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Registry reveals R.I.'s short-term rental market
Almost every municipality in this region has either regulated short-term rental properties or is debating whether to regulate them. Barrington, East Providence and Portsmouth all have rules on the … more
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EPCAP's regional headquarters located in the Riverside section of East Providence was in December 2022 named in the honor of retiring long-time president and CEO Dennis Roy.
EBCAP announces new officers in retiring Roy’s stead
The East Bay Community Action Program, known to most by its EBCAP acronym, recently announced a series of changes in upper management spurred by the retirement of long-time president and Chief … more
Reanne Elliott, with daughter Jamiee and son Ayden, decorate a tree in their Hope Street apartment.
A holiday miracle on Hope Street
The Elliott family, residents of Hope Street, were facing a holiday season that seemed more fit for a nightmare. Some local Bristol magic helped them when they needed it most. more
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Harbormaster Gregg Marsili poses on a gangway leading to the new Bristol Marina shortly after its opening, during a ceremony this past June.
Bristol Town Marina smashes revenue predictions in first year
The marina brought in ships from all over the world, doubled anticipated sales for fuel, and looks to perform even better next year. more
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Festively dressed Max Magilton, 9, takes a photo with Kris Kringle himself on the lawn of the Burnside Building during Bristol’s Christmas Festival on Saturday.
Christmas Festival brings seasonal magic to Bristol
The Bristol Christmas Festival brought seasonal magic to the downtown on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 for a weekend of caroling, crafting, live entertainment and lots of tasty food to be bought and enjoyed … more
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Investigation reveals contamination at Yarn Mill site
Abutters to the Robin Rug/Bristol Yarn Mill site received notices from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) at the end of November, outlining the agency’s findings … more
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This map shows the approximate location of Monast Island in Mt. Hope Bay in red. Touisset Point in Warren is at top left, east Bristol at left, Tiverton at right and Swansea and Somerset at upper middle to right.
Tiverton sells island to the state DEM
It's so tiny, it barely registers in a Google search and unlike its sister Spar Island, is not listed on many navigational charts. But Monast Island, a deserted quarter acre of sand in the middle of … more
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Don Ruest and Lisa Newcity are the talent behind Fenwick & Oliver, a new retail destination on Thames Street. Ruest is a talented woodworker, and Newcity sources fair trade handicrafts that complement Ruest’s creations.
Fenwick & Oliver, in Bristol, offers unique, handmade items
The shop reported a great first weekend, fueled by the crowds drawn to downtown Bristol by the Christmas Festival. more
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Terry Taffinder Grosvenor and Richard Curtis Grosvenor hold their new book, the product of many hours of researching, transcribing, and photographing the works of Charles DeWolf Brownell. Terry, his great, great granddaughter, took journals she inherited that chronicled his travels in Cuba and turned it into a one-of-a-kind literary journey through the eyes of the talented mid-19th-century painter, poet, and explorer.
You may not know of this DeWolf — but you should
Charles DeWolf Brownell was a multi-talented 19th-century artist. His first-person accounts and sketches from trips to Cuba are explored in a new book, written by one of his descendants. more
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The late Al Micheletti (right) never got over the loss of his beloved wife, Marie, who also passed away earlier this year.
Rhode Island mourns Al Micheletti, beloved restaurateur
Al Micheletti, who passed away Dec. 2 at the age of 92, would have been smiling from ear-to-ear. The outpouring of affection during his wake and funeral service was astounding. more
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This example of vandalism was scratched into the window of the Bristol Post Office on Hope Street.
Bristol police investigating downtown vandalism
The Bristol Police Department is looking into an uptick in public vandalism incidents, occurring largely in the main downtown areas of Hope Street. And they could use your help. more
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Richard Raymond’s friends and family held a vigil for him last October following the incident that led to his death, which occurred on Aug. 26, 2021.
Bristol teen to be tried as adult in Warren murder case
A teenager who is accused of striking a Warren man with a baseball bat during an altercation on Market Street last summer will be tried as an adult for murder. more
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Bonnie Dion jumped into action when a Hugh Cole student showed signs of choking while in the cafeteria on Dec. 7.
Hugh Cole TA saves choking student
Bonnie Dion, who has been a TA at Hugh Cole going on nine years, was in the right place at the right time on Wednesday, Dec. 7 when she noticed a student under duress. more
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Mike Cirillo, wife Keri and daughters Penelope, 3, and Charlotte, 2, tell Santa what they’d like for Christmas at the Santa House on Tuesday night. 
New Santa House feels right at Ho-Ho-Home in Bristol
The Santa House is new to State Street in Bristol, but it’s been in one local man’s heart for years. more
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A Google Maps screen grab shows the approximate area of the land purchased.
Bristol acquires more land for open space preservation
“That’s 6 acres added to the 14 the town already owned along Gooding that will be forever open,” said Town Administrator Steven Contente. more
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A map of the area where tree trimming will limit access to the bike path next week in Warren.
DEM announces tree work will temporarily limit access to East Bay Bike Path
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced access on three sections of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren will be limited starting on Monday, Dec. … more
The First Congregation Church on High St. The sanctuary windows were in dire need of preservation.
These two Bristol institutions scored major Champlin grants
One received $50,000 - the other received over $100,000. Both are putting it to immediate use. more
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Santa Claus, played by Michael Rielly, arrives to greet the crowds at Bristol’s Grand Illumination Sunday night. Rielly led the town’s Christmas Festival in recent years, before handing the reins to new leadership this year. He and his James D. Rielly Foundation are organizing a new Santa House that is open to visitors throughout the month of December in downtown Bristol.
Christmas in Bristol promises to be bigger than ever
It’s not uncommon for Bristol to zig when other communities zag. While most municipalities shut down and are content with backyard barbecues on the Fourth of July, Bristol shuts down half the … more
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A huge crowd swarms close to the main stage as Bristol gets ready to light up its holiday season during the annual Grand Illumination on Sunday night.
In Bristol, the holiday season is all about 'Christmas'
Among the many unique features of Bristol’s grand new holiday celebration is the branding of the festival itself. While most municipalities in this region host something with non-denominational … more
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The new tree is lit for the first time, with a large crowd gathered around to witness.
Photos: Bristol celebrates annual Grand Illumination
The annual Grand Illumination lit up the night in downtown Bristol on Sunday, Dec. 4. more
Bradley Hospital enrolls teens with OCD for brain stimulation research study
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital has begun enrolling teens for a study focused on the use of a non-invasive type of brain stimulation … more
Members of the boys and girls indoor track teams pose for a photo with coach Renae Cicchinelli (middle) before the race. 
Track coach gets lift from community to save indoor program
Renae Cicchinelli and parent volunteers wanted to raise enough money to save the high school boys indoor track program. They exceeded all expectations. more
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Bristol postpones Grand Illumination to Sunday night
Because of expected bad weather, Bristol has postponed its traditional "Grand Illumination," the night when it lights the lights downtown, to Sunday. Everything else about the schedule is expected to … more
Once a digital fingerprint is captured using analysis software that ensures a complete and accurate print, it can be displayed on the smartphone of the parent or guardian account holder, as demonstrated here by Sgt. Mourato.
Bristol PD's new system a game changer for missing persons
Some 2,000 children are reported missing in the United States each day. A new system now used by BPD can save valuable time in locating them. more
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This photo of the RWU women’s rugby team was taken at the regional playoffs in Culpepper, VA, on Nov. 12.
A chance at another cup for RWU women's rugby
This weekend, the RWU women's rugby team will play for a chance to win the national D-II collegiate championship in Houston, Tex. more
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