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Warren Town Council race remains tight; Felag, Speakman return to the Assembly

The race for the two open spots on the Warren Council was too-close-to-call as the in-person and early votes were tabulated on Election Day, November 5, 2024, while two General Assembly …
Police identify man struck and killed in Bristol parking lot
A 59-year-old Bristol man was killed Monday night after he was struck by a small pickup truck and pinned underneath it in the parking … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Optimism and early votes abound at the Bristol polls
With the 2024 election looming, there are many questions to be answered when going to the polls. One of the questions many may not be … Read More
Warren growers appreciate RIDEM's 'LASA' grant program
The latest round of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grant funding is available … 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 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
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 …
Barrington bounces Mt. Hope in girls' soccer playoff prelim BARRINGTON — Sometimes an opponent just has your number and for the Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer team in 2024 that certainly was the case when the Huskies played their rival Barrington. …
Mt. Hope harriers make it into cross country state meets The Mt. Hope High School cross country teams competed in their Class B Championship Meets Saturday, Oct. 26, over Ponaganset High's 3.1-mile/5,000-meter Covered Bridge Trail course, the Huskies …
Huskies keep rolling, win fifth football game in a row CRANSTON — Home or away, it doesn't matter at the moment for the Mt. Hope High School football team when it comes to winning. The Huskies, who last week completed a perfect four-game …
Opinion
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 , …

Letter: State reps. are working on behalf of veterans

It has come to our attention that constituents with concerns may not realize that state representatives and senators are available through a phone call or email to answer questions about issues that …

Letter: Vote 'No' on Question 1

Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.

‘Yes’ on Question 1 will restore power to the people

Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.

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