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Boat maintenance operation should soon occupy Market Street site in Warren

The Warren Zoning Board, at its Wednesday night, April 16 meeting, approved a special use permit which should soon likely allow a company engaged in boat repair and service to soon occupy the former …
The call of the wild in the East Bay — calls for environmental advocacy
“Waaah” is a sound not sought by most, but there are some who seek it nightly. They head outside, after sunset, specifically … Read More
'Ball' drops on inaugural season of Warren Youth Street Hockey
Puck drop, or more appropriately ball drop, for the inaugural season of Warren Youth Street Hockey was set to take place this week at … Read More
Sandy shores open doors at Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium
Sand is a curious substance — soft yet gritty, smooth underfoot but rough to the touch. It’s fun to play with at the beach, yet … Read More
Council gives final preliminary approval to Warren's Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget
The Warren Town Council at its final budget hearing of the season held Monday, April 14, Town Hall Chambers, gave its preliminary … Read More
New community garden in Warren gets vendor needed to dig irrigation well
Town Parks and Recreation Department Director Tara Thibaudeau approached the council at its April 8 meeting with a series of … Read More
A shortage of houses, doctors and federal funding
The entire contingent of Bristol County legislators gathered for coffee and current affairs during a forum hosted by the East Bay … Read More
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Gardeners have the best dirt

The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect time to get dirty. The Eastern Rhode Island …

Food and wine, more food and more wine … 

Some people just want to sit down. Rhode Island’s foodie culture calls for more than just chain restaurants and drive-throughs that cater to the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle many have …

Business Expo features two prominent business leaders

One of those “Wouldn’t it be nice if …” moments will soon become a real-life moment when the 2025 East Bay Business Expo arrives at Roger Williams University next week. …
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Obituaries
Janet Lake Lifelong Bristolian|Janet Lake, 76, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the Lincolnwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in North Providence, Rhode Island following a period
Lynne Lehman Lynne W. Lehman, 83, of Barrington, RI, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 after battling Alzheimers and dementia. The daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Jeffrey) Westerberg, Lynne was born an
John Iasa John R. Iasa, 85, of Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, died peacefully on April 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved companion of Car
Sports
Mt. Hope baseball club collects first Division I win of the spring The Mt. Hope High School baseball team went countertrend in the early going of its 2025 Division I regular season en route to picking up its first league of the spring, 9-5, over host Pilgrim in …
Huskies nab another boys' volleyball victory Coming off its best win to date in the still young 2025 season, a 3-2 victory on the road over Division II Juanita Sanchez, the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team opened the new week with a …
Wins keep coming for some Mt. Hope High spring sports squads The end of last week featured another set of impressive wins by respective Mt. Hope High School sports squads. Boys' volleyball In Providence, the Mt. Hope boys' volleyball team secured a 3-2 …
Mt. Hope boys' volleyball, lacrosse start springs strong The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball and lacrosse teams are off to superb starts to the respective 2025 seasons, both with just one loss two weeks into their spring slates. Boys' volleyball …
Opinion
Letter: On the paper's letters policy, and national politics

This paper’s decision, based on some opaque policy, to print letters to the editor on local issues only is their rightful business. This decision may rest on the belief that national …

Letter: Remember the ladies

To the editor: I am writing regarding the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act which just passed the US House and is headed for the US Senate. I urge you to contact all senators to demand …

Letter: Federal actions will impact us locally in many ways

I am writing again to express my concern about the damage that DOGE is doing to Social Security. They are now changing policies on what actions can be handled online, which will force thousands of …

Lette: Citizens for Peace continues to speak out for peace and justice

Twenty-two years ago, on March 2, 2003, East Bay Citizens for Peace was born out of a sense of great urgency to stop the U.S. government from invading Iraq, and to defend our civil liberties …

Letter: Many agencies make access to public records difficult

I have been a licensed private investigator in the state of Rhode Island since moving here in 1996. In my professional career, I have constantly been induced into battle with the majority …

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