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Capt. Mike Martel is at the helm approaching the Mt. Hope Bridge, while his partner, Capt. Tom Bradford, looks on.
Check out the Bay in the most Bristol way
“We can show other people what a beautiful place Bristol is," Mike Martel said. "And there’s so much history here, that you can see right from the harbor.” more
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Bristol PD: Three arrests made, including for DUI and drag racing
Bristol Police made three arrests and investigated multiple vandalism reports between July 15-21, 2024. more
Post 10 Juniors put finishing touch on superb Legion Baseball regular season
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division team, sponsored by the Athlete turn Champion (ATC) performance facility, capped off its 2024 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League … more
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Rockwell Amusements owner Harold Fera (left) and longtime Bristol Fourth of July Committee and Carnival Subcommittee chairman Ed Correia have a passion for carnivals, especially here in Bristol.
It takes a village to run Bristol's annual Fourth of July Carnival
For decades, the Bristol Fourth of July Carnival has maintained a safe, enjoyable experience. Here's a look into the people that make it happen. more
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Jackson Adams celebrates on second base after hitting a third inning double.
Bristol/Warren 12U All-Stars go down fighting in state title loss
What looked like it could be a blowout early turned into one of the most exciting recent displays of Little League imaginable, which stretched to 9 innings. more
The late Robert E. Vermette, who passed away on Dec. 27, 2019, retired from the United States Army after attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Late Bristolian worked with rocketry pioneer Von Braun, was leading expert in lasers
Robert E. Vermette was inducted into the U.S. Army Ordinance Corps. Hall of Fame for his impressive career as an expert in optimizing guided missiles and developing cutting edge laser-based defense technologies. more
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This sample shows what the envelopes would look like, which contain all the necessary documents and provide step-by-step information for a driver who may have a range of afflictions that prevent them from having a standard interaction with police.
Bristol PD to launch program to help differently-abled during traffic stops
The Bristol Police Department will soon launch a program that strives towards creating better, less stressful interactions between officers conducting traffic stops and individuals who, unbeknownst to the officer, might have a variety of special needs that impacts their ability to communicate. more
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The social media-drive “Aquapalooza” event at Potters Cove, Prudence Island, is not only a headache for local police but for the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, which manages nearby shellfish grounds.
‘Aquapalooza’ forcing closure of 700-acre shellfish area
PORTSMOUTH — Once again, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is not taking any chances on shellfish grounds being contaminated by a big party on the water that’s … more
Workers from Quality Construction and Roofing Co. go to work stripping shingles.
Bristol VFW Post gets a new roof, courtesy of local contractor
Kevin Sousa’s crew began ripping old shingles and the like off the VFW roof early Saturday morning, and finished up later in the day on Sunday. more
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CCRI launches initial table games dealer training course
The Community College of Rhode Island, as part of its partnership with Bally’s Corporation, is launching its first course specific to the gaming industry, "Introduction to Table Games Dealer … more
R.I.’s median home price reaches a record high
Despite a 32 percent increase in the number of single-family homes on the market since June of last year, the median price of Rhode Island homes sold last month continued to rise, hitting a new high … more
Bristol PD: Police make 10 arrests in busy week
Police arrested 10 individuals between July 8 and July, 14, 2024. more
(L-R): Glenn Donovan, Megan Joy Ferreira, and Margaret Elise Richards.
Meet the three new members representing Bristol on the school committee
Three new faces will join the nine-member Bristol Warren Regional School Committee, as half of Bristol’s share of six representatives are to be chosen this November due to Marjorie McBride, Karen Cabral, and Sarah Bullard all opting not to run for another term. more
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A view inside the new Pio's Pizzeria on Franklin Street.
At Pio’s Pizzeria in Bristol, a family legacy lives on
The wait is finally over. Pio’s Pizzeria opened its doors on Franklin Street Tuesday morning to a number of hungry customers whose appetites had been teased for a number of months in anticipation of this event. more
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The redevelopment of the former Robin Rug factory, first approved for Master Plan back in 2022, is finally preparing to break ground and will appear before the Bristol Planning Board today, July 18 for a final approval.
Robin Rug redevelopment on track for final approval
At a meeting of the Bristol Planning Board tonight, a redevelopment project that got its first approval over two years ago will likely clear the last hurdle needed before beginning construction. more
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Gavin Labolita (left) Louie Botelho celebrate with Preston DeSousa (mid-left) and Jackson Adams after DeSousa homered in the fifth inning.
Bristol-Warren 12U All-Stars go on improbable run to earn District 2 title
After losing to Newport in June, Bristol-Warren rattled off five consecutive wins, including two over Barrington, to earn the 12U District title. more
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Bike Newport campers showed off their bike skills on the Big Blue Bike Barn’s “Pump Track.”
Teaching kids how to ride with power
A leading bike advocate believes strongly that everyone riding a bicycle needs training and education, and that applies even more strongly to the growing population riding around on electric … more
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Bristol/Warren players and coaches react after jackson Adams halts a big inning for Barrington with his play in the field. Bristol/Warren won the game 9-3. The two teams play for the title tonight, Saturday July 13.
Bristol/Warren All-Stars clobber Barrington 9-3
The Bristol/Warren All-Star team bashed 9 hits in clobbering Barrington 9-3 at Sherwood Field on Friday night. The two teams play again in a deciding game at Vets Memorial Park tonight (Sunday) … more
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Patriotic Speaker Brigadier General (Ret.), Greg Ebner makes his address.
Patriotic Speaker: Patriotism is 'not cheap', requires 'hard work of love'
Brigadier General (Ret.) Greg Ebner's speech highlighted two elements of patriotism that aren’t often top-of-mind when it comes to this particular subject, and the more banal expressions of it like flag waving (and wearing) and shooting off fireworks. more
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July Fourth Committee General Chairman, Camille Teixeira, marches in the parade on July 4, 2024.
Parade Recap: A first in 239 years, and a call for more help
Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Chairman Camille Teixeira broke new ground in the 239-year history of the Bristol Fourth of July parade, and the response was certainly polarizing. more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks while showing a graph on traffic patterns on the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, July 9.
Westbound traffic flows improve, east side stalls with lane changes
PROVIDENCE — There's more than a hint of irony in the updated traffic figures for the Washington Bridge provided by state officials last week after they were forced to make dramatic alterations … more
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Will Haggerty delivers a pitch for the Post 10 Senior squad during his five-inning, no-hit performance in Riverside's 10-0 win over Pawtucket Post 25 Wednesday night, July 10.
Post 10 Seniors sweep Pawtucket for first two wins of 2024 season
It's been an admittedly unsatisfying start to the 2024 Rhode Island American Baseball League season for the Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club. The locals, however, are hoping to turn around … more
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Attorney Max Wistow speaks July 10 during a review of the legal aspects pertaining to the Washington Bridge closure.
Bridge counselors coyly answer questions about their investigation
PROVIDENCE — It's likely the general public will not get all of the information it would expect and want to know about the Washington Bridge debacle any time soon. At least that's how the … more
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The new pumpout boat is being manufactured by Bristol’s own C&C at a cost of $109,000. The Town anticipates taking delivery in late July or early August.
Bristol gets grant to purchase new 'pumpout' boat
The new boat is being manufactured by Bristol’s own C&C at a cost of $109,000. The Town anticipates taking delivery in late July or early August. more
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Chris Charbonneau drove in a run for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors as the locals won their fifth game in a row with an 8-4 victory over South Kingstown Post 39 Tuesday night, July 9.
Post 10 Juniors pop South Kingstown, win fifth in a row
The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad, sponsored by the ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility, returned to Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League action after the July Fourth … more
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