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

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 Thursday night, July 8.

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 …

Mt. Hope Bridge closes for resurfacing Aug. 14-18

For an 82-hour span next month, motorists will have to seek alternate routes when traveling to and from Bristol and Portsmouth.

BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Start thinking of a different route from Portsmouth to Bristol.

Bristol Warren 11s fall to Barrington in District 2 final

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.

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 …

From tatters to stitches, rags to riches

Warren is home to an array of eclectic shops, restaurants, and businesses. One of them used to be an old schoolhouse. Another used to … Read More

'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 … Read More

Now and then...Warren High School Class of '75 gathers for 50th reunion

Bell bottoms and wide-collared shirts gave way to crisp polos and capris when the Warren High School Class of 1975 gathered recently … Read More

Updated: Thunderstorms cause significant power losses in Warren

Over 1,000 residents of Warren lost power as the results of the swift thunderstorms that struck the area Thursday night, July 3. The … Read More

Laurel Park group lauds its 100th anniversary

WARREN — The Laurel Park Improvement Association celebrated the 100th anniversary of the community organization Thursday night, July … Read More

Updated: Bristol Warren 12U stars finish District 2 tourney pool play undefeated

(Updated, July 6, 1 p.m.) The Bristol Warren Little League Baseball 12-and-under baseball All-Stars completed pool play in the 2025 … Read More

Things To Do ...

Wickford Art Festival is Saturday

The 62nd Wickford Art Festival takes place Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wilson Park, located within Wickford Village. Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962, the …

Newport Kite Festival is this weekend

The beloved Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point State Park on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13,, offering families a free weekend of spectacular kite displays, hands-on …

Free summer concerts on Thursdays in Bristol

The Bristol Parks & Recreation department hosts a free Concerts on the Common series that showcases many local performers. This popular event takes place every Thursday during July and August at …

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Obituaries

Dennis Krauss Dennis S. Krauss, age 77, of Walnut Creek, CA, passed away on July 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was a physician and a former Barrington resident. Born in New York, New York on May 7, 194

Joseph Scanlan Joseph J. "Joe" Scanlan, aged 96, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on the Fourth of July, 2025 in Providence, RI, surrounded by his loving family. For 64 years he was the loving husband of

Anthony Cavalieri Former owner of Wood Street Pizza|Anthony Peter Cavalieri, 71, of Bristol, Rhode Island, former owner and operator of Wood Street Pizza, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on

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Sports

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Opinion

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.

Letter: Road construction everywhere

To the editor: Is it just me, or has the entire state of Rhode Island been turned into one massive, never-ending obstacle course? I’d try to map out a route from my house to the grocery …

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