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Diane Davis waves a flag while hiding under a wind-ravaged umbrella.
Flash flood couldn't put a damper on Flag Day in Bristol
At about 6:10 p.m., after the local dignitaries had all been introduced and the Guiteras and Rockwell School chorus took the stage, a downpour of epic proportions struck. more
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Dylan Menante eyes an approach shot during the final round of the 2022 Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence.
Two-time champ Menante returns to defend title at 2023 Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE — Two-time reigning champion Dylan Menante returns to defend his title when the 61st Northeast Amateur Invitational golf tournament tees off at Wannamoisett Country Club June … more
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David Silva, Chris Zingg and Taylor Benton have big plans for the former 2nd Story Theatre on Market Street in Warren. And those plans have local theater groups feeling very excited.
In Your Ear moves into former 2nd Story Theatre — and they've got big plans
Just a few short months ago, local theater advocates were close to mourning the death of 2nd Story Theatre. Today, thanks to a local vinyl shop, they have reason to hope and rejoice again. more
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Back in the Day has become a crowd delight at the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series. The 1980s rock ’n roll tribute band, shown here during their 2022 performance, will be back in Bristol on Saturday, July 1.
Bristol Fourth concert series is back: 22 shows in 13 nights
When the Bristol Fourth of July Committee decided to move the Fourth of July Concert Series to Independence Park, many thought it was a gamble at the very least. There were those native Bristolians … more
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Chloe Simmons (left), Sofia Haberman, Reily Amaral, Hailey Ferreira and the team break out of a huddle after the game.
Huskies solemn after 9-1 loss to Avengers in Championship
The Mt. Hope softball team fell to East Greenwich 9-1 in the Division II Championship at Rhode Island College on Monday afternoon. The Huskies finished their season with a record of 17-4. The Huskies … more
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Hannah Araujo, 20, became the owner of Victoria’s Flowers at 606 Metacom Ave. in January. She went from asking the owner for a job, to owning the shop, in less than three years.
Flower shop owner loves bringing joy to those in dark times
In just three years, Hannah Araujo went from seeking a job as a 17-year-old, to owning the shop. more
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A smiling Huskies ace Reily Amaral stands on third base for the second time during the Huskies 8-0 thrashing of Ponaganset in the semifinals on Friday at RIC. The pitcher was thrilled that the team is in the championship for the third time in four years.
Huskies pound Ponaganset 8-0 in semis, head to championship
The Mt. Hope softball team pounded Ponaganset 8-0 in the Division II semifinal game at Rhode Island College on Friday afternoon. The Huskies have risen to the challenge and come together as a team … more
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Pictured below from left to right: Zoe Gorman, Josephine Moore, Nathan Macedo, Laura Deal, Matthew Gale, Shivani Mehta, Erika Tally, Benjamin Rozea, Emma Serbst, and Sonia Bradley.
Mt. Hope High School's Top 10 students for Class of 2023
Congratulations to the Top 10 graduating members of the Mt. Hope Class of 2023! more
Visitors onboard the Golden Rule, which enjoyed a brief stop in Bristol on Tuesday morning.
A ship on a mission for peace gets warm Bristol welcome
A national project of Veterans for Peace, the Golden Rule is currently sailing the Great Loop voyage. They began in New Orleans in 2022 and sailed around Florida and up the Eastern seaboard. more
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Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line is now awaiting the governor’s signature.
Bill clarifying public shoreline access clears Assembly
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Mark P. McKenney to establish that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet … more
Eileen Dyer embraces role as interim director of Rogers Free Library
“Obviously this library has been through a lot of changes over the past couple of years, so first of all it's to make sure that the staff feels supported, that they know that someone's supporting their endeavors.” more
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Nicki Tyska in her newly-opened shop Beau Bleu Boutique & Gifts, which she brought from concept to reality in less than 6 months.
Beau Bleu Boutique and Gifts looks to bring unique flair to Hope Street
The new boutique, owned by Nicki Tysta, will be holding a grand opening this weekend, beginning with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. this Friday, June 16 at the 423 Hope St. more
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The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint Cup 2022-23 - 11 June 2023, Leg 6 Day 3 onboard Team Malizia. Team Holcim - PRB and 11th Hour Racing Team arriving to The Hague.
11th Hour Racing hit and severely damaged during final leg of Ocean Race
Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing crew were involved in a collision with a fellow racing team, GUYOT Environnement, shortly after embarking on the final leg of the 2023 Ocean Race. more
The process continues to move towards preliminary approval for a 127-unit apartment development at the former Bristol Yarn Mill on Thames Street.
Yarn Mill development sets goal for April 2024 to begin construction
Issues from abutters voiced at a recent Planning Board meeting revealed that driveway and traffic study concerns appear to be the two main points on which the developers have yet to offer a satisfying solution. more
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Paul Vollaro ties a memorial wreath onto a pole in memory of Bristol firefighters who have passed.
Bristol holds annual Firemen's Memorial and Parade
John “J.P.” Perry was awarded the Vicki Van Voast Memorial Award at the annual Bristol Fire Department Firemen’s Memorial and parade event that occurred this past Sunday. more
The Michael T. Burns Memorial Award was bestowed to native Bristolian Jay Miller, currently of Little Compton and his 1930 Bentley 4.5 litre Vanden Plas LeMans Touring vehicle with god daughter Izzy Johnston, 15.
Bristolian's Bentley wins Best in Show at British Auto Show
It was jolly good fun at the annual British Motorcar Festival at Colt State Park this past weekend. more
Julia Pisasale, 12, beats Finnegan Boyle,13, to the finish to take her second Orange Crate Derby championship in a row and third overall on Sunday afternoon. The three-time champ in the pink 15 car did not lose a race on Sunday.
Pisasale wins third Orange Crate Derby
There’s just no stopping Julia Pisasale when you get her behind the wheel of her pink crate derby car. more
Andre Tostell of BMX Experience performs a “Superman” during the event, which strives to capture adolescents’ attention through high-flying extreme sports to deliver messages of positivity.
8th grader sells $3,000 in Pokemon Cards to bring BMX show to KMS
After experiencing bullying due to a condition he was diagnosed with as a toddler, 8th grade KMS student Adriano Coelho decided to do something about it. more
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Class President and Valedictorian Benjamin Rozea delivered a great speech on the unity that drove the Class of 2023 through a tumultuous four years at Mt. Hope High School.
Mt. Hope Valedictorian: Love and unity helped Class of '23 persevere
In a defiance of tradition, the graduating class of 2023 all donned purple during their graduation on Friday. It was a symbol of how the class had bonded through some of the more trying and difficult moments faced by a class in recent memory. more
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11th Hour Racing Team winning Leg 6 in The Hague, June 03 2023.
Enright and crew win Leg 5 of the Ocean Race
Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team won their third leg in a row, finishing Leg 6 of The Ocean Race 2022-23 in first place, arriving into The Hague, The Netherlands on Sunday … more
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Reily Amaral makes a pitch during the game.
Huskies shutout Woonsocket 6-0, move on to semifinals
The Mt. Hope softball team shutout Woonsocket 6-0 in Division II loser’s bracket quarterfinal game at home on Monday night. The Huskies move on to the semifinals at RIC on Thursday at 7 p.m. … more
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Graduates in the St. Mary Academy-Bay View Class of 2023 enter the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence for commencement on Monday, June 5.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 147th Commencement
PROVIDENCE — On Monday evening, June 5, St. Mary Academy – Bay View graduated its Class of 2023 at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Each of the 49 graduates have been accepted to … more
A faint rainbow appeared after reprieve from steady rainfall during Mt. Hope's commencement at the high school on Friday evening.
Photos: Stormy weather didn't deter Mt. Hope's graduation
Stormy weather didn't deter the 2023 Mt. Hope High graduaiton on Friday night.  Thousands of onlookers viewed the 200 plus graduates as they walked across the high school football field  … more
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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Bristol PD: Two arrests and the 'mystery' of the stolen bench
Monday, May 29 A dog attack on another dog was reported on Chilton Street at 10:45 a.m. A brush fire was reported in the Stop & Shop parking lot at 11:38 a.m. on Metacom Avenue. It was … more
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