DEM ramping up water patrols and education
Whether you’re on the high seas or just cruising the bay, navigate the water safely and wear your life jacket. Environmental … Read More
Rhody Regatta will start ‘up the bay’ this year
The third annual Rhody Regatta, hosted by the International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC) based in Newport, and benefiting the R.I. … Read More
Happy Birthday, Sir!
Arthur Medeiros, a United States Army veteran who served as a heavy weapons operator during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, … Read More
The Bristol Warren Village has officially launched
Following a successful volunteer recruitment drive, the Bristol Warren Village (BWV) is ready to provide members with services. “We … Read More
Trailblazing sailor Cole Brauer to deliver RWU commencement address
Groundbreaking sailor Cole Brauer, who made history last year as the first American woman to race solo nonstop around the world in the … Read More
Shrek is coming to KMS!
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical, Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic … Read More
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Bird’s call for celebration

As the sounds of “Chirp,” “Tweet,” “Coo,” “Caw,” and other bird songs multiply each day, spring rolls in like a natural wake-up call as the sun slowly …

It's a special Mother's Day Market in Tiverton on Sunday

Sunday is a day typically dedicated to relaxation, and Mother’s Day lands on a Sunday — so a morning (or afternoon) stroll through a specialty market geared toward moms might be the …

'Bull in the China Shop' at Bristol Art Museum

The Bristol Art Museum presents "Bull in the China Shop," a dynamic and thought-provoking exhibit on view from Sunday, May 11, through Saturday, June 28. Featuring a compelling mix of functional and …
East Bay Social
Obituaries
Richard Kissell With sadness and gratitude, we share the passing of Richard Kissell on May 11, 2025, at age 82. Born February 20, 1943, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Richard was a man who led with laughter and kindness.
Cecile Desilets Cecile Desilets, 92, of Warren, RI, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 after a long illness. The daughter of the late Arthur and Yvonne (Lamonde) Desilets, Cecile was born in Connecticut and moved to
Sarah Gibson Sarah Gibson Obituary Sarah Blount Gibson (Sally) of Warminster, PA passed away on April 28, 2025, at home, surrounded by love. She was 80 years old. Sally was born in Jacksonville Florida on D
Sports
Mt. Hope sports notes: Boys' volleyball rallies after initial league loss, Jackson sets new girls' outdoor track standards The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team had a couple of hectic days earlier last week as on back-to-back nights the Huskies suffered their first Division III loss of the year, but then …
Mt. Hope High School sports scatter upon new building construction Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Ana Riley and Athletic Director Christy Belisle presented the school committee at its April 21 meeting with a formal plan for sports operations …
Mt. Hope golfers meet early aims, seek continued improvement The Mt. Hope High School golf team met one of its stated goals for the 2025 season along with another less sought-after though still significant aim after the home Huskies swept East Providence and …
Mt. Hope rolls into boys' volleyball season midpoint The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team met the middle of its 2025 regular season in recent days much in the same way Huskies have gone about their business so far this spring, with wins. …
Opinion
Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly.

Invitation respectfully declined

To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained two letters to the editor from individuals extolling the virtues of the Republican party and encouraging Democrats such as myself to join the Bristol …

A heartfelt thank you to the ‘garden angels’ of RWU

To the editor: For the fourth time, despite the wrath of Mother Nature, the Friends of Tom's Grove and 26 dedicated students on the Community Partners Program at RWU came together once again to …

Letter: Flags of allied nations also deserve respect

To the editor: Last week’s Phoenix contained a completely ridiculous letter from an obviously misguided US veteran of Foreign Wars who should know better deriding one of his fellow …

Letter: Some antidotes to despair

To the editor: Day 100 of the current administration is upon us. With that formidable reality, I rise each day struggling to choose hope over despair. You may be feeling similarly—daunted by …

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