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Fall River couple charged with stealing catalytic converters in Bristol
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Fall River man and woman have been charged in Providence County Superior Court with stealing multiple catalytic converters following their arrest by the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) on November 28, 2022. more
The letter-writer, David Souza, shared this photo of litter found near a local shoreline launch site.
Letter: Littering, desecration at local beaches is getting worse
To the editor: Recently my wife and I went to Blue Trail Launch Site, which is at the end of Corys Lane in Portsmouth. My wife was scared of this surrounding area, scared to be in an area she … more
Barrington's Chris Brindamour competed in the recent Duckpin Professional Bowlers Association Tour stop at Dudek Lanes in Warren.
National duckpin pro bowling tour makes a stop at Dudek Lanes
WARREN — The sixth stop on the 2023 edition of the Duckpin Professional Bowlers Association Tour schedule took place last weekend, Aug. 4-6, at Dudek Lanes in Warren and featured of a couple of … more
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Stella Raiche and daughter, Aleah, walk their dogs on the track at Kickemuit Middle School.
Track renovations at Kickemuit Middle School pushed to Aug. 21
Renovations originally scheduled to begin last week have been pushed off due to delays acquiring necessary materials. more
11th Hour Racing Team sailors from left: Jack Bouttell, Francesca Clapcich, Amory Ross, and Charlie Enright, posing with the Ocean Race trophy.
Enright reflects on 11th Hour's wild and historic Ocean Race victory
Charlie Enright, the winning skipper of the 2022-2023 Ocean Race, discusses the 6-month, 7-leg around-the-world race that saw an American team win the whole thing for the first time in its 50-year history. more
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Trump continues to loom large over the 2024 election
STORY OF THE WEEK: If you want to give Democrats agita, look no further than a New York Times/Siena College poll pointing to a potential neck-and-neck rematch between Donald Trump and President Joe … more
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According to the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, since the state conducted a prescribed burn on Dutch Island in March 2022 (left), native grasses and milkweeds favored by pollinators (right) have replaced the tangle of invasive plants — such as autumn olive, honeysuckle, and bittersweet — that once dominated the habitat.
State to resume prescribed burns on Prudence Island
PORTSMOUTH — Depending on weather and wind conditions, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) plans on conducting low-severity prescribed burns on state lands on Prudence Island … more
Tom Houde of West Warwick with the 39” striped bass he caught trolling tube and worm with his kayak off Newport at Brenton Reef.
With water temps this high, fishermen need to change tactics
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has completed the second phase of a two-year project to develop an evaluation model on the operational costs of on-demand fishing gear technology … more
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The Bristol 10U championship team consists of: Carter Beaulieu, Zachary Bento, Owen Brinza, Thomas Carroll, Bennett Costello, Cameron Cote, Jack Duarte, Lucas Hallam, Sam Harcourt, Lorenzo Ring, Landon Vermilyea, and David Wilcox.
Bristol 10U Little League wins first ever district championship
Bristol capped off its impressive run through this summer’s District 2 Ron Silva tournament with a convincing 10-0 victory over Rumford in the Championship game held at Vets Park last Sunday in Bristol. more
Bristol PD: Multiple reports of scams
Bristol PD made no arrests but received multiple reports of locals being targeted by scams between July 24-31, 2023. more
A replica of the Nao Trinidad, the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, is coming to Bristol today and staying until Aug. 13.
Bristol to host replica of Magellan flagship that circled the globe
The Nao Trinidad, the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, led the first circumnavigation of the world from 1519 to 1522, and its replica is visiting Bristol from Aug. 3-13. more
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Deer seen at Colt State Park last year. There booming numbers has necessitated action from the Town Council to allow limited bow hunting on some town-owned properties.
Permits go on sale for deer hunting in Bristol; season begins in September
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced that deer permits for legal regulated hunting, are now on sale online and at local sales agents. more
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Letter: An opportunity lost in Bristol
To the editor: Thank you Mr. Mascena for pointing out what appears to be obvious to all but the Bristol Planning Board and Town Council . Giving up that beautiful waterfront property to a … more
Letter: A different perspective on Robin Rug
To the editor, "In a world of steel-eyed death and men who are fighting to be warm, come in, she said, I'll give ya shelter from the storm." - Bob Dylan I recently read Mr. Mascena’s … more
Letter: About Victory Day
To the editor: Victory Day, is celebrated in Rhode Island on the second Wednesday of August. It marks the surrender of Japan, ending World War II. To celebrate termination of humanity’s … more
Eleanor Lial runs in a relay event at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, held at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon this past weekend. Her mother, Jen, a professional photographer, caught the action.
Warren teen competes in National Junior Olympics for track
Eleanor, a rising 8th grader at Kickemuit Middle School, traveled with the Fast Track team out of Central Falls, one of just four runners from the team to travel for the event (and one of 13 to qualify), which featured the best young runners from around the nation. more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, August 3, 2023
The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 1 July 2023. Prize giving on stage in the Ocean Live Park in Genova. Overall 1st Place IMOCA, 11th Hour Racing Team.
11th Hour Racing to celebrate Ocean Race victory this Friday
The first American team to ever win Ocean Race will hoist the cup in Newport on Friday, and all are invited. more
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Silver Creek Activities Director Kathleen Barry escorts Pat Pires into her second birthday celebration in as many days, this time with her many friends from the First Congregational Church.
Celebrating a century with humor and a smile
Bristol resident Patrocinia (Pat) Pires celebrated her 100th birthday this week, first with family on Sunday, then again with friends on Monday. more
The field at Kickemuit Middle School has been closed for multiple weeks following an incident with an outside group causing damage during a football camp. Those repairs are ongoing. The track will also be closed to be resurfaced beginning this Friday. Town officials are hopeful the track and field will be reopened in time for fall sports.
KMS track to be closed for repairs beginning Friday
The track at Kickemuit Middle School will be off limits for at least two weeks beginning this Friday to allow for repairs and re-striping. more
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This property at 458 Poppasquash Road closed for $8,000,000 on Tuesday, Aug. 1, a record high in Bristol.
$8 million home sale in Bristol is highest on record
LandVest recently announced the highest sale of a residential property in Bristol on record. The property at 458 Poppasquash Road closed for $8,000,000 on Tuesday, Aug. 1. more
Letter: Brown land would still be a better school site
To the editor: Last week's paper questioned the validity of the BWSC site choice. The consultant's response was that the new building was outside the theoretical limits of the flooded area. As … more
Distinctive Homes | Summer 2023
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Be very careful with Officers’ Bill of Rights
Another legislative session in Rhode Island has come and gone without any action on a perennial issue, reform of the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights. To be sure, some Constables on Patrol (COPS) have … more
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Mt. Hope wrestler Andrew McCarthy was named to the All-American team after placing 5th at the Nuway Combat Summer Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ last week.  Photo was taken during the RI state tournament in February.
McCarthy earns All-American status at nationals
Mt. Hope wrestler Andrew McCarthy achieved All-American status by placing fifth in the 138-pound weight class in the Nuway Combat Summer Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ last week.   … more
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