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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Seth Magaziner, and Senator Jack Reed were all on hand to talk about Bristol’s historic value to the state, taking in the scenery from the Herreshoff Marine Museum’s event tent overlooking Bristol Harbor.
Historic renovations are coming to Bristol's downtown
$750,000 in federal money was secured to rejuvenate Bristol’s “Revolutionary Heritage Byway”, which includes large portions of Hope Street and High Street. more
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Stephanie Beaute, Gabe Amo, Walter Berwick, Sandra Cano, Don Carlson, Stephen Casey, John Goncalves, Sabina matos, Ana Quezada, Aaron Regunberg
Ten Democratic Congressional hopefuls square off at Roger Williams University
It was a fast-moving debate with several lightning rounds, ensuring that everyone got a chance to flash a little personality, attempt to differentiate themselves from the other members of their party onstage, and, for better or worse, increase their name recognition. more
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The entire class, including (l-r) Faith Barrass, Tanner Boylan, instructor Maks Robidoux, and Trevor Aguiar, carry the completed dinghy down Burnside Street for the big launch.
Successful launch for kid-built dinghy wraps Herreshoff's summer program
The Herreshoff Marine Museum’s 7th annual summer boatbuilding program concluded last Thursday, Aug. 10 with the launch of the vessel that the middle- and high school-aged students had spent five weeks constructing. more
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Bristol PD delight local lemonade vendors
An annual tradition became a little sweeter when two Bristol PD patrolmen stopped by a Bayview Avenue lemonade stand last week. more
Patricia Malafronte, a lifelong Bristolian is celebrating her 60th work anniversary at John Andrade Insurance Agency, Inc. on Aug. 19.
She's worked 60 years at the same job, and still loves it
“I came in for the interview at 10:00 a.m., and by 1:00 I had the job. And I never left..." more
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Bristol PD: Police make one arrest for vandalism
Bristol Police made one arrest and looked for a man who was reportedly exposing himself at a local beach between Aug. 7-14, 2023. more
A woman looks over the goods at the flea market.
Photos: Bristol Preservation's Flea and Fair features delightful array of oddities
Over 50 vendors provided lots of intriguing browsing for those who ventured over to the Town Common for the annual Flea and Fair that took place on Saturday. more
Father Zinno blesses boats from the deck of the Nao Trinidad
Boaters get a ship-side blessing during Bristol's 10th Annual Harbor Fest
In all, nearly 60 boats processed past the Nao Trinidad for a blessing, while on land, organizers served 245 littleneck boils and 75 steaks at the dinner, along with countless a la carte shucked oysters and littlenecks. more
Daughter and father, Melissa Benevides Vance and David Benevides, key committee members of Sunday's upcoming Motorcycle Ride for Freedom, are hopeful for another great turnout.
12th Annual Ride for Freedom is this Sunday in Bristol
Everything is ready for the 12th annual Frontline Ministry Ride for Freedom this coming Sunday, Aug. 20. more
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Sumie Kaneko plays a 13 string Japanese traditional instrument called the Koto during the Black Ships Festival on Saturday.
Scenes from the 40th Annual Black Ships Festival
Check out photos from another lively Black Ships Festival, held in Bristol this past weekend. more
Donna Coroa Wilson was recently named Director of the Benjamin Church Senior Center.
Bristol's 'new' Senior Center director is exactly where she wants to be
Donna Coroa Wilson isn't exactly a new face to the Benjamin Church Senior Center, but she is taking over a new role to fill the shoes of Maria Ursini. And she's thrilled for the opportunity. more
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SRO Keith Medeiros and K9 Officer Brody, shortly after Medeiros was given the the Floyd Ledbetter National School Resource Officer of the Year Award at the National Association of School Resource Officers annual summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Bristol SRO (and his famous K9 friend) earn national honors
Bristol Student Resource Officer Keith Medeiros was rewarded for his excellence and dedication to his job with the highest accolades given to an SRO by their national association. more
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Prudence Island has about 13 miles of well-maintained trails that cut through the otherwise wild island vegetation and woods.
How to do Prudence Island in under six hours
PORTSMOUTH — If you’re a typical Portsmouth resident, chances are you’ve never stepped foot on even one of the several bridge-less islands that are part of our town. more
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The Oliver School, photographed in 1902, a year after its dedication.
Bristol's former Oliver School building sells for $500,000
According to Town Administrator Steven Contente, the purchaser, 151 State St. LLC and Louis A. Cabral, currently a resident of Tiverton, intends to renovate the property to serve as residences. more
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Union Commercial Hardware is the oldest family-owned business in town (113 years and counting) and proprietor Andy Pansa (pictured here) couldn't be more proud.
The more things change, this beloved business remains the same
It has the look and feel of yesteryear, but to those who frequent the inside the Union Commercial Hardware store at 479 Wood St., there is no other place like it, plain and simple. more
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The Andrade family, through Jody & Billy Andrade’s Foundation, and the John Andrade Insurance Agency Inc., donated funds for a call to artists to design the memorial being installed at Independence Park.
Bristol Middle Passage Project to host slavery remembrance event
The organization will sponsor an event in Independence Park on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m., commemorating the International Day for the Remembrance of the Abolition of Slavery. more
Bristol Theatre Company actors take a bow at the end of their performance of Disney's Descendants: The Musical. From left, Carlos (Dylan Pariseault), Jay (Abby Oliver), Mal (Lizzie Karberg), Evie (Layla Coelho), and King Ben (Logan Cabral)
Bristol Theatre Company back to the stage for first show in three years
Actors aged 7-18 performed at St. Philomena's School in Portsmouth for multiple shows between Thursday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 6. more
The large replica of Magellan’s flagship will be open for tours at the Church Street dock throughout the week.
10th annual Bristol Harbor Fest is this Saturday
The full schedule of events includes the Blessing of the Fleet at 1 p.m.; a stuffie competition at 2:30 p.m.; and a traditional native littleneck boil from 5 to 7 p.m. more
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Tiverton firefighters remove a window after a mill fire
Amendment to injured firefighters law stirs municipal budget concerns
According to Jordan Day, associate director of the R.I. League of Cities and Towns, this law could be a financial disaster for municipal budgets already straining under the pressure from, well, everything else. more
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The field at Kickemuit Middle School was damaged a few weeks ago after an outside group drove a utility vehicle atop it following a rain storm. That damage hasn’t yet been repaired.
Damage to Kickemuit Middle School field unresolved as sports season nears
Warren DPW Director Brian Wheeler said last week that the town was still trying to secure an estimate from a third party contractor about how much the field would cost to repair, and who should be held responsible for paying. more
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Ashley Ernest and her husband Matthew Werkmeister turned their 31-foot camper into a 31-foot art studio recently — the mobile business is called Creative Wanderings Art Center.
Barrington-based art studio takes its show on the road
A few years ago Ashley Ernest and her husband Matthew Werkmeister headed out on an adventure.   Ernest and her husband decided to try living the “camper life” — spending … more
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Fall River couple charged with stealing catalytic converters in Bristol
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Fall River man and woman have been charged in Providence County Superior Court with stealing multiple catalytic converters following their arrest by the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) on November 28, 2022. more
Barrington's Chris Brindamour competed in the recent Duckpin Professional Bowlers Association Tour stop at Dudek Lanes in Warren.
National duckpin pro bowling tour makes a stop at Dudek Lanes
WARREN — The sixth stop on the 2023 edition of the Duckpin Professional Bowlers Association Tour schedule took place last weekend, Aug. 4-6, at Dudek Lanes in Warren and featured of a couple of … more
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Stella Raiche and daughter, Aleah, walk their dogs on the track at Kickemuit Middle School.
Track renovations at Kickemuit Middle School pushed to Aug. 21
Renovations originally scheduled to begin last week have been pushed off due to delays acquiring necessary materials. more
11th Hour Racing Team sailors from left: Jack Bouttell, Francesca Clapcich, Amory Ross, and Charlie Enright, posing with the Ocean Race trophy.
Enright reflects on 11th Hour's wild and historic Ocean Race victory
Charlie Enright, the winning skipper of the 2022-2023 Ocean Race, discusses the 6-month, 7-leg around-the-world race that saw an American team win the whole thing for the first time in its 50-year history. more
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