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Educator Kerri Krawczyk smiles with her family, son Connor and husband Jason, while receiving applause for being named a national Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching finalist during a ceremony June 12 at Kickemuit Middle School.

KMS's Krawczyk 'steams' towards potential national educator accolade

WARREN — The accolades, one already well certain and another possibly on the horizon, keep coming for Kickemuit Middle School instructor Kerri Krawczyk. Previously recognized for a … more

By Mike Rego | 6/13/25

Warren 'remains' a destination for Hollywood

WARREN — Hollywood once again comes to town in the coming days as filming for the upcoming motion picture "Remain" will take place here, beginning Wednesday, June 18. The film , based on … more

By Mike Rego | 6/13/25

A refurbished shed, the work done by Mt. Hope High School Career and Tech Center students and which was once located at town beach, was recently situated at the new community garden site in Warren.

Warren Community Garden continues to 'grow' with shed addition

The town's nascent Warren Community Garden project continues to take shape, the latest addition being the situating a storage shed refurbished in recent months by students at the Mt. Hope High School … more

By Mike Rego | 6/12/25

Monterecy is a match, becomes new Bristol Warren assistant super

BRISTOL — Courtney Monterecy was formally introduced as the new assistant superintendent for the Bristol Warren Regional School District at the June 9 meeting of the school committee, when that … more

By Mike Rego & Christy Nadalin | 6/12/25

Lynn Hughes holds up the two books she has published in her lifetime — “The Bagy Bunch Solves a Mystery” and “The Adventures of Harry the Rhode Island Boat Dog.”

Her books about a dog come to town — by boat

Rhode Islanders are known for making outlandish statements like, “It’s 45 minutes? Better get a hotel,” whenever faced with the idea of traveling across the state. And if someone … more

By Michelle Mercure | 6/12/25

An overhead view of the densely-situated property up for sale in the downtown area of Warren, which is being marketed as location for the potential remodeling of a structure into an accessory dwelling unit, "ADU."

Anodyne or aggravating...'ADU' issue sparks a reaction

WARREN — The issue of accessory dwelling units, "ADUs" for short, is becoming a larger topic of discussion around the state, including here in Warren, as the revised housing laws passed by the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/11/25

David Burligame is stepping aside as the finance director in Warren to be replace by Gary Marshall, who is departing a similar role in Bristol.

Burlingame submits resignation as Warren's finance director

WARREN — David Burlingame has officially tended his resignation as the Warren's finance director, doing so formally with a letter directed to the town council and placed on its meeting agenda … more

By Mike Rego | 6/11/25

Adriana Ferns in one of the workout rooms at Bristol Total Fitness, where she has worked as a certified personal trainer since 2011.

A state of mind changes the state of prisons

Adriana Ferns is a certified personal trainer who encourages others to be strong, fit, and disciplined, which are exactly the character traits she projects to everyone who meets her. The 46-year-old … more

Ruth Rassmussen | 6/10/25

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

Lilliana Redmond gets a hug after she receives her diploma during Mt. Hope High Class of 2025 commencement Friday night, June 6.

Gallery: Mt. Hope High School commencement

Members in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2025 received their diplomas, the seniors graduating on a warm late spring evening at the Bristol campus Friday evening, June 6. The following … more

Photo by Julie Furtado | 6/8/25

The 123rd annual Warren Fire and Rescue Department memorial ceremony and parade stepped off Sunday, June 8.

Gallery: Warren Fire and Rescue holds 123rd annual memorial ceremonies

The Warren Fire Department held its 123rd consecutive memorial recognition ceremonies, Sunday, June 8, at locations around town. The day began with a mass at St Mary of the Bay Church then … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 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

A shot of the western span of the Washington Bridge in December of 2024, prior to the superstructure being demolished.

Coming November 2028 — a new Washington Bridge

Governor Dan McKee announced on Friday morning that a new Washington Bridge would be constructed by November of 2028, at a cost of $427 million. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/6/25

Rhode Island House backs Knight's assault weapons ban bill

The landmark assault weapons ban bill sponsored by East Bay Democrat Jason Knight passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives Thursday evening, June 5, by a 43-28 margin. Bill No. 2025-H … more

By Mike Rego | 6/5/25

Warren Fire and Rescue sets 123rd annual memorial ceremonies

For the 123rd consecutive year, the Warren Fire Department conducts its annual memorial recognition ceremonies. The 2025 edition takes place Sunday, June 8. Events are free and open to the public. … more

6/5/25

The new East Bay Bike Path Bridge in Warren is soon expected to be named after Richard C. Brule, a town resident killed in action during the Vietnam War.

Senate passes Warren bike path bridge legislation honoring Brule

PROVIDENCE — One of the important steps needed to be completed to have a local Vietnam War veteran killed in action forever memorialized was completed late last week. The Rhode Island … more

6/5/25

Rep. June Speakman and Sen. Walter Felag

Assembly passes Felag, Speakman ban on PFAS chemicals in firefighters’ gear

PROVIDENCE — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag and Rep. June S. Speakman to prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of any firefighting personal protective … more

6/4/25

Rep. Knight's assault weapons ban bill passes out of committee

In his words, Rep. Jason Knight isn't "spiking the football," but his long-standing effort to enact an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island converted an extremely important "first down" Tuesday night, … more

By Mike Rego | 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

Ben Browne scored four times for the Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team as the Huskies defeated Coventry, 9-5, in the semifinal round of the Division III playoffs Tuesday afternoon, June 3.

Huskies chop down Oakers in Division III boys' lacrosse semifinals

It was a bit more difficult than expected, but the Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team extended its unbeaten run into the 2025 Division III playoffs as the Huskies defeated Coventry, 9-5, in the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/4/25

Joel Saccoccio, Barrington’s school resource officer, confidently wears his sleeve tattoos as he chats with students in the hallway at Barrington High School.

From taboo to all you – the mainstreaming of tattoos

With the arrival of summer comes the return of bikinis, tank tops, sundresses, and sandals. Less clothing means more skin — and more skin means more visible tattoos. The age-old negative … more

By Michelle Mercure | 6/4/25

Warren Police Log: Officer respond to mistaken missing car call; make disturbance arrests

The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police logs from Monday, May 26, to Sunday, June 1: Monday, May 26 A light-hearted call greeted the Warren Police Department to start the … more

6/3/25

Hugh Cole fifth grader, Andre McDaniel, recites his speech during the school's Memorial Day remembrance event Friday, May 23.

Gallery: Memorial Day moments at Hugh Cole

Students and staff at the Hugh Cole Elementary School acknowledged Memorial Day 2025 with a series of activities on Friday, May 23, one being a performance by the pupil chorus, other musical … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/3/25