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l-r: Adam Coffey, Miles Kindness, Daniel Vittoria, Brian Conway, Aidan Enjeti (Keaton Fisher could not attend), members of the 3351 Taterbots, celebrate winning the “Think Award” after this weekend’s competition.
Two Mt. Hope robotics teams headed to state championship
Two Mt. Hope robotics teams will compete at the Rhode Island FTC State Championship being held on March 4, 2023 at the New England Institute of Technology's Automotive Center. more
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Peter Jenkins, owner of The Saltwater Edge, Middletown, is co-sponsoring a ten-week on-line seminar series on striped bass fishing with Surfcaster’s Journal.
Possible discharge of nuclear wastewater into Cape Cod Bay
At press time the Cape Cod Salties Sports Fishing Club plans to hold a community forum on the possible discharge of nuclear wastewater from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant into Cape Cod Bay.  … more
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Bonnie Dion is recognized by superintendent Ana Riley and Hugh Cole Principal Colin Grimsley for saving a student from choking. 
Hugh Cole TA honored for lifesaving effort
Bonnie Dion, a teaching assistant at Hugh Cole Elementary, was honored by the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Monday night after saving a choking student in December. more
The demolition of the two dams that create the Kickemuit Reservoir is awaiting a final permit approval from RIDEM for the upper dam, while the lower dam is fully approved and ready for removal. Seen in this historic postcard, the water treatment facility will likely face demolition this year if no alternative plan is presented.
Bristol County Water Authority to propose 6 percent increase
Bristol County Water Authority customers may be facing a 6% increase this year. more
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Fond memories of Lincoln Almond at a time of Republican turmoil
STORY OF THE WEEK: History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes, or so the saying goes. That spurred thoughts on two different events this week. In D.C., U.S. House Republicans were unable to … more
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The Eagles celebrate a goal early in Saturday’s game against the Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho girls’ co-op team at Portsmouth Abbey.
Eagles, Titans skate to 1-1 tie in girls’ hockey (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Even after a five-minute overtime period, a winner could not be decided between the Barrington/Mt. Hope/Portsmouth and Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho high school girls’ co-op … more
Huskies defenders Matt MacDougall, Ben Calouro and James Rustici (from left) fight for a rebound with Tiverton’s Ryan Poland in a physical Division II matchup at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday night. Tiverton won the game, 56-42.
Tiverton beats Mt. Hope, 56-42, in ‘scrappy’ D-II matchup
BRISTOL — Jason Potvin led Tiverton with 15 points as the Tigers beat Mt. Hope, 56-42, in a physical Division II matchup in Bristol on Thursday night, Jan. 5. The win improved the … more
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Start of the Third Leg of The Ocean Race Europe, from Alicante, Spain, to Genoa, Italy.
Enright tests positive for Covid, watches 11th Hour team place second
Charlie Enright’s 11th Hour Racing team placed second without their skipper due to testing positive for Covid, during the In-Port Race in Alicante, Spain on Sunday as the Ocean Race gets under … more
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Huskies defenders Matt MacDougall (left), Ben Calouro and James Rustici fight for a rebound with Tiverton's Ryan Poland in a physical Division II match up at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday night. Tiverton won the game 56-42.
Potvin scores 15 as Tiverton beats Mt. Hope 56-42
Jason Potvin led Tiverton with 15 points as The Tigers beat Mt. Hope 56-42 in a physical Division II match up in Bristol on Thursday night. The win improved the Tigers record to 4-2 in Division II, … more
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Portsmouth High’s Benjamin West skates toward his teammates on the bench to celebrate a goal against Mt. Hope at the Portsmouth Abbey rink on Wednesday, Jan. 4., The Patriots won, 10-3.
Portsmouth defeats Mt. Hope in boys’ hockey, 10-3
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity hockey team continued its fine season with a 10-3 win over Mt. Hope on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Portsmouth Abbey rink. The … more
A worker from the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority directs traffic during work on the Mt. Hope Bridge last month.
RITBA clarifies restriction on Mt. Hope Bridge weight limit
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — The new 30-ton weight restriction for the Mt. Hope Bridge applies only to certain vehicles, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) stated in a … more
Stories to watch in 2023: Climate change, housing and the economy (stupid)
We reached out to dozens of people of influence to ask what story or stories they will be watching in the new year. Here’s what they had to say, in their own … more
DEM stocks 10 ponds, lakes for winter fishing
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will be stocking the following 10 lakes and ponds with rainbow trout, Sebago Atlantic salmon, and new this year, lake … more
Mount Hope Farmers Market continues indoors on Saturday
The weekly Mount Hope Farm farmers' market continues in its winter location this Saturday, Jan. 7, with vendors set up inside the historic barn. The market brings together dozens of local growers and … more
The incident was caught on video, and tips from the public assisted police in identifying the suspect.
Tips help Bristol police identify hit and run suspect
Bristol Police have identified and cited a suspect in a hit and run incident that grabbed attention due to the event being caught on video. more
Within the appropriations, $10 million is earmarked for the bridge cable dehumidification project at the Mt. Hope Bridge, a method of controlling deterioration due to corrosion.
Millions in federal spending to benefit Bristol infrastructure
In this year's federal spending bill, $1,248,000 will be allocated for Bristol’s ongoing Sewer Rehabilitation Project, $1 million for sidewalks, and $10 million will go to the Mt. Hope Bridge for its ongoing maintenance needs. more
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Letter: 135 Ferry Road — A call to action
To the editor: Last week saw the demolition of the architecturally and historically significant gothic cottage at 135 Ferry Road. What was an important landmark on the outskirts of Bristol … more
Letter: EMS coordinator salary won’t cut it
To the editor: Recently, the Bristol Fire Department advertised both in the Phoenix and on the town website seeking to hire an EMS Coordinator for the department, and while I applaud the town … more
Letter: Let’s end the outrage on Ferry Road
To the editor: I am writing in response to the irresponsible letter written regarding 135 Ferry Road by Stephen Brigidi. His claims that no one cared enough to save 135 Ferry Road are completely … more
Letter: Bristol’s flood problems and needed mitigation
To the editor: On Friday morning, Dec. 23, Bristol once more experienced flooding; this due to a combination of a high tide and an onshore wind augmented by rain. Hope Street was closed as the … more
Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, January 5, 2022
Reps. June Speakman and Jason Knight will host a Q&A series on the state's affordable housing law on Wednesday, Jan. 11
Q&A on affordable housing law to be held in Warren
A community conversation on the state's affordable housing statute will be held in the lower level of Warren Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. more
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11th Hour Racing skipper Charlie Enright (left) aboard Mãlama with Jack Bouttell (right) while training in Newport last summer. He and the team will embark on 14th Ocean Race starting on January 15, in Alicante, Spain.
Enright and 11th Hour Racing crew ready to start 14th Ocean Race, Jan 15
The 11th Hour Racing Team, skippered by Charlie Enright of Barrington, is currently undergoing final preparations for the start of the 14th edition of The Ocean Race on January 15. “We’d … more
Man arrested for possessing firearm after backing into police-only parking lot
A Massachusetts man was arrested last week after he backed into the restricted parking lot for Bristol police vehicles while in possession of a firearm. more
Lilly DaSilveira drives in for a layup during the Huskies win over Tiverton on Monday night.
Razzino nets 17 as Huskies trounce Tiverton 55-28
Abby Razzino scored 17 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball trounced Tiverton 55-28 in a Division II match up on Monday night. The Huskies have won three straight for an overall record of 5-3. … more
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