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Bristol PD: Police make six arrests, help baby deer
Bristol Police made six arrests between June 24 and June 30, 2024. more
Roger Williams University sailors rigging and launching their new fleet, manufactured by Bristol’s own Zim Sailing.
A championship-worthy collegiate fleet, made in Bristol
Just in time for the 2023-2024 season, RWU received a new fleet, courtesy of generous donors and manufactured by Bristol’s own Zim Sailing. more
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The Pick 'N Pay Food Mart on Hope Street recently papered up its windows as it slowly sold out its existing stock. But shoppers can rejoice it will re-open under new ownership.
Hope Street convenience store comes under new ownership
The Bristol Golf Park got their long-sought Class C liquor license following a public hearing at the June 26 meeting of the Bristol Town Council, and a downtown convenient store has new life after recently shuttering. more
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Bristol couple brings the parade to their driveway
These Bristol residents decided to get in on the Fourth festivities by bringing the parade to their own home. more
The Bristol/Warren 11U All Star team celebrates after shutting Barrington out in the District 2 finals, Tuesday.
Bristol/Warren 11U All-Stars win District Finals
They now move onto the State Tournament after a convincing 7-0 victory over Barrington. more
Commentary: 'My Home Town' – Bristol (1948-1970)
Stroll down Hope Street, What do you see? more
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Letter: Why I love this time of year in Bristol
As I drive over the Mt. Hope or Sakonnet bridges, I am grateful that I get to call this quirky peninsula my home. more
Letter: History was 'changed' for a reason
The removal of the word plantation from the official state name follows the removal of multiple offensive professional sports team's names and is another step in honoring those who suffered the horrors of the slave trade. more
Shown here is the center stripe on High Street in downtown Bristol. Opinions will vary, but some say the blue should be more navy and the red should be a deeper red, to accurately represent the U.S. flag.
Critic says the parade stripe still isn’t true blue (or red)
The parade route stripe is better, but it is not right. That is the unofficial assessment from the man who may watch the annual painting of the red, white and blue lines in historic, downtown Bristol … more
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Bristol Phoenix - Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Rowers in a mixed masters boat lean into their stroke during an East Bay Rowing practice session along the Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove early on a recent weekday morning. At this time of the year, teams launch their boats at 5:30 a.m. for a 90-minute workout.
Ready, row! – On the water with a local rowing club
It’s 5:15 on a Thursday morning. Down a dusty lane aside the shore of Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington, one car after another crunches and slows to a stop. Each driver steps out, makes … more
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Emily Swintak, shown here as coxswain during an early morning practice session, is an East Bay Rowing alumna who went on to row at Connecticut College before graduating this spring.
Small and mighty – how the coxswain can make or break the boat
Ask any crew of eight rowers — or get thrust unexpectedly into a boat with an empty seat, as this writer experienced while reporting this story — and you understand the critical role of … more
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Saxophonist Jay Wharton, of Topaz, plays a solo as singer Kelly Caton looks on.
A Fourth of July primer for Bristol's biggest day
Here’s a quick July 3-4 primer so you can get the most out of the festivities. more
Attorney Seth Handy, representing applicant Bristol Harbor Inn, makes his opening statement to the Bristol Harbor Commission on Monday night, July 1, with a room full of Stone Harbour residents behind him.
Harbor Commission shares concerns over Bristol Harbor Inn 'pool boat'
Although the Bristol Harbor Commission agreed by a 4-1 vote that the proposed pool boat doesn't violate the town's harbor management plan, they did share four concerns about the idea that will now be relayed to the Town Council. more
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Group seeks to hit the brakes on school bond spending
A group of residents is calling for the opportunity to get a second chance at a vote on whether or not to approve up to $200 million in bond funding to build a new high school and perform repairs to schools throughout the Bristol Warren Regional School District. more
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2024 Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March
2024 Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March more
An inspiring story of a resilient actor known to all as ‘The Fonz’
You might be surprised to know that Henry Winkler, better known as “The Fonz” on TV sitcom “Happy … more
Republicans and Democrats – How dare they?
If you watched the June 27 presidential debate you had to ask yourself one question: How dare the Republican and Democratic Parties leave you with a choice of two grievously flawed candidates for the … more
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Poppasquash home sells for $5.4 million in Bristol
The sale price is the highest on record in 2024 in Bristol and the fourth-highest in the history of the town, according to realty data. more
New grant will expand prevention programming in the East Bay
A new five-year grant was recently awarded to the East Bay Regional Coalition, through the BAY Team, the organization in Barrington that manages the East Bay regional prevention services.   … more
Presidential debate left Democrats reeling
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Kennedy - Nixon debate in 1960 marked the dawning of a new age, when the optics of televised images carried more weight than the substance of what candidates conveyed verbally. … more
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State seeks respondents to housing survey
Survey responses are anonymous and will help The Rhode Island Department of Housing and RIHousing establish a better understanding of the state's housing needs. more
Letter: We need more funding for child care programs
To the editor: As a small business owner running a pediatric occupational therapy institute in Rhode Island, I know that the struggle to find affordable, convenient child care is a daily reality … more
Nina McCarthy and Sara Jane Soboleski with the display case for McCarthy’s complete collection of July 4th commemorative buttons. The case, which has space for 11 more buttons, was designed by Soboleski and Patty McCobb of Allerton Framing, a birthday gift to Nina from her husband Pat.
She's collected every Fourth of July Parade button ever made
Nina McCarthy loves the Fourth — and she’s been collecting the commemorative buttons since they first came out in 1989. Now she has a display case worthy of them. more
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(L-R) Mattie Edwards-Kemp, Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project Vice President; Marie Holland and Tanya Hangos of T-Mobile; and Bernard Freamon, Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project President.
Bristol gets $50,000 T-Mobile grant to help fund Port Marker monument
The grant will go toward installing the Middle Passage Memorial in Independence Park, a historical and educational landmark to honor those affected by Bristol’s participation in the transatlantic human trade. more
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