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State data shows more than 80 confirmed cases at Bristol nursing home
Confirmed COVID-19 cases have surged in Rhode Island in recent weeks, and one of the most dramatic outbreaks is at Silver Creek Manor nursing home in Bristol. According to data released last … more
Aidan Weber, working on his computer at home, made a video, founded a website and spread the word around school about his fund-raiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. To date, the drive has raised more than $1,100 for the organization.
Warren teen starts drive to help veterans' organization
cut: aidan Aidan Weber, working on his computer at home, made a video, founded a website and spread the word around school about his fund-raiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. To date, the drive … more
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The letter’s author, Amy Rice, kissing her horse Reina.
Letter: The end of a nightmare
To the editor: Which office do I go to get my reputation back? That was the famous quote of President Reagan’s secretary of labor, Ray Donovan, when charges against him were dismissed. I … more
Election Day also-rans: Elmo, Kanye, Fauci and Hilary
Most people ignore that write-in option at the bottom of every race on the ballot, dutifully choosing from the pre-printed options. Some think it’s an invitation to test their comedy chops for … more
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Staff member, students quarantined after KMS Covid-19 positive
Bristol Warren Regional School District officials closed Kickemuit Middle School to in-person learning Friday, after learning Thursday afternoon of a new Covid-19 infection at the … more
The favored bicycle route would connect from the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path (left and north), to Thames Street, then High Street, then Ferry Road, Roger Williams University and the Mt. Hope Bridge (right and south).
Consultants say ‘West’ route is the best route for Bristol biking
The people have spoken, and the consultants agree. The best route for bikers to keep pedaling between the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path and the southern end of Bristol is along the Thames Street … more
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Editorial: This unstructured life is getting away from us
Several years ago the clinical and medical worlds stopped labeling people ‘autistic’ and began labeling them with ‘autism spectrum disorder.’ The change signified a deeper … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo, speaking during a Nov. 12 briefing.
Governor warns of 'dire' consequences and lockdown if Covid trends continue
Rhode Island could be heading toward another lockdown if people continue to disregard the rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo warned during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Just … more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, November 12, 2020
Letter: For this voter, ‘no record found’ on Election Day
Election‎ Day‎ 2020 — A‎ day‎ that‎ will‎ live‎ in‎ infamy.‎ Wanting‎ to‎ avoid‎ the‎ big‎ crowds‎ I‎ decided‎ to‎ … more
Letter: Bristol may be moderate now — but for how long?
In last week’s edition of the Phoenix there was an article which contained interviews with various local candidates and their belief that Bristol voters cast their ballots for more … more
Amber McCollum (left) and Kaitlan Mitchell share a laugh, and some warmth, under a new patio heater outdoors at Judge Roy Bean Saloon on Tuesday. 
With heat lamps, lights and tents, restaurants press on
The Town of Bristol has received $100,000 for heat lamps, tents and other outdoor equipment and is working to get the materials to businesses as quickly as possible. The town first received a $75,000 … more
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State data reveals massive outbreak in Bristol nursing home
Confirmed COVID-19 cases have surged in three Rhode Island nursing homes in the past two weeks, according to data released on Wednesday afternoon by the R.I. Department of Health. When the health … more
The Burke family, (from left to right) Curtis, Jerry, Cory, Sue and Cassie, pose in front of softball players, family and friends during a softball tournament held to raise money to help Cory beat cancer for the second time, at Colt State Park on Saturday.
Community rallies for a young man fighting cancer
Last weekend, under sunny skies and balmy temperatures, a total of 23 teams (16 men’s, six women’s, and one old-timers) turned out for a softball tournament in honor of Cory Burke, a … more
Bristol woman arrested for domestic child snatching
A 64-year-old Bristol woman was arrested last week after allegedly buying a ticket and sending her 14-year-old granddaughter on a plane to Florida. She was charged with felony domestic child … more
The entire Mt. Hope High School girls’ cross country team has been ordered to quarantine after close contacts with the girls who attended a Bristol party.
Governor says 21 COVID-19 cases now linked to Bristol party
The number of positive COVID-19 cases connected to a high school party hosted in Bristol on Oct. 24 has grown to 21, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her briefing Thursday afternoon. As many as … more
Seven new restrictions to go into effect on Sunday
Seven new restrictions will go into effect this Sunday, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Starting Nov. 8, the following regulations will be in effect … more
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Letter: Editor needs to do better, avoid gender labels
I implore the editorial board to work a little harder as it develops its pieces and ask yourselves, or really any woman who might be close by, to reconsider headlines such as “... Mr. … more
Election officials Rowanne Curran (left) and Bethany Marshall sign in Bristol resident Paul Vollaro at the Quinta-Gamelin Community Center on Tuesday. 
Bristol prefers ‘Plantations’ and says no to ‘Mayor’
While there were a small number of mail ballots from polling location drop boxes left to be counted at press time on Wednesday, they were unlikely to change these outcome of the seven questions … more
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Lette: Respect and acceptance need to evolve, not history
In last week’s edition of the Phoenix, arguing that the word “Plantation” be removed from the name of Rhode Island, Stephan Brigidi stated that “History is constantly … more
Letter: Bristol BookFest was a wonderful success
On behalf of the Bristol BookFest 2020 Steering Committee, I would like to thank the many people and organizations that made our inaugural event such a success Oct. 16 to 18. It was not the BookFest … more
The five elected members of the Bristol Town Council — all incumbents.
Bristol returns same council slate — with a 'moderate' message?
In the end, nothing changed. The five current members of the Bristol Town Council retain their seats, and the three challengers remain on the outside looking in. Nathan Calouro, Antonio … more
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Firefighters used the ladder truck to get at the flames that were spreading into the upper levels of the house on Colonial Road.
Crews knock down flames, but fire displaces Bristol family
A Bristol family lost use of their home but no one was injured when a fire consumed a garage at 3 Colonial Road and spread into the attic of the house on Sunday morning. The fire was first … more
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Sarah Bullard was the top vote-getter in the Bristol race for school committee.
School Committee gets two newcomers from Bristol
This election cycle saw three of Bristol’s six seats on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee up for grabs, with eight candidates in the hunt. When the dust settled in the early morning … more
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Libertarian Billy Hunt, left, and Democrat June Speakman, right, campaigned next to each other Tuesday at the Quinta Gamelin polling station in Bristol.
Speakman beats Libertarian Hunt, retains District 68 seat
Democrat June Speakman of Warren is headed back to the General Assembly, after the District 68 Representative won her re-election campaign Tuesday by defeating Libertarian William "Billy" Hunt 3,943 … more
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