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 Monterecy is a match, becomes new Bristol Warren assistant super
BRISTOL — Courtney Monterecy was formally introduced as the new assistant superintendent for the Bristol Warren Regional School … Read More
For this truly self-made man, the sky’s the limit
Dennis Arruda, a recent Roger Williams University graduate and a Bristol native currently living in Portsmouth, will soon be moving to … Read More
Remembering the bravest
The annual Bristol Firemen’s Memorial, held the second Sunday in June, once again honored our own firefighters and emergency medical … Read More
Former Guiteras students, public welcome to celebration, final walkthrough
The cornerstone was laid in 1925 (containing a box of memorabilia from that year), but students didn’t fill the halls of the … Read More
Herreshoff receives innovation grant from RI Commerce
The board of directors of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation recently announced a $59,000 grant to the Herreshoff Marine Museum … Read More
Two local nonprofits receive Champlin grants
The Champlin Foundation has announced $8 million in grants that will help advance improvements for 89 nonprofit organizations across … Read More

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The big stage returns to Bristol for 12 nights of music

The annual Bristol Fourth of July concert series is moving this year, but is still offering 12 days of music and a total of 22 bands playing all types of music. Things kick off on Saturday with an …

It's a strawberry bonanza this Sunday in Tiverton

The annual Strawberry Shortcake Social by the Tiverton Farmers’ Market will have strawberry shortcake bowls and a variety of vendors selling strawberry cupcakes, scones, tarts, strawberry basil …

'River Day' mixes education with family fun

The Westport River Watershed Alliance’s family-friendly festival, which celebrates the beauty and vitality of the Westport River, is a day of fun and learning with interactive exhibits and …

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Obituaries
Barbara Bacon Prudence Island - Barbara M. (Hutton) Bacon, 82, of Prudence Island, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Nathanael Bacon. Born Providenc
Wayne Cahoon Wayne Cahoon (74) of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Fall River. Wayne was born on November 28, 1950 to the late Henry Cahoon and Gertrude Miller Cahoon.
Lillian Cost Lillian Mae (Case) Cost, 87, of Adams Avenue, Barrington, died peacefully on June 7, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Cost. Born in Providence, a

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Sports
Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur …
'Gansett jolts Mt. Hope, upsets top seeds for boys' lacrosse crown PROVIDENCE — The Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team's unbeaten run to a potential Division III title, literally and figuratively, got jolted in recent days as the top-seeded Huskies were …
Mt. Hope's Jackson 'leaps' at second chance to become state champion PROVIDENCE — Thea Jackson is both a quick healer and the beneficiary of a second opinion. She's also a state champion...two times. The Mt. Hope High School two-sport star, who about a …
Huskies make school history, win first boys' volleyball championship PROVIDENCE — It took 10 springs and five intense sets for the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team to become a champion. Saturday night, June 7, at Rhode Island College's Murray …

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Opinion
Letter: Support those being illegally targeted for deportation

To the editor: The League of Women Voters (LWV) Newport County stands in solidarity with those who are heartbroken and outraged by the forceful removal of citizens of Newport County by trickery …

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at …

Letter: Extolling the virtues of a state-based, single-payer healthcare system

To the editor: Attorney General Peter Neronha recently announced several important actions related to healthcare that seek to address the problems facing our state and all RI citizens. These are …

Letter: Skip the parade and attend a No Kings Day rally

To the editor: On June 14th the nation will be subjected to the spectacle of a military parade the likes of which we generally do not have in our country, and to make matters worse, the chief …

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