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Environmental issues at forefront of Mt. Hope science fair

Microplastics in the water, bioremediation, wildlife health — for this year's Mt. Hope High School science fair, held Wednesday, Jan. 29, the winners of the first-place awards dealt with a wide …
Where there’s a will, there’s (not) a way
Getting a haircut is simple — for most. The steps are as follows: schedule an appointment, go to the salon, get the cut, and pay … Read More
Fundraiser to provide additional security for concerts about halfway to goal
The effort to convince the Bristol 4th of July Committee to change course and keep the annual concert series at Independence Park … Read More
Trio of winners leads Kickemuit to runner-up result at 2025 state middle school mat championships
The Kickemuit wrestling squad did, in fact, "kick" some tail at the 2025 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Middle School … Read More
Conley retires as Rhode Island Historian Laureate
Dr. Patrick T. Conley, Rhode Island’s first-ever honorary Historian Laureate, has announced that he will not seek another five-year … Read More
Revitalized Mt. Hope High Robotics Club gears up for states
On the precipice of potentially no longer being a viable option for students, the robotics club at Mt. Hope High School, which … Read More
Bristol native nominated for James Beard Award
It’s that time of year again, when the James Beard semifinalists are announced and we see who is in the running for the Oscars … Read More
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program

The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers …

Celebration of St. Elizabeth’s namesake marches on in Bristol

After a successful inaugural feast last year, this new tradition appears to be gaining traction, and notoriety.

Want a look inside Bristol's most beautiful homes? Now's your chance

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society will be holding their “House Tour 2024” on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Obituaries
Annelise Bacher Annelise Bacher, 94 passed from this life on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington, RI. She was the wife of the late Ronald D Bacher, the daughter of the late Anker C Thor
Lionel Carreiro Lionel P. Carreiro, 69, of Smithfield, formerly of Bristol, R.I., went on the ride of a lifetime to meet Jesus and his heavenly family on Feb. 3. The devoted husband and soulmate of Janice Mowry Carre
James Devine James Anthony Devine, 84, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born and raised in Quincy, Massachusett
Sports
Deal's victory highlights Huskies results at Class B indoor track meet The Mt. Hope High indoor track and field squads competed in their respective 2025 Class B Championships Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Providence Career and Tech Academy Fieldhouse. Junior standout …
Huskies' hoops notes: Boys up recent streak to four, girls drop last three The Mt. Hope High School boys' basketball team continued to set the pace atop the revamped Division III standings with its play over the last week, upping its most recent winning streak to four. …
Huskies rebound in hoops, both teams respond to recent setbacks After seeing its recent winning ways come to a close with back-to-back losses, the Mt. Hope High School boys' basketball team responded this past week with a pair of dramatic victories to improve to …
Mt. Hope wrestlers better Barrington on inaugural Latessa Scholarship Night Past and current members of Mt. Hope High School wrestling program, specifically, and the larger community, as a whole, gathered for a very special evening Wednesday, Jan. 29, to initiate what is …
Opinion
Letter: Citizens for Peace deny antisemitism accusation

To the editor: In the January 30th issue, “Library forum a defense of antisemitism”, Jonathan Carney’s letter to the editor was misleading and insulting. To set the record …

Letter: Weaponized journalism is everywhere

To the editor: By now every American knows or should know about the freedoms and rights we as Americans have. Sadly, what we don't have aynmore is honest journalism. That is unbiased facts …

Letter: Our democracy is worthy of a champion

Democracy is messy because everyone has an opinion. Governing in a democracy is hard because finding common ground among swirling opinions is often exceedingly contentious. This dilemma can …

Letter: July 4th volunteers do not deserve disrespectful public scrutiny

To the editor, According to Webster’s Dictionary, a volunteer is a person who works for an organization without being paid. I have been a member of the Bristol Fourth of July …

Letter: Library forum a defense of antisemitism

To the editor: Last week the group “East Bay Citizens for Peace” did a forum at Rogers Free Library called “The Weaponization of Antisemitism.” Fearing the forum would be …

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