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The Honorable Pamela Woodcock Pfeiffer, R.I. District Court Associate Judge (far left) administered the Oath of Office to the 2023 Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association officers, headed by new president Kevin Lynch (2nd from left).
Bristol's Kevin Lynch sworn is as Police Chiefs president
Bristol Police Chief Kevin M. Lynch was sworn in as the new president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. more
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Danny Savery, a former Tiverton police officer and corrections officer, now has three locations where he trains clients in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The newest spot is within the plaza formerly occupied by Benny’s on Metacom Avenue
Former cop shares secrets on training the body and mind
Danny Savery opened his first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu studios in Tiverton and then Somerset after leaving law enforcement about 18 years ago. Now he has three locations, in Somerset, Fairhaven, and most recently, Bristol. more
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Donna Coroa Wilson was recently named Director of the Benjamin Church Senior Center.
Bristol's 'new' Senior Center director is exactly where she wants to be
Donna Coroa Wilson isn't exactly a new face to the Benjamin Church Senior Center, but she is taking over a new role to fill the shoes of Maria Ursini. And she's thrilled for the opportunity. more
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Jimmy Campagna hard at work from his home kitchen preparing a batch of pizzelles, a storied Sicilian cookie.
Bristolian is making a booming business out of this long-beloved Sicilian cookie
Traditionally prepared using irons with family crests or regional designs, these cookies are more than just a treat; they are a celebration of family, festivity, and the sharing of Sicilian culture with the world. more
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The view of the scene on Burnside Street on Monday night, after a small fire started in an electrical outlet during a boatbuilding class.
Museum complex escapes fire with minimal damage
For well over 100 years, the 19th-century structures of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company (now the Herreshoff Marine Museum ) have dominated Burnside Street in Bristol. Happily, that’s still … more
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Vaccines and virus both arrive at Bristol facility
Just days before they were to be among the first homes visited by the pharmacy-led push to vaccinate residents and staff of Rhode Island’s long-term care facilities, Bristol’s St. … more
In this image taken from the Facebook page for Sip Sip Hooray, the business promotes healthy juices, shakes, teas and more.
Police raid Bristol juice bar and seize narcotics
Police officers from two communities raided a Bristol business and recovered a stash of narcotics and an illegal handgun on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at approximately 12:30 … more
Daughter and father, Melissa Benevides Vance and David Benevides, key committee members of Sunday's upcoming Motorcycle Ride for Freedom, are hopeful for another great turnout.
12th Annual Ride for Freedom is this Sunday in Bristol
Everything is ready for the 12th annual Frontline Ministry Ride for Freedom this coming Sunday, Aug. 20. more
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Shane Parker and the Huskies ready for practice during a scrimmage on Saturday.
Huskies football coach glad to be back for 5th stint
The Mt. Hope football team kicks off their season with new head coach Shane Parker, as they play their annual injury fund game at Tiverton on Thursday night.   Parker, who recently coached … more
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Pizza Wine, a sparkly red meant to pair perfectly with pizza, is a new creation coming soon.
Bristolian helps invent 'Pizza Wine' — So what is it?
Pizza Wine is a light, sparkly red, sold by the can and meant to pair perfectly with pizza. more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti testifies about the Washington Bridge crisis before the joint House and Senate Oversight Committees at the General Assembly Monday, Feb. 12.
Alviti accepts responsibility for Washington Bridge closure, promises to find quick solution
Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti took the brunt of the blame for the calamity created as he was peppered with questions about the status of the Washington Bridge from … more
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A cell phone tower on Peter Road collapsed on Monday morning, around 10:30 a.m. Nobody was injured.
Nobody injured after Bristol cell tower collapses
A cell phone tower on Peter Road in Bristol recently collapsed, but caused no injuries. more
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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
The newly released model shows a “blue line” scenario where the state’s healthcare system has enough hospital beds, and a “red line” scenario where it does not.
State releases modeling, with virus peak coming sooner, or later
Gov. Gina Raimondo added two new terms to the growing lexicon of Covid-19 terminology. Along with “social distancing” and “Knock it off,” Rhode Islanders can add “Blue … more
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Father Henry Zinno and Denise Asciola add cheese to meatball sandwiches for their drive-up fundraiser last Thursday evening. The church’s take-out meal service has been so successful they’ve recouped all the revenue lost during the summer — and exceeded all expectations.
Church's take-out food service is booming
Parish feasts were just one of the countless things ruined by Coronavirus this year. While the virus (and its attendant restrictions on gatherings) didn’t change the solemnity and import of the … more
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Speaking during a Dec. 30 meeting held via Zoom, Bristol Tax Assessor Michelle DiMeo told the council that the new policy will impact about 400 Bristol businesses and the town will lose only about $18,500 in tax revenue.
Bristol eliminates small tax on hundreds of businesses
The Town of Bristol followed through on a promise it made months ago and eliminated a small tax — and a small stack of frustrating paperwork — for hundreds of businesses. At its Dec. … more
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A rendering of Ferry Road, facing north, with a bike path along the west side of the road. Some town officials felt this design resembles a "speedway" for bikes, and they'd like to see a less robust design — narrower and more conducive to pedestrians than to bicyclists.
Bristol gives reluctant endorsement to bike path design
The Bristol Town Council gave a somewhat reluctant endorsement to the extension of a bicycle network to the southern end of town Wednesday night. After hearing a presentation on the latest updates to … more
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Brandon Nelson works on what he calls a mix of trash and photography for a photo collage during art class last week.
Mt. Hope artwork to highlight Earth Day exhibit
The exhibit is being made possible by a grant made by the Friends of the Rogers Free Library to the Bristol Art Museum. more
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Frank Parenti with the rest of the crew of the Polar Star on the ice in Antarctica during a delivery to McMurdo Station.
Renowned Bristol Coast Guardsman announces retirement
Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Frank J. Parenti is set to retire from the United States Coast Guard on Oct. 1, 2022 having served for 27 years. As a native Bristolian, Master Chief Parenti has … more
Bristol PD: Police make one arrest for vandalism
Bristol Police made one arrest and looked for a man who was reportedly exposing himself at a local beach between Aug. 7-14, 2023. more
Chief Kevin Lynch welcomed Heather Simmons as the town’s new Animal Control Officer last Wednesday.
Bristol welcomes new animal control officer to Town
A Tiverton native, Simmons has worked for many years as a wildlife educator, researcher, and rehabilitator with the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island. She has also worked for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. more
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Bristol PD: Three arrests and an injured baby seal
Bristol Police made three arrests and also responded to a humorous call at a dock on Thames Street after a resident raised concerns about a "coyote" in the area. 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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After accident, off-duty Bristol officer follows DUI suspect into Warren
An off-duty Bristol police officer happened to be in the right place at the right time, when he witnessed a hit-and-run accident, followed the driver from Bristol into Warren, and led on-duty … more
Greg Gatos, co-owner of Bristol House of Pizza, works in the kitchen on Tuesday. A week ago, his family business was granted a license upgrade, from beer and wine to full liquor.
Three Bristol restaurants making moves in the new year
Several liquor licenses were on the agenda at the Dec. 30 Town Council meeting, with requests ranging from upgrades to transfers, to the establishment of new licenses, and notably, the applications … more
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