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Last week I was one of eight recreational fishermen who met with Rep. Seth Magaziner and his staff in their Warwick office to talk about habitat, fish and recreational fishing.   He met with us … more
STORY OF THE WEEK: Organized labor has made a lot of headlines of late, what with strikes by writers in Hollywood and auto workers in Michigan. The common thread is how technology is extending the … more
Voters will be asked to approve or deny a $200 million bond to build a new high school and make repairs to other district schools. Do you support this proposal at this time? more
If you take a close look at a glass of seawater or even Westport River water, you will find it is full of tiny particles. Seawater isn't just plain water; it contains dissolved salts, proteins, fats, … more
A Tiverton native, Simmons has worked for many years as a wildlife educator, researcher, and rehabilitator with the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island. She has also worked for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. more
It was a trip that was just not destined to go smoothly. more
I am asking all Bristol and Warren voters to vote YES for the school construction bond. Our futures depend on it. more
While the district leaders, architects, and engineers attempted to paint a rosy picture of the new high school and the building procedure, they completely failed to assuage the fears and concerns of myself and my neighbors who have been suffering from flooded yards and basements for decades. more
I recommend that the Bristol Warren Regional School District raise the local funds for the school construction program by having Bristol and Warren share it in proportion to their taxable property wealth as they would if the school district were issuing the bond. more
PORTSMOUTH — Prudence Island residents had a lot to talk about during the Town Council’s annual excursion there Saturday morning — the status of the Mill Creek project, … more
The Bristol Police Department on Tuesday released surveillance camera footage from an incident that occurred on Thursday, Oct. 12 involving the police shooting of a suspect who followed two college students from Colt State Park while completely naked. more
While the construction of a proposed $165 million new high school has understandably dominated the discussion regarding a $200 million bond referendum, two other planned elements have flown under the radar. more
STORY OF THE WEEK: In 1997, when Jack Reed first joined the U.S. Senate, the Cold War had ended and 9/11 had not yet happened. A quarter-century later, the world is a very different place, with a … more
The Mt. Hope girls' soccer team has gained momentum as they approach the playoffs. The young Huskies overpowered East Greenwich 3-1 during a Division I home game on Tuesday night, then tied first … more
The Bristol Fire Department's annual “Old-Timers Clam Boil” once again appeased the appetites of the 80 or so fire department members in attendance Friday afternoon at the Hydes Fire Station on Annawamscutt Drive. more
Firefighters from Bristol Fire Rescue Truck 6 delighted students at The Learning Journey Preschool and Child Care Corp. on Metacom Ave. this past Tuesday. more
Even though Bristol is about 6% short of ideal canopy coverage, a goal of an additional 1% coverage is sought, equating out to the planting of 625 trees a year for the next 10 years. more
A yet-to-be-identified, 39-year-old Rehoboth man was shot outside of the Bristol Police Headquarters on Metacom Avenue in Bristol last night following an incident that reportedly began at Colt State Park. more
Bristol Police made five arrests and found a grisly discovery at Independence Park between Oct. 2-9, 2023. more
About 30 volunteers turned up at the Rhode Island Veterans Home to get some bulbs in the ground this past Saturday. They hope to plant another 10,000 before the ground freezes, and are inching closer to their goal of 1 million total. more
This latest Rotary fundraiser helped raise money and clothing for girls ages 2 to 12 in conjunction with the Rotary Club in São Miguel Azores. It was deemed a huge success. more
Thanks to the generosity of the Diniz family, and the generosity of spirit of their patrons, Bristol’s newest American citizen enjoyed a joyful end to a truly unforgettable morning. more
As one of those Baby Boomers tired of getting beat up about the bad things I supposedly did, I am happy to put my support behind an important project like this. Sure my taxes will go up a little, but won’t it be worth it? more
After we raze it, do we really need to build another high school? more
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