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Islanders end Huskies' season in Division II girls' volleyball semis

PORTSMOUTH —  The end was close, but cruel for the Mt. Hope High School girls' volleyball team. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Portsmouth, the Huskies saw their 11-match winning streak come to …
Incumbent Piper, newcomer Barlow win school committee seats in Warren
Five spots were available on the Bristol Warren Regional District School Committee at the November 2024 Election and with just five … Read More
Zumbathon returns for the first time in five years
For the first time in five years, the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Zumbathon, a Zumba-based charity event … Read More
Outdoor Mass continues a popular new tradition in Bristol church
When the late Rev. Marinaldo A. Batista, pastor of St. Elizabeth’s Church, came up with the idea of having an outdoor Mass under … Read More
Big turnout, no surprises in Bristol
There were very few surprises at the polls in Bristol on Tuesday, mostly because there were very few competitive races in Bristol. In … Read More
Meet the newest Bristol members of the School Committee
With no candidates running against them, the three Bristol candidates for three seats on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee … Read More
Market Street Pub proprietors mark 30 years of family ownership
Market Street Pub is marking a memorable milestone as the close-knit Davock Family commemorates 30 years of ownership, and it's that … Read More
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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.

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
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Obituaries
James St. Angelo James G. St. Angelo, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Muriel P. (Champagne) St. Angelo for 65 yea
Rev. Shirley Andrews Rev.Shirley M. Andrews, 87, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, to join her dearly beloved husband Ronald Andrews, and second-born daughter Elizabeth MacMillian. She was born in Fall River, MA
Edward Jamiel Edward A. Jamiel peacefully joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was a resident of both Warren and Bristol, RI. The husband of the late Anna Jamiel and son of the late Al
Sports
Deal is Mt. Hope's ace at 2024 Cross Country State Championships NORTH SCITUATE — Jessica Deal was once again the individual standout among the Mt. Hope High School contingent at the 2024 Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Championship Cross Country …
Huskies send off football seniors with sixth win in a row The good news for the Mt. Hope High School football team is that the Huskies completed a fine regular season, one of the best in recent memory actually, last Friday night, Nov. 1, Senior Night for …
Dream boys' soccer season for Mt. Hope comes to nightmarish end The Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer team's dream season came to a nightmarish end Friday afternoon, Nov. 1, after the top-seeded Huskies were upset on penalty kicks in the quarterfinal round of the …
Huskies cast Clippers out of Division II girls' volleyball playoffs Picking up in the playoffs where it ended the regular season, the Mt. Hope High School girls' volleyball team swept Cumberland out of the 2024 Division II championship tournament. At home …
Opinion
Letter: Wary of having state agencies overseeing bridge inspections

In response to the article, “ Inspection under way on Mount Hope Bridge, ” Oct. 31, I offer the following: Regarding the Mount Hope Bridge inspection currently underway and lasting …

Letter: Political rally was an unsafe distraction for motorists

Recently some of our friends and neighbors were in front of Clements Market on multiple days to promote their political candidate. They set up chairs, signs and placards to deliberately get attention …

Letter: Low Lane house has no connection to the Lows

I am writing in response to the recent article, “ A home like no other ” (Bristol Phoenix, Oct. 10). Readers may have been confused, and a little clarification might be useful. The …

Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

Letter: Cemetery parking shows a complete lack of respect

Last week’s Phoenix contained both an article and editorial regarding the issue of spectators at Mt. Hope High School sporting events parking their vehicles in St. Mary’s Cemetery , …

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