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Letter: Port marker project is commendable, but…
To the editor:Stephan Brigidi had a letter in the March 10, 2022 Phoenix promoting the placement of a Port Marker Project on the Bristol waterfront. While the intention is commendable and the group … more
Letter: The port marker is more than just another slavery monument
To the editor: I must thank my friend, Manny Manezes, for clearly identifying several sites where monuments now exist here as memorials to those who fought during the Civil War. There were African … more
Dr. James Arruda, professor in the Department: Psychology in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health.
A potentially game-changing Alzheimer’s test developed by Warren native
A neuropsychologist with Warren roots is on the cusp of a potentially world-changing diagnostic test for people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease, the incurable, degenerative brain disease that impacts more than 3 million Americans annually. more
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Dr. Anthony Fauci will deliver the Commencement address at RWU on May 20, 2022.
Dr. Fauci to speak at Roger Williams graduation
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to the president of the United States, will deliver the keynote speech and receive an honorary degree at the Roger Williams University Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 20. more
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B. L. Green of Barrington with “Paper Weaving #5” a deconstructed watercolor woven with paper thread on a loom. “You’d be amazed how strong it is,” Green said of the paper thread, an apt metaphor for the pandemic, and the show.
Bristol Art Museum display speaks to the challenges of the past two years
Putting the Pieces Back Together, a national, juried exhibition of works by artists from across the country, is only hanging for one more week at the Bristol Art Museum (BAM), closing Friday, April 1. Try to get out to see it — you will be glad you did. more
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Bristol PD: Two deceased dogs (that weren’t dogs)
Bristol Police activity from March 14-21, 2022. more
Mt. Hope’s Alan Leach aims to make a shot while competing against Tiverton last Wednesday.
Unified basketball provides unparalleled joy for all participants
If you’re looking for a wonderful afternoon of competitive sports in a feel-good environment, look no further than Mt. Hope High School and its unified basketball team. more
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Reese Pavao performs on the vault, where she scored a 9.15 during the state gymnastics meet at Rhode Island College on Feb. 20.
Mt. Hope's Pavao performs well at gymnastics championships
An ankle injury may have hampered Mt. Hope gymnast Reece Pavao’s performance at the New England championship meet, but not her excitement. more
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Former Hometown Tavern owners Jon and Rose Tagessian are flanked by their realtors, Robert Rox (left) and Michael Alves, of KW Elite Commercial Realty.
After two decades, the owners of Hometown Tavern hand over the keys
The new owners, Jay Cardosi and Sharon McCarthy, who took over from the Tagessians on Feb. 28, own a couple of other well-known local establishments in Rhode Island. more
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Students from various levels of Ryan Garrity’s (standing, to the left) construction program sit at one of the two handicap-accessible picnic tables that they built for the Town of Warren’s Pete Sepe Pavillion. Sitting (not listed in order), they include: Tyler Gow, Sam Rodrigues, Gavin Akervik, Jared Hughes, Zachary Janke, and Nate Evans. Standing next to Garrity is senior Aidan Lima.
Mt. Hope construction program builds confidence, future careers
Seven Mt. Hope High School students assembled under the pavilion’s shade — seated at two handicap-accessible picnic tables they had recently built as part of their construction curriculum. more
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Nadia Dias (left) and Savannah Lariviere play Rocket League.
New Mt. Hope Esports team has plenty of game
Electronic Sports (Esports) structures organized competitive gameplay between two teams. It’s relatively new to youth sports, recognized by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League for only about the last five years or so. more
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Bristol property values rise by average of 15 percent across town
The results of the every-third-year statistical revaluation of real estate hit local mailboxes last week, and with a few exceptions, property values went up across town. more
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Letter: Bristol has numerous monuments regarding slavery
To the editor: I read with some fascination about the brouhaha regarding the monument to slavery being proposed by a group apparently headed by Stephan Brigidi. May I suggest that we already have … more
Editorial: Keep meetings open
The benefits of more people accessing, following and interacting with their government far exceed the negative, or potential negative, impacts. Government is best when it not only represents citizens, but involves them. more
Letter: Mt. Hope Lands issue must move towards resolution
To the editor: I recently read the Friends of Historic Bristol Sites of Conscience Summit set a commendable goal “to honor the history of the lands of the Pokanoket Tribe, the leadership of the … more
Bristol Town Council President Nathan Calouro and Vice President Mary Parella, along with Town Administrator Steve Contente, during the first JFC meeting in March.
More student support is focus of approved $56.9M school budget
The Bristol Warren Regional School District’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) unanimously approved, 9-0, the $56,950,024 million FY23 school budget requested by Superintendent Ana Riley. more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, March 24, 2022
Mia Leroux was a sophomore lacrosse goalie at Barrington High School a year ago. Today she is racing cars throughout the Southeast and hoping to forge a path for female drivers.
‘A girl can totally do this’
A year ago, Mia Leroux was a high school sophomore, a distance-learning student who spent her days at home, Zooming into classes with her friends. Today Mia is going to school full-time in a dual … more
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As the virus persists, will the future repeat the past?
STORY OF THE WEEK: The approach of nicer spring weather makes it easy to think that COVID has been banished. But surges are sparking lockdowns in other parts of the world, and the Omicron BA.2 … more
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The next planning board meeting is April 22. It remains to be seen if Brady Sullivan Properties will amend their proposal or ask for a continuance on the matter.
Planning Board approves preliminary motion to deny Robin Rug development
After discussing the wide valley between the developer's plans for Robin Rug and the wants of the Town Planning Board, a preliminary motion to deny the proposal was approved unanimously. more
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A Ukrainian woman is overcome with grief as she makes her way into Poland earlier this month.
Westport photographer captures Ukrainian refugee crisis
Westport photojournalist Alex Carrigg has seen a lot, but that didn't prepare him for the overwhelming crush of humanity that greeted him when he touched down in Warsaw, Poland in early March, rented … more
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Letter: Must continue push for safe, well-equipped school buildings
Every child in Rhode Island deserves to go to a school that is safe, warm, dry, and equipped for 21st-century learning.   In 2018, I co-chaired the state’s School Building Task … more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, March 17, 2022
2022 Summer Camp Guide
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The Seaflex anchors, shown here waiting to be installed and attached to a float, should allow Bristol’s new marina to handle hurricane-strength conditions.
Harbormaster presents progress report on marina
Bristol Harbormaster Gregg Marsili offered a progress report on the state of the marina expansion , receiving authorization from the council to set rates on everything from the 200 amp power that … more
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