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Jennifer Zachary, husband, Dave, daughter, Braelie, 7, son, Ben, 4, and their dog Kallie, cheer as the Bristol Fourth of July Parade heads down to towards the Silver Creek Bridge area of Hope Street on Monday.

Photos: Bristol Parade 2022

Enjoy photos from the 237th Bristol 4th of July Parade. more

7/5/22

Patriotic Speaker Lou Cirillo delivers his address during the Patriotic Exercises ahead of the 237th Bristol 4th of July Celebration on Monday.

Patriotic Speaker posits why Bristol celebrates the 4th like no other town

As they have for nearly 240 years now, the Patriotic Exercises kicked off the 4th of July festivities on Monday. Under brilliant blue skies, our flag was honored, patriotic songs performed, and dignitaries were introduced. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/5/22

Letter: Republican autocracy is out of touch with the citizenry

To the editor: The Phoenix editorial of last week recorded the loss of the dearly loved high school principal, Dr. Deb DiBiase. This is just another instance of the local Republican autocracy being … more

7/1/22

Bristol town treasurer Julie Goucher, town clerk Melissa Cordeiro, town administrator Steve Contente and superintendent Ana Riley pose for a photo after cracking open a safe in the basement of the old Oliver School.

Bristol saying goodbye to Town Treasurer

Julie Goucher, Bristol's Treasurer and Finance Director, is moving on. more

7/1/22

Bristol PD: A week of unruly juveniles, illegal swimmers and domestic assaults

Bristol Police activity from June 20-27, 2022. more

7/1/22

190627-N-KK394-183..ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 27, 2019) An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 conducts flight operations during an underway with the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5). Milwaukee is underway conducting routine exercises in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anderson W. Branch/Released)

USS Milwaukee coming to Bristol for July 4th weekend

The ship will anchor off Bristol but will not be available for public tours. more

7/1/22

What goes into a safe and happy 4th?

What does it take to keep a town full of revelers safe on Bristol’s big day? We asked the experts. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/1/22

Bristol's Town Council among hot races in 2022 election

There are many hopefuls running for limited seats on the the School Committee and Town Council this year. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/30/22

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, June 30, 2022

6/30/22

Fireworks will light up the East Bay sky this holiday weekend

There are four planned fireworks shows taking place this Sunday and Monday, July 3 and 4, in the East Bay region. Bristol The Bristol Fourth of July Fireworks Display is scheduled for Sunday, … more

6/30/22

Check it out – The 2022 Bristol Fourth Parade Order of March

Follow along on parade day in Bristol, home of the oldest, continuous Fourth of July celebration in the nation. more

6/30/22

Jose and Dolores Teixeira (center) were honored by the Town of Bristol this past week in recognition as owners of the Mt. Hope Liquor Store, which celebrated its 40th anniversary. Making the citation presentation were Town Councilmen (Tim Sweeney (far left) and Aaron Ley (right).

Mt. Hope Liquor celebrates 40 years in Bristol

Recently, the Teixeiras were presented a citation from the Bristol Town Council marking their 40th year of owning Mt. Hope Liquors. The couple was most appreciative, to say the least. more

By Manny Correira | 6/29/22

Three nights left in Bristol Fourth concert series

There are three nights left in the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series, which ends Saturday, July 2. Taking the stage will be a beloved local rock band that's been taking stages for decades, a … more

6/29/22

Former Mt. Hope High School Principal Deb. DiBiase shows some love during her final commencement ceremony, earlier this month.

Dr. DiBiase approved for new district level director position

Ultimately, DiBiase’s contract for her new position was approved by most of the Bristol Warren School Committee, with Victor Cabral the lone dissenting vote. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/29/22

Art Night Bristol Warren is Thursday night

Art Night Bristol Warren celebrates local artists on the last Thursday evening of each summer month. Experience art and history this month in Warren. See handcrafts and clothing, visit artists’ … more

6/29/22

Letter: There are better uses for Robin Rug than apartments

I pass by these buildings many times a week on my bicycle rides and I can think of many ways to use this land and none of them involve condos or apartments. more

6/29/22

Letter: We must demand affordable housing at Robin Rug

To the editor: The new development at Robin Rug will not benefit the people of Bristol without inclusion of affordable housing. Affordable housing is the answer for many people who have lived in … more

6/29/22

Letter: Based on performance, Mt. Hope needs a new leader

To the editor: Ana Riley made the right decision to remove Deb DiBase as the principal at Mt. Hope High School. Anyone who spends time to look at academic performance, student (and teacher) … more

6/29/22

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos (left) and newly appointed Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner (she wasn’t when this photo was taken, but she is now) answer questions from the audience during a “Coffee and Commerce” event at Trafford restaurant on Friday morning.

State leaders talk slushies, mimosas, taxes and regulations

Rhode Island’s (now) Commerce Secretary and Lieutenant Governor meet with business leaders in Warren. more

By Scott Pickering | 6/29/22

Susannah Holloway announced recently she is running for the RI Senate District 32 seat.

Barrington Appropriations member running for RI Senate seat

Barrington resident Susannah Holloway, the vice chair of the Barrington Committee on Appropriations, announced last week that she is running for the Rhode Island Senate District 32, which includes … more

6/29/22

Coach Steve Furtado rallies the team between innings during their 5-0 victory over Newport on Saturday.

DeWolf, Towers fuel Bristol-Warren all-stars to back to back wins

The Bristol-Warren Little League 12U all-stars shut out Newport 5-0 at Bristol Memorial field on Saturday and crushed Pawtucket 15-3 on the road on Sunday to earn a winner’s bracket … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/29/22

Letter: Thanks to Cortvriend, Seveney for PFAS ban

To the editor, I want to thank State Rep. Terri Cortvriend (District 72-Portsmouth, Middletown) and State Sen. Jim Seveney (District 11-Bristol, Portsmouth, Tiverton), for sponsoring legislation … more

6/27/22

ACLU: With Roe overturned, what comes next for abortion rights?

The Supreme Court’s ruling today, which overturned Roe v. Wade , is nothing less than a shameful, sweeping, … more

By Jessica Arons, ACLU Senior Policy Counsel | 6/25/22

Tom Hanson performs with 7 Day Weekend at last year’s July 4th Concert Series, held at Roger Williams University.

Local talent excited to take the stage

Just about all musicians have big dreams of taking the stage before a cheering crowd. But many who grew up in Bristol celebrating the 4th of July hold on to a big small-town dream of playing the … more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/24/22

Providence Grays base runner John Carlevale safely steals second base as Lisbon Tunnelmen second baseman Matt Sponge Reynolds bobbles the throw, during the Bristol Fourth of July Vintage Baseball game on the town common on Saturday afternoon.

Tunnelmen defeat Grays in annual vintage ball game

Throwback baseball from a bygone era took its turn last Saturday on the Bristol Town Common under sunlit skies and windy conditions. In the end, the visiting Lisbon Tunnelmen of Connecticut … more

By Manny Correira | 6/24/22