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Colby James is a husband and father first, a musician second, but he says he wouldn’t be completely happy if he wasn’t playing music.

Meet Colby James – Singer, songwriter, guitarist, do-gooder

What struck me about local singer, songwriter, guitarist Colby James, when I met him recently, was his unpretentious, warm, affable manner. Although it was the first time we’d met, he treated … more

By Michael Khouri | 7/29/22

Hugh Cole students Kyle Surkont, Ryder Murray, Penelope Surkont and Shawn Little test out the turbine that they made with RWU student David Fasolino.

RWU program helps to build next generation of wind engineers

The program included five weeks of classroom instruction where 4th grade students worked in small groups to build wind turbines and test them in a wind tunnel. In all, more than 50 turbines were built and tested. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/26/23

Warren PD: Woman makes off with shopping cart of stolen goods

Warren police made two arrests and dealt with multiple instances of theft between June 12-19, 2023. more

6/23/23

East Bay Printing and Copying is ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary under the leadership of Melissa Carbone Soares and Steven DaSilva. To the right is the late Anthony Carbone, who helped make East Bay Printing & Copying what it is today.

Warren's East Bay Printing nears 50-year anniversary

The brainchild of the late Anthony Carbone, the business, located at 601 Metacom Ave. in the Ocean State Plaza in Warren, has a storied history. more

By Manny Correira | 10/12/23

The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.

Architectural marvel is a beacon of light

Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more

By Scott Pickering | 12/9/23

Reminder: Lane restrictions on Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday

BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today reminded motorists that scheduled lane restrictions on the Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday, March 11. … more

3/7/24

Bristol Patrolman Sean Gonsalves is about to have the COVID-19 test administered by a member of the Rhode Island National Guard, who operates behind a protective shield inside a mobile trailer.

National Guard tests first-responders in Bristol and Warren

The Rhode Island National Guard rolled into Bristol on Thursday afternoon and set up a mobile COVID-19 testing facility at the Bristol Fire Department headquarters. Working out of two trailers … more

5/22/20

Haven Box, a nonprofit that provides comfort boxes to survivors of sexual violence, was the beneficiary of the 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island’s fall event.

Networking with a mission

When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their … more

By Julia Stearly | 1/12/24

Todd Blount, President and CEO of Blount Fine Foods, is the third generation of his family to run the business since it incorporated in 1946. But the company has deeper roots than that, stretching back five generations to 1880.

Adaptability the key to Blount’s 75-year rise

The Blount story is one of a local business that has stood the test of time through creativity and a constant push to stay in front of the rapid changes inherent within the food industry. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/17/21

A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.

E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable

Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more

By Katie Langley | 8/24/22

The East Bay Warriors 14U team celebrates after beating Edgewood and being awarded the 14U RISMA Championship trophy.

East Bay Warriors win first Pop Warner title since 2012

It was a season for the history books for the East Bay Warriors Pop Warner football team, which included the first Rhode Island Southeastern Massachusetts (RISMA) Super Bowl victory in over a decade. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/20/23

Rebecca Oliver (left) and Simon Thibault celebrate and gather their gear after their team, the TaterBots, won a round that jettisoned the team into the finals at the First Tech Challenge robotics competition at the high school on Saturday.

Mt. Hope robotics team makes school history

Mt. Hope High School students made history for their school on Saturday, when they were the first to ever host a First Tech Challenge robotics competition not held on the New England Institute of … more

By Scott Pickering | 1/9/20

This conceptual project design, completed by Addaspace at a cost of $15,000, will still be utilized as a reference when the town goes back to bid, according to town officials.

Burr's Hill project faces major setback

The multi-year effort to install a series of recreation buildings near the band shell at Burr’s Hill Park has hit a significant and unexpected snag, which has resulted in the Town going back out to bid for the project. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/14/22

Warren candidates declare for 2022 election

Warren residents will choose from three candidates vying for one seat on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee this November, and Councilwoman Keri Cronin faces a Democratic challenger in the primary. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/30/22

Sophie Salamon was the center of attention Sunday at her 100th birthday celebration. Here, she's seen with nephew, Michael Salamon, and Linder Johnson.

Warren resident showered with love for 100th birthday

Longtime Warren resident Sophie Salamon received a warm welcome by approximately 90 relatives and close friends in celebration of her centennial celebration. more

By Manny Correira | 11/30/22

Ocelene Elliot posts a flag in memory while participating in Hugh Cole's Memorial Day celebration.

Hugh Cole Elementary posts flags for Memorial Day

Students posted flags in their Victory Garden in commemoration of Memorial Day this past week. more

6/1/23

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks to the assembled media after touring the Washington Bridge with local officials Tuesday morning, March 19.

Secretary Buttigieg tours decrepit westbound span

PROVIDENCE — Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg promised the federal government would do all it could to help assist and expedite the process of replacing the westbound side of the … more

By Mike Rego | 3/19/24

Colt Andrews employees listen as Bristol patrolman John Mlynek delivers instruction during an active shooter training at Colt Andrews School.

Bristol Warren schools and cops prepare for the worst

Pop, pop, pop! The sounds of the .22-caliber blank gun rang throughout Rockwell Elementary School, as volunteers from the Bristol Police Department, posing as ‘bad guys,’ stormed the … more

By Kristen Ray | 1/9/20

"I never thought that in this town, that this would happen here," said Warren resident Gerry Cabellon, as he spoke during an anti-racism rally in front of Warren Town Hall on Sunday afternoon.

Video: Hundreds denounce racism in Warren

A crowd of more than 100 called for peace, understanding and change in Warren Sunday afternoon, when the East Bay Divsersity group called a rally in front of Warren Town Hall to renounce the dozens … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/18/21

Artist Jessica Brown at work on her utility box painting at Main and Campbell streets. The phrase "Land of the Pokanoket," not yet added by her in this photograph, was later painted over.

Artist, Warren at odds over 'censorship' of public art

An artist commissioned this Spring to paint an image of Pokanoket Massasoit Ousamequin on a utility box near Burr's Hill is accusing the Town of Warren of censorship, after the town directed Warren's … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/22/21

Matt Cabral, building inspector for the Town of Warren, tells students about the opportunities to gain certifications through online programs.

Construction pros to students: 'You have a valuable skill.'

A four-person panel of industry experts imparted wisdom to Mt. Hope construction students looking to enter the field. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/30/22

The development that was recently denied at 119 Water St. in Warren might have fared differently under some of the legislation proposed in the 14-bill package brought forth by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month.

The RI House filed 14 bills to address the housing crisis — what's in them?

Will a package of 14 different bills put forth by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage accomplish that mission, fall short, or do something in between? more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/15/23

A preliminary design shows a conceptual layout of a new campus at Mt. Hope High School that includes all athletic fields on the same grounds, which would necessitate the building of a turf football field to double as an all-purpose practice field, and the loss of one dedicated practice field that currently exists on the grounds. Please note this design was note voted on, and is merely an example.

Committees agree a new Bristol-Warren high school is primary goal for bond

Should a bond worth up to $200 million be prepared in time and approved by voters this November, the lion's share of that capital would be used to demolish and construct a new high school for Bristol Warren teens. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/5/23

Gov. Gina Raimondo describes what it will look like to dine at a restaurant or get your hair cut in Rhode Island next week.

Welcome back, indoor dining, hair cuts and youth sports

Beginning Monday, when Rhode Island transitions to Phase 2 of its economic reboot, residents will be able to dine indoors, cut and color their hair, get a new coat of nail polish for the first time … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/28/20

Warren officials order Kinnicutt Avenue home vacated

Warren has ordered the occupants of a Kinnicutt Home out, and authorized the turning off of electricity, after finding numerous alleged violations of town and state health and safety codes on the … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/25/20