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Bristol PD: Police make seven arrests, break up multiple fights
Bristol police made seven arrests and responded to multiple reports of people fighting between May 20-27, 2024. more
J. Dean Norton has spent more than half a century employed at Mt. Vernon, the Virginian estate of George Washington.
George Washington’s gardener is coming to Bristol
Employed at Mount Vernon for more than 50 years, J. Dean Norton has devoted his career to researching 18th-century gardens and gardening practices. On June 3, he'll bring his nationally recognized expertise to Linden Place. more
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Arthur Medeiros turned 104 years old on May 10. He initially forged his parents’ signatures to enlist in the Army before he was old enough, and wound up being drafted into service in 1942.
104-year-old Bristolian among cohort visiting Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day
Next week will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. This Friday, American Airlines and several philanthropic partners will be flying 70 of these men, including Bristol's Arthur Medeiros, to France for a very special series of events. more
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This concept design shows every element that the district hopes can be included in the final design for the outdoor learning space at Kickemuit Middle School. However, the amount of features that can ultimately be included in the space will depend on how much money can be raised on top of the $100,000 RIDE grant funding the project.
Fundraiser to be held Sunday for KMS Outdoor Learning Zone
Mount Hope Farm will host a family fun day to raise money to help build the new outdoor learning zone at Kickemuit Middle School. more
Sandra Dugan of Atria Aquidneck Place and the East Bay Chamber, (left) looks on as Savannah Murray (middle) and Margherita Dellolio react to winning a prize on the Chamber's wheel.
Chamber's 'Reality Fair' provides a helpful glimpse at financial futures
Each student got 45 minutes to choose a career and work out what expenses they could afford, putting into perspective questions about the cost of living, which has become an issue at the center of society. more
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Skyla Silvia smiles with fellow contestants after being crowned Bristol’s 2024 Miss Fourth of July Saturday night.
Joyful is the face who wears the crown
Smiles of shock, joy and pride permeated the Mt. Hope High School auditorium Saturday night, when the Bristol Fourth of July community crowned its Miss Fourth, Little Miss Fourth and their respective … more
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Police booking photo of Heather Marie Joseph.
Police: Portsmouth woman charged with DUI had kids in car
PORTSMOUTH — A 44-year-old Portsmouth woman who was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on Saturday had children ages 6 and 9 as passengers, according to police. more
James Thibaudeau splits a pair of Toll Gate defenders to advance the ball toward the goal.
Knapman, Browne power Huskies past Toll Gate 12-5, head to semis
Charlie Knapman and Ben Browne each scored 3 goals as the Mt. Hope lacrosse team pounded Toll Gate 12-5 in the Division 3 quarterfinals at home on Thursday night. Goalkeeper Ethan Labolita made 15 … more
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Members of Portsmouth Abbey’s Class of 2024 pose for a photo during commencement exercises held Sunday. Fifteen students from Portsmouth received diplomas.
Portsmouth Abbey awards diplomas to Class of 2024
PORTSMOUTH — The clouds cleared and the sun shone brightly as faculty, staff and members of the Portsmouth Abbey Class of 2024 walked across the Holy Lawn at the onset of the school’s … more
Bristol PD: Three arrests and a pizza refund
Bristol Police made three arrests and responded to a variety of complaints between May 13-20, 2024. more
St. Elizabeth's Church will begin two straight weeks of religious celebration this weekend, starting with the United Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Trinity event.
Popular St. Elizabeth events kick off this week in Bristol
Two of the most famous and hallowed religious events will take place over the next two weekends at St. Elizabeth’s Church. more
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Blithewold gets grant for synthetic ice rink
A $50,000 infusion of cash means soon you will be able to skate at Blithewold, no cold weather needed! more
Buyers, be crafty — Sellers, be ready
Every real estate market presents opportunities. The challenge is finding them. Today’s market, especially in the East Bay of Rhode Island and Southcoast of Massachusetts, is much the same … more
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Bristol striving, but struggling, to meet state's housing goals
At just shy of 6% of its housing listed at prices deemed affordable, Bristol has consistently failed to meet the state's standard of 10%, though not for lack of effort. more
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Bristol-based organization gets $100K to improve mental health outcomes
The Bristol-based chapter of The Arc has received a $100,000 grant to conduct mental health training and engage the community on how to better serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the state. more
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Harbormaster Gregg Marsili and Town Administrator Steven Contente discuss the plans for the new boat ramp as a truck (with great timing) unloads a boat into the water.
Bristol to replace boat ramp, make other big improvements at Independence Park
A new boat ramp, parking lot, and site enhancements are all part of two major Independence Park projects, hopefully to start this fall and be complete by the spring of 2025. more
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Cole Brauer performs rigging maintenance and work at the top of the mast.
She had to fight to get her shot — and made history when she got it
Cole Brauer, the first American woman to sail solo around the world, went from not being taken seriously to making history through sheer perseverance of will. more
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Text-based mental health counseling now available to Bristol Warren teachers
Students will also have access to the mental health services starting during the 2024/25 school year. more
Bristol PD: Police make six arrests, including multiple DUIs
Bristol PD made six arrests between May 6-13, 2024 more
The Mt. Hope Marching Band on parade during Bristol’s Fourth of July Parade.
Since 2008, Mt. Hope band director has instilled a love of music by example
Still just 38 years of age, Mr. Lambert has enabled Bristol and Warren students the opportunity to express their musical feelings while creating a positive atmosphere that has taken both towns by storm. more
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The 120 acres of what will become the Mt. Hope Community Forest can be seen here, outlined in bright yellow.
Bristol to acquire 120 acres of open space
The Town intends to preserve the land as open space. more
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The RWU Sailing team celebrates after taking home the Open Team Race National title, after placing first at the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association Open Team Race National Championship on April 27.
RWU sails past Ivy League competition to national championship
The RWU Hawks finished on top of the leader board against top sailing teams from Harvard, Yale, and Brown at the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association Open Team Race National Championship. more
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This relatively large electric bicycle would be banned from the East Bay Bike Path and other state bike paths if a current Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management bill becomes law this spring.
E-bikes bill allows some, bans others
The State of Rhode Island recently moved one step closer to a law that would regulate electric bicycles on all state properties, including bike paths. Passed by the full House of Representatives two … more
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An updated rendering depicts the current vision for the new Mt. Hope High School. While many features have remained the same, the updated plans includes a smaller media center, more outdoor spaces for students, and a much more detailed layout of interior classroom space.
Design for new Mt. Hope High comes into better focus
While some of the interior decisions and aesthetic design choices are still yet to be finalized, the shape and size of the building and its interior layout are mostly conceptualized at this point. more
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Overlooking Bristol Harbor, the unit fetched the fourth-highest price for a sale ever Stone Harbour.
Bristol condo sells for $2 million
According to Statewide MLS data, this is the fourth-highest condominium sale in the state year to date. more
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