The slight rumble which you may have heard on Wednesday evening during the Republican Presidential debate was former governor and U.S. Senator John Chafee, former Secretary of State Susan Farmer, …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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8/29/23
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Anglers have reported (more than usual) sharks attacking their catch before they are able to bring it to the boat. Anglers are urged to use caution when reaching in or near the water to bring in …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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8/29/23
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Lace up your racing shoes and do some calf stretches, because it’s time for the 15th Annual Finish for a Guinness 5K race, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 3 in Warren.
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By Ethan Hartley
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8/28/23
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Bristol Police made two arrests between Aug. 14-21, 2023.
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8/25/23
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Bristol’s 2023 Community Night Out, the second annual, was held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Town Common.
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8/25/23
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The Town of Bristol has seemingly heard the call of a local resident, who came to the Phoenix with a grievance about a campsite that had accumulated large piles of garbage near a walking trail off Elmwood Drive.
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By Ethan Hartley
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8/24/23
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To the editor:
Thank you to the Town Council members, cheerful volunteer workers, participating restaurants, police and firefighters, and all who were responsible for arranging such a wonderful …
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8/24/23
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To the editor:
With rising tides and worsening floods I do not want to see out taxpayer money wasted on trying to build a new school on its present wet, flood-prone site. I have lived in Bristol …
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8/24/23
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United Brothers Synagogue will be celebrating their 100th year on High Street in Bristol this Sunday, Aug. 27 with a rededication of the sanctuary from 2 to 4 p.m.
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By Christy Nadalin
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8/24/23
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While it’s always the 18th century at Coggeshall Farm, for one day — last Saturday, Aug. 19 — the Farm was host to a reenactment of a drill day and encampment of Revolutionary War soldiers and militiamen of Rhode Island’s own Tew’s Company.
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8/23/23
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As tradition dictates, many students wound up just as paint-spattered as the inanimate objects they sought to paint.
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8/23/23
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$750,000 in federal money was secured to rejuvenate Bristol’s “Revolutionary Heritage Byway”, which includes large portions of Hope Street and High Street.
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By Ethan Hartley
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8/23/23
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It was a fast-moving debate with several lightning rounds, ensuring that everyone got a chance to flash a little personality, attempt to differentiate themselves from the other members of their party onstage, and, for better or worse, increase their name recognition.
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By Christy Nadalin
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8/22/23
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On a beautiful summer evening, over a pint outdoors at Aidan’s Pub, I sat with bass player, guitarist, singer/songwriter Eric Leffingwell, where he spoke of his musical development, the …
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By Michael Khouri
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8/22/23
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Tautog (or blackfish) is a great eating fish with a white delicate meat. They are not often sold in fish markets because they are difficult to harvest commercially. They are usually caught by rod and …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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8/22/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: After being dogged for weeks by the signature-gathering controversy, Sabina Matos’ campaign is ramping up its criticism of Aaron Regunberg, buoying the perception that he is …
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By Ian Donnis
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8/22/23
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The Herreshoff Marine Museum’s 7th annual summer boatbuilding program concluded last Thursday, Aug. 10 with the launch of the vessel that the middle- and high school-aged students had spent five weeks constructing.
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By Christy Nadalin
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8/18/23
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An annual tradition became a little sweeter when two Bristol PD patrolmen stopped by a Bayview Avenue lemonade stand last week.
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8/18/23
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“I came in for the interview at 10:00 a.m., and by 1:00 I had the job. And I never left..."
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By Ethan Hartley
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8/18/23
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Bristol Police made one arrest and looked for a man who was reportedly exposing himself at a local beach between Aug. 7-14, 2023.
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8/18/23
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Over 50 vendors provided lots of intriguing browsing for those who ventured over to the Town Common for the annual Flea and Fair that took place on Saturday.
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8/17/23
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In all, nearly 60 boats processed past the Nao Trinidad for a blessing, while on land, organizers served 245 littleneck boils and 75 steaks at the dinner, along with countless a la carte shucked oysters and littlenecks.
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8/17/23
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Everything is ready for the 12th annual Frontline Ministry Ride for Freedom this coming Sunday, Aug. 20.
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By Manny Correira
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8/17/23
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Check out photos from another lively Black Ships Festival, held in Bristol this past weekend.
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8/17/23
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