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Clean up hitter Grace Stephenson smacks a three run homer to give the Huskies a 7-0 lead during their game against Exeter West Greenwich on Thursday. The Huskies went on to win the game 11-0 and have now won 5 straight games in Division II.

Huskies softball team crushing their opponents to a 5-0 record

The Mt. Hope softball team isn’t just winning games, they’re pounding their opponents into submission. The Huskies crushed Barrington 13-0 on Tuesday and clobbered Exeter-West Greenwich … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/17/22

George and Adeline Correia (center) are surrounded by family and friends at a surprise 70th wedding anniversary party Saturday night in their honor.

Bristol couple celebrates 70 years together

The Correias’ storybook marriage began on Labor Day, Sept. 1, 1952 at St. Elizabeth’s Church. more

By Manny Correira | 9/8/22

Robert Santos, Senior Associate for architectural firm Perkins Eastman, shows an example of what a hypothetical new high school design could look like to the Bristol Warren School Committee during a meeting on Monday night.

Bristol Warren School Committee okays $200 million ceiling for bond

The move signifies their intent to try and borrow up to $200 million to make repairs and potentially build a new high school. But there are a lot of steps between now and that future. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/16/23

Bristol PD: Four arrests, including one juvenile

Bristol Police made four arrests, including one teenager, between June 19-25, 2023. more

6/30/23

Crews work to open a pair of westbound bypass lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge Thursday, Dec. 14. The lanes were open by rush hour the following morning December 15.

RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected

PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to … more

By Mike Rego | 12/15/23

Here is the three-word code for the front entrance to the East Bay Media Group office at 1 Bradford St. in Bristol.

Location app gives a boost to the Rhode Island 911 system

Here’s a scenario one could imagine quite easily here in this little corner of the world … The owner of a small boat invites friends for a day out on the water, fishing, eating and laughing. At some point during the day, the captain slumps over in some sort of distress, possibly a heart attack. more

By Scott Pickering | 3/27/24

Shivani Mehta speaks about their “Go For Launch” project during the Bristol Warren school committee meeting Tuesday night, with teammates (from left), Aditi Metha, Mykala Hudon and Kristiana Cabral looking on.

Mt. Hope student innovators are ‘Go For Launch’

The first weekend in November, four local high school students, including freshman Shivani Mehta and sophomores Mikayla Hudon, Kristiana Cabral and Aditi Mehta, took one step closer to launching into … more

By Christy Nadalin | 11/14/19

Dr. Philip Chan, the consultant medical director at the Department of Health's Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and Emergency Medical Services, speaks to reporters via ZOOM Friday morning.

Health officials: More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders at least partially inoculated

More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders had been at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus by Friday morning, according to state Department of Health officials, with 9,243 of them fully … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/15/21

Kickemuit Middle School teacher Donna Stouber filed a discrimination suit against her district, which was dismissed.

Speakers denounce school board for Rosh Hashanah start date (Video)

A series of speakers representing both Jews and educators stood on the front step of United Brothers Synagogue in downtown Bristol on Thursday to denounce five members of the Bristol Warren Regional … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/9/21

Jaia Robotics co-founder Ian Estaphan Owen (left) and Deedee Chatham, Business Development Director, hold a model JaiaBot.

Industry-leading aquatic robots: Made in Bristol

Jaia Robotics specializes in developing micro-sized autonomous marine vehicles called JaiaBots. They look like small red missiles, but they’re actually powerful aquatic data collection devices. more

By Christy Nadalin | 12/28/22

Providence Country Day announces 2022-23 first trimester honor roll

EAST PROVIDENCE -— The Providence Country Day School in city recently announced the honor roll of students from the first trimester of the 2022-23 term. High Honors Class of 2030: Maja … more

1/12/23

Chuck MacDonough has been the General Chairman for the Fourth of July Committee for the past two years, and was the Parade Chairman in 2020 and 2021. He has been on the committee since 2008.

What does the future of Bristol's Fourth of July look like?

“The average age of our committee, I’d say, is probably in the high 50s,” said Chuck MacDonough, Fourth of July Committee General Chairman. “And we do need a younger generation." more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/29/23

Bristol Fire Marshal Robert Ferguson (left) and Fire Chief Michael DeMello demonstrate the full package of protective gear they use if responding to a call with a known or suspected Covid-19 patient.

Business as usual at the fire department (not really)

Everything is normal at the Bristol Fire Department — understanding, of course, that absolutely nothing in life is normal these days. Firefighters and paramedics are still responding to … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/16/20

Helping with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School are, left to right, alums and contributors: Linda (DePasquale) Dean, Alison Chase-Padula, Edward Stuart, Donna (Murphy) McKenna, Robert McKenna, Louis Cirillo, Betty (Fortin) Lema, Frank Caruso, Terry (Salcone) Pasqual, Richard Bucolo, Bea (Cavallaro) Lavey, Donna (Carlone) Habershaw, Joseph Camera, Peggy (Vendituoli) Ferreira, and Ann (Deltoro) Soscia.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel celebrates 70 years on Sunday

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School has come a long way since its infancy when a small building (the Parish Hall) existed at the rear of the church near Congregational Street. more

By Manny Correira | 9/9/22

Tony Teixeira, surrounded by family and friends, reacts during a group photo upon hearing the election results.

Steady as she goes for Bristol Town Council

Bristol voters returned the same five Town Councilors that were first elected in 2018. more

By Christy Nadalin | 11/9/22

The 10-12 year old group begins their race.

Nearly 100 compete in annual 4th of July Foot Races

View results from Bristol's annual July 4th Foot Races. more

6/29/23

Bristol Warren Superintendent of School Dr. Jonathan Brice talks to the school committee while Assistant Superintendent Diane Sanna looks on.

Good news, bad news for Bristol Warren in state assessments

The good news is that many Bristol Warren elementary students are performing well. “The students at Rockwell [Elementary School], in particular are performing well, evidenced by the number one … more

By Christy Nadalin | 11/14/19

Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente (left) and U.S. Sen. Jack Reed stroll along the Bristol waterfront during a rainstorm earlier this week. Mr. Contente believes his title accurately portrays his responsibilities, but voters have a chance to raise the stature of the office to "Mayor."

Voters are being asked: Should Bristol elect a ‘Mayor’?

Not for the first time, Bristol residents are being asked if they want the elected chief executive of their town to be known as the “Mayor” or the “Town Administrator.” … more

By Christy Nadalin | 10/16/20

Helena Foulkes, Democratic candidate for Governor, speaks at Town Hall on Monday night.

Helena Foulkes brings gubernatorial pitch to East Bay

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes visited Warren on the evening of Monday, April 4, sharing her backstory and answering questions at a meeting of the Democratic Town Committee. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/7/22

Bristol PD: Multiple arrests and a speedy scooter

Bristol Police activity from May 16-23, 2022. more

5/27/22

Popular Porchfest returns to downtown Bristol on Sunday

Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 6 p.m., Bristol PorchFest 2022 will feature 9 porches and 18 musical acts. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/8/22

From front left: Tyler Rhynard, Matthew Thibaudeau, Jack Gregory, Travis Furtado, Zachary Borges. Back left: Griffin Ingram, Will Francis and Nicholas Rogers.

East Bay Warriors sending eight to national football contest

Eight of the East Bay’s most hard-working gridiron athletes are off to Texas in a couple of weeks to compete in the U.S. Army Bowl. more

By Ethan Hartley | 11/26/22

Ela Pirri hugs her dad, Robert, during her turn on the runway at the third annual Limb Kind Foundation’s “Show Your Shine” event in New York.

Bristol's Ela Pirri continues to put differently-abled in spotlight

13-year-old Ela Pirri recently participated as a model during The Limb Kind Foundation’s third-annual “Show Your Shine” adaptive runway event that took place on Long Island, N.Y. more

By Ethan Hartley | 2/1/23

Six trees have been entirely cut down or are in the process of being cut down in front of Rockwell School. It is part of the program in partnership with the state to remove trees infested by an invasive beetle that feasts on Ash trees.

State chops trees in front of school in battle with invasive larvae

Passersby on Hope Street likely noticed six trees that have been entirely cut down or are in the process of being cut down in front of Rockwell School. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/29/23

A map rendering showing the proposed path of power lines from SouthCoast Wind up the Sakonnet River to connect in Somerset. (Courtesy Southcoast Wind Energy LLC)

CRMC OKs Sakonnet River transmission line for wind farm

The financial agreements anchoring a 149-turbine offshore wind farm proposed south of Rhode Island have come undone, but that hasn’t stopped state coastal regulators from reviewing — and … more

By Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current | 12/15/23