To the editor:
While researching the Bristol School Committee election, I stumbled into a couple local political groups on social media. I was irritated to see these pages spreading the typical …
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10/21/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police investigators are seeking the input of the public in their attempt to apprehend two people alleged to have passed counterfeit currency at a local …
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10/21/22
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Part two of a Q&A series with Bristol’s school committee candidates.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/20/22
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Eight passionate and motivated candidates faced off in a candidate forum for Bristol members of the regional School Committee, held last Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Roger Williams University.
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/19/22
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The Bristol Town Council unanimously authorized the Town Administrator to draft a program which would allow bow hunting on some town-owned lands, beginning next year, hoping it will reduce incidents of vehicle collisions, Lyme disease, and property damage.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/19/22
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To the editor:
The monopoly of Rhode Island Energy is hiking our prices up as much as 47%. We all received an email about it from our energy overlords over the summer, and my question is, why …
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10/19/22
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To the editor:
As a member of the Bristol County Concerned Citizens (BCCC), I would like to express my deep appreciation and sincere thanks to the four Bristol Warren school committee candidates …
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10/19/22
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Two candidates for the R.I. Senate District 11 (Portsmouth and Bristol) seat tackled issues ranging from substance abuse to affordable house during a forum last week hosted by the League of Women …
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10/18/22
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Candidates for Rhode Island Senate District 10 came together at Warren Town Hall to participate in a forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/18/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Local, state and federal officials lauded the completion of the East Shore Expressway/Wampanoag Trail resurfacing project via a press release issued Monday morning, Oct. 17.
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10/17/22
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Lifelong Bristol residents Judy and Don Squires were recently recognized for their commitment and service to the community.
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10/14/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Andrew V. Kelly of Portsmouth is withdrawing from his campaign for the Senate seat that was vacated by James A. Seveney (D-Dist. 11, Bristol, Portsmouth, …
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10/14/22
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Part One of an ongoing Q&A series featuring the candidates for three open seats to represent Bristol on the Bristol Warren School Committee.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/14/22
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It’s only been open for about 10 weeks, but Foglia, Chef Pete Carvelli’s fine dining vegan restaurant at 31 State St. is getting attention of the best kind.
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/13/22
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Eight candidates tackled the issues of the day at the Bristol Town Council Candidates Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the East Bay Media Group, and moderated by Phoenix editor Ethan Hartley.
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/13/22
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Democrat Pamela Lauria and Republican Rhonda Holmes faced off in a League of Women Voters Rhode Island forum on Oct. 6 at RWU. They are vying for the District 32 state senate seat, which covers parts of Barrington, Bristol, and East Providence.
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/13/22
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Check out the full school committee forum featuring the eight candidates from Bristol. Filmed at Roger Williams University on Oct. 12, 2022 in partnership with the League of Women Voters Rhode Island.
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10/13/22
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To the editor: Federal Judge Smith of Rhode Island made a decision that truck tolls, not applicable to automobiles, is unconstitutional by the Commerce Clause of the federal constitution.
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10/13/22
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The Harvest Moon holds appeal for people from a global range of cultures. We celebrate here at Thanksgiving and like to think we are thanking the indigenous tribes for helping us to prepare the local …
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By Mike Fink
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10/13/22
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Look up from your cell phone. Please. The sky is on fire. Don’t miss it. Foliage is transitioning to flame and to tangerine and to ochre. These colors, hidden in summer, are becoming visible as …
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By Betsy Shea-Taylor
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10/13/22
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Voters will decide in November whether recreational pot shops can open in their communities, but Rhode Island likely won't see any such locations open until at least 2024.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/12/22
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The Warren candidates for the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee, and the candidates for Senate Districts 10 and 11 will debate in forums on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The …
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10/11/22
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The Bristol candidates for the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee will debate in a forum on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. The forum can be viewed live by going to the League of Women Voters of …
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10/11/22
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