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The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee gives a short round of applause after unanimously approving Ed Mara (seated at far left) as its new interim superintendent of schools Tuesday night.
A familiar face returns to lead Bristol Warren district
At the end of a meeting that lasted a little more than an hour, the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee appointed a new interim superintendent on Tuesday night. The name is familiar to many; Dr. … more
Theresa Crean talks about a 100-year flood event, as happened in 1938. This marker on the side of the Everready Fire Station on Thames Street shows where the water rose that day.
Expert shows how and why the tide is rising in Bristol
      cnadalin@eastbaymediagroup.com The weather last Saturday morning was foul in Bristol. The rain alternated between a light drizzle and just shy of a downpour, making … more
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The Huskies pose for a photo after they beat Ponaganset 47-35 in the Division III championship at RIC on Sunday.
Red hot Camelo scores 20 as Huskies win the D-III Championship
It may have not been the Huskies game plan, but when junior guard Parker Camelo is red hot, you let him shoot.  The Huskies guard scored 17 first half points to give Mt. Hope a 26-19 halftime … more
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Bristol’s new marina dock is officially open for guests and the public to enjoy. The 650-foot breakwater and wave attenuator includes a substantial expansion of slips available to Bristol residents, a transient space for visitors, including large luxury yachts. The Seastreak ferry, whose service to Providence and Newport started up last weekend and will run through the summer, will have a space to dock at the southwest corner of the marina. Slips are also being made available to both the Rhode Island State Police and Department of Environmental Management to enhance public safety.
A decade in the making, Bristol’s new marina is open for business
There’s still a couple of mechanical details to complete, but Bristol’s new marina is officially open for guests — and the public — to enjoy. The 650-foot breakwater and … more
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Matt Chappell and Linda Ujifusa will square off in next month's Democratic primary for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat.
District 11 candidates make pitches during League forum
Linda L. Ujifusa said she’s the most qualified candidate for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat because of her experience, while Matt A. Chappell said his “different perspective” is … more
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Mental health workshops aim to make us ‘Stronger Together’
The East Bay Regional Coalition recently completed year one of a 5-year grant totaling $625,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to conduct mental health awareness … more
Sumie Kaneko plays a 13 string Japanese traditional instrument called the Koto during the Black Ships Festival on Saturday.
Scenes from the 40th Annual Black Ships Festival
Check out photos from another lively Black Ships Festival, held in Bristol this past weekend. more
Tina and Tim Palmer enjoying the sights of Ephesus on a bucket-list trip, days before Hamas attacked Israel.
Bristol couple's anniversary trip upended by Covid, then by war in Israel
It was a trip that was just not destined to go smoothly. more
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Pictured on the far left is School Resource Officer Keith Medeiros (holding award) along with K9 Brody, Bristol Chief Kevin Lynch, current RIPCA President, and Col. Bradford Connor of Warwick, incoming RIPCA President.
Bristol's Keith Medeiros named one of three community officers of the year
Medeiros was credited for his positive impact on the Bristol community by consistently demonstrating empathy and compassion in his interactions with students through his pioneering therapy dog program with K9 Brody. more
Westbound bridge span must be completely replaced
PROVIDENCE — Confirming the worst and what many anticipated, state officials made the public formally aware the closed westbound span of the Washington Bridge is structurally deficient and … more
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Officers catch up to confused driver near Mt. Hope Bridge
Bristol Police arrested a young man after he allegedly got into an accident near the entrance to Mount Hope Farm and left the scene, before officers caught up to him near the base of the Mt. Hope … more
Ela Pirri poses with her custom-designed sneakers.
A unique and charitable sole
Ela Pirri has grown up a lot since she first started raising money for Boston Children’s Hospital through the “Miles for Miracles” effort back in 2018. She’s a poised … more
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Barbara “Babs” Materna and Tish Bodell of BABS + Tish, inside their Bradford Street shop.
Five-finger discount goes down in defeat
We’ve all done it: walked out the door without locking up. It happened to Bradford Street boutique BABS + Tish a couple of weeks ago, after closing up shop at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24. It … more
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Bristol Town Council Vice Chairwoman Mary Parella, Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente, and Bristol Town Council President Nathan Calouro listen to Bristol Warren Superintendent Ana Riley's presentation last Thursday evening.
JFC has high praise for school budget
The $56.9 million budget includes a request of about $510,000 in additional revenue from Bristol and $510,000 from Warren, which would represent an approximately 1.8 percent increase and 3.8 percent increase in allocation from the two communities over last year’s budget respectively. more
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Confiscated evidence from Rioux’s residence included over two pounds of usable marijuana, approximately 500 Glo THC vape cartridges, marijuana in various editable forms, approximately $45,000 in U.S. currency, and a 9mm “ghost gun”.
Arrested Warren teen had large quantity of marijuana, cash, and a gun
A joint investigation between Bristol and Warren Police led to the arrest of an 18-year-old Warren resident who was found with a large quantity of various forms of marijuana, $45,000 in cash and a gun. more
Andrew McCarthy and James Thibaudeau chat while waiting for their turn on the mat on Wednesday night. The two drilling partners both achieved 100 wins for their careers.
Thibaudeau and McCarthy recognized for achieving 100 wins
Mt. Hope wrestlers James Thibaudeau and Andrew McCarthy are best of friends off the mat. But on the mat, they have become highly-competitive drilling partners as Thibaudeau wrestles at 150 pounds and … more
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Logan Amaral (left) shoots the puck up ice with teammate Ethan LaBollita (right).
Huskies hockey team still optimistic, despite difficult season
Sometimes season’s go south before they even get started. It can happen in the blink of an eye. This season the Huskies saw it coming. It’s been the same for the Mt. Hope/East Providence … more
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Liliana Bowden, Aaliyah Braz, Cristina Marino, Kendra soares, and Lila Maloney perform at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s state championships at the Providence Career & Technical Academy on Saturday.
Mt. Hope cheerleaders returns to competition scene
After a five-year hiatus, cheering is back in a big way at Mt. Hope High School. more
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Candidates describe what they love — and would love to change — about Bristol
For their final test prior to Election Day, the eight candidates for Bristol Town Council were asked two seemingly easy questions: What is one thing you love about Bristol? What is one thing you … more
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R.I. EMA warns of widespread power outages, major storm for Christmas
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) issued a warning to Rhode Islanders Wednesday afternoon  to prepare for a significant storm expected to impact the state with high wind and … more
Buyers know that if they want the house of their dreams they have to move quickly and bid aggressively.
Why the 2021 real estate market looks a lot like 2020
    Did the real estate market undergo a seismic shift in 2020? Or did it ride a rogue wave that is still cresting here in 2021? The answer to both questions might be … … more
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Providence Grays base runner John Carlevale safely steals second base as Lisbon Tunnelmen second baseman Matt Sponge Reynolds bobbles the throw, during the Bristol Fourth of July Vintage Baseball game on the town common on Saturday afternoon.
Tunnelmen defeat Grays in annual vintage ball game
Throwback baseball from a bygone era took its turn last Saturday on the Bristol Town Common under sunlit skies and windy conditions. In the end, the visiting Lisbon Tunnelmen of Connecticut … more
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The Mt. Hope Bridge is one of four bridges that the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will begin examining through a feasibility study to determine whether a physical suicide barrier could possibly be implemented.
Bridge barrier study expected to take 18 months
According to the projected timeline, the study will begin in October and continue for a year and a half, resulting in a final report by Feb. 28, 2024. more
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A new biographical book on the late Robert Healey Jr. will go on sale online this week and in print next week. It is authored by Bristol resident Lawrence W. Verria and published by Stillwater Press.
Bristol author writes new book on Robert 'Cool Moose' Healey Jr.
Six and a half years after Robert Healey Jr.’s death, his life and political career is the subject of a new book by Bristol-based author Lawrence W. Verria more
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Little Compton native Emily Mushen (foreground), shown here with thrift store employees Louise Dion and Kelly Pianka, is taking over the helm as the new director of the East Bay Food Pantry.
New food pantry director takes the lead in a time of need
As a longtime volunteer at the East Bay Food Pantry, Emily Mushen knew the organization well, so when the prior director decided to step down, it was a smooth transition. more
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