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This map depicts current marine heat wave conditions for June 2023. Observations show marine heatwaves are occurring across vast regions of the planet, including: the tropical North Atlantic, the Northeast Atlantic along the Iberian coast as far northward as Ireland and the UK, the equatorial Pacific, the Northeast Pacific, the Northwest Pacific in the Sea of Japan, the Southwest Pacific just southeast of New Zealand and the Western Indian Ocean southeast of Madagascar.

The world's ocean water is heating up fast

As scientists around the world sound the alarm about record sea surface temperatures, a new experimental NOAA forecast system predicts that half of the global ocean may experience marine heatwave … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 7/11/23

Expensive, unique china sets that were once passed from generation to generation don’t carry the same meaning as they once did.

Instead of ‘stuff,’ consider leaving a legacy project

Baby boomers were gifted the silver, china, crystal, and linens that their parents saved for and treasured, but now many millennials are minimalists and less interested in family heirlooms. If the … more

By Bonnie Evans | 7/11/23

Sandy Point Lighthouse on Prudence Island will be turned over to the Prudence Conservancy, according to U.S. Sen. Jack Reed.

Prudence lighthouse, 2 others getting new owners

PRUDENCE ISLAND — The oldest continuously operating lighthouse in Rhode Island will soon have a new owner. more

7/11/23

Letter: Removal of bike signs was a knee-jerk, unsafe reaction

To the editor: I am disheartened, frustrated, and bewildered that some people have reacted so strongly against the installation of simple, harmless street signs around Bristol meant to create a … more

7/10/23

Gallery: Riverside, Bristol-Warren 10u Baseball All Stars

EAST PROVIDENCE — The combined Bristol-Warren Little League squad traveled to Riverside's Forbes Field Thursday night, July 6, to begin play in the District 2 Major Baseball Division … more

Photos by Mike Rego | 7/6/23

The plaque as it appears in the Burnside Veterans Memorial Honor Roll Garden.

The late Brig. General (Ret.) Michael T. Byrnes memorialized in Bristol

Friends, fellow veterans, and family gathered for a ceremony, featuring Capt. Garry Holstrom (U.S. Navy, Ret), who offered words on the legacy of the late Michael T. Byrnes, who passed away on Jan. 9, 2023. more

7/6/23

Pitcher Mahir Salahuddin celebrates after catcher Luke Fluet tagged out Gavin LaBollita for the third out in the fifth inning.

Barrington all-stars hold off Bristol-Warren 1-0

The Barrington 12U All-Star baseball team defeated Bristol Warren, 1-0, in an elimination bracket showdown on Wednesday night, July 5. Mahir Salahuddin and Sean Caldarella combined for … more

7/6/23

Editorial: The show went on — as good as ever

Despite a heavy drenching of rain that lasted more than an hour, before and at the start of Tuesday’s parade, the show went on. Many marchers were dripping wet. Many spectators were beyond soaked. Yet most stuck it out, dealt with the consequences, and had a great time. more

7/6/23

Letter: Thank you for making another celebration possible

To the editor: As the Vice-Chairman and Parade Chairman of the last two years, I would like to send a big heartfelt thank you to the town officials of Bristol, the Bristol Police Department, the … more

7/6/23

This red white and blue American Flag clutch contained an item of irreplaceable value, and was allegedly stolen from the Elks Lodge the night of July 3.

Fourth of July volunteer offers $1,000 for return of stolen clutch

Elaine Rusk has volunteered her time and energy to Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration since becoming a resident shortly after Covid struck. Now she's looking for help finding something irreplaceable that was taken from her. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/6/23

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, July 6, 2023

7/6/23

Patriotic speaker Col. (Ret.) Joseph McGraw delivers a speech towards the end of the Patriotic Exercises in front of the Colt School on Tuesday.

Retired Green Beret: American ideals have united us from the beginning

U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) Joseph McGraw, a Portsmouth resident, former Green Beret and current associate professor at the Naval War College, delivered a timely and stirring speech during his keynote at the annual Patriotic Exercises on Tuesday morning. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/5/23

A preliminary design shows a conceptual layout of a new campus at Mt. Hope High School that includes all athletic fields on the same grounds, which would necessitate the building of a turf football field to double as an all-purpose practice field, and the loss of one dedicated practice field that currently exists on the grounds. Please note this design was note voted on, and is merely an example.

Committees agree a new Bristol-Warren high school is primary goal for bond

Should a bond worth up to $200 million be prepared in time and approved by voters this November, the lion's share of that capital would be used to demolish and construct a new high school for Bristol Warren teens. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/5/23

Rain soaked Bristol's Fourth of July Parade, but spirits remained high

It was anybody’s guess as to whether or not the day would be spared from a downspout. But just as organizers were lining up marchers and parade participants, the heavens opened wide. more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/5/23

Nathan Dunlap, lining up a putt during his victory June 24 in the Northeast Amateur, won the 2023 North & South Am played on Pinehurst Nos. 2 & 4 in North Carolina last weekend.

Rhode Island Amateur tees off at Montaup July 10

The Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in city once again kicked off a scintillating summer of action at courses around the area, including the East Bay, under the auspices … more

By Mike Rego | 7/4/23

The 2023 Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March

Follow along with the Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March. The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. more

7/3/23

Tony Lombardo and grandson AJ (in photo) boated four large bluefish Saturday at the shipping channel off Popasquash Point, Bristol.

NOAA and URI agree to explore effects of offshore wind energy

NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Woods Hole, Mass., and the University of Rhode Island (URI) have signed a five-year formal partnership agreement to research how offshore wind energy … more

7/3/23

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast Chief Marshal this year is longtime parishioner Denise Asciolla (center). She is flanked by Nicholas Simeone (left, the Thomas Vendituoli Award recipient) and the Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr., pastor of Mt. Carmel Church.

Mt. Carmel's 125th July Feast begins July 9

Everything is ready for the 125th Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 16th of July Feast, according to the Rev. Henry P. Zinno, Jr. more

By Manny Correira | 7/2/23

Over 700 runners from 36 states participate in Bristol Half Marathon

On Saturday the Independence Rhode Race hosted over 700 participants at their annual running event in Bristol, with 36 States being represented. more

7/1/23

Windsurfers cut across the water on a perfectly windy afternoon.

High-stakes racing on Mt. Hope Bay

Many of the best youth sailors in the world spent this week zipping across the waters of Mount Hope Bay, off the shore from Roger Williams University. The university and U.S. Sailing hosted the U.S. … more

6/30/23

Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Hondas, sodas, swings and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more

6/30/23

A member of the Navy Supply Corps School from Newport gives out high fives to smiling parade attendees during last year’s celebration.

Parade Chairman: Remember the reason we celebrate the Fourth

We may call it the 4th of July Parade, but the woman on whose shoulders the responsibility has rested these last two years has never lost sight of the real heroes, and the real name, of the parade — that is, the Military, Civic, and Firemen’s Parade. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/30/23

Dylan Cote offers a bunt during his first at-bat against Pawtucket, Tuesday.

Bristol Warren 12U all-stars fall to Pawtucket 4-0, move to loser's bracket

The team now moves on to host Barrington in a loser’s bracket game on July 5 at 5:45 p.m. more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/30/23

The view west up Church Street will look cleaner following the (pending) removal of these large white bike signs.

Bristol takes down bicycle signage following public criticism

The backlash was swift, with comments coming in to this newspaper, on online forums, and overheard throughout town. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/30/23

The 10-12 year old group begins their race.

Nearly 100 compete in annual 4th of July Foot Races

View results from Bristol's annual July 4th Foot Races. more

6/29/23