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To the editor: Our town leaders, based on the will of the people, have created laws regarding density and affordable housing. Friends of Historic Bristol (FHB) is in favor of the rehab of Robin Rug, …
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6/16/22
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A large crowd gathered at the Town Common under sunny skies on Tuesday to raise the flag and officially get the July 4th holiday in Bristol underway.
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By Christy Nadalin
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6/16/22
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The show of solidarity for Dr. D was initiated by Nina Murphy, a Bristol parent of an incoming Mt. Hope senior and another student who has since graduated from the high school.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/16/22
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The traditional Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series is back to its traditional location. Of course, when you talk about traditions in these parts, it helps to be clear. It’s like saying the …
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By Scott Pickering
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6/16/22
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The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium at 1401 Hope St., Bristol, on the Warren town line, has new aquatic exhibits this summer. It is open Mondays to Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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6/15/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Despite concerns about increasing government surveillance, the Town Council Monday night voted 5-1 to approve a one-year pilot program to install automative license plate readers …
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By Jim McGaw
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6/14/22
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To the editor:
State Senator Cindy Coyne's vote "Yes" last week in the RI Senate, on "S 2788," to allow unregulated dirty plastic waste incinerators, (aka "Pyrolysis"), in South Providence is …
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6/14/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Town Council Vice President Linda Ujifusa announced Tuesday she is running for the Rhode Island Senate District 11 (Portsmouth, Bristol) seat being vacated by retiring …
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6/14/22
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The Rhode Island General Assembly has a singular opportunity in this session to end years of chaos and confusion regarding where Rhode Islanders can exercise their constitutionally-protected rights …
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By Thomas J. Gibson, Jr.
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6/13/22
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PORTSMOUTH — After a lifetime of public service including 22 years in elective office, R.I. Sen. James A. Seveney (D-Dist. 11, Bristol, Portsmouth, Tiverton) is retiring from the state …
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6/13/22
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Special kudos to Republican senators! They have instilled courage into every student in America. You see, as astute people know, there is no courage without vulnerability. And because the GOP is so …
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6/10/22
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The Kickemuit Middle School girls’ track team placed second in Rhode Island following the State Championships on Sunday. Several boys and girls won accolades at the championship level.
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6/10/22
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On Wednesday, June 1, the Town Council authorized a referendum that, if passed by voters in November, will allow for retail sales of cannabis in Bristol.
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By Christy Nadalin
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6/10/22
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This year, the Vintage baseball game will be played on Saturday, June 18, starting at 11:30 a.m., on the Town Common, featuring the Providence Grays and Lisbon Tunnelmen of Connecticut.
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By Manny Correira
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6/10/22
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To the editor:
This is a plea to Rhode Island state senators to take quick action in passing S2646, the bill to ban the sale of new fur products throughout the state.
This bill …
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6/10/22
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A neighborhood group is spearheading an appeal of the Bristol Yarn Mill project, which passed the Bristol Planning Board by a 3-2 vote in May.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/10/22
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By Reps. Terri Cortvriend and June Speakman
They are in the coating of your nonstick frying pan. The wrapper of your favorite burger. The stain-resistant upholstery of your couch, and even the …
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6/10/22
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The annual Firefighter Memorial commemoration will take place Sunday, June 12 in Bristol to honor all firefighter and rescue personnel who have passed away throughout the years.
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6/9/22
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A pair of homers, great fielding and awesome pitching were the key as the Mt. Hope softball team shut out East Greenwich in the loser’s bracket quarterfinals at the high school on Wednesday afternoon.
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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6/9/22
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The fourth Bristol-based brewery is set to open on June 26.
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/9/22
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On Arbor Day, the school gathered with town officials and volunteers to plant a beautiful Kwanzan flowering cherry tree in Linda Bruno’s honor.
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By Christy Nadalin
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6/9/22
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To the editor: Bristol is fortunate to have many historical sites with ornate, impressive, and informative statues, monuments, and other memorabilia located in various prominent spots in town, and …
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6/9/22
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To the editor: Thank you to the Bristol Town Council for adopting the 2022 Proclamation Declaring the First Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day at their June 1 meeting. This …
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6/9/22
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To the editor: In 2015, San Francisco developers made a “water grab” for one of the finest venues for children, youth, and adult recreational sailing and educational programs on the west …
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6/9/22
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