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Over 50 people designed and crafted unique quilted bags to be donated. While the store had hoped to donate 31 bags, they wound up with 198 in total.
Bristol quilt shop donates nearly 200 handmade bags to Amos House
Bristol's Beyond the Bolt and 50 volunteer quilters just finished a "charity sew" which amounted to 198 handmade bags and hundreds of hygienic items being donated to Rhode Islanders in need. more
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Bristol Warren Education Foundation's annual fundraiser is Saturday
The ‘Bee-cathlon’ will be held in-person and indoors at the Roger Williams University Field House on Saturday, May 13 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. more
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U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant Chris Rego, standing left, salutes his grandfather, James C. Rego, a Korean War veteran and retired Senior Master Sergeant in the Air Force, at a Silver Dollar Salute ceremony at the Bristol Veterans Home on Sunday, May 7. Also pictured are Xavier and Elijah Yarbough (holding the flag), and Chris’s parents, Linda and Mike.
Korean War veteran gets second chance for a First Salute with grandson
A surprise at the Rhode Island Veteran's Home in Bristol enabled a grandfather to honor his grandson as he originally envisioned. more
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A boat heads south up the Sakonnet River, with Gould Island in the background.
Problems on the water? Call DEM’s Bay Line starting May 15
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) seasonal, 24-hour Bay Line, used to report any Narragansett-related environmental problems or occurrences, will open May 15 and remain … more
Skipper Charlie Enright of Barrington, hoists the cup after he and the 11th Hour Racing Team won Leg 4, during the Ocean Race 2023 in Newport.
Homecoming sweet for Skipper Charlie Enright 
It was a sweet homecoming for Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team as they sailed into Newport among a throng of welcome boats and helicopters winners for won Leg 4 of the Ocean Race … more
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EP's Noah Araujo
Eagles sweep host Townies, Huskies in Eastern Division golf
EAST PROVIDENCE — The unbeaten and league leading Barrington High School golf team visited East Providence with Mt. Hope Wednesday afternoon, May 10. And even though the host Townies shot a … more
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Youth softball players for the East Bay Recreational Softball league participated in the opening day ceremonies for the Warren Youth Little League last weekend.
New East Bay Recreational team is reviving youth softball in Bristol, Warren
As of the closing of the Spring 2023 season registration, East Bay Recreational Softball had signed up 100 girls, enough to field 8 competitive teams. A few years ago, the number of girls playing youth softball locally was in the single digits. more
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Freshman speedster Thea Jackson (middle) beats East Providence sprinters Kandace Daniel (left) and Nazarae Phillip (right) during the 100 meter run at the Division Track Championships in Barrington on Saturday. She won the race with a time of 12.17 seconds.  Jackson also won the 200 meter run and the triple jump.
Freshmen track stars flourish at division championships 
Freshman phenoms Jessica Deal and Thea Jackson are primed and ready for the state track meet in June after placing first in multiple events during the Eastern Division Track Championships on … more
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The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a bill that would make electric bicycles legal on all the state’s bike paths, including the East Bay Bike Path, shown here during a warm day last summer. The bill was approved by a House committee earlier this month, and it may be heard by the full House of Representatives this week.
E-bikes bill would make them legal on all R.I. bike paths
Rhode Island is one of the few states in the country yet to pass laws regulating electric bicycles. A pair of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly would change that. The companion bills before the House and Senate would make it clear that electric bicycles can be used on bike paths, and they would prevent municipalities from restricting their use any further. more
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Author Julia Stearly pedals a Class 1 electric bicycle on the East Bay Bike Path while traveling south from Colt State Park.
Electric bikes – A test ride removes some of the mystery
With some controversy surrounding electric bikes on the East Bay Bike Path , I wanted to experience an e-bike for myself. Courtesy of Bristol Bikes, I borrowed a Class 1 e-bike and went for a ride on … more
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Job fair, open to all, is this Thursday at Highlander Charter School
A free job and career fair, open to high school students or anyone in the employment market, is taking place on Thursday, May 11, at Highlander Charter School in Warren. more
Maureen Gauthier receives her award and plaque from Rhode Island Treasurer James Diossa last week during the announcement event at Mt. Hope High School.
Mt. Hope teacher earns state award for financial literacy
Rhode Island Treasurer James A. Diossa came to Mt. Hope High School to surprise Maureen Gauthier with the 2023 Financial Literacy Educator Award. more
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The KMS Science Olympiad team is going to the National competition for the first time. The team amassed 11 medals during the recent state competition in April.
Kickemuit Middle School wins States, now fundraising for Nationals
Bristol Warren's best-in-show performance in April at the state competition has earned them their first-ever appearance at the massive Nationals Tournament on May 19-20. more
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Shivani Mehta dribbles the ball towards the North Kingstown goal. She led the Huskies with 2 goals during the game.
Coach Giarrusso earns 100th victory as lacrosse team splits games
The Mt. Hope girls lacrosse team crushed Toll Gate 14-7 on Wednesday and fell to North Kingstown 15-3 on Friday. The Huskies are currently 4-5 as they fight for a playoff spot in Division … more
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(l-r) Michelle Martins, administrative assistant; Tim Shaw, assistant director; Warren Rensehausen, director; Mary Ann Quinn, director of senior programs.
Bristol Parks and Rec gets multiple statewide awards
Bristol’s Parks & Recreation Department has been honored for its excellence in three categories at the recent Rhode Island Recreation and Parks Association awards. more
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The new Bristol Town Marina is being blamed for issues occurring at the Bristol Elks Club, which is located directly south.
Bristol Elks Club says Town Marina has caused safety issue for members
They claim that the wave attenuator produces wave action and currents at the Club’s slips that is impacting the ability of their members to tie up. They would like the exclusive use of eight Marina slips until the issue can be resolved. more
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The federal government has injected $750,000 into Hope Street upgrades, but timeline and execution is up to the state.
Bristol gets $750,000 to repair sections of Hope Street
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded $750,000 in federal funding to make street upgrades along Bristol’s Revolutionary Heritage Byway (Rte. 114 from Warren to the Mt. Hope Bridge). more
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Town Administrator Steven Contente and Governor Dan McKee the Learn365RI Compact in the Burnside Building, with (l-r) Superintendent Ana Riley, HMM Executive Director Bill Lynn, Town Councilor Tony Teixeira, and RWU President Ioannis Miaoulis looking on.
Governor McKee visits as Bristol signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact
The signature makes Bristol the second community to commit to helping the State improve student achievement levels by increasing out-of-school learning time. more
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The Roger Williams University women's rugby team took home their second straight National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) 7s National Championship over the weekend, outscoring their opponents 111-10
RWU women's rugby secures second consecutive national championship
The Hawks tore off 13 consecutive victories through the spring tournament season that culminated in a nationals performance over the weekend where they outscored their opponents 111-10 over four games. more
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Hugh Cole fifth grader Daniella Jaja dyes a t-shirt during an outdoor lesson on Friday afternoon. Students in her class spend between an hour and an hour and a half outside each school day (weather permitting).
Hugh Cole students are ‘Thriving Outside’
Two Hugh Cole 5th grade teachers are showing the potential benefits of incorporating more nature into traditional classroom learning. more
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Gene Valicenti
Nine Rhode Islanders being inducted into Hall of Fame
The Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame today announced the selection of nine prominent Rhode Islanders for membership in the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. According … more
Members of the Huskies News Network pose for a photo with Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch and Sgt. Ricardo Mourato at the event for the first PSA video last week.
Mt. Hope students team up with Bristol PD for PSA series
Bristol's police turned to the creative students at Mt. Hope High School to collaborate on a series of video public service announcements. more
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Shannon Watson sniffs a rose before tossing it into Blue Bill Cove Sunday afternoon in memory of her son, Cole, who died at the age of 22 after jumping from the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge on May 7, 2022. Her husband, Tom, is behind her. They were attending a healing vigil behind Thriving Tree Coffee House in remembrance of those lost to bridge suicide in Rhode Island.
Hope, comfort for those impacted by bridge suicide
PORTSMOUTH — Monica Taft had just left a funeral hours earlier when her phone blew up with urgent calls and messages. more
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Freshman Ben Peters is the Huskies most experienced and top ranked golfer. He shot a 51 at the Donald Ross designed Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington on Tuesday and a 54 at Green Valley in Portsmouth on Wednesday.
Future looks bright for young Mt. Hope golfers
The Mt. Hope golf team beat St. Mary’s Bayview, but fell to Barrington, Portsmouth and Tiverton in their first two matches of the season on Tuesday and Wednesday. The youthful Huskies sport … more
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Two deer photographed at Colt State Park last year. While the park is not among the land okayed for hunting, four town-owned properties will be open for bow hunting starting this September.
Bristol bow hunting for deer approved on four Town properties
The Town Council approved four town-owned properties to be opened to bow hunting for deer between Sept. 15, and Jan. 31. Hunters with the required licenses, tags and training will be allowed to hunt starting this September. more
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