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The Eagles celebrate a goal early in Saturday’s game against the Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho girls’ co-op team at Portsmouth Abbey.
Eagles, Titans skate to 1-1 tie in girls’ hockey (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Even after a five-minute overtime period, a winner could not be decided between the Barrington/Mt. Hope/Portsmouth and Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho high school girls’ co-op … more
Huskies defenders Matt MacDougall, Ben Calouro and James Rustici (from left) fight for a rebound with Tiverton’s Ryan Poland in a physical Division II matchup at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday night. Tiverton won the game, 56-42.
Tiverton beats Mt. Hope, 56-42, in ‘scrappy’ D-II matchup
BRISTOL — Jason Potvin led Tiverton with 15 points as the Tigers beat Mt. Hope, 56-42, in a physical Division II matchup in Bristol on Thursday night, Jan. 5. The win improved the … more
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Start of the Third Leg of The Ocean Race Europe, from Alicante, Spain, to Genoa, Italy.
Enright tests positive for Covid, watches 11th Hour team place second
Charlie Enright’s 11th Hour Racing team placed second without their skipper due to testing positive for Covid, during the In-Port Race in Alicante, Spain on Sunday as the Ocean Race gets under … more
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Huskies defenders Matt MacDougall (left), Ben Calouro and James Rustici fight for a rebound with Tiverton's Ryan Poland in a physical Division II match up at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday night. Tiverton won the game 56-42.
Potvin scores 15 as Tiverton beats Mt. Hope 56-42
Jason Potvin led Tiverton with 15 points as The Tigers beat Mt. Hope 56-42 in a physical Division II match up in Bristol on Thursday night. The win improved the Tigers record to 4-2 in Division II, … more
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Portsmouth High’s Benjamin West skates toward his teammates on the bench to celebrate a goal against Mt. Hope at the Portsmouth Abbey rink on Wednesday, Jan. 4., The Patriots won, 10-3.
Portsmouth defeats Mt. Hope in boys’ hockey, 10-3
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity hockey team continued its fine season with a 10-3 win over Mt. Hope on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Portsmouth Abbey rink. The … more
A worker from the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority directs traffic during work on the Mt. Hope Bridge last month.
RITBA clarifies restriction on Mt. Hope Bridge weight limit
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — The new 30-ton weight restriction for the Mt. Hope Bridge applies only to certain vehicles, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) stated in a … more
Stories to watch in 2023: Climate change, housing and the economy (stupid)
We reached out to dozens of people of influence to ask what story or stories they will be watching in the new year. Here’s what they had to say, in their own … more
DEM stocks 10 ponds, lakes for winter fishing
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will be stocking the following 10 lakes and ponds with rainbow trout, Sebago Atlantic salmon, and new this year, lake … more
The incident was caught on video, and tips from the public assisted police in identifying the suspect.
Tips help Bristol police identify hit and run suspect
Bristol Police have identified and cited a suspect in a hit and run incident that grabbed attention due to the event being caught on video. more
Within the appropriations, $10 million is earmarked for the bridge cable dehumidification project at the Mt. Hope Bridge, a method of controlling deterioration due to corrosion.
Millions in federal spending to benefit Bristol infrastructure
In this year's federal spending bill, $1,248,000 will be allocated for Bristol’s ongoing Sewer Rehabilitation Project, $1 million for sidewalks, and $10 million will go to the Mt. Hope Bridge for its ongoing maintenance needs. more
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Reps. June Speakman and Jason Knight will host a Q&A series on the state's affordable housing law on Wednesday, Jan. 11
Q&A on affordable housing law to be held in Warren
A community conversation on the state's affordable housing statute will be held in the lower level of Warren Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. more
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11th Hour Racing skipper Charlie Enright (left) aboard Mãlama with Jack Bouttell (right) while training in Newport last summer. He and the team will embark on 14th Ocean Race starting on January 15, in Alicante, Spain.
Enright and 11th Hour Racing crew ready to start 14th Ocean Race, Jan 15
The 11th Hour Racing Team, skippered by Charlie Enright of Barrington, is currently undergoing final preparations for the start of the 14th edition of The Ocean Race on January 15. “We’d … more
Man arrested for possessing firearm after backing into police-only parking lot
A Massachusetts man was arrested last week after he backed into the restricted parking lot for Bristol police vehicles while in possession of a firearm. more
Lilly DaSilveira drives in for a layup during the Huskies win over Tiverton on Monday night.
Razzino nets 17 as Huskies trounce Tiverton 55-28
Abby Razzino scored 17 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball trounced Tiverton 55-28 in a Division II match up on Monday night. The Huskies have won three straight for an overall record of 5-3. … more
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Huskies’ guard Abby Razzino (above) scored a combined 40 points to lead the Huskies and earn tournament MVP. The senior scored 21 points in Mt. Hope’s 64-46 pummeling of Coventry on Tuesday and 19 in the 47-36 championship win over Pilgrim on Wednesday.
Huskies girls basketball team wins Classic championship
The Mt. Hope girls basketball team crushed Coventry and outlasted Pilgrim to win the Ocean State Credit Union Holiday Classic played in Coventry on Wednesday afternoon. The pair of wins improved the … more
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Clockwise from top left: Owen Gray uses a front loader to clear the snow from a Michael Drive residence during the Blizzard of ’22, which buried the town under 22 inches of snow in late January; Senator Jack Reed, Town Council President Nathan Calouro, Joseph Brito, Jr. and his wife Betty, town administrator Steven Contente and others gather as Brito cuts a ribbon in front of the Brick Pizza Co. in June to commemorate the ‘opening’ of Bristol’s Unity Park, which welcomed numerous new businesses throughout 2022; Isaiah Rathbone of Warren (bucket hat) and Bristol resident Anthony Colesanti (blue) fish on the new dock during the first days of the Bristol Town Marina opening; A demonstration in front of Reynolds School in June shows support for ousted Mt. Hope High principal Dr. Deb DiBiase.
A year in review: Bristol's top stories of 2022
From the polarizing redevelopment of the former Robin Rug facility, to thriving Unity Park, Bristol welcomed new businesses and celebrated the success of a new marina. Here are some of the top stories from the year. more
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The home was built in the mid-1800s, and despite the efforts of preservationists, it was torn down this past Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022.
Historic 135 Ferry Road has been demolished
To the dismay of local preservation advocates, the historic mid-19th century home at 135 Ferry Road has been torn down. more
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
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This young European Beech, located in Blithewold's bosquet, has been stricken with Beech Leaf Disease. Note the curling leaves, an early sign of infestation by the nematode (roundworm) that spreads BLD.
Bristol's beech trees in jeopardy as fatal disease appears in town
Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) was first identified in Ohio a decade ago; two years ago it made its way to the other side of Rhode Island, near the Connecticut border. Now, it’s here. Trees at Blithewold have already been infected. more
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A worker from the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority directs traffic during work on the Mt. Hope Bridge last week.
Vehicle weight limit for Mt. Hope Bridge lowered
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — Starting Thursday, Dec. 29, the maximum vehicle weight allowed on the Mt. Hope Bridge will be changed from 40 tons to 30 tons, the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority … more
Mt. Hope freshman varsity safety Preston Brodd was nominated and accepted into the 2023 Dream All-American Bowl.
Huskies freshman chosen as one of nation's best football players
Mt. Hope freshman varsity safety Preston Brodd was nominated and accepted into the 2023 Dream All-American Bowl, taking place on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at SoFi Stadium. more
Prevention Coalition helps spread ‘kindness’ throughout the East Bay
EAST BAY — The East Bay Prevention Coalition recently celebrated World Kindness Week with activities in each community that brought smiles and more to many residents and businesses. In East … more
Quitos appeared on the market last month, prompting many to wonder if one of their favorite spots was soon to be gone.
You may have seen Quito's up for sale — but don't panic yet
Owner Al Quito admitted the listing of the almost-70-year-old Bristol institution was a bit of a test of the market. more
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Rick Andrews, Paula Andrews, Karen Leach, WWII veteran Ernie Cafolla, Janet Trombetti, Sandra Pannone, Allan Leach and Vietnam veteran Richard Either pose with over 30 gift bags brought by the Woman's Auxiliary on Friday. 
Giving back to those who gave all
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs put out a call for volunteers after delivering bags of goodies to the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. more
Children gather for a chance to ask Santa for that special Christmas gift.
Cup Defenders keep Christmas spirit alive in Bristol
The Cup Defenders Children’s Christmas Party, which began in 1935, is almost 90 years in existence making it the oldest, continuous holiday party of its type in the East Bay area. more
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