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Letter: Ending private school caps is a bad idea

To the editor:I would like to commend the East Providence Post for the high degree of editorial bravery displayed in your call to divert a higher amount of tax dollars from the general fund towards … more

9/29/22

St. Michael’s parishioners gathered for the rededication of their redesigned Memorial Garden. Presiding over the service was Right Revd. Nicholas Knisely, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island; the Revd. Deacon James Kelliher, the Bishop’s Chaplain; and the Revd. Canon Michael J. Horvath, Rector of St. Michael’s.

St. Michael’s Memorial Garden rededicated

This day was more than two years in the making for the church's garden, which was first established in 1995. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/29/22

Letter: Bristol needs a better Rescue system sooner than later

To the editor: Back in the spring I expressed my concerns in a letter to the editor regarding the low pay, personnel shortage, and reliance on mutual aid from surrounding towns regarding our fire … more

9/29/22

Letter: To the angels who helped during my time of need

To the editor: In August of this year, my home was struck by lightning, causing it to be on fire. I wasn’t aware of the fire until a neighbors, Alisa Travers and Zackery Anderson, came … more

9/29/22

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, September 29, 2022

9/29/22

Editorial: Yay, for the bridges :(

Forgive us if we don’t add to all the jubilation felt at Police Cove Park in Barrington on Monday. There, a contingent of federal, state and local politicians and bigwigs celebrated Rhode … more

9/29/22

Bristol’s Emma Goglia is one of 60 U-15 players invited to a national talent camp

13-year-old Bristol soccer standout tries out for national team

Emma Goglia, a 13-year-old soccer standout from Bristol, was invited to train with the best of the best at a talent search put on by the U-15 Women’s Youth National Team. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/29/22

Independence Park has been approved as the site of a memorial recognizing Bristol's role in the transatlantic slave trade and honoring those who endured its horrors.

Bristol approves location for new slave trade 'Port Marker'

The exact specifications of the memorial — including what it would say, how it would look, and where precisely it would go in the park — are still to be determined. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/28/22

Freshman middle hitter Gianna Lunney drops the ball over the net for a point during the team’s win over North Smithfield on Friday night.

Shaw, Malafronte lead Huskies past North Smithfield 3-1

Mia Shaw posted ten kills and 16 assists as Mt. Hope came from behind to beat North Smithfield 3-1 (23-25, 25-15, 25-21, 25-21) at home on Friday night. The Huskies volleyball team is currently 3-3 … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/28/22

Junior Hunter Phillips and senior Santiago Armas, Engineering majors with Electrical specializations, and Assistant Professor of Engineering Ahmet Akosman outside the Lasers Lab.

Two RWU students conduct cutting-edge lasers research

The two undergraduates got to test-drive NASA-grade tools, learning how to build a laser, handle fiber optic components, and operate a splicer, while conducting numerous research experiments. more

By Melanie Thibeault | 9/27/22

State and local officials toss shovels full of sand marking the groundbreaking of the new East Bay Bike Path bridges during a special event on Monday, Sept. 26.

State replacing bike path bridges

Nearly three years to the day the state closed the East Bay Bike Path bridges, officials gathered to celebrate their upcoming replacement. More than a dozen state and local officials attended the … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/27/22

Portsmouth firefighters save man who fell from boat

PORTSMOUTH — Two swimmers from the Portsmouth Fire Department rescued a man who spent about 20 minutes in the water after falling from his boat off Fountain Avenue in Island Park Monday … more

9/26/22

Dr. Karissa Niehoff, chief executive officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations; and Mike Lunney, executive director of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League.

Commentary: Bad behavior by coaches, parents and fans must stop

There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in Rhode Island and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school athletic … more

By Dr. Karissa Niehoff and Mike Lunney | 9/26/22

Emily Mushen, Linda Beall, and Bob Molloy, who have been volunteering for the East Bay Food Bank and Thrift Shop for two and a half years, one year, and 12 years respectively, during a normal day helping out inside the pantry. The food bank has around 160 volunteers, about half of whom volunteer multiple days a week throughout the year.

Inflation, increased need put pressure on East Bay Food Pantry

Inflation, combined with a decreased focus on the pandemic and the food insecurity it caused, has led to increased need for the communities served by the East Bay Food Pantry. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/26/22

Alex Smuk represents RIFAC at a recent event.

RIFAC athletes complete busy summer, start new season

EAST PROVIDENCE — The new month marked a new season for the athletes at the city-bases Rhode Island Fencing Academy, who took part in the Boston Fencing Club sponsored Regional Junior/Cadet … more

9/22/22

Veteran Tom Acciardo receives an award from Bristol Town Manager Steve Contente.

Purple Heart recipients honored at Bristol Veterans Home

The ceremony was held to recognize Bristol’s Purple Heart recipients, with Bristol’s official designation as a Purple Heart Town, following the Town Council’s unanimous approval of a resolution at their Aug. 3 meeting. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/22/22

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, September 22, 2022

9/22/22

Floral designer Chelsey Barton-Karnes at Thistle & Posy on Gooding Ave., the realization of her longtime dream to have her own flower shop. She likes to carry a selection of unique blooms and plants, locally sourced whenever possible. Barton-Karnes creates both unique and traditional floral designs for events of all kinds; she also offers same day delivery and floral design workshops.

Bristol native achieves dream of opening flower shop

Thistle & Posy opened at its 204 Gooding Ave. location in August. The bright and airy space was renovated top-to-bottom by owner, Chelsey Barton-Karnes, and her husband, Dwayne. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/22/22

Guide to Private Education 2022

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9/22/22

East Bay Homes | Winter 2023

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9/22/22

Guiteras Principal Christine Hughes with a Furby and an N’Sync Kickin Keepsake Scrapbook — two of the many treasures uncovered when Guiteras recently opened their time capsule after 22 years.

Guiteras time capsule opened after 22 years

What treasures from 1999 awaited inside? more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/21/22

Local candidates for general assembly seats (top row, from left to right) Sam Read (House, District 66), Jason Knight (House, District 67), Pam Lauria (Senate, District 32) and (bottom row) Jennifer Boylan (House, District 66), Scott Fuller (House, District 67) and Rhonda Holmes (Senate, District 32).

Ask the candidates: How will you help local businesses?

Question: List two ways East Bay legislators can help local businesses. District 32, Senate Rhonda Holmes (R) — “Taxation and regulation. The General Assembly missed many … more

9/21/22

Bristol company offering free Level 1 Rope Access training

This training can put you on a career track that will bring you to great heights - literally. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/21/22

Editorial: End the cap on private school scholarships

In many cases where demand exceeds supply, forces realign and come into balance. Unless something like the Rhode Island General Assembly stands in the way. Through a little-known program created … more

9/21/22

(A few) businesses are turning taxes into scholarships

Every July, a small group of people gather in a conference room inside the Rhode Island Division of Taxation offices in Providence and watch as index cards are drawn one by one from a raffle bin. … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/21/22