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A home like no other rises in Bristol

The house is massive in scale, built with 15,000 square feet of living space. Shaped like a three-blade propellor and rising three levels, it is designed in a way where every occupied space provides a view of Narragansett Bay.
Mt. Hope charges past Chariho in D-III football victory
BRISTOL — Home is certainly where the heart is for the Mt. Hope High School football team at the moment as the Huskies won their … Read More
Look up — aurora borealis!
All of Rhode Island and the farm coast of Massachusetts — indeed, much of the northern half of the United States — got a rare … Read More
Sharenko takes on Donovan in District 69
Voters in Rhode Island State Representative District 69, which includes parts of Bristol and Portsmouth, will have two candidates to … Read More
Bristol Christmas Festival is changing locations
Since its inception in 2021, the Bristol Christmas Festival has quickly become a popular tradition. This year, however, it will have a … Read More
Felag, Meyers meet in State Senate District 10 forum
WARREN — The Warren Town Hall Chambers, fittingly, was the location for two town-centric forums held Monday night, Oct. 7, including … Read More
Review board focuses on parking and water in new Mt. Hope design
The Bristol Technical Review Committee met last week to review plans for a new Mt. Hope High School. The committee includes … 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
Dorothy Caron Dorothy L. (Mello) Caron, "Dot", age 95, passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Manuel and Ida (Reynolds) Mello, she spent he
Lambert Freund Lambert 'Ben' Freund died from the complications of Alzheimer's disease on October 3, 2024, at the age of 81 in Champaign, Illinois. Ben was born on November 23, 1942 to Bernard and Anita Freund
Michael Geisser 74, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2024. Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Anna; his daughters, Lauren (Hal) Geisser Blatt, and Nicole Karen Geisser; his grand
Sports
Shea sends Mt. Hope to first boys' soccer loss of the season The impressive, double-figure unbeaten streak to start the 2024 season by the Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer team came to a halt Tuesday night, Oct. 8, when the Huskies fell to host Shea, 2-0, at …
Uneven play continues for MHHS girls' soccer squad BRISTOL/WARREN — It's been an uneven first half of the 2024 season for the Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer club, which crossed the midpoint of the fall in recent days with a 4-5-0 overall …
Huskies push past Pats, win second D-III football game in a row BRISTOL — The Mt. Hope High School football team made it two wins in as many home games to date and in a row after the Huskies defeated visiting Pilgrim, 24-29, Friday night, Oct. 4, at the …
Girls lose, boys stay unbeaten during Mt. Hope High soccer doubleheader BRISTOL — The Mt. Hope High School soccer clubs split an afternoon-evening doubleheader at the Vendituoli Complex Thursday, Oct. 3, the girls falling to rival Barrington 4-0 in the opener and …
Opinion
Letter: Thanks to the community for incredible support

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support that the Bristol and Warren communities have shown the Brian Latessa family during this difficult time. A special thank you to …

Letter: Roger Williams has been hypocritical on housing

A couple of days ago I was feeling rotten, and so I opted to stay home, and I am glad. Not about feeling rotten, but about staying home. I took some time to catch up on most recent Phoenixes. I …

Letter: Roger Williams University – Benefit or liability?

Several months ago I went to a town meeting about the tax proposals the town wants to implement. We have all seen tax increases, and it will only get worse. Seniors on a fixed income can’t …

Letter: This high school construction plan remains reckless

Last week’s Phoenix featured a front-page article highlighting concerns raised by the Bristol Planning Board regarding the chronic flooding in neighborhoods surrounding Mt. Hope High School and …

Letter: Bristol House Tour was a huge success, thanks to many

On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, more than 700 people explored 11 of Bristol’s most beautiful homes on Hope, High, Walley, State, Franklin, and Thames streets. Visitors to the Bristol Historical …

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