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A large patch of Native Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) replaced an area of turf grass lawn in the authors’ Barrington yard. The plant is an important nectar and pollen source for many native bees, especially bumblebees and long-tongued bees. It is a host plant for several native moths and a nectar source for butterflies. The prickly pads escape herbivore browsing but the fruits provide a nutrient rich meal for wild turkeys, deer, coyotes, and foxes. This native plant is rare and endangered in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Is it time to rethink the traditional lawn?
Spring is in the air, and so too are the noxious fumes and aural assault of overpowered lawn equipment. Bird song and children’s voices fill the air only to be abruptly halted by the roar of … more
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Best 2023 Tournament Team Photo was awarded to team ‘Defiant,’ led by Eugene Burger, with some nice fluke caught by young anglers. This year, the Block Island Tournament is July 27 and 28.
Block Island fishing tourney is getting bigger every year
I t’s not too early to sign up for one of the summer’s most popular fishing events. “We are thrilled that the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament keeps growing. Last year … more
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We’re approaching peak time for state budget debates
In a sure sign that the end of the General Assembly session is approaching, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi has slated a budget caucus for Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse. A … more
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A powerful story of one of the nation’s worst natural disasters
In 1934, a predatory dust storm carried windblown shards of the Great Plains over much of the nation. In Chicago, 12 million tons of dust fell. … more
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Text-based mental health counseling now available to Bristol Warren teachers
Students will also have access to the mental health services starting during the 2024/25 school year. more
Corporal Peter Fletcher, who served in an anti-aircraft missile battalion for the USMC, died on Jan. 20, 1968, in Quang Tri, South Vietnam.
Warren native who perished in Vietnam to be honored Sunday
Peter Fletcher was a direct descendant of Commodore Abbot, a hero of the War of 1812, a one-time commander of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet. He was 21 when he died during military service in Vietnam. more
Warren PD: Dog bites, a stolen car and four arrests
Warren police made four arrests between May 6-13, 2024. more
The Mt. Hope Marching Band on parade during Bristol’s Fourth of July Parade.
Since 2008, Mt. Hope band director has instilled a love of music by example
Still just 38 years of age, Mr. Lambert has enabled Bristol and Warren students the opportunity to express their musical feelings while creating a positive atmosphere that has taken both towns by storm. more
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Letter: A note of appreciation for Warren's historic crosswalks
I extend my sincerest thanks to the Warren DPW for their dedication to maintaining and honoring our town's history. more
This relatively large electric bicycle would be banned from the East Bay Bike Path and other state bike paths if a current Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management bill becomes law this spring.
E-bikes bill allows some, bans others
The State of Rhode Island recently moved one step closer to a law that would regulate electric bicycles on all state properties, including bike paths. Passed by the full House of Representatives two … more
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An updated rendering depicts the current vision for the new Mt. Hope High School. While many features have remained the same, the updated plans includes a smaller media center, more outdoor spaces for students, and a much more detailed layout of interior classroom space.
Design for new Mt. Hope High comes into better focus
While some of the interior decisions and aesthetic design choices are still yet to be finalized, the shape and size of the building and its interior layout are mostly conceptualized at this point. more
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Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A story of a complicated relationship, with a shocking twist
Laurie Margolis, a 36-year-old advertising executive, and her mother, the highly respected physician, … more
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An engaging story of relationships we all must face
A deeply moving book, “Hello Beautiful” focuses on the bond among the four close-knit Padavano sisters: the eldest Julia, the leader; … more
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Good vibes and good times for the leaders of the House
STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island House Majority Leader Christopher Blazejewski has a bit more gray hair these days, but his status as the heir-apparent to House Speaker Joe Shekarchi remains … more
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Adam Tam of Worcester with a monster bluefish he caught in Greenwich Bay this week.
Anglers report the stripers are everywhere
Where’s the bite? Anglers are reporting fish in freshwater ponds, and all the bays, with striped bass, bluefish and tautog all heating up. more
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Preschool students gathered in the youth activity room at the George Hail Library in Warren to participate in a lesson crafted by Brown University students.
Brown University students bring science lesson to preschoolers in Warren
The lesson was titled “Where Does Water Go?”, and focused on hands-on activities that welcomed kids ages three to five to understand what materials absorb water. more
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Bacary Diatta, owner of Rhode Island’s Exporter of the Year, Kassumay, which began at the Warren food incubator, Hope & Main.
Hope & Main graduate named 'Exporter of the Year' by RI SBA
As a first-generation immigrant from Senegal, Bacary Diatta understands the value of branding overseas and the power of a global marketplace. more
Column: Deadline and eligibility extended for student mini grants
Our Career Explorers Mini-Grant program is open for enrollment through the end of May. We have $15,000 to distribute to applicants selected from those we receive. more
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Jacob Rapoza, a former school resource officer at Tiverton High School, was found guilty Wednesday, May 8, on two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct in connection with incidents in the fall of 2022 involving the improper activation of his taser at the school. 
Former Tiverton school resource officer found guilty
TIVERTON — Jacob Rapoza, a former school resource officer at Tiverton High School, was found guilty Wednesday, May 8, on two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct in connection with … more
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Warren PD: Loose cows, DUIs, and a stolen motorcycle
Police made five arrests and dealt with multiple instances of loose livestock between April 29 and May 6, 2024. more
The Massasoit Historical Association is one of the local museums participating in Museum Day on May 18.
A celebration of local museums is coming soon to Warren
Historic Warren, a collaborative of Warren’s museum and historical agencies, will celebrate Museum Day on Saturday, May 18, from 12 to 4 p.m. Local museums will open their doors to the public for exhibits, tours, and demonstrations. more
A Bristol Police officer surveys the intersection of Hope Street (Rt. 114) and Washington Street near the Sip N’ Dip earlier this year, where flooding regularly occurs and requires traffic diversion. This spot is one of the areas targeted by the state resiliency project targeting Route 114.
Bristol, Barrington, Warren team up with State to address Rt. 114 flooding
Multiple state entities and three local municipalities on the front lines of rising tides are teaming up to address a common problem that isn't going away any time soon: the flooding of Route 114. more
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Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A puddle at the outskirts of the field at Kickemuit Middle School as observed on Monday.
Mother Nature – Local sports’ most formidable rivalry
As the climate worsens, the adverse effects felt by local sports teams will only increase, putting these community-strengthening programs at risk. more
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