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

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.

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 …

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

Sixty-plus graduates from the Warren High School Class of 1975 recently gathered for their 50th reunion at the German American Club in town.

Bell bottoms and wide-collared shirts gave way to crisp polos and capris when the Warren High School Class of 1975 gathered recently to celebrate a half-century on from graduation. The …

Updated: Thunderstorms cause significant power losses in Warren

A broken tree limb hangs over a power line on Schoolhouse Road Friday morning, July 4.

Over 1,000 residents of Warren lost power as the results of the swift thunderstorms that struck the area Thursday night, July 3. The latest figures provided by Rhode Island Energy the next morning, …

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

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

Lawson bill to expand payments for family caregivers goes to governor

The legislation would raise the Temporary Disability Insurance and TCI wage replacement rates from the current 60% to 70% starting in … Read More

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WaterFire Providence is lighting up for the Fourth

WaterFire Providence announces a full lighting on Friday, July 4, made possible through the support of the Providence Tourism Council (PTC). This full lighting is set to celebrate …

Princess June opens 8-week Newport concert series

Mystic folk trio Princess June and Newport Classical Festival Artists will open the eight-week NIMFest summer concert series at King Park Gazebo on Sunday, July 6, from …

Independence Day celebrations are in Newport too

The Newport Historical Society (NHS) will open the Colony House, the fourth oldest statehouse still standing in the United States, to the public as part of Newport’s Fourth of July …

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Obituaries

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

Dorothy Fanara Dorothy A. (Munroe) Fanara, 82, of Leroy Drive in Riverside, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence, surrounded by the love of her devoted fam

Robert Batting Our dear Robert Davidson Batting, aged 83, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2025, in Barrington, R.I. Born on June 13, 1941, Robert's career spanned several prominent companies, beginning at the Singer...

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Sports

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Opinion

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 …

In support of immigrants’ rights

To the editor: The following letter was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Newport County in response to the recent forceful removal of a Newport citizen. Not only are immigrants being …

Letter: An open letter to the RI Congressional delegation, on Israel

The verdict is in on what Israeli apartheid is doing to the Palestinians – ethnic cleansing since the 1948 Nakba and permanent occupation in Gaza and the West Bank since …

Letter: Support those being illegally targeted for deportation

To the editor: The League of Women Voters (LWV) Newport County stands in solidarity with those who are heartbroken and outraged by the forceful removal of citizens of Newport County by trickery …

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