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Mt. Hope Farm Executive Director Brenda A. Turchetta has earned a positive reputation in a short period of time by keeping this Bristol treasure among the country's most revered historic places.
Turchetta embraces tutelage of Mt. Hope Farm
Mt. Hope Farm's executive director, Brenda A. Turchetta, gets a special feeling knowing full-well that things continue to go in a positive direction whereby everyone, young and old, can take advantage of this magnificent piece of property. more
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Irma Letendre holds a bouquet of flowers after receiving citations from the Rhode Island House, Senate, and from the Town of Bristol congratulating her on celebrating her 100th birthday.
The 'Queen of Franklin Court' celebrates 100th birthday
If you lived twice as long as Irma Letendre and made even half as many friends, you’d have to feel pretty good about it. more
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Luke Daniel, a 15-year-old sophomore at Mt. Hope High School, designed the button that was deemed the overall winner, featuring a majestic looking Revolutionary War soldier holding the flag.
The 2023 4th of July Button Contest winners are...
A surname likely familiar to those who follow the Annual 4th of July Button Contest once again put forth the button design voted to be the overall winner for the 32nd annual competition for 2023. more
Letter: A learning experience for 4th of July Committee
The town of Bristol has been fortunate throughout the years to have numerous talented and dedicated individuals serving on town boards and committees, with none more talented and … more
Letter: Bristol Bookfest was a true delight
To the editor: The Bristol Book Fest 2023 celebrating a communal reading of "The Odyssey" was an absolute delight. Held in the handsome buildings on Hope Street; The Colt School auditorium, … more
A line of daffodils now welcomes travelers coming south from Warren into Bristol.
Bristol blooms brighter with 4,000 daffodils on Hope Street
You've probably noticed a pretty colorful new addition to Hope Street as you enter Bristol... more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, April 13, 2023
Four extension options explored for East Bay Bike Path
For the past several years, the Town of Bristol has been looking into ways to connect the end of the East Bay Bike Path to the Mt. Hope Bridge and RWU. Major progress has been made toward that goal, and some safety improvements are already moving forward. more
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Spring Home Improvement 2023
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Survey shows most Bristol Warren students say no to drugs
A sizable majority of over 1,000 students in Bristol Warren reported that they had never personally tried any mind altering substances, but they were more accepting of others using them than health professionals would like to see. more
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Sammy Malafronte (left) high fives pitcher Reily Amaral (middle) after a clean inning during their game against Lincoln on Thursday. Mt. Hope won 9-1.
Mt. Hope softball batters Lincoln 9-1 in home opener
Mt. Hope senior pitcher Reily Amaral struck out 11 batters and the Huskies offense bashed 14 hits as the girls softball team crushed Lincoln 9-1 in a league game at the high school on a chilly … more
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A comparison of the first quarter in 2022 to the first quarter in 2023 shows that actual sales have slowed in all categories of residential housing. The writer believes the market is in a period of transition, but it does not know which way it’s heading yet.
Analyst: The local real estate market is frozen
A review of the cities and towns up and down the East Bay, from Newport and Little Compton to East Providence, comparing the first quarter of 2022 to the first quarter of 2023, shows that unlike our … more
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After years of focus, the state's economy remains a work in progress
STORY OF THE WEEK: Former Gov. Gina Raimondo talked a lot about the need to improve workers’ skills while building a more diversified economy. Her successor, Gov. Dan McKee, has emphasized … more
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Letter: Pollinators at the cemeteries
To the editor: The Commissioners of the Cemeteries, and Cemetery Superintendent Enzly Ramsay, are happy to announce their decision to set aside some space this spring for pollinators in both … more
Fans enjoy a Concert Series performance during last year's festivities.
4th of July Concert Series criticized for lack of diversity
Disappointed to not see Portuguese musician Luis Neves return to this year’s lineup, local resident Crystal Pacheco commented as much on the 4th of July Committee’s Facebook page. She was shocked to find her comments get removed shortly afterward. more
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The expanded outdoor dining ordinance would allow restaurants who apply and are approved for a permit to set up additional eating spots in places like parking spaces.
Bristol Council narrowly approves expanded outdoor dining ordinance
The Bristol Town Council voted 3-2 in favor to formally approve seasonal (May through October) outdoor dining in certain otherwise-public spaces in town, notably on lower State Street. more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 5 April 2023. 11th Hour Racing Team finish Leg 3 at 08:20:23 UTC, 37 days, 20 hours, 10 minutes, 23 seconds, 14,840 nautical miles. The crew celebrating.
Enright and 11th Hour team finish in third place for Leg 3
The 11th Hour Racing Team sails into Itajaí, Brazil, to take third place on Wednesday, April 5, after a “grueling” Leg 3 of The Ocean Race 2022-23. Charlie Enright’s team was … more
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Broken Mt. Hope PA system causes concern
An anonymous letter from a parent alleged safety concerns regarding a broken PA system at Mt. Hope. Administrators for the district confirmed it is being fixed, and was delayed by supply chain issues. more
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Stone masons John and Tony Pacheco work on a section of the North Burial Ground facing Hope Street in late March.
It takes time to rebuild a 100-year-old (at least) wall
You've probably seen the Pacheco brothers hard at work on the North Burial Ground wall that abuts Hope Street. It's taking a while, and for good reason. more
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Allison Newsome gathers with members of the Bristol Garden Club, which commissioned this “RainKeep” sculpture located off Route 114 in Bristol, near Guiteras School, in 2017. It was the first practical implementation of the rain-catching sculpture in Rhode Island, which has now gained considerable interest among international water conservation advocates.
Warren sculptor's blend of design and function earns international acclaim
A sculpture concept that Allison Newsome came up with first in 2014 has expanded significantly since, all the way to her invitation as a keynote speaker for an international panel of experts discussing water conservation more
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John Migliori with a 25.5-inch pickerel he caught on Aquidneck Island last week.
Opening Day for fishing season is this Saturday
O pening Day of the freshwater fishing season in Rhode Island is at 6 a.m. this Saturday, April 8.   The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has stocked 100 waterways, many … more
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Talia Reid sings “Like a Tattoo,” by Sade accompanied by David Lauria on guitar during the 26th Musicafe at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday.
Performers bloom at 26th Musicafe
The high school cafeteria buzzed as a crowd of 200 students, family and friends sat in the dark with anticipation. Mt. Hope senior Casey Ruth Little and her pink electric guitar took the makeshift … more
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Can R.I. cut its way to a better business climate?
S TORY OF THE WEEK:  Can Rhode Island tax-cut its way to a more appealing business climate? That question has been subject to debate for years and it won’t stop now. For supporters, … more
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A haunting photo, a poignant story
‘Sold on a Monday’ By Kristina McMorris It all started with a picture. Set during the hardship years of the Depression, young reporter Ellis Reed is looking for an interesting story … more
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