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“We can show other people what a beautiful place Bristol is," Mike Martel said. "And there’s so much history here, that you can see right from the harbor.”
Bristol PD: Three arrests made, including for DUI and drag racing
Bristol Police made three arrests and investigated multiple vandalism reports between July 15-21, 2024. Read More
It takes a village to run Bristol's annual Fourth of July Carnival
For decades, the Bristol Fourth of July Carnival has maintained a safe, enjoyable experience. Here's a look into the people that make … Read More
Bristol/Warren 12U All-Stars go down fighting in state title loss
What looked like it could be a blowout early turned into one of the most exciting recent displays of Little League imaginable, which … Read More
Late Bristolian worked with rocketry pioneer Von Braun, was leading expert in lasers
Robert E. Vermette was inducted into the U.S. Army Ordinance Corps. Hall of Fame for his impressive career as an expert in optimizing … Read More
Bristol PD to launch program to help differently-abled during traffic stops
The Bristol Police Department will soon launch a program that strives towards creating better, less stressful interactions between … Read More
‘Aquapalooza’ forcing closure of 700-acre shellfish area
PORTSMOUTH — Once again, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is not taking any chances on shellfish grounds … Read More
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Mt. Carmel's annual feast begins this Thursday

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast, the oldest, continuous religious celebration in the long and proud history of the Diocese of Providence, is on Thursday to Sunday, July 11 to 14.

A Fourth of July primer for Bristol's biggest day

Here’s a quick July 3-4 primer so you can get the most out of the festivities.

Bristol's Ever-Ready fire station to hold celebration for 100th anniversary

Founded on May 24, 1924, this particular company is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, but in actuality; the birth of this dedicated group of firefighters began in the mid-1800s.
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Obituaries
Elsie Buess Elsie L. (Roylance) Buess, 100, of Westport, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Charley M. Buess. Mrs. Buess was bor
Emmett Cotter Emmett J. Cotter passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 20, 2024. He was the loving husband of Alice M. Murphy for nearly 60 years before her death in 2020. He was the son of John W.
Mary English Mary A. English, 92, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, entered eternal life on May 23, 2024. Born in St. Louis, MO, on April 28, 1932, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Smith) Bello. Mary
Sports
Post 10 Juniors put finishing touch on superb Legion Baseball regular season EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division team, sponsored by the Athlete turn Champion (ATC) performance facility, capped off its 2024 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League …
Bristol-Warren 12U All-Stars go on improbable run to earn District 2 title After losing to Newport in June, Bristol-Warren rattled off five consecutive wins, including two over Barrington, to earn the 12U District title.
Post 10 Seniors sweep Pawtucket for first two wins of 2024 season It's been an admittedly unsatisfying start to the 2024 Rhode Island American Baseball League season for the Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club. The locals, however, are hoping to turn around …
Post 10 Juniors pop South Kingstown, win fifth in a row The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad, sponsored by the ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility, returned to Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League action after the July Fourth …
Opinion
Letter: In response to a thoughtful political letter

There are points in Mr. Grapevine's letter I can agree with. That said, there are points which we see quite differently.

Letter: Confused and concerned about costs of new school

I have raised these matters at previous school building committee meetings but have not been satisfied with the explanations provided to me that all was right.

Letter: Wind power foes should ponder where energy comes from

To the editor: As I drive around some of the high-rent areas of the island, I see huge single-family homes, with perfectly kept lawns and hedges. It would be reasonable to assume that their …

Letter: Fly your flags, or leave the Country

You, the reader, have every right to leave the United States. No one forces you to stay.

Letter: Putting sarcasm aside

This is in response to Clay Commons’s sarcastic “catastrophe” letter published last week.

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.