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Greg Pennisten stands in front of his newly-finished mural, a spray-paint piece that celebrates the maritime history of Warren. It was commissioned by Blount Fine Foods in collaboration with The Avenue Concept.
Bold, bright and uniquely Warren
There are plenty of reasons to visit Water Street in Warren. From the tantalizing local eateries to the thriving small businesses, it’s a slice of the way life used to be in small towns across … more
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Richard Grundy, President and COO of AVTECH, holds up a Room Alert device, the flagship product of AVTECH which can be found on every continent and in 187 countries around the world.
AVTECH’s Room Alert wins international award
AVTECH was recently awarded the International Trade Council's 2021 Go Global Award for Property Technology, beating out over 6,400 other entrants from around the world. more
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Warren Fire Department Captain and former Warren Town Council member Chris Stanley was named one of the 54 James Madison Fellows for 2022.
Warren resident Chris Stanley among 2022 James Madison Memorial Fellows
The award is intended to recognize distinguished teachers, to strengthen their knowledge of the origins and development of American constitutional government. more
Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing crew set off from Cabo Verde on the start of Leg 2 of the Ocean Race.
Enright and crew in second as Leg 2 starts
 11th Hour Racing skipper Charlie Enright and his crew of Simon Fisher, Jack Bouttell, Justine Mettraux and Amory Ross, are currently in second place behind leader, Biotherm, as Leg 2 of the … more
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Charlotte Arsenault sings a solo during the song, Rise Up, with the Kickemuit Middle School Chorus.
Students shine at All-Chorus Concert
The Bristol Warren Regional School District All Chorus Concert at Roger Williams University Recreation Center took place on Monday at 6:30 p.m. Chorus groups from all of the schools — Rockwell, … more
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Allison Newsome gathers with members of the Bristol Garden Club, which commissioned this “RainKeep” sculpture located off Route 114 in Bristol, near Guiteras School, in 2017. It was the first practical implementation of the rain-catching sculpture in Rhode Island, which has now gained considerable interest among international water conservation advocates.
Warren sculptor's blend of design and function earns international acclaim
A sculpture concept that Allison Newsome came up with first in 2014 has expanded significantly since, all the way to her invitation as a keynote speaker for an international panel of experts discussing water conservation more
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Shivani Mehta, Thea Jackson and Abby Razzino received awards for their performance on the field and in the classroom.
Mt. Hope soccer stars and team receive accolades 
Shivani Mehta, Abby Razzino and Thea Jackson and the Mt. Hope girls' soccer team received prestigious awards this spring for their play on the field in the fall and their academic efforts in … more
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Real estate values resume their upward trend
After pausing for a few months in the first three months of this year, East Bay residential real estate values show a resumptive trend of increasing values. With one rare exception, an analysis of … more
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School Committee and Senate candidates meet in live forum Thursday night
The Warren candidates for the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee, and the candidates for Senate Districts 10 and 11 will debate in forums on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The … more
Rick Clarkson, center, gathers for a photo with members and staff of the Corliss Institute within the activity space of their 290 Main St. building in Warren.
New executive director excited about changes coming to Corliss Institute
Rick Clarkson is hopeful that a new focus on bringing members, who are deaf and have various developmental disabilities, into the surrounding community, will be beneficial for all. more
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Jonathan, Maeve, Sally, and Liam Borges enjoy breakfast together during Central Fire Company's "Breakfast with Santa" event in 2022.
Central Fire Company's Holiday Breakfast is Dec. 3 in Warren
All are invited to an upcoming holiday breakfast to benefit members of the Central Fire Company in Warren on Sunday, Dec. 3, between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. more
RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical … more
Rhode Island shutting down schools for one week
Rhode Island public school students will be staying home next week as the state government steps up measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Shortly after a conference call with school … more
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DEM issues COVID-19, other boating safety guidelines
PROVIDENCE — As Memorial Day and the start of the boating season approaches, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and … more
Warren DMV branch closing for good
Warren's part time DMV branch at Warren Government Center has been closed since March. Now, it has likely served its last customer. DMV spokesman Paul Grimaldi confirmed Friday morning that the … more
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Desmond Blackbeard (bottom left), Imogen Miller, Ian Eppley, Matt Thibaudeau (top left), Ian Pereira, Jack Godbout, Michael Komorowski and Aubrey Cummings perform with the Kickemuit Middle School band during their rendition of the Overture 1812.
A super display of musical talent
The Kickemuit Middle School sixth, seventh and eight grade bands and the Mt. Hope High School Marching Band and Concert and Symphonic Bands performed during the Bristol Warren Regional School … more
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Broken Mt. Hope PA system causes concern
An anonymous letter from a parent alleged safety concerns regarding a broken PA system at Mt. Hope. Administrators for the district confirmed it is being fixed, and was delayed by supply chain issues. more
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Bob Martley of Portsmouth places a rose on the wreath for Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Julian, one of the “Rhode Island Nine” who perished in a terrorist bombing in Beirut in 1983. Julian, who was 21, was memorialized along with the others during the annual Beirut Memorial Service on the grounds of the Portsmouth Historical Society Monday morning.
Rhode Island Nine’s memory lives on after 40 years
PORTSMOUTH — Charlie Masterson said the Beirut Marine Memorial located on the grounds of the Portsmouth Historical Society was borne from a conversation the late Shirley Zdanuk had with a … more
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Gov. Raimondo previews state’s 'Phase 2’ reopening plans
PROVIDENCE — Explaining “a lot of information will be coming out in next couple of weeks as we start reopening our economy,” Gov. Gina Raimondo spent the better part of her Friday, … more
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Concerned Citizens to host School Committee forum
A Bristol Warren Regional School District School Committee “Ask the Candidate” forum will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 237, 850 Hope Street, … more
Pay increases sought for Warren department heads
The Warren Town Council unanimously requested Town Manager Kate Michaud to find $20,000 in cuts throughout the approximately $26.2 million budget in order to boost the salaries of certain non-union town employees. more
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Silver Creek is seen in the foreground with a wing of Mt. Hope High School behind it. Visible water damage can be seen along the lower exterior of the building going all the way to the left, and it visible throughout various parts of the building.
Is building a new Mt. Hope High School in the same location a bad idea?
District officials and their chosen school building consultant team answer questions and critiques levied from some members of the community. more
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Warren Police find deceased man in Warren River
The identity of the man, who was described as white and in his 50s, was not immediately released to the public. more
School committee members Victor Cabral, Marjorie McBride and Tara Thibaudeau discuss a point made by a resident during the open meeting.
Bristol Warren names interim superintendent
A week after Dr. Jonathan Brice resigned as superintendent of the Bristol Warren Regional School District, the School Committee hired his temporary replacement. Robert “Bob” Hicks was … more
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A sprinkler splashes water across a lawn in Barrington.
Dry weather lingers, but no water ban yet in town
On a quiet side street in Hampden Meadows, a contractor has set up a sprinkler near some newly-planted grass seed. By 9:30 a.m. the sprinkler is on, splashing water across a small section of … more
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