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Ashely Pimental, food service director for Silver Creek Rehab And Adult Healthcare in Bristol, holds her award.
Silver Creek food service director wins state award
Ashely Pimental, the food service director for Silver Creek Rehab And Adult Healthcare, recently won state honors by being named Food Service Director of the year for 2022. more
The Seven Oaks House, circa 1873, is a Gothic Revival home designed by the famous architect, James Renwick of New York, for former Rhode Island governor Augustus O. Bourn. It is a protected part of the town’s Historic District when it was created, and a development planned for a lot next-door was rejected based on that inclusion in 1987.
Is Bristol in need of more protection for its historic structures?
The recent demolition of 135 Ferry Road, a highly-visible, unique Gothic Revival home, has left many wondering how this could have been allowed to happen. Why were existing regulations not enough to save the property? more
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Bristol PD: Police make two domestic violence arrests
Bristol Police made two arrests for domestic violence offenses and responded to other quality of life issues between Jan. 9-16, 2023. more
The author with Dorothy Lamour.
Commentary: Recollecting on the hits and misses with those revered and renowned
I have finally, at long last, figured out how to travel...from Providence to East Providence. My lifelong habit was to cross a little red bridge and voila! There I was, decade after … more
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The Honorable Pamela Woodcock Pfeiffer, R.I. District Court Associate Judge (far left) administered the Oath of Office to the 2023 Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association officers, headed by new president Kevin Lynch (2nd from left).
Bristol's Kevin Lynch sworn is as Police Chiefs president
Bristol Police Chief Kevin M. Lynch was sworn in as the new president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, January 19, 2022
A couple of “Green Team” volunteers monitor a “Zero-Waste Station” at a Newport festival last summer. The event planner and volunteers worked together to separate the thousands of pounds of waste into — literally — separate buckets, so it could go into separate waste streams. Over the course of 15 such events, Clean Ocean Access was able to divert more than 26,000 pounds of waste from Rhode Island’s central landfill.
‘Green’ consultants are getting ready to grow
Eva Touhey thinks about trash a lot. At times, she finds joy in it. Touhey doesn’t necessarily want to pick through your trash, but she enjoys telling you where to put it — … more
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Letter: Rest In Peace, Mr. Byrnes
To the editor: I recently learned of the passing of well known Bristolian Mike Byrnes, and first and foremost I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Mike's family and friends on his … more
Letter: A tribute to Brigadier General Michael Byrnes
To the editor: Bristol lost one of its best last week with the death of Michael T. Byrnes. After graduating from Colt High School and Providence College, where he was in ROTC, Mike joined the Army, … more
Letter: BG Michael T. Byrnes, USA (ret), RIP
To the editor: In the early morning hours of Jan. 9, 2023, the town of Bristol, the State of Rhode Island and the nation lost one of its finest citizens and patriots. Mike Byrnes succumbed to his … more
Letter: Remember all that Mike Byrnes showed us
To the editor: Many of us know Bristol won’t be the same without Mike Byrnes around. The extensive turnout at his St Mary’s Church service was an impressive display of his broad reach. He … more
Letter: Have we forgotten to listen to our nation's noble truths?
A retiring Episcopal priest moved to a city where a younger friend led another congregation.  He told his friend that every Sunday he would sit in a back pew reading the newspaper, … more
Charlie Enright (left) and 11th Hour Racing crew take off from Alicante, Spain during Leg 1 of the Ocean Race on Sunday.
Enright and 11th Hour Racing team embark on the Ocean Race
Thousands of fans packed the harbor walls at Alicante, Spain to view Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing team sail against the competition in Leg 1 of the Ocean Race on Sunday. The first leg … more
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The late Michael Byrnes was passionate about his love and devotion for his hometown of Bristol. His likes may never be seen again. 
Michael Byrnes: a one-of-a-kind Bristolian
Mike Byrnes was a genuine as they come. He could get comical at times, but in most instances he talked straight from the hip. You always knew where stood with him. The town of Bristol has lost a real class act. more
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Editorial: A conversation long overdue, and worth having
Rhode Island's affordable housing law has long been in need of adjustments and a fresh look. We're anxiously awaiting the results of just such an examination by state legislators. more
Spotlight is shining on Rhode Island's array of housing problems
STORY OF THE WEEK: It became clear in recent weeks that Josh Saal’s tenure as Rhode Island’s housing secretary was drawing to an end. Whether Saal was the right person for the job is … more
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A good read about love and art
‘Claude & Camille: A Novel of Monet’ By Stephanie Cowell If you favor Impressionist art and a good love story, you will like this book about French painter Claude Monet and the … more
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Jefferey Eutsay at a recent meet with the Mt. Hope wrestling team.
Mt. Hope wrestling coach arrested on domestic violence charges
Jefferey Eutsay, the head coach of the Mt. Hope High School wrestling team, was arrested on Jan. 15 for three counts of domestic violence, including one felony count. He has been placed on administrative leave. more
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Ben Martel, a 220 pound freshman, manhandled Cumberland big, Ethan Raposo and pinned him in the first round of their match during Mt. Hope's lost to Cumberland on Wednesday night.
Huskies' wrestlers begin to find their identity in loss to Cumberland
The Mt. Hope wrestling team fell to Cumberland 50-28 in a Division I match at the high school on Wednesday night. The Huskies are currently 0-3 in D-I and 5-7 overall. The fact that Mt. Hope only had … more
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An analysis of real estate sales in eight different East Bay communities shows that median prices have risen dramatically in every category (single-family, multi-family and condominiums) in every community in the past five years. Increases range from 20% to 100%.
Nothing but up for the East Bay real estate market
East Bay real estate values increased exponentially during the past five years. The increases were similar to what happened in the rest of New England and nationally, but like politics, all real … more
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Letter: Rest in peace, Mike Byrnes
Bristol has lost a giant, not the first great man or woman to pass who has contributed greatly to our town. more
Commentary: Study land routes for massive Mayflower Wind cables
Editor’s note: This letter was sent to the chief officer of the Environment Branch for Renewable Energy at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in Sterling, Va. It was titled: “An open … more
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Superintendent Ana Riley congratulates Rockwell student Cascadia Dawson for achieving a perfect score on her RICAS assessment during Monday night’s meeting of the school committee.
How Bristol's schools graded in 2022
Mt. Hope High School jumped up a grade during the most recent batch of educational evaluations assessed by state education officials, going from a three out of five star rating in 2021 to four out of … more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, January 12, 2022
Providence Country Day announces 2022-23 first trimester honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE -— The Providence Country Day School in city recently announced the honor roll of students from the first trimester of the 2022-23 term. High Honors Class of 2030: Maja … more
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