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WHAT IT WILL BE: A rendering from Addaspace shows the structures that have been approved (with conditions) to be erected at Burr’s Hill Park, near the band shell. They include a concessions stand (left), a structure with three bathrooms (bottom), and a unit that would be used for office and storage space for the Parks and Recreation Department (top right).
Revised Burr's Hill facility approved by Warren Town Council
The Warren Town Council voted 4-1 last week to approve a revised design for a multi-building recreational facility near the band shell at Burr’s Hill Park. more
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Warren becomes first in RI to ban public consumption of marijuana
Warren has become the first municipality in Rhode Island to codify a local ordinance outlawing the public consumption of recreational marijuana. more
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A screenshot of Mayflower Wind’s new virtual exhibition room.
Mayflower Wind launches virtual exhibition room
PORTSMOUTH — Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind energy lease area located off the coast of Massachusetts that could impact the East Bay and South Coast area, has launched a … more
Illustration provided by Mayflower Wind shows how proposed cables would make landfall in Portsmouth at Island Park Beach, follow Boyds Lane underground to Anthony Road, and then take one of three as-yet-undetermined routes before transitioning back to offshore in Mt. Hope Bay. The cables would eventually make it to the regional transmission system at Brayton Point in Somerset.
Portsmouth: Mayflower Wind reps grilled about cable route
PORTSMOUTH — During an informational meeting before the Town Council Tuesday night, Mayflower Wind representatives were peppered with questions about the route of a proposed cable that … more
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Vic Bullard has an array of musical talents, but singing carried them to an All-National vocal ensemble.
Mt. Hope student has a national-level voice
Mt. Hope High School junior Vic Bullard is joining the finest of the nation’s music students as one of only 15 Rhode Islanders chosen to participate in the National Association for Music … more
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Last year’s Warren Folks Festival brought out hundreds to Cutler Mill to enjoy music, local food, and peruse wares from local craft artisans.
Warren's Folks Fest 2022 looks to be biggest yet
Between the free admission, the wide variety of live music, over 40 local art vendors with plenty to browse, and a selection of food and beverage choices that would make any Providence elitist stop … more
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With over an acre of land and sitting overlooking Mt. Hope Bay, this five-bedroom-home is the highest selling home in Warren since 2006. It sold for $1.89 million.
Touisset home sale is highest in Warren in 16 years
Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of 10 Stonegate Road in Warren for $1,895,000. RPL Sales Associate Alicia Reynolds represented the seller as the listing agent in this … more
Marissa Ferris stands among the top deck of The Wharf, which she acquired with her husband four years ago. The stunning vista earned her the accolade of Best Outdoor Dining spot in the East Bay, and their improvements to the restaurant earned them the Best Restaurant in the East Bay award among much competition.
Warren shines among RI’s 'Best'
If Warren is the smallest town in the smallest county in the smallest state in the nation, then it has some of the most talented people, beloved businesses and sought after products per capita … more
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Pokanoket Sachem Chief Tracey Dancing Star Brown performs a blanket dance with other women of the tribe during Pokanoket Heritage Day at Burr’s Hill Park on Sunday. The event featured Native American singing, dancing, drumming, storytelling, presentations and displays on Pokanoket history and culture. 
A celebration of the Pokanokets at Burr’s Hill
Burr’s Hill Park in Warren was the site for a Pokanoket Heritage Day on Sunday, Aug. 7. The event featured Native American singing, dancing, drumming, storytelling, presentations and displays … more
The farmers’ markets take place at St. John’s Church, across from the Barrington Shopping Center.
Final Barrington farmers market of season is Thursday
The Barrington Business and Community Association will host its final farmers market of the season on Thursday, Aug. 11. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s church, across … more
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