Trailblazing sailor Cole Brauer to deliver RWU commencement address
Groundbreaking sailor Cole Brauer, who made history last year as the first American woman to race solo nonstop around the world in the … Read More
Shrek is coming to KMS!
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical, Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic … Read More
Confined to bed, driven to give back to children battling illnesses
It typically takes about two decades from birth to reach the milestone of college graduation — a major turning point in most … Read More
Mt. Hope High School sports scatter upon new building construction
Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Ana Riley and Athletic Director Christy Belisle presented the school committee … Read More
Reminiscing with Les Breault
With the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration just around the corner, let’s take a brief ride down memory lane with former Bristol … Read More
Domestic assaults, weapons violations top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Wednesday, April 30 Felix Josue Ruiz … Read More
Things To Do ...

It's a special Mother's Day Market in Tiverton on Sunday

Sunday is a day typically dedicated to relaxation, and Mother’s Day lands on a Sunday — so a morning (or afternoon) stroll through a specialty market geared toward moms might be the …

'Bull in the China Shop' at Bristol Art Museum

The Bristol Art Museum presents "Bull in the China Shop," a dynamic and thought-provoking exhibit on view from Sunday, May 11, through Saturday, June 28. Featuring a compelling mix of functional and …

The Rough & Tumble perform at the Music Mansion

The Rough & Tumble perform this Saturday, May 10, at Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Providence. The show begins at 7 p.m. The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo composed of Mallory Graham and …
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Obituaries
Constance Briosi It is with heartfelt remembrance that we celebrate the life of Constance B. Briosi, who departed from this world on May 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 7, 1934, in Fall River, Massachusetts, s
Emilie Dickey Emilie Brace Dickey of Marshfield was born October 18, 1929, to William Henry and Gladys (Owen) Kiekhofer in Madison, Wisconsin. She departed this life May 7, 2025, in Elfindale Manor, Springfield, Mi
Nicholas Conti Nicholas M. Conti, 85, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence with his family at his side. He was the husband of Rose Ann (Ciri
Sports
Mt. Hope sports notes: Boys' volleyball rallies after initial league loss, Jackson sets new girls' outdoor track standards The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team had a couple of hectic days earlier last week as on back-to-back nights the Huskies suffered their first Division III loss of the year, but then …
Mt. Hope golfers meet early aims, seek continued improvement The Mt. Hope High School golf team met one of its stated goals for the 2025 season along with another less sought-after though still significant aim after the home Huskies swept East Providence and …
Mt. Hope rolls into boys' volleyball season midpoint The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team met the middle of its 2025 regular season in recent days much in the same way Huskies have gone about their business so far this spring, with wins. …
Mt. Hope sports notes: Boys' spikers sweep again, golf takes two It wasn't as easy as it would appear, but the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball club returned to action last week with yet another three-set sweep this time over visiting Davies Career & Tech …
Opinion
Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly.

Invitation respectfully declined

To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained two letters to the editor from individuals extolling the virtues of the Republican party and encouraging Democrats such as myself to join the Bristol …

A heartfelt thank you to the ‘garden angels’ of RWU

To the editor: For the fourth time, despite the wrath of Mother Nature, the Friends of Tom's Grove and 26 dedicated students on the Community Partners Program at RWU came together once again to …

Letter: Flags of allied nations also deserve respect

To the editor: Last week’s Phoenix contained a completely ridiculous letter from an obviously misguided US veteran of Foreign Wars who should know better deriding one of his fellow …

Letter: Some antidotes to despair

To the editor: Day 100 of the current administration is upon us. With that formidable reality, I rise each day struggling to choose hope over despair. You may be feeling similarly—daunted by …

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