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The ‘father of the atomic bomb’ was a complex and tragic figure
‘American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer’ By Kai Bird Given the popularity of this summer’s blockbuster film, this biography of J. Robert … more
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Our impotent Congress is a disgrace
By now you know whether the Republican House got its act together and continued the funding to run the government. To think that these do-nothings continue to receive a whopping salary while our … more
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Angler Dave Hanuschak caught multiple striped bass to 29” that were feeding Sunday on the surface in Greenwich Bay.
Rhode Island waterways are stocked with trout
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting fall trout stocking, in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend, in selected areas in Rhode Island from Thursday, … more
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The Feds take a swipe at discriminatory lending, including here in R.I.
STORY OF THE WEEK: Redlining is widely thought of as the practice that prevailed in a lot of American cities in the mid-20 th century, imposing racial segregation and depriving worthy borrowers of … more
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Mt. Hope High School's Tom Fullen poses with his Outstanding Coaches Award citations from the State of Rhode Island.
Mt. Hope's Fullen receives lifetime coaching achievement award
Despite the fact that he’s not a native of either Warren or Bristol, 80-year-old Tom Fullen has been treated like a hometown hero ever since he arrived in Bristol in 2006. more
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Kasey Brown inside her new fitness studio, “True Training Studio” at 349 Metacom Ave.
Staying ‘True’ to her dreams led her to Bristol
Just a handful of years ago, Kasey Brown, a certified personal trainer and youth training specialist, had no idea that Bristol even existed. Now she has her dream fitness studio on Metacom Avenue. more
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Bristol PD: Multiple thefts from cars and syringes found at park
Bristol Police received multiple reports of thefts from cars on Sept. 18 and responded to various other issues between then and Sept. 25, 2023. more
The town’s historic district covers most of downtown Bristol, and other areas throughout town might soon be included among that protected land.
Bristol to resurvey Historic District for first time since 1978
The project initially came about in response to efforts to determine which local structures might be vulnerable to sea level rise, and consultants working on that project found some significant gaps in the existing data. more
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It was a fun-filled night at VFW Hall Saturday night when recently retired Jim Vieira (far left) was "roasted" by fellow Bristol Fire Department colleagues Lou Mascola (center) and Rick Giannini.
Bristol firefighter gets send-off after nearly 50 years of service
For nearly a half-century, James Vieira has epitomized what being a true firefighter is all about. more
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DEM stocks 25 state waterways with Brook, Rainbow trout
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is conducting its fall trout stocking at area locations in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The effort … more
Letter: Three finalists chosen for Port Marker design
All three are now charged with returning with polished proposals for the Memorial sculpture with drawings, a budget of costs, and a 3D model, each receiving an honorarium of $1,000 to support their time and further creative work. more
Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, September 28, 2023
A date for the first community meeting to discuss the bond initiative has been tentatively set for Monday, Oct. 2
How much would a new high school cost Bristol?
A look into how much a proposed $200M bond to build a new high school and fix other schools throughout the district. more
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An electric charging station sits outside the Rhode Island Veterans Home.
Curious about electric cars? Check out Colt State Park this weekend
It’s National Drive Electric Week, and to celebrate, RIDEM, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, and the Ocean State Clean Cities Coalition are hosting "Drive Green at the Park." more
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Built in the early 1880’s in a simple shingle style, 110 Griswold was once home to Admiral Gilbert Hoover, a decorated naval officer who served in both World Wars and received three Navy Crosses for his heroics at the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Cape Esperance, and the Battle of Guadalcanal.
19th Century home burned on Griswold Avenue once belonged to decorated Admiral
The state Fire Marshal has not yet determined the cause of the fire that severely damaged the home at 110 Griswold Ave. in Bristol. more
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Kevin Sousa (pictured) was excited and proud to have his company re-shingle the Town Common Gazebo this week.
Bristol's Town Common gazebo gets a free new roof
Ever since he was young kid, Bristol’s Kevin Sousa marveled at the glistening white Gazebo, an iconic structure located smack dab in the middle of the Town Common. more
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A troubling look behind the scenes in the seafood business
STORY OF THE WEEK: New Bedford’s half-billion-dollar commercial fishing catch is one of the economic bright spots in southern New England. But the underside of the seafood business includes … more
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Brian Abbott, of Barrington, said, “Caught this striper (29”, 8 pounds) in 15 feet of water about 100 yards off Barrington Beach with a Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow.”
Bonito and false albacore running hot, with no catch limits
There is nothing like explosive surface action from Atlantic bonito and false albacore. Last week anglers fishing in the Pt. Judith area were treated to non-stop action on Thursday, just a … more
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Becky Chace had her own band, sold thousands of CDs and played at big venues, before pausing music to become a teacher. These days, she’s playing music on her own terms — and having fun.
Meet Becky Chace: A prolific musician with a future all her own
I had sought out, for some time, singer, songwriter, guitarist Becky Chace for an interview regarding her life and times in music. A life rich in gigs, travel, recordings, starts, stops and … more
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The house on Sowams Drive in Bristol where the murder took place, taken at the time of the crime in February of 2017.
Bristol man who suffocated grandmother convicted of murder
The crime occurred in 2017 on Sowams Road in Bristol. more
Op-Ed: A lifeline for those battling substance use disorder
There is a resource available in hundreds of languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that provides immediate help for those experiencing substance use disorder, thoughts of suicide, mental health crises, and emotional distress – the 988 Lifeline. more
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Mia Shaw (left) looks on as teammate Gianna Lunney volleys the ball over the net for a point with Mary Gerhard (right).
Volleyball battles back to beat Middletown 3-1, starts season at 5-1
The Mt. Hope girls volleyball team came from behind to beat Middletown 3-1( 19-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-12) on Thursday night. The Huskies are currently in third place in Division II with a record of … more
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Huskies first singles player Elsa White hits a backhand during her 6-3, 6-4, win over Mia Renzulli of Prout. White has been dominant at times in her 4-1 start to the season.
Tennis team pounds Prout 6-1, starts season 4-1
The senior laden Mt. Hope tennis team pounded Prout 6-1 in a home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosted the Huskies record to 4-1 in Division I, with their lone loss, a 7-0 drubbing by … more
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Rep. Terri Cortvriend of Portsmouth walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line was later signed into law by the governor.
Federal judge dismisses challenge to R.I. shoreline access law
Wrong court, wrong argument and against the wrong people. So declared U.S. District Court Judge William Smith in his Sept. 19 opinion dismissing a legal challenge to the state’s newly … more
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Bristol PD: Two arrests and multiple deer-related issues
Bristol Police made two arrests, dealt with multiple deer-related calls, and received multiple reports of stolen property between Sept. 11-18, 2023. more
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