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Flooded halls and smell of sewage highlight calls for new Bristol Warren high school

Flooded hallways, leaky roofs, a persistent smell of sewage in the science wing, outdated and unwelcoming spaces, and continuously out of order bathrooms are just some of the issues students and teachers have with the current building.

Community rallies in support of 3-year-old battling cancer

The Warren community is rallying around a local couple facing every parent's worst nightmare. A fundraising dinner is planned for Oct. … Read More

Mt. Hope's Fullen receives lifetime coaching achievement award

Despite the fact that he’s not a native of either Warren or Bristol, 80-year-old Tom Fullen has been treated like a hometown hero … Read More

Warren PD: Four arrests, including one juvenile, and multiple thefts

Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 18-25, 2023. Read More

Guild partners with Collaborative for charitable pint

There's still time to grab a brew for a good cause! Read More

Photos: Hope & Main's Twilight Party delivers smiles, $10,000 prize

Francis and Ramon Hinds from Orisirisi Spice of Life, a specialty pepper sauce maker, took home the grand prize of $10,000 and the … Read More

Demolition to begin soon at Kickemuit Reservoir dams

The work is scheduled to commence during the first week of October and continue through to the end of the year. Read More

Things To Do ...

Presentation: Who were the enslaved of Bristol and Warren?

On Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the George Hail Library, Courtney Garrity, creator of the database with the Bristol Historical and Preservation Society will meet with Pat Mues and Sarah Weed of the Warren Middle Passage Project to discuss their research.

$10,000 is on the line at Hope & Main's Twilight Party on Saturday

Ramon Hinds of Orisirisi Spice of Life and Amber Jackson of Black Leaf Tea Co. were chosen as the two finalists competing for a $10,000 grand prize. They both started at Hope & Main.

Warren Arts and Quahog Festivals return this weekend

Lovers of fine art, fine food, and live music should mark their calendars for Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24, as the Warren Arts Festival and the Warren Quahog and Seafood Festival will be celebrating their 30th and 39th annual outings at Burr’s Hill Park.

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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Hondas, sodas, swings and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Obituaries

Antonetta Ray Antonetta S. (Stanzione) Ray, 95, of Bristol passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 1, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Angel

Thomas Army Sr. East Providence|Thomas F. Army died at home in East Providence on September 29th, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born 5/15/1930 in Bridgeport, CT to George and Dorothy Army. The family soon

Lisa Clancy Lisa Jane Clancy, 62, of Cul de Sac Way, Riverside, died peacefully on Sept. 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUN

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Sports

DEM stocks 25 state waterways with Brook, Rainbow trout PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is conducting its fall trout stocking at area locations in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The effort …

Volleyball battles back to beat Middletown 3-1, starts season at 5-1 The Mt. Hope girls volleyball team came from behind to beat Middletown 3-1( 19-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-12) on Thursday night. The Huskies are currently in third place in Division II with a record of …

Tennis team pounds Prout 6-1, starts season 4-1 The senior laden Mt. Hope tennis team pounded Prout 6-1 in a home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosted the Huskies record to 4-1 in Division I, with their lone loss, a 7-0 drubbing by …

Train keeps rolling for East Bay Warriors The train keeps rolling for the 14U East Bay Warriors football team as they pounded New Bedford 28-0 in the home opener on Sunday, 9/17. Through the first four weeks they have outscored their …

Opinion

Op-Ed: A lifeline for those battling substance use disorder

There is a resource available in hundreds of languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that provides immediate help for those experiencing substance use disorder, thoughts of suicide, mental health crises, and emotional distress – the 988 Lifeline.

Letter: Leave those tree snags alone!

As Hurricane Lee passed by this weekend, it left behind a variety of trees that have been uprooted or completely fallen as a result of the wind. Trees are the stalwarts of our New England landscape, …

Letter: Thank you to the Bristol Warren School Building Committee

We would like to thank the members of The Bristol Warren School Building Committee for your tireless efforts and the personal sacrifices you have been making to help our students and community.

Letter: Opposed not to the school, but to the location

The bottom line here is that the members of the school building committee need to start paying attention to the numerous citizens who have valid concerns about the plan to build a new high school.

Letter: We are all lifestyle coaches

Our Lived experiences are invaluable because every life challenge that is endured prepares us to meaningfully share life with others. And sharing our lives is an act of love.

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