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Walter Coelho, seen here in the center with wife, Kathy, and his family, was recently named the 2023 Bristol Elks Lodge Veteran of the Year.
Bristol Elks name Veteran of the Year
Walter Coelho, seen here in the center with wife, Kathy, and his family, was recently named the 2023 Bristol Elks Lodge Veteran of the Year. Coelho is a veteran of the United States Army and is … more
Harbormaster Gregg Marsili presented his proposal for increasing mooring and dockage fees for the 2024 season at the Nov. 1 Town Council meeting.
Marine fees will rise in Bristol for new year
Residential dock fees will go from $60 to $65 dollars a foot; commercial fishermen will just go up $46 a foot (from $44). Some of the big bigger changes would be on commercial moorings. more
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The pavement on Foxhill Avenue has been dug up since the summer, and patience is wearing thin for some residents who navigate it daily.
Their road has been torn up since July – will it ever be fixed?
The final paving has not been completed, despite the fact that it began before the Fourth of July. Currently, the new drains and sewer covers project above the level of the street, as they have for months. The issue can be traced back to the Cardi Corporation. more
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Santa Claus prepares to welcome guests to his house during last year’s inaugural opening. The house has a new location this year on the Town Common.
The Santa House is back in downtown Bristol
Relocated this year to 240 High St. next to the historic Bristol Statehouse, the Bristol Santa House aims to be even more accessible. more
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Jasyri Goldstein, Adrianna Dufault, Olivia Costa, Charlotte Lake, Kinley Ferreira, Laila Lugo and Ella Kischko pose for a photo at the revamped In Your Ear Theatre during rehearsal.
A very merry return to the stage for Bristol Theatre Company
It was less than eight months ago that a vision was proposed for the former 2nd Story Theatre on Market Street in Warren. It was as undeniably exciting as it was completely hypothetical. And yet... more
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The new Henderson Bridge connecting East Providence with the East Side of Providence will open to traffic in the coming days, beginning on Friday, Nov. 17.
RIDOT plans to open new Henderson Bridge this week
EAST PROVIDENCE — On schedule, one half of the the new Henderson Bridge connecting East Providence with the East Side of Providence over the Seekonk River is set to open by Friday morning, Nov. … more
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The iconic landmark at the north end of Hope Street was built in 1848 in the American Wooden Gothic Revival style, and designed by famed architect Russell Warren. It has sat awaiting a proper renovation for years.
At last, a Bristol landmark is coming back to life
Longfield, Bristol’s longtime most visible fixer-upper, is finally getting the respect it deserves. more
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Dillion Fesmire (right), playing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, clowns around with his future bride Constanze Weber, played by Eli Cabral, during a recent dress rehearsal of the PHS Drama Club’s production of “Amadeus,” which will be staged Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 16-18, in the school’s Kate Grana Auditorium.
‘Amadeus’ takes to the stage at Portsmouth High
PORTSMOUTH — Before it became a hit movie in 1984, the fictional story of the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the late 18th century was told on the … more
The Mt. Hope girls varsity soccer squad came up just short of a D-1 championship on Saturday versus Cumberland.
Huskies fall to Cumberland in D-I championship
The Mt. Hope girls soccer team fell to Cumberland 3-1 in the Division I Championship at Rhode Island College on Saturday morning. more
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Board member Betty Brito presented Jeff Hirsh with Bradley Hospital's celebrated Humanitarian Award, recognizing him for his longtime support of the hospital and his unwavering commitment to healing the hearts and minds of children, teens, and adolescents.
Bradley Hospital presents noted restauranteur Hirsh with Humanitarian Award
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bradley Hospital presented Jeff Hirsh with its celebrated Humanitarian Award. The longtime owner of the famed Lobster Pot Restaurant in Bristol was recognized for his deep … more
Among those planning the Bristol Council Knights of Columbus 125th anniversary are left-right Edward P. Stuart Jr., Philip Beaulieu, Chairman Warren Rensehausen, and Walter Smith.
Bristol Knights of Columbus to celebrate 125th anniversary
On Sunday, Nov. 12, the Bristol Council Knights of Columbus will get together at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel John W. Lolio Parish Center to celebrate its 125th anniversary. more
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KMS students pose with donated socks from the fundraiser, which raised over $5,000.
KMS students raise $5,000 through the sale of funky socks
The 8th graders ended up raising $4,072 from the fundraiser, with an additional $945 being directly donated to the grade by parents and teachers. Additionally, there were nearly 300 pairs of socks donated through the fundraiser. more
School administrators and teachers revealed to students on Thursday, Nov. 2 that the Mt. Hope Class of 2024 had managed the highest proficiency in school history and the highest growth numbers of any school in the state of Rhode Island for the English Language Arts (ELA) portion of the SATs, leading to raucous applause.
Mt. Hope students set highest marks in school history for ELA SATs
The Mt. Hope Class of 2024 had plenty of reasons to celebrate during the announcement of their recent scores from their SAT exams taken last year, but there's also room for improvement. more
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The Huskies celebrate a 1-0 win against Chariho in the Division I semifinals, Tuesday. They will play Cumberland in the state championship at Rhode Island College on Saturday.
Mt. Hope girls soccer headed to D-1 championship game
The Mt. Hope girls' soccer team is headed to the championship after edging Chariho 1-0 in the Division I semifinals at RIC on Tuesday night. more
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Bristol and Warren voters approve $200 million school bond
Voters in both Bristol and Warren overwhelmingly approved a $200M bond initiative to build a new Mt. Hope High School and make improvements to other buildings on Tuesday, Nov. 7. more
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Game Amo (right) speaks with a constituent after the latter voted at the Crescent Park Manor polling station in Ward 4/Riverside during the Tuesday, Nov. 7, Rhode Island Congressional District 1 special election.
Gabe is going to DC ... Amo wins CD1 special election
EAST PROVIDENCE — Democratic candidate, Pawtucket native and former member of the Obama and Biden administrations Gabe Amo became the representative-elect from Rhode Island Congressional … more
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Thea Jackson (left) Lilliana Redman and a teammate celebrate after Jackson scored one of her three goals in the Huskies' 4-0 win over South Kingstown in the D-I quarterfinals on Friday.
Girls soccer and volleyball teams move on to semis
Thea Jackson scored a hat trick as the Mt. Hope girls soccer team soundly defeated South Kingstown 4-0 in the Division I quarterfinals at the high school on Friday night.   Jackson, the … more
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Where to vote in Bristol for the 2023 Special Election
Polling locations have been combined due to low expected turnout. Make sure you're going to the proper place to vote. At stake is an open seat in Congress and the proposed $200M school bond. more
Bristol PD: One arrest and a late-night saxophonist
Bristol Police responded to noise complaints, loose horses, and made one arrest between Oct. 23-30, 2023. more
Bristol’s very own Santa, Michael Rielly, was named the 2023 ‘Spirit of Christmas’ award winner.
Bristol's Santa Claus wins 2023 'Spirit of Christmas' award
All are invited to kick off the holiday season and meet Michael at the Bristol Christmas Festival Reception on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. more
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Major Brian Burke, left, with Chief Kevin Lynch and Town Administrator Steven Contente, during the recent announcement of his retirement.
Major Brian Burke retires from Bristol PD after 26 years
When you spend 26 years in a job, you wear a lot of hats and see a lot of changes, and retired Major Brian Burke, who stepped back from his post with the Bristol Police Department on Oct. 13, is no exception. more
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If the $200M bond passes next week, Kickemuit Middle School would change into a grades 5-8 school.
Is Bristol Warren's plan to change middle school configuration legal?
At least one resident is questioning whether or not the district can legally change its middle school configuration from a 6-8 school to a 5-8 school. more
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RIDE confirms Bristol Warren on track for 82% reimbursement on bond
A letter from RIDE provided reassurance to the Bristol Warren Regional School District that they would receive close to the maximum possible reimbursement rate for the proposed $200 million school construction bond. more
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Nicky Piper, Chair of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee, answered questions about the nonprofit group she started to advocate for the approval of a $200 million school bond going before voters on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
School Committee Chair defends promotion of $200M bond
Some residents inquired if she and other school committee members had gone through the proper procedural steps before launching an advocacy group called “Building Bristol Warren’s Future,” which has promoted approval of the $200 million school bond. more
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There was plenty of candy for everyone at the Halloween Walkabout.
A wet Halloween Walkabout was still good fun in Bristol
Despite a continuing cold rain which lasted most of the afternoon, the annual Bristol Police Department and Bristol Prevention Coalition Halloween Walkabout went off as scheduled Sunday afternoon along lower State Street. more
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