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 …
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By Kristen Ray
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11/19/20
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On Saturday, Nov. 14, I called the R.I. Department of Environmental Management. I was deeply concerned about a fox in our neighborhood that was in extreme distress.
He had lost his fur, and …
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11/19/20
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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 …
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By Christy Nadalin
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11/19/20
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First, regarding “Speakout” criticism of pre-election editorial in support of Joe Biden, I too felt it was entirely one-sided in its assertion of Biden’s character, integrity, and …
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11/19/20
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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 …
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By Scott Pickering
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11/19/20
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It was interesting to watch the Bristol election season unfold from afar, with all the back and forth between the progressive local Democrat Party and this new group of Bristol County Concerned …
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11/19/20
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The League of Women Voters of R.I. (LWVRI), its Board, local Leagues and our members acknowledge how during these extraordinary times, Rhode Island’s election was well-run and secure. The …
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11/18/20
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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 …
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11/18/20
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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 …
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By Ted Hayes
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11/17/20
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To the editor:
Which office do I go to get my reputation back? That was the famous quote of President Reagan’s secretary of labor, Ray Donovan, when charges against him were dismissed. I …
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11/17/20
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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 …
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By Christy Nadalin
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11/14/20
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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 …
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11/13/20
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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 …
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By Scott Pickering
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11/13/20
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Several years ago the clinical and medical worlds stopped labeling people ‘autistic’ and began labeling them with ‘autism spectrum disorder.’ The change signified a deeper …
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11/13/20
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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 …
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By Kristen Ray
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11/12/20
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Election Day 2020 — A day that will live in infamy. Wanting to avoid the big crowds I decided to …
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11/12/20
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In last week’s edition of the Phoenix there was an article which contained interviews with various local candidates and their belief that Bristol voters cast their ballots for more …
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11/12/20
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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 …
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By Scott Pickering
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11/12/20
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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 …
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11/11/20
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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 …
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11/11/20
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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 …
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11/11/20
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The number of positive COVID-19 cases connected to a high school party hosted in Bristol on Oct. 24 has grown to 21, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her briefing Thursday afternoon.
As many as …
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11/5/20
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Seven new restrictions will go into effect this Sunday, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon.
Starting Nov. 8, the following regulations will be in effect …
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By Kristen Ray
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11/5/20
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