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Letter: Managing to save Atlantic herring is a tall order
Thanks very much for your column on the status of Atlantic herring in the March 28, 2024, East Providence Post. As you probably know, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the Atlantic herring … more
Members of the Bristol Police Department are near the end of their month-long Home Base No Shave campaign, with nearly $3,000 raised to benefit veterans.
The Bristol ‘fuzz’ get fuzzy for a good cause
This month, the Bristol Police Department has been participating in the Home Base No Shave campaign, raising $2,625 (to date) for veterans and their families — currently the third-highest total … more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, June 19, 2014
The new bike route would include a network of downtown streets, all with street markings and signage to improve safety and allow versatility for cyclists.
Bristol bike path engineers decide to go with the flow
The plan to extend the East Bay Bike Path through downtown Bristol to the base of the Mt. Hope Bridge has undergone a significant revision. After spending much of 2020 studying possible bike routes … more
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Bristol PD: Two deceased dogs (that weren’t dogs)
Bristol Police activity from March 14-21, 2022. more
Firefighters salute during the wreath dedication ceremony at Firemen’s Memorial Park on Sunday.
Bristol Firefighters Memorial parade honors the fallen
Bristol’s annual Firefighters Memorial commemoration drew a crowd to the Firemen’s Memorial Park. more
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Letter: No surprise the council approved this woke memorial
To the editor: I didn’t expect any nays from the Bristol Town Council over the Port Marker . After all, an Independent or a Republican aping the nearest observable progressive is what … more
Ken Mendonça (R) and Linda Ujifusa (D) are two candidates vying for the R.I. Senate District 11 seat.
District 11 hopefuls Mendonça, Ujifusa sound off on the issues
Two candidates for the R.I. Senate District 11 (Portsmouth and Bristol) seat tackled issues ranging from substance abuse to affordable house during a forum last week hosted by the League of Women … more
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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After weeks on the ropes, Matos campaign goes on the attack
STORY OF THE WEEK: After being dogged for weeks by the signature-gathering controversy, Sabina Matos’ campaign is ramping up its criticism of Aaron Regunberg, buoying the perception that he is … 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
Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, January 11, 2024
‘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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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, February 14, 2019
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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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, June 26, 2014
Julie Brigidi, longtime shelter volunteer and board member of the Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter, spends some time with Ollie, a cat who was temporarily surrendered by his owner, who is struggling to find cat-friendly housing. According to Ms. Brigidi, serving as a temporary shelter for pet owners who are experiencing hardship is one of the many ideal ways the Friends would like to see the shelter utilized. “This could be a godsend for families experiencing displacement or hardship for any of a number of reasons,” said Ms. Brigidi, who added that Ollie’s owner is very much looking forward to reclaiming him as soon as she is able.
Advocates developing a new vision for Bristol’s animal shelter
Things are pretty quiet at Bristol’s new, state-of-the-art animal shelter these days, and yes, COVID shoulders some of that blame — but not all of it. The reality is that even before the … more
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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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Letter: We can do better at Robin Rug
To the editor: Our town leaders, based on the will of the people, have created laws regarding density and affordable housing. Friends of Historic Bristol (FHB) is in favor of the rehab of Robin Rug, … more
A screen capture from surveillance footage showing the suspect vehicle, a dark-colored Acura MDX, in a hit and run that occurred on Bulgarmarsh Road on Sunday, Sept. 11. Anyone with information on the vehicle is asked to contact Tiverton Police at 401-625-6717.
Tiverton police seek help locating SUV driver that critically injured man Sunday
Tiverton police need help identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run accident that critically injured a pedestrian Sunday evening. Police and fire crews were dispatched to … more
Floral designer Chelsey Barton-Karnes at Thistle & Posy on Gooding Ave., the realization of her longtime dream to have her own flower shop. She likes to carry a selection of unique blooms and plants, locally sourced whenever possible. Barton-Karnes creates both unique and traditional floral designs for events of all kinds; she also offers same day delivery and floral design workshops.
Bristol native achieves dream of opening flower shop
Thistle & Posy opened at its 204 Gooding Ave. location in August. The bright and airy space was renovated top-to-bottom by owner, Chelsey Barton-Karnes, and her husband, Dwayne. more
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Letter: Thank you for all of your support
To the editor: Thanks to the outpouring of support from this entire community, the Family Fun Day to benefit the Wilson Furtado Memorial Scholarship Fund was a great success! The day was filled with … more
Year-round Farmers Market moves to new location
The weekly Mount Hope Farm farmers' market moves to its winter location this Saturday, Nov. 5, with vendors set up inside the historic barn. The market brings together dozens of local growers and … more
Letter: Thanks for supporting the Port Marker
To the editor: The Bristol Middle Passage Port Markers Project Committee has installed a temporary sign at Independence Park at the northwest corner of the park, where ultimately a permanent … more
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