The Latest From Bristol

Class finish forges path to states for MHHS female harriers

The Mt. Hope High School cross country teams made their first of what was hopefully two treks to Burrillville's Covered Bridge Trail Saturday, Oct. 31, to compete in the 2026 Class B Championships. …
Prudence ferry passengers still face fare hikes
PRUDENCE ISLAND — Passengers who rely on the ferry between Prudence Island and Bristol are still facing higher fares, although a new … Read More
Huskies shackle Cougars, secure football playoff bid
The Mt. Hope High School football team secured the win it needed to solidify its spot in the 2026 Division III championship tournament … Read More
Local Girl Scouts give back to the bay
More than 50 pounds of trash was cleared from the Narrows beachfront on Saturday, Oct. 3, thanks to a group of Bristol and Warren Girl … Read More
Sports
Several local runners finish New York City Marathon
Several competitors with local ties competed in the 2026 New York City Marathon on what was a near ideal morning to run Sunday, Nov. … Read More
Soccer Notes: KMS girls' repeat as state champs; MHHS sides win quarterfinal contests
It was a terrific night of results for the Bristol Warren Regional School District soccer programs as the Kickemuit Middle School … Read More
Captain’s Cup, a Homecoming highlight
On Saturday, Oct. 17, during homecoming and family weekend at Roger Williams University, the Captain’s Cup was contested in overcast … Read More
Obituaries
Richard Bolduc Richard L. Bolduc, 79, of Fall River, Mass., passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 24, 2026, with his wife, Sharon Manchester Ireland, and son, Mark Bolduc, by his side. He was the son of the late...
Edward Ouellette Tiverton|Edward R. Ouellette, 82, of Tiverton, RI passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Jane Renaud Ouellette, with whom he shared 51 years of ma
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