Silva steers way into role as Warren's new harbormaster
If it has anything to do with being in or out of the water, or thereabouts at the shoreline for that matter, then Joe Silva has … Read More
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 … Read More
Barrington Schools reorganizing after superintendent's departure
The Barrington School Committee is meeting tomorrow, July 11, to start organizing the next phase of school district leadership, … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
School parking lot potholes in Warren leave councilors feeling unfulfilled
It's not often that town officials get involved in school related issues, but the condition of the parking lots at the Hugh Cole … Read More
Things To Do ...

Guided walks continue at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Free guided bird walks continue every-other Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Normal Bird Sanctuary. The next is this Sunday, July 20. No registration is required. Meet in the parking lot and take a walk …

'Food Trucks Sunset' in Portsmouth

Safe Harbor New England Boatworks hosts a “Food Trucks Sunset” event this Saturday, July 19. From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., more than a dozen food trucks (out of a rotation of about 75) will be …

Newport Dance Festival has performances every night

The Newport Dance Festival takes place all this weekend, from Wednesday, July 16, to Sunday, July 20, with performances each night at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport. Performances on the …
East Bay Social
Obituaries
Mary Kaiser Barrington|Mary Jane (Brule) Kaiser, 82, of Barrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert George Kaiser for 38 years. Born in Fall Ri
Virginia Eagan Virginia C. Eagan, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937 to Nicola and Donata Calitri in Providence, RI. She is survived by her daughter Virginia E. Curtis and
Mary Kaiser Barrington|Mary Jane (Brule) Kaiser, 82, of Barrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert George Kaiser for 38 years. Born in Fall Ri
Sports
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, …
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 …
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 …
'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 …
Opinion
Letter: Local reps deserve credit for passing weapons ban

To the editor: Warren’s state representatives deserve enormous thanks for the recent passage of an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island; we are the 10th state in the country to enact …

Letter: Reps deserve credit for weapons ban

To the editor: Warren’s State Representatives deserve enormous thanks for the recent passage of an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island; we are the 10th state in the country to enact …

Letter: Don't 'settle' for what's being proposed

To the editor: The recent article about the proposed Settlers Green development ("Settlers Green' situation reopens old wounds," July 2 edition) gave the impression that there is not much Warren …

Letter: My two main points were missing

To the editor: Mike Rego’s reporting of the June 23rd Warren Planning Board’s Public Meeting on the Settler’s Green development in the July 2 issue ("Settlers Green' situation …

Letter: Disease is not negotiable

We are in a medical crisis, and the governor should call for the General Assembly to come back and face this issue.

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