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Dr. Jonathan Brice discusses his budget plan at Monday night's budget subcommittee meeting at Mt. Hope High School in Bristol.
Bristol Warren school chief: 'We need this budget'
The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee will take its first full look at the superintendent’s proposed $57.1 million budget Wednesday night, amid concerns that the state will reduce the … more
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Linden Place caretaker Mark Baker works carefully and methodically to remove individual pieces of crystal from the chandelier in the museum’s dining room. The pieces are being taken down for cleaning, while the chandelier itself is re-wired.
Linden Place chandelier undergoing major restoration
Ever taken on a project where one thing leads to another and the next thing you know, you’ve taken on more than you imagined? That’s not unlike what has happened at Linden Place … more
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Workers from John Roccio Corp. have been busy relocating utility lines in preparation for complete replacement of the Silver Creek Bridge.
Bristol bridge will be one-way for most of the next 6 months
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol on Monday, March 2 to begin … more
Bristol Police: Officers break up college party, arrest two
Bristol police officers made a few arrests and issued numerous citations after shutting down a party involving Roger Williams University students last weekend. Following are incident reports from the … more
Sixth-graders Neida Cornejo (left) and Sophia Borton watch their 3D project being made right in front of their eyes.
Students get hands-on experience with 21st-century technology
For the past couple of weeks, Kickemuit Middle School students have had the opportunity to gain some exposure to CNC technology through the Mobile Maker Lab . CNC stands for Computer Numerical … more
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Fishermen have been capturing images of what they find while out on the water.
Fishermen come out in support of balloon-release bill
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday, Jan. 28, on legislation, introduced by Rep. Susan Donovan (D-69), which attempts to protect the environment and wildlife by banning the … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo talks to a large crowd inside a large, elegant room at WaterRower in Warren.
Gov. Raimondo takes the mic to talk jobs, skills and schools (Video)
Gov. Gina Raimondo spent about an hour with a large gathering of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce last Friday, Jan. 31, in a wide-ranging dialogue that talked about tired schools, a growing economy, … more
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The late Rusty Serpa loved being surrounded by people, especially during the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration.
Friends remember Rusty Serpa, the leader and public servant
It didn’t matter one iota to Russell S. “Rusty” Serpa. Whether working in the family milk delivery business as a youngster, or later on as a public servant in the local police … more
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Molly Thibaudeau dismounts from the beam during a home meet against South Kingston, Tuesday, January 21st.
After four undefeated seasons, it’s a rebuilding year for Mt. Hope gymnasts
The Mt. Hope gymnastics team is finally in a rebuilding year, after going undefeated four straight years and winning four state championships, one Division I title in 2019, and three Division II championships from 2016-18, with talented gymnasts Meghan Oliver, Jayme Foreman and Kaitlyn Quinn. more
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Brian Ganley (left) and Melissa Cotta both spoke to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority board of directors recently, urging them to investigate how to install suicide prevention barriers on the state's tall bridges.
Advocates celebrate bill to put suicide barriers on bridge
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr., a Warwick Democrat, has introduced legislation that would require safety barriers or netting on the three tallest bridges in the state. The bill (2020-H 7366) would … more
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Engineering student Lauren Donovan, a senior in the Construction Management program, will be spending only one semester in the new building before leaving for a job in Washington, D.C.
Roger Williams opens innovative state-of-the-art engineering building
It’s been a busy year for Jim Dorothy, Roger Williams University professor and director of operations for their School of Engineering. The university’s latest addition, the SECCM Labs … more
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Town Planner Ed Tanner (left) and Director of Community Development Diane Williamson look at plans for an improved Bristol Golf Club — envisioned as a nine-hole, par-3 course with new design, holes, water management, bridges, walkways and more.
Bristol tees up plans for a $1 million golf course makeover
At just over 26 acres, Bristol’s golf course, off Tupelo Street, is never going to compete with Pebble Beach. But thoughtful planning by a team including the town, Save the Bay, Save Bristol … more
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An East Providence special hazards team emerges from the Bristol Warren school administration building with evidence late Wednesday afternoon.
Bristol Police: Suspicious letter contained no threat to schools
Responding to questions, Bristol Police Capt. Brian Burke  revealed more details about a suspicious letter containing a white, powdery substance that triggered the evacuation of the Bristol … more
Man sent to ACI after attacking two men with baseball bat
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Bristol and sent to the ACI for allegedly striking two men repeatedly with a baseball bat earlier this month. Matthew Achorn, 25, of Providence, was taken into … more
Rep. Susan Donovan is proposing a bill that would ban the intentional release of balloons, such as these during a fund-raiser in Colt State Park in Bristol in October 2015.
Donovan bill would ban intentional release of balloons
PROVIDENCE — The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing tomorrow, Jan. 28, on legislation introduced by Rep. Susan Donovan (D-Dist. 69, Bristol, Portsmouth) to protect the … more
Bristol Police: Arrests for domestic assault, drugs and sexual assault
Bristol police officers made a handful of arrests from Jan. 13 to 19, including one for sexual assault and  a couple for drug-related charges. Monday, Jan. 13 Officers responded to the … more
Some of the nation’s leading experts on “All the King’s Men” and author Robert Penn Warren will be coming to Bristol for a two-day event in March.
Registration for Bristol’s inaugural BookFest opens today
Online registration opens Friday, Jan. 24, for Bristol BookFest, a free two-day public humanities program March 27 and 28 that takes a close look at Robert Penn Warren’s “All the … more
Workers repair the cross-bay pipeline during the fall of 2019. The repair bill is one reason water rates are going up 20 percent.
Bristol County water rates going up 10%
Bristol County Water Authority customers will pay 10 percent more for their water starting later this winter as the authority seeks to raise funds to pay for the recent East Bay Pipeline repai r and … more
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113 pound junior Nick Gomes won all three of his matches at the quad meet, including this match as he held down Cumberland’s Brady Gillis to win a 7-4 decision. Gomes also won by default against East Providence and won a 7-5 decision over Hope’s Jonatan Jimenez.
Mt. Hope wrestlers look sharp as they prep for the state tournament
The Mt. Hope wrestling team beat East Providence, 60-12, but fell to Cumberland, 39-30, and Hope, 34-26, during a quad meet at East Providence on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Huskies’ record dropped to 5-4 in Division I and 16-6 overall.  more
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Jodi and Michael Camelo say they want an apology from the Bristol Warren Regional School District.
Family sues Bristol Warren district over son’s suspension
Jodi and Michael Camelo of Bristol are suing the Bristol Warren Regional School District for what they assert was an egregious mishandling of a disciplinary issue last school year with their son, … more
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Retired Army Gen. Rick Baccus and Gov. Gina Raimondo during happier times, at the opening of the new Rhode Island Veterans Home on Veterans' Day in 2017.
Gen. Baccus submits R.I. Veterans' Home resignation
Brig. Gen. Rick Baccus, administrator of the Rhode Island Veterans' Home for the past 11 years, has submitted his resignation, to be effective in 60 days. Gen. Baccus, a Bristol resident, was at the … more
Bristol Police: Woman flees into woods after trying to buy cell phone
A young woman from New Jersey briefly fled into the woods near a busy commercial intersection after allegedly attempting to buy a new cell phone with a false identity. That was one of dozens of … more
Logan Dubois fires a throw to first base during a King Philip Little League all-star game last summer.
America’s pastime alive and well in Bristol
With an expanded board and a new leader at the helm, Bristol’s King Philip Little League is looking to buck national trends and expand their offerings. “We’re trying to capture … more
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1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna was a highly accomplished soldier and veteran of six combat tours overseas when he was killed defending his base in Afghanistan in 2015.
New Irish Veterans chapter honors First Sgt. McKenna
The legacy of local war hero 1SG P. Andrew McKenna lives on with the recent establishment of the 1SG P. Andrew McKenna Irish Vets Chapter.  According to Michael Byrnes, a close friend of … more
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Police Lt. Roman Wozny demonstrates how to use some of the new technology in the marked vehicle.
Bristol Police Dept. adds new tools and tech
The Bristol Police have launched headfirst into the new year, upgrading systems that will impact operations and efficiencies and providing new avenues for positive interactions with the community. … more
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