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Bows and boos for the early days of 2023 in Rhode Island
R hode Island notables surely serve up a potpourri   of decisions for which they should take a bow or offer an apology. 2023 has had some sterling examples of both genius judgments and mistakes. … more
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Letter: Waterfront group supports shoreline access bill
To the editor: Once again this year, the General Assembly is considering bills to clarify one of the oldest and most cherished Rhode Island constitutional rights — the “rights of … more
Providence Country Day School announces 2022-23 second trimester honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School has named its 2022-2023 second trimester honor roll. For Middle School (Classes of 2027-2030), students earn High Honors with all grades of … more
New St. Mary Academy-Bay View president Amy Gravell.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View names Gravell as new school president
EAST PROVIDENCE — Amy Gravell, a Providence resident and alumna with a long history in leadership positions for non-profit organizations, has been selected to become the fourth president in the … more
Former Deputy Police Chief and its current Town Administrator, Contente's selection is the result of a lifelong dedication to family, and the Town of Bristol.
Steven Contente is Bristol’s 2023 4th of July Chief Marshal
Former Deputy Police Chief and its current Town Administrator, Contente's selection is the result of a lifelong dedication to family, and the Town of Bristol. more
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Court finds Bristol used car dealer knowingly sold defective car — twice
It’s every used car buyer’s nightmare. You spend thousands on a vehicle, hoping you got a good deal for a car that will meet your needs for several years — then everything that can go wrong, does go wrong. more
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Letter: Help Bristol bloom once again
To the editor: Spring is in the air and Bristol Blooms is ready at the helm for its 11th year of beautifying our historic downtown with blooming flower baskets and festive holiday … more
Letter: Fire and rescue professionals deserve more
To the editor: Last week, local television station WJAR Channel 10 featured a story regarding the problems that smaller fire departments across Rhode Island are facing regarding recruitment and … more
Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch and Sgt. Ricardo Mourato pose with the largest graduating class of the department’s Citizens Police Academy, which finished up last week.
Bristol's Citizens Police Academy graduates largest ever class
“I think most people, when they see a cop, they think, ‘uh oh’," said one participant. “I won’t do that anymore.” more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, March 30, 2023
Po Menuhkesu Menenok, Historian of the Pokanoket Tribe/Pokanoket Nation; Richard Pickering, Deputy Executive Director of Plimoth Patuxet Museums; and Roger Williams University Associate Professor of History Charlotte Carrington-Farmer, presented a rich historical depiction of the bond formed between Edward Winslow and Massasoit Ousamequin.
Exploring the 400-year-old friendship that made America possible
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the friendship and pact formed between Plymouth Colony's leader Edward Winslow and the Massasoit Ousamequin, which enabled America as we know it today to be formed. more
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The Ming Nie Global Change and Ecosystem Lab in Shanghai invited Mark Bertness (center) to study saltmarsh degradation in their region.
Endangered species: Saltmarshes — and what to do about it
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust kicks off its 2023 Land Trust Learning Series on Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation on saltmarsh degradation by Mark Bertness at the Barrington … more
A group of theater advocates, including former actors and actresses of 2nd Story Theatre, came together at the Cutler Mill event room on Monday night to discuss any possible course of action that could be taken to bring theater back to the Market Street building, which is currently privately owned and for sale.
A second chance for Warren's 2nd Story Theatre?
A group of more than two dozen local advocates for youth and community theater gathered to advocate for the future use of 2nd Story Theatre, which currently sits in private hands and is up for sale. more
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Veterans often charter River Rebel Charters of Bristol to fish for free as part of the Veteran Angler Charters program.
Trout fishing is the ticket this month
Rhode Island lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are currently closed for fishing. However, the season opens Saturday, April 8, and runs through Feb. 29, … more
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Norman Dudziak photographed this Tusukuru hartlandianus dwarf tree spider during “The Search for Neodietrichia” citizen science project. This is now the iconic photo for this species on iNaturalist.
Welcome to Citizen Science Month – see what a difference you can make
April is Citizen Science Month! You can join a growing community of “citizen scientists” who help to expand our body of scientific knowledge by crowdsourcing data collection. … more
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Some ideas for your spring reading lists
I’ve been bingeing books lately. As the weather warms and the yard and garden call, reading will take a backseat for a month or two, so I’m trying to catch up on my reading list. Here … more
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Brock Pacheco holds the Thanksgiving Day game MVP award. The senior won a host of accolades including the Silver Dozen award and the Providence Gridiron Club’s Offensive MVP. During the fall football season Pacheco shattered both the single season rushing record and touchdown record.
Huskies' standouts honored at awards night
Mt. Hope standouts: Brock Pacheco, Jessica Deal, Elsa White, Thea Jackson and Abby Razzino were among Mt. Hope High School student athletes that were honored during the school’s annual Fall … more
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The train is starting to roll toward a decisive CD1 Primary
STORY OF THE WEEK: If the election to succeed David Cicilline in the 1 st Congressional District was held last Friday, the favorites were Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and state Sen. Sandra Cano … more
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Unified bowling celebrates a strikingly fun season
The Bristol Warren Huskies Unified Bowling team recently concluded their 2023 season with a state championship tournament, held in Johnston on March 18. more
There’s a chance that a memorabilia collector got his hands on an original autographed photo of Bill Russell that was a part of an advertising campaign for a Bristol-born sneaker worn by the NBA legend.
Collector may have found a missing link to Bristol's Bill Russell connection
Once upon a time, a Bristol shoe factory that made a sneaker for Celtics legend Bill Russell offered a free signed photo of the player. A collector might have found one of those photos, and is looking for someone to help confirm it. more
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Steel Butterflies is based on author Elizabeth Splaine’s real-life friendship with an elderly woman who served as an OSS operative during WWII.
Bristol author set to release her fifth novel
Bristol resident Elizabeth Splaine's "Steel Butterflies" will be released in April. It is based on Splaine’s friendship with an elderly woman who served as a real-life OSS operative during WWII. more
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Letter: What role do we play in gender dysphoria?
To the editor: I have been following the discussion initiated by Aaron Ley’s spirited defense of drag shows at the Town Council meeting several weeks ago. I was interested because I had … more
Letter: A story about Aidan Graham
To the editor: I want to share my story about Aidan Graham, who played a pivotal role in bringing joy to our community during challenging times. Five years ago, Aidan's retail space, located at … more
Letter: Pros and cons of legislative housing package
To the editor: The Times-Gazette’s thorough reporting of the 14 bills that have been proposed in the State House of Representatives to address the housing crisis is most welcome. The … more
Mason Conte points to family members in the crowd after sinking a basket.
A loss is less important than the memories made on the court
The Mt. Hope unified basketball team may have fallen to Rogers 52-46 in their first game of the season on Thursday, but that’s not really the point, according to Huskies head coach Tom … more
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