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Assembly passes e-bike regulations – Yes to some, no to others
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly voted on Thursday, June 6, to approve legislation from East Bay Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Dawn Euer to expand the legal use of electric bicycles in Rhode … more
Bristol Police: Residents tattle on neighbors for gatherings, soccer, beer pong
The most frequent call for Bristol law enforcement these days is from residents reporting the groups, gatherings and activities of neighbors who might be violating social distancing standards. … more
ACLU targets prejudicial disciplinary practices at Mt. Hope High School
The Rhode Island ACLU sent a letter recently to Bristol Warren district administrators and Mt. Hope High School indicating a troubling trend of disparate suspension numbers between white and non-white students. more
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Freda Lehrer with a photo of her uncle Harry Molasky, who served in WWII and ran Molasky’s, the family’s dry goods store at 44 State St. When Lehrer put the house on the market and opened the long-dormant safe, Harry’s WWII records were among the treasures it contained.
Cracked Bristol safe reveals family treasures
When Freda Lehrer put the George Munro House at 44 State St. on the market, she knew there was one more thing she would need to do before handing over the keys: open the safe. more
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The Audio-visual training segment of the class was most informative, and put civilians through a simulated police experience where their instincts were tested.
Simulation training gives civilians a police perspective
Last Thursday night, the Bristol Police Dept. began the first of its 10-week simulated training program which aims to help those taking part to better understand the intricacies of law enforcement. more
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Donna Rivera, Marketing and Communications Director for Adoption Rhode Island, holding a photo of the Rado family, a local adoption success story whose family consists of three biological children and four adopted children.
Quinta Gamelin helps showcase kids looking for loving homes
The Rhode Island Heart Gallery, established in 2005, features professional portraits of children who patiently wait in Rhode Island foster care hope of finding loving families or other permanent connections. You can see them at Bristol's Quinta Gamelin Center. more
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Julia Allen slides safely into second base as Johnston infielders vie for the ball during a bobbled play during Mt. Hope's 8-5 win over Johnston on Thursday.
Huskies beat Johnston 8-5, play Woonsocket on Monday
Huskies ace Reily Amaral fanned nine and clouted a three-run homer as the Mt. Hope softball team outlasted Johnston 8-5 in the second round of the Division II loser’s bracket playoffs at the high … more
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A member of the Navy Supply Corps School from Newport gives out high fives to smiling parade attendees during last year’s celebration.
Parade Chairman: Remember the reason we celebrate the Fourth
We may call it the 4th of July Parade, but the woman on whose shoulders the responsibility has rested these last two years has never lost sight of the real heroes, and the real name, of the parade — that is, the Military, Civic, and Firemen’s Parade. more
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Legislation requiring safe firearms storage passes full General Assembly
PROVIDENCE — With final votes in the Senate, Thursday night, June 6, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Justine Caldwell and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to require safe … more
Natalie Vieira, registered medical assistant, and Dr. Geoff Hamilton, M.D, were staffing the Respiratory Care Center on Monday afternoon. “We’ve been pretty busy,” said Ms. Vieira. “Patients were a little nervous coming in, but they’re happy we’re here.”
Bristol medical center opens new ‘Respiratory Care Center’
Most people agree that the worst of the coronavirus crisis is yet to come. How the community prepares today will determine if hospitals and intensive care units can manage the influx of cases, … more
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Gov. Gina Raymond announces Thursday that traditional schooling won't resume this school year.
Governor: Home learning the rule in RI for rest of this school year
Distance learning — “How long will it last?“ is the question Governor Gina Raimondo said she has heard more than any other. And Thursday came her answer … more
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The 2021 Bristol Fourth of July Parade will more closely resemble the 2019 edition (above) than the 2020 version, when the procession was converted into a car parade. Expect the Town Crier, the Mt. Hope High School Marching Band and a long host of marchers, floats, celebrities and characters to be looking more like their pre-Covid selves.
Return of the Fourth (on the 5th)
There will be bands. Canons. Singers. Dancers. Soldiers. Cadets. War veterans. Princesses. Firefighters. Splash pools. Hugs. Celebrities. Solo cups. Smiles. And Mr. Potato Head. It will be, … more
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Little Compton whale dissected, will be buried
Biologists from Mystic Aquarium spent much of Thursday dissecting the young female humpback whale that washed up at Church Cove and was first spotted Saturday. Using a bulldozer to help them move … more
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Taiko drummers perform in Independence Park in 2019. There will be several opportunities to see the drums this weekend, with a Friday night performance in Rockwell Park at 6:30 p.m. and three demos throughout the Saturday Arts & Crafts and Martial Arts Fair at Independence Park from 10:30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. They will also be performing at the Gala at Ochre Court, Newport, on Saturday night.
Bristol's 'Black Ships Festival' is this weekend
This year’s Black Ships Festival, the 39th annual, will kick off at 10 a.m. Friday with opening ceremonies at Rockwell Park. more
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The path had been closed while workers made repairs to the library's roof.
Rogers Free Library path is open once again
With construction to the library's roof complete, the path between the Library’s Thames Street parking lot and Hope Street is accessible to foot traffic again. more
Freshman sprinter Thea Jackson (middle) will compete in the state track championships at Conley Stadium on Saturday.
Track, softball, baseball and volleyball get ready for playoffs
Freshman track stars to compete at states Freshman Jessica Deal and Thea Jackson will compete at the state track meet at Mt. Pleasant High School’s Conley Stadium on Saturday.   … more
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The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast Chief Marshal this year is longtime parishioner Denise Asciolla (center). She is flanked by Nicholas Simeone (left, the Thomas Vendituoli Award recipient) and the Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr., pastor of Mt. Carmel Church.
Mt. Carmel's 125th July Feast begins July 9
Everything is ready for the 125th Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 16th of July Feast, according to the Rev. Henry P. Zinno, Jr. more
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Overlooking Bristol Harbor, the unit fetched the fourth-highest price for a sale ever Stone Harbour.
Bristol condo sells for $2 million
According to Statewide MLS data, this is the fourth-highest condominium sale in the state year to date. more
Harbormaster Gregg Marsili and Town Administrator Steven Contente discuss the plans for the new boat ramp as a truck (with great timing) unloads a boat into the water.
Bristol to replace boat ramp, make other big improvements at Independence Park
A new boat ramp, parking lot, and site enhancements are all part of two major Independence Park projects, hopefully to start this fall and be complete by the spring of 2025. more
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Restaurant owner Ben Sukle (middle) and John Ho (right) cook a meal on an historic open hearth for his Birch and Oberlin employees at Coggeshall Farm on Tuesday.
Partners in poultry bring new farming to Coggeshall
With a cold rain drumming on the roof of the 18th-century farmhouse, a celebrated local chef visited Coggeshall Farm this past Tuesday to get up close and personal with the products on his … more
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Retired Army Gen. Rick Baccus and Gov. Gina Raimondo during happier times, at the opening of the new Rhode Island Veterans Home on Veterans' Day in 2017.
Gen. Baccus submits R.I. Veterans' Home resignation
Brig. Gen. Rick Baccus, administrator of the Rhode Island Veterans' Home for the past 11 years, has submitted his resignation, to be effective in 60 days. Gen. Baccus, a Bristol resident, was at the … more
Bristol Police: Residents report kids playing, groups gathering, all over town
The Bristol Police log saw a noticeable increase in residents calling to report their neighbors or strangers gathering, playing or congregating in public. Police officers also arrested a Barrington … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo at her Friday, May 15 briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor: Phase 2 of re-opening won’t begin until after Memorial Day
PROVIDENCE — At her daily COVID-19 briefing Friday, Gov. Gina Raimondo explained the criteria being used to determine when the state is ready to move into a different phase of re-opening … more
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Man sent to ACI for felony domestic threats; police seize guns
A Bristol man was taken to the ACI after an allegedly violent confrontation with multiple victims and two police officers led to his arrest on felony assault and kidnapping charges. Durval J. … more
Mike, Steve and Ken Januario (left to right), business owners, donors and “all-around good guys,” will lead the 2021 Bristol Fourth of July celebration.
Three to lead the Bristol Fourth
The selection of the Bristol Fourth of July chief marshal is an honor given solely to the general chairman of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee — even the other members of the committee … more
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