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Ashley Ernest sits outside her camper van turned mobile art studio on a beautiful day.    
Creative Wanderings wanders around the state  
School buses have turned into tiny houses on wheels. Vans have become synonymous with a nomadic existence that enables travel. And one local camper has turned into a mobile art studio. Turning … more
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Brian Schuster, head of external affairs for Rhode Island Energy, talks to a crowd of, at times, agitated audience members during a public forum about rising energy costs this winter.
Big bills, small answers, at RI Energy forum
A group of East Bay residents filled the Herreshoff Room at Rogers Free Library Monday evening hoping to answer one big question: Why have my energy bills increased so dramatically this winter? They … more
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The Mt. Hope Combined Vocal Ensemble/Chorus sing.
Gallery: Bristol Warren School District All Chorus concert
Student musicians and singers from the Bristol Warren Regional School District, including performances by Kickemuit Middle School and Hugh Cole Elementary School pupils, held their annual All Chorus … more
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Rosanna Ortiz (left), president of RMO Public Relations and Kristen Adamo (right), president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, share a glass of wine at the Reserve on Dorrance in Providence — one of the many venues hosting their upcoming culinary and wine event in the city. 
Food and wine, more food and more wine … 
Some people just want to sit down. Rhode Island’s foodie culture calls for more than just chain restaurants and drive-throughs that cater to the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle many have … more
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Katrina Davock appropriately pouring a Guinness at the Market Street Pub during the St. Patrick's Day party on Sunday, March 16.
Gallery: Warren go bragh! at Market Street Pub
Patrons at the Market Street Pub helped get Warren in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with a party on Sunday, March 16.  East Bay Media Group and eastbayri.com contributing photographer … more
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Warren Police Log: Officers assist in corralling livestock, answer hit-and-run car calls
The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police logs from Monday, March 10, to Sunday, March 16: Monday, March 10 Warren Police began the week answering a few calls. The first at about 11:50 … more
Mt. Hope High School's Emily Moran grabs a rebound for the Huskies during their Division II preliminary round playoff victory over Johnston. The senior was team's leading scorer and rebounder this winter. Moran was selected by the league coaches for the top tier All-Conference award on the third team.
Four Huskies garner top league hoops accolades
The accolades are in for the Mt. Hope High School basketball teams with the completion of the 2024-25, including the Division III champion boys' squad received a pair of spots on the league's top … more
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Bristol Warren School Committee gives first approval to several policy updates
As part of the continuing review of the district's policies, the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee at its March 12 meeting gave first approval to a series of updates suggested by the … more
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Warren keeps tabs as Rhode Island Senate passes state road sidewalk maintenance bill
Literally within minutes of the Warren Town Council discussing the topic at its Tuesday, March 11, meeting, the Rhode Island State Senate passed a piece of legislation defining which entity should be … more
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Participants of Friday's virtual town hall event included Senators Jack Reed and Shelton Whitehouse, Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, Executive Director of the Economic Progress Institute, and Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank
RI Democratic leaders denounce federal cuts to assistance programs
Referring to cuts to the USDA affecting local food organizations as well as proposed cuts and what they could mean for SNAP funding and Medicaid, Rhode Island's congressional delegation held a virtual town hall to discuss their concerns. more
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Mt. Hope High School head softball coach Lis Braun (center) last spring with team members in the senior class of 2024.
Braun begins first full season as Huskies' head softball coach
When the Mt. Hope High School softball team convened last week for the 2025 season with the start of pitchers-and-catchers spring training and then full squad practices this past Monday, the Huskies … more
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Council considers if some parking signs, outhauls are legal in Warren
The Warren Town Council at its March 11 meeting took up some burgeoning issues in the Laurel Lane neighborhood at the shore of the Kickemuit River pertaining to public access there and … more
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Bristol Warren School Committee gives first approval to several policy updates
As part of the continuing district's policies, the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee at its March 12 meeting gave first approval to a series of updates suggested by the administration of … more
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Four Huskies garner top league hoops accolades
The accolades are in for the Mt. Hope High School basketball teams with the completion of the 2024-25, including the Division III champion boys' squad received a pair of spots on the league's top … more
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Lauren Lake and Mango (l) enjoy a (securely leashed) outing recently with Steve and Pepper (r).
Chasing Mango — Lessons in search and reunion
Late January into February was the coldest snap in what has been an exceptionally frigid (and windy) winter. There could not have been a worse time for a dog (particularly one named after a tropical … more
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Representatives Jason Knight (D-Dist. 67, Barrington and Warren) and Jennifer Boylan (D-Dist. 66, Barrington and East Providence) are reminding residents about state legislative grant opportunities.
Local lawmakers accepting requests for legislative grants
Two local lawmakers are reminding residents about state legislative grant opportunities. Representative Jason Knight (D-Dist. 67, Barrington and Warren) and Representative Jennifer Boylan … more
The jam packed crowd inside the Engine Room for the annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Beer Tasting.
Annual McKenna beer tasting fundraiser was another rousing success
The ninth annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Beer Tasting Fundraising event was another huge success as a large crowd gathered recently inside the new Portside Tavern Engine Room for an evening of … more
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The entire cast got a great round of applause following the Warren Senior Center and Corliss Center Fashion Show held Thursday, March 4.
Models bring the fun to Warren fashion show
It was a wondrous afternoon for members of the Warren Senior Center and Corliss Center, whose combined efforts at the first annual Fashion Show was truly something to behold. An appreciative … more
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A protestor in the foreground holds up a sign that reads “Science is for Everyone” with the LGBTQ flag and the symbol that advocates for gender inclusivity.
Hundreds 'Stand Up For Science' at State House rally
As many as 500 people — including scores of scientists and supporters of scientific research — descended upon the Rhode Island State House this past Friday afternoon to protest ongoing … more
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Rhode Island Energy to answer questions at public forum VENUE CHANGE
Wondering why your energy bill is through the roof? You’ll have a chance to find out, next Monday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m., when Bristol and Warren Representatives and Senators will host a … more
Mt. Hope High School's Charlotte Piper performs on floor for the Huskies at the state gymnastics championships in February. Last weekend, the freshman offered up a redemptive effort on the apparatus as well as two others at the 2025 New England championship meet.
Huskies Pisasale, Piper perform admirably at regional gymnastics meet
Two Mt. Hope High School athletes — sophomore Kara Pisasale and freshman Charlotte Piper — represented the Huskies in the 29th annual New England Gymnastics Championships set for … more
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Warren Police Log: Officers assist Warren Fire Department on a couple calls, make DUI arrests
The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police logs from Monday, March 3, to Sunday, March 9: Monday, March 3 Warren police arrested a Warwick woman after responding to a domestic call on Main … more
It took years for local musician Esther Watrous (who goes by the stage name Polly Bessette) to build the confidence necessary to perform just for the fun of it, and in the process, she gained a loyal following.
Warren resident takes her music from pages to stages …
Finding a “following” is often associated with social media these days. However, there are other, more intimate and personal types of followings to be had. Rhode Island is small, and … more
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Rep. Jason Knight's legislation would update the state’s “revenge porn” law to include content generated using artificial intelligence to impose a person’s likeness onto sexually explicit material.
Local lawmaker’s proposed legislation focused on AI-generated material
The Rhode Island House of Representatives recently approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight (D-Dist. 67, Barrington and Warren) to update the state’s “revenge porn” law … more
The players, coaches and support staff for the 2024-25 Mt. Hope High School Division III champion boys' basketball team.
Superb Mt. Hope High boys' hoops season ends
In the words of Mt. Hope High School boys' hoops head coach Jeff Grifka "it wasn't meant to be," but the Huskies' 69-33 loss on the road in Providence to top-seeded and Division I winner La Salle … more
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