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Mt. Hope coach Trevor King lifts Andrew McCarthy into the air in celebration with Dougie Sampson and Ryan Fazzi (right) after McCarthy defeated Colby Vital in the 144-pound finals. 
McCarthy's great escape secures state title
Junior Andrew McCarthy escaped the grasp of Ponaganset’s Colby Vital with one second left to win the 144-pound state championship by a 7-6 decision during the state wrestling tournament at the … more
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Warren PD: A very busy week
Warren Police activity from April 18-25, 2022. more
Philip Holmes, a Market Street resident of about 35 years, began work on this wholly unique truck in 2002, which includes a 1951 Ford welded to a 1983 Chevrolet 4x4 frame.
Warren man creates a one-of-a-kind truck in Market Street garage
What do you get when you cross a 1983 Chevy 4x4 with a 1951 Ford truck? A real head-turner. more
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Liam Reich leads a family ‘press conference’ at Thanksgiving dinner during ‘Talking Points,’ which features fellow students Arabella Pichette, Seren Davies, Amani Jackson, Mariah Rogers, and Mia Shaw. It was part of the theater students' Fall Play in 2021.
Theater to be 'phased out' of Mt. Hope High School
Low enrollment in the school's theater classes has prompted the district to phase out acting and theater electives, beginning in the Fall of 2023. more
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The field at Kickemuit Middle School has been closed for multiple weeks following an incident with an outside group causing damage during a football camp. Those repairs are ongoing. The track will also be closed to be resurfaced beginning this Friday. Town officials are hopeful the track and field will be reopened in time for fall sports.
KMS track to be closed for repairs beginning Friday
The track at Kickemuit Middle School will be off limits for at least two weeks beginning this Friday to allow for repairs and re-striping. more
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Ferry service from PVD to Bristol begins
A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21. more
‘David vs. Goliath’ – the East Bay and the affordable housing fight
Shown here are the “affordability” metrics for the communities in the East Bay of Rhode Island. East Providence leads the way with the highest affordabilty ranking in the region, and it … more
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Bryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on the 90-year-old span.
Can bridge barriers save lives?
Bristol resident Bryan Ganley was about 21 years old when he got a late night call from his best friend, who said he wanted to end his life. Mr. Ganley was unable to change his friend’s … more
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Warren nursing home fire displaces 21
Approximately 20 patients were placed in temporary housing Tuesday after a fire broke out at the Crestwood Nursing Home on Child Street early that morning. The fire, which was called in at … more
Spouses Cathy Plourde (left) and Kara Larson launched their first professional venture together three years ago. Their Rhode Island Spirits products are now being sold in restaurants and package stores throughout Rhode Island, and they are beginning to work on expansion into Massachusetts.
Rhode Island distillery relies on farms, fields and wild foraging
The founders, co-owners and distillers at Rhode Island Spirits have a saying. It’s actually more than a saying; it’s a philosophy, a sales pitch, and the essence of their business … more
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Warren resident moderates new podcast on social justice
A new podcast moderated by a Warren resident seeks to highlight social justice and equality issues and hopefully, moderator Kathy Sullivan said, provide strategies for those who wish to help the … more
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Eva White, a Mt. Hope High School multi-sport athlete, will be recognized as student-athlete of the year in May.
Mt. Hope's Eva White named student athlete of year
Eva White, a Mt. Hope High School multi-sport athlete, will be recognized as student-athlete of the year in May. more
Lisa Raiola, founder of Hope & Main, will participate alongside Todd Blount of Blount Fine Foods at a ceremony on Thursday to welcome food accelerator Branchfood to Providence.
Is a ‘Massachusetts Miracle’ brewing in Little Rhody?
Hope & Main's Lisa Raiola will be on hand with RI Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Cambridge Innovation Center in Providence, to welcome a likeminded food accelerator group, Branchfood, to Rhode Island. more
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Kerri Frattaruolo, who began working at Crossroad Pub Restaurant over 20 years ago, purchased the restaurant in March with her husband, Vinny.
Crossroad Restaurant changes owners, but stays in the 'family'
Originally opening in 1977, Crossroad Pub Restaurant on Market Street in Warren has officially changed owners for the first time. But loyal patrons shouldn't be concerned. more
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John Hanley was voted to resume his role as Town Council President by his colleagues during the Dec. 12 Town Council Meeting; the same evening where the announcement of an $8 million settlement was made.
Warren faces fiscal crisis in wake of $8 million lawsuit settlement
In settling a case involving the serious injury of an infant, the Town of Warren agreed to pay $8 million; broken up into one initial lump sum of $5 million, and three, one-time payments of $1 million over each of the next three years. more
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Mt. Hope High School teacher Brian MacDougall delivers a 2020 seniors sign to Alex Beskid of Warren, Thursday morning.
Convoys deliver signs and smiles to Mt. Hope seniors
Mt. Hope High School senior Alex Beskid was just finishing up an online class Thursday morning when the convoy arrived. She opened the front door of her Reservoir Avenue home, ran out onto the … more
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An artistic rendering shows the Windmill Hill golf course site after its conversion into a solar farm.
Warren OKs Windmill Hill solar farm
Warren has given final approval to a plan to convert the Windmill Hill golf course on Schoolhouse Road into a seven-megawatt solar farm. Members of the Warren Planning Board earlier this month … more
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Community organizations: Deadline for $10,000 grants is March 31
The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, schools, neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. … more
Katie Potter, founder of Newport Chowder Company, with her mother, Muriel Barclay de Tolly, after being voted the winner of the 2022 Pitch Competition at Hope & Main.
Newport Chowder Company wins Hope & Main's Pitch Contest
Katie Potter, founder of Newport Chowder Company, was voted the winner of Hope & Main’s pitch contest, which awarded a $10,000 cash prize. more
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A new rendering from architectural firm ZDS Inc. attempts to provide greater context into what the proposed development at 119 Water St. would look like compared to the surrounding area.
Is Warren being 'bullied' by Water Street developer?
On Monday evening during a follow-up hearing of the planning board with the developer’s team, chairman Frederick Massie vented frustration regarding Warren’s less than desirable position. more
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Casey Ruth Little stars as SpongeBob in the Mt. Hope Masqueraders production of Sponge Bob the Musical. She is joined by Vic Bullard (left), as Sandy Cheeks, and Jeffrey Gonzalez (right), as Patrick Star.
"SpongeBob The Musical" opens Thursday at Mt. Hope
The Mt. Hope Masqueraders are thrilled to present “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical!” for two shows, on Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 29. more
Father Barry Gamache is retiring from the leadership of St. Mary’s Church on July 1, but will be stepping into a part time role at St. Mary of the Bay in Warren.
St. Mary's Father Barry Gamache retiring after 26 years
“There’s nobody like him,” one parishioner said. “Not only as a priest, but as a person.” more
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Poll: Do you support the $200 million Bristol-Warren school bond?
Voters will be asked to approve or deny a $200 million bond to build a new high school and make repairs to other district schools. Do you support this proposal at this time? more
Dr. Jonathan Brice discusses his budget plan at Monday night's budget subcommittee meeting at Mt. Hope High School in Bristol.
Bristol Warren school chief: 'We need this budget'
The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee will take its first full look at the superintendent’s proposed $57.1 million budget Wednesday night, amid concerns that the state will reduce the … more
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Bristol's Fourth – What You Need to Know
Yes, Bristol is having a parade on July 4. It will be smaller, quicker and earlier than anyone has seen in decades, but there will be a parade. Here's some of what you need to know if you're … more
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