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In an Election Day unlike any other, when the results did not come into focus until 1:10 a.m. on Wednesday, it appears the five incumbents will continue to serve on the Bristol Town Council.
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11/4/20
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Gov. Gina Raimondo announced new measures to curb spread of the coronavirus, which is on the rise throughout Rhode Island. In a Friday afternoon press conference, the governor had one clear target …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/30/20
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In his letter to the editor in the Oct. 22 issue, “ Look at everything the Diversity group can accomplish, ” Zachary Cooper attempts to poke fun at the concept of a Diversity, Equity and …
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10/30/20
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As a lifelong Bristolian, I’ve always found it interesting how many Bristol residents barely leave the town or the state, and look at the world through a very narrow lens, especially when it …
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10/30/20
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Bristol Police arrested a young man after he allegedly got into an accident near the entrance to Mount Hope Farm and left the scene, before officers caught up to him near the base of the Mt. Hope …
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10/29/20
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By now, most people have a pretty good idea who they want to see in the White House come Jan. 21, 2021. But further down the ballot, the more complex things become. Here’s a little clarity on …
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/29/20
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History is constantly evolving, with new interpretations and meanings arising from any particular historic event. The official name of our state, with the choice word “ plantations” is on …
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10/29/20
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For their final test prior to Election Day, the eight candidates for Bristol Town Council were asked two seemingly easy questions: What is one thing you love about Bristol? What is one thing you …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/29/20
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The Oct. 22 Bristol Phoenix published Kevin Faria’s letter, entitled “ Who are the real terrorists ?”
He wrote: “I’ve noticed several letters to the editor …
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10/29/20
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Parish feasts were just one of the countless things ruined by Coronavirus this year. While the virus (and its attendant restrictions on gatherings) didn’t change the solemnity and import of the …
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/29/20
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Bristol does not need a mayor and is best served by electing a town administrator to lead its government.
A familiar question for Bristol voters, who have soundly rejected it numerous times …
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10/29/20
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An off-duty Bristol police officer happened to be in the right place at the right time, when he witnessed a hit-and-run accident, followed the driver from Bristol into Warren, and led on-duty …
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10/28/20
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For well over 100 years, the 19th-century structures of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company (now the Herreshoff Marine Museum ) have dominated Burnside Street in Bristol. Happily, that’s still …
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/28/20
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I am not a racist. I make this candid statement to avert such an unfounded charge against me in response to the position I will herein assert against changing the formal historical name of our state …
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10/28/20
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Remember the first time … how awkward it was? The cues that guide the rhythm of normal conversation were missing, the lighting and camera angles were unflattering, and that first view of …
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/24/20
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Two weeks ago, you wrote an editorial on a very important point in the guarantee of citizens maintaining their freedoms. Not only the significance to voting, but of “being informed” …
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10/23/20
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It’s the season of signs, which have proliferated on lawns, bushes and buildings across Bristol. Those feeling strongly enough about their choices (and living on major roadways) display the …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/23/20
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They come from a wide range of backgrounds and experience, from education to healthcare and more, but the eight school committee candidates — Brian Bradshaw, Andrew Benn, Karen Cabral, Marjorie …
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/23/20
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It may be starting to feel like fall in Bristol, but Sara Slusarski and Alex Brassard of 2W Productions will have residents dreaming of “Summer Nights” as they bring the groovy musical …
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By Kristen Ray
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10/23/20
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Stephen Brigidi has done it again. This is the second time in recent weeks that he makes my case, although that was clearly never his intent.
In his letter to the editor last week, “ Each …
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10/23/20
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The Phoenix is always an entertaining read on Thursday evenings. The Police Report and Letters to the Editor are a pretty good “snapshot” of life here in Bristol.
This election …
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10/22/20
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Back in the good, old days of 2018, candidates used to canvass neighborhoods, ring doorbells, hand out pamphlets and ask for votes. Imagining pre-Covid life, the eight candidates for Bristol Town …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/22/20
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First term Representative June Speakman squared off against her lone challenger for the House District 68 seat, Libertarian Billy Hunt, in the only debate between the two before the Nov. 3 election, …
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By Ted Hayes
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10/22/20
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