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Rob Ruggiero finishes a deadlift of more than 500 pounds inside his Bristol gym. In a recent competition he deadlifted 670 pounds.
After a brief career in the NFL, he's setting powerlifting records
As anyone who has chased a dream will tell you, whether you reach your goal or not, adjusting to what comes after can be a challenge. For former collegiate and, briefly, pro football player Rob … more
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Governor: Two week 'pause' begins Nov. 30 — social gatherings stop immediately
With cases continuing to surge and hospitals now reaching 97 percent capacity of their available COVID-19 beds, Gov. Gina Raimondo said she had no choice but to place Rhode Island on a two-week … more
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Chief Elf Lori Cruz puts the finishing touch on the newly decorated tree at Santa's Workshop in Bristol. The first-ever live display will be the featured attraction in a new approach to the traditional holiday celebrations downtown.
Volunteers planning some holiday magic in downtown Bristol
The Bristol Christmas Festival Committee had to get creative when planning its large-scale events in the era of COVID, so this year’s celebration has a little of the familiar, a lot of the new … more
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Barrington High School senior forward Tess Gagliano steadies as a North Kingstown defender falls trying to stop her on a through pass up the middle in the first half of the quarterfinal game on Tuesday night at North Kingstown.
Barrington girls defeat North Kingstown in quarterfinals
The Barrington High School girls soccer team scored three second half goals and broke open a close game en route to a 4-1 win over North Kingstown in the Division I playoff quarterfinals on Tuesday, … more
Workers from ELJ and a Milton Costa’s landscaping crew work on a patch of sidewalk and driveway on the west side of Hope Street Wednesday morning. Crews hired by the town are working on sidewalks from Silver Creek to the entrance to Colt State Park.
Bristol replacing large section of Hope Street sidewalks
A company hired by the Town of Bristol is working to improve sidewalks along both sides of Hope Street, in the area between Silver Creek and Colt State Park. When talking about the project, Town … more
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State data shows more than 80 confirmed cases at Bristol nursing home
Confirmed COVID-19 cases have surged in Rhode Island in recent weeks, and one of the most dramatic outbreaks is at Silver Creek Manor nursing home in Bristol. According to data released last … more
Jackson Bennett jumps, deflecting the ball toward a teammate during the Eagles game against Shea. Barrington lost to South Kingstown in a playoff game on Monday.
Barrington boys lose in penalty kicks, eliminated from playoffs
The second-seeded Eagles came up just short in a playoff game against South Kingstown at Victory Field on Monday night, losing 4-3 in penalty kicks. Barrington and South Kingstown finished … more
Barrington's Meghan Zitzmann (right) and Lindsay Turgeon, shown in the Class B Championship race, were Barrington's top two finishers at the state meet.
Barrington girls finish eighth at cross country states
The Barrington cross country teams competed in the state championship meet last weekend — the girls team finished eighth, while the boys were 10th. The Eagles girls team had 205 points, … more
Barrington High School's Hailey Walter hits a shot during a match against Wheeler last weekend.
Eagles give a great effort in playoff loss
The Barrington High School girls tennis team lost to Wheeler in the Division I semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 14, but a number of the team members will compete in the state singles and doubles … more
Barrington High School's Violet Gagliano (right) whacks at the ball in an attempt to score, in front of the Moses Brown goal.
Eagles top Quakers in field hockey quarterfinals, 2-1
Barrington High School field hockey coach Anne Gasbarro said her message to the team heading into Monday afternoon's playoff game against Moses Brown was simple: "Do we want this to be our last game … more
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Aidan Weber, working on his computer at home, made a video, founded a website and spread the word around school about his fund-raiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. To date, the drive has raised more than $1,100 for the organization.
Warren teen starts drive to help veterans' organization
cut: aidan Aidan Weber, working on his computer at home, made a video, founded a website and spread the word around school about his fund-raiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. To date, the drive … more
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Barrington officials are closing South Lake Drive to vehicle traffic. Officials cited illegal dumping along the road as a reason.
South Lake Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic
South Lake Drive in Barrington — a pothole-riddled road that runs along the eastern edge of Echo Lake — is being closed to vehicle traffic. Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said … more
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Election Day also-rans: Elmo, Kanye, Fauci and Hilary
Most people ignore that write-in option at the bottom of every race on the ballot, dutifully choosing from the pre-printed options. Some think it’s an invitation to test their comedy chops for … more
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Barrington tax assessor and deputy assessor resign
The Barrington tax assessor resigned on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and the deputy tax assessor resigned two days later. Michael Minardi, who has served as the town's tax assessor for the past 14 years, … more
Staff member, students quarantined after KMS Covid-19 positive
Bristol Warren Regional School District officials closed Kickemuit Middle School to in-person learning Friday, after learning Thursday afternoon of a new Covid-19 infection at the … more
Dr. Jen Reynolds created a video and lesson plan to combat opioid abuse by explaining pain neuroscience education to children. The video is geared for students in grades four through seven.
Video focuses on treating pain, avoiding opioid abuse
A Barrington resident is hoping the video she helped create will prevent children from abusing opioids later in life. Dr. Jen Reynolds, a certified physical therapist, created a video that … more
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A community website called "Raise Your Hand" is a new initiative in response to parents’ concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on daily lives and schooling.
Website offers help to those concerned about Covid-19's impact
The BAY Team recently launched a new initiative in response to parents’ concerns of the impact of COVID-19 on daily lives and schooling. "Raise Your Hand" is a community website where people … more
The favored bicycle route would connect from the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path (left and north), to Thames Street, then High Street, then Ferry Road, Roger Williams University and the Mt. Hope Bridge (right and south).
Consultants say ‘West’ route is the best route for Bristol biking
The people have spoken, and the consultants agree. The best route for bikers to keep pedaling between the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path and the southern end of Bristol is along the Thames Street … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo, speaking during a Nov. 12 briefing.
Governor warns of 'dire' consequences and lockdown if Covid trends continue
Rhode Island could be heading toward another lockdown if people continue to disregard the rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo warned during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Just … more
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Barrington resident Elizabeth Splaine will hold a special virtual launch party for her newest novel, "Devil's Grace."
Barrington resident releases her latest novel
Barrington resident Elizabeth Splaine will hold a virtual book launch party on Friday, Nov. 13, celebrating the release of her latest novel, "Devil's Grace." Ms. Splaine said she is very excited … more
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This image includes the proposed signs for the new Chase Bank in Barrington.
Bank makes plans for County Road property in Barrington
Chase Bank is planning to open a branch office in Barrington. Officials filed an application with the Barrington Zoning Board of Review recently, seeking a special use permit and a dimensional … more
Amber McCollum (left) and Kaitlan Mitchell share a laugh, and some warmth, under a new patio heater outdoors at Judge Roy Bean Saloon on Tuesday. 
With heat lamps, lights and tents, restaurants press on
The Town of Bristol has received $100,000 for heat lamps, tents and other outdoor equipment and is working to get the materials to businesses as quickly as possible. The town first received a $75,000 … more
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State data reveals massive outbreak in Bristol nursing home
Confirmed COVID-19 cases have surged in three Rhode Island nursing homes in the past two weeks, according to data released on Wednesday afternoon by the R.I. Department of Health. When the health … more
The Burke family, (from left to right) Curtis, Jerry, Cory, Sue and Cassie, pose in front of softball players, family and friends during a softball tournament held to raise money to help Cory beat cancer for the second time, at Colt State Park on Saturday.
Community rallies for a young man fighting cancer
Last weekend, under sunny skies and balmy temperatures, a total of 23 teams (16 men’s, six women’s, and one old-timers) turned out for a softball tournament in honor of Cory Burke, a … more
Bristol woman arrested for domestic child snatching
A 64-year-old Bristol woman was arrested last week after allegedly buying a ticket and sending her 14-year-old granddaughter on a plane to Florida. She was charged with felony domestic child … more
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