristol Warren Little League 10-and-under baseball All Stars fell to Darlington in Pawtucket Sunday night, June 29, by the 5-4 score in a District 2 tournament outing. The locals were first … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/30/25

Hunter Simas scores a run for the Bristol Warren 11u All Stars in their District 2 tournament game against Barrington Sunday night, June 29.

Bristol Warren 11u stars fall in District 2 tourney

The Bristol Warren entry into the District 2 Little League 11-and-under Baseball All Star tournament suffered a 7-6, walk-off loss to host Barrington Sunday night, June 29, at Sherwood Field. The locals led for … more

By Mike Rego | 6/30/25

Tiverton softball Majors All Stars teammates pour water on pitcher Kylie Hill (middle) after the beating Middletown 10-1 and winning the District 2 Championship on Wednesday night.

Tiverton girls win District 2 championship

Tiverton ace Kylie Hill struck out 13 as the Tiverton girls softball Majors All Stars beat Middletown 10-1 to win the District 2 Championship on Wednesday night. The girls will represent the district … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/30/25

Umbrellas were seen all around Rhode Island Country Club Tuesday, June 23, as players in the 2025 State Amateur golf championship tried to stave off the triple-digit temps.

State Amateur golf championship tees off at Rhode Island Country Club

Towels soaked in ice water, bucket hats of all shapes and umbrellas usually kept in the bag for rain were all just about required for the participants in the 120th playing of the State Amateur Golf … more

By Mike Rego | 6/24/25

Pitcher Donovan Bazar rears back to make a pitch in the bottom of the first inning during Rumford's 4-3 loss to Barington at Sherwood Field on Monday night.

Rumford 11U All Stars fall to Barrington 4-3 in extra innings

The 11U team Rumford Little League team fell to Barrington 4-3 in extra innings during a Division game at Sherwood Field in Barrington on Monday night. Rumford took a 3-2 lead in the seventh, loading … more

Photos by Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 6/24/25

AJ Brooks rises up among a group of former Mt. Hope High School football players to make a catch during their annual flag game played this year at Burr's Hill Park in Warren Saturday night, June 21.

Gallery: Mt. Hope High School 2025 alumni football game

WARREN — About two dozen former football players from Mt. Hope High School gathered at Burr's Hill Park Saturday night, June 21, to take part in the program's annual flag game on what was a … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/23/25

Mt. Hope High School junior Ben Peters was the lone Husky to qualify for the 2025 Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Golf Championships.

Mt. Hope High golfers complete momentous 2025 season

The Mt. Hope High School golf team completed what is considered to be its finest spring in the 32 years since the Bristol Warren merger, finishing near the top of the Eastern Division regular season … more

By Mike Rego | 6/18/25

Vintage Baseball will be played this year on June 21 at Guiteras School Field on Washington St. as part of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration.

First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21

Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and … more

BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA | 6/18/25

Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing

If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur … more

By Mike Rego | 6/17/25

Mt. Hope and Narragansett players scramble for a loose ball during the teams' Division III championship game Monday night, June 9, won in an upset by the Mariners over the top-seeded locals.

'Gansett jolts Mt. Hope, upsets top seeds for boys' lacrosse crown

PROVIDENCE — The Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team's unbeaten run to a potential Division III title, literally and figuratively, got jolted in recent days as the top-seeded Huskies were … more

By Mike Rego | 6/9/25

Thea Jackson returned from injury to win two events, the high jump and long jump, at the 2025 girls' state outdoor track and field meet Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, at Brown Stadium.

Mt. Hope's Jackson 'leaps' at second chance to become state champion

PROVIDENCE — Thea Jackson is both a quick healer and the beneficiary of a second opinion. She's also a state champion...two times. The Mt. Hope High School two-sport star, who about a … more

By Mike Rego | 6/8/25

The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball celebrates winning the Division III championship over Portsmouth, 3-2, Saturday night, June 7, at Rhode Island College.

Huskies make school history, win first boys' volleyball championship

PROVIDENCE — It took 10 springs and five intense sets for the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team to become a champion. Saturday night, June 7, at Rhode Island College's Murray … more

By Mike Rego | 6/8/25

The Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse players waited patiently on their team bus Saturday, June 7, during a severe weather delay that eventually led to the postponement of their league championship game against Narragansett to Monday, June 9.

Lightning 'strikes' Mt. Hope boys' lacrosse final from weekend schedule

PROVIDENCE — Lighting associated with the severe weather that hit the area mid-afternoon Saturday, June 7, forced the postponement of the Mt. Hope High School-Narragansett boys' lacrosse … more

By Mike Rego | 6/8/25

Senior Kam Rego hurls a pitch during the game. The ace struck out 7 and allowed 5 hits, a walk and 2 runs in 4 innings of work.

Tigers fall to Woonsocket in Pod final

The Tiverton baseball team ended their season falling to Woonsocket 8-2 in the Division 3 Pod Championship at home on Tuesday afternoon. “ it was definitely a great season,” said … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/4/25

The Mt. Hope High boys' volleyball team celebrates its semifinal victory over North Providence in the Division III playoffs Tuesday night, June 3.

Huskies cage Cougars in Division III boys' volleyball semis

Regardless of what happens the rest of the way, the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team cemented the 2025 season as being the best in the rather brief 10-year history of the program after the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/4/25