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What can be done about low school morale?
Part three of a Q&A series with the eight Bristol candidates for three available seats on the school committee. more
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Mt. Hope High School science teacher Joseph Koger was recognized by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island as their Educator of the Year during their 125th annual meeting on Sunday, Oct. 23.
Mt. Hope's Koger named Educator of Year by Audubon
Joseph Koger, a Seekonk resident and science teacher at Mt. Hope High School, was named Educator of the Year during the Audubon Society’s 125th Annual Meeting. more
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Mia Shaw spikes the ball over the net during an earlier game this season. The senior setter bashed five kills, dished out seventeen assists and made fourteen digs defensively.
Huskies fall to Townies in five set marathon
The Mt. Hope volleyball team fell to East Providence 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 25-10, 25-16, 15-17) in a five set marathon on Tuesday night. “It was a back and forth battle,” said Huskies head … more
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Mt. Hope's Jessica Deal (right) takes the lead during a home meet earlier in the season. Deal won the freshman state championship at Smithfield's Deerfield Park on Monday.
Deal destroys the field, takes first at freshman states
Mt. Hope’s Jessica Deal became the new cross country freshman state champion after destroying the field with a time of 15:19.36 at Smithfield’s Deerfield Park during the freshman … more
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Mental health workshops aim to make us ‘Stronger Together’
The East Bay Regional Coalition recently completed year one of a 5-year grant totaling $625,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to conduct mental health awareness … more
Kenneth J. Mendonça, Mario J. Teixeira, and Linda L. Ujifusa (from left) are competing for the R.I. Senate District 11 seat.
Senate District 11 candidates share priorities if elected
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — Now that independent candidate Andrew Kelly has dropped out of the race, there are three remaining hopefuls running for the R.I. Senate District 11 seat (Portsmouth … more
Bristol Citizens Police Academy returns in January
The Bristol Police will be offering their free Citizens Police Academy, from Jan. 12 to March 16, 2023, a ten-week program that will meet on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. more
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"The take-home message to people is, the virus is here," said Dr. Scott Marshall, the state’s veterinarian, during an online news briefing Friday afternoon.
‘There’s a lot of virus out there’
In light of today’s news that Rhode Island’s first domestic presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in Newport County, state health officials are sounding the … more
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Bristol police disperse more loud parties, make arrests
Bristol PD broke up multiple loud parties in addition to assisting residents and a cat on the bike path between Oct. 10-17, 2022. more
This is a stock photo provided by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)/USDA. It is not an image from the Newport County farm where the virus was detected.
DEM announces R.I.’s first domestic case of avian flu
NEWPORT COUNTY — The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced Friday that the first domestic presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Rhode Island has … more
Bristol’s Town Tree in better days.
Bristol's most famous tree has had its 'Last Christmas'
An 18-foot Colorado Blue Spruce, located at a West Kingstown nursery, has been identified as a good candidate to replace the existing tree, which is now growing too close to power lines to decorate safely. more
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Sgt. Brian Morse (left) and patrolman Sean Gonsalves demonstrate the use of Axon body cameras, which will now be utilized by all Bristol police officers thanks to a state and federal grant.
Bristol PD now ready for their closeup
Last week, the Bristol Police Department learned that they would be receiving $341,250 in state and federal grant money to outfit 39 Bristol Police officers with body cameras. more
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A screen capture of the female suspect in the Walgreens counterfeit bill case.
East Providence Police seek suspects in counterfeit case
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police investigators are seeking the input of the public in their attempt to apprehend two people alleged to have passed counterfeit currency at a local … more
Where do Bristol school committee candidates stand on school safety?
Part two of a Q&A series with Bristol’s school committee candidates. more
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The eight candidates looking for fill three open seats to represent Bristol on the regional school committee gathered at the Roger Williams University library last Wednesday for a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island and East Bay Media Group.
WATCH: Bristol school committee candidates talk curriculum, safety
Eight passionate and motivated candidates faced off in a candidate forum for Bristol members of the regional School Committee, held last Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Roger Williams University. more
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Deer recently spotted at Colt State Park. However, Colt State Park is not among the places proposed to allow deer hunting.
Open season: Bristol moves to create deer hunting cooperative
The Bristol Town Council unanimously authorized the Town Administrator to draft a program which would allow bow hunting on some town-owned lands, beginning next year, hoping it will reduce incidents of vehicle collisions, Lyme disease, and property damage. more
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Ken Mendonça (R) and Linda Ujifusa (D) are two candidates vying for the R.I. Senate District 11 seat.
District 11 hopefuls Mendonça, Ujifusa sound off on the issues
Two candidates for the R.I. Senate District 11 (Portsmouth and Bristol) seat tackled issues ranging from substance abuse to affordable house during a forum last week hosted by the League of Women … more
Incumbent Walter Felag Jr. (right), Democrat, and challenger, Allyn Meyers (left), Republican, face off during a League of Women Voters forum held last Thursday.
Felag, Meyers clash on gun laws, school choice during forum
Candidates for Rhode Island Senate District 10 came together at Warren Town Hall to participate in a forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island. more
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Officials laud completion of Expressway/Trail resurfacing project
EAST PROVIDENCE — Local, state and federal officials lauded the completion of the East Shore Expressway/Wampanoag Trail resurfacing project via a press release issued Monday morning, Oct. 17. … more
Judy and Don Squires, recipients of the 2022 Spirit of Christmas Award
Bristol's Judy and Don Squires awarded 2022 Spirit of Christmas Award
Lifelong Bristol residents Judy and Don Squires were recently recognized for their commitment and service to the community. more
Linda Ujifusa reacts to Andrew Kelly’s endorsement of her during his surprise announcement that he was dropping out of the Senate District 11 race at the start of an online candidates’ forum last week. Both are Democrats, but Kelly was running as an independent. The other candidates are Kenneth J. Mendonça (R), who also appeared at the forum, and Mario J. Teixeira (I), who did not.
Portsmouth's Andrew Kelly withdraws from Senate Dist. 11 race
PORTSMOUTH — Andrew V. Kelly of Portsmouth is withdrawing from his campaign for the Senate seat that was vacated by James A. Seveney (D-Dist. 11, Bristol, Portsmouth, … more
The candidates for Bristol's three open seats on the Bristol Warren School Committee are: Jessica Almeida, Adam McGovern, Anthony Morettini, William O’Dell, Brian Bradshaw, Carly Reich, Margaret Elise Richards, and Richard Ruggiero
Bristol school candidates: Should parents have a voice in curriculum?
Part One of an ongoing Q&A series featuring the candidates for three open seats to represent Bristol on the Bristol Warren School Committee. more
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Foglia, which opened this summer at 31 State St., has already generated buzz in the vegetarian fine dining world.
Bristol's Foglia named one of nation's best new vegetarian restaurants
It’s only been open for about 10 weeks, but Foglia, Chef Pete Carvelli’s fine dining vegan restaurant at 31 State St. is getting attention of the best kind. more
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Council hopeful Andrew Broten delivers a point, flanked to his left by current Council Chairman Nathan Calouro.
WATCH: Bristol Council candidates focus on 'affordability' in forum
Eight candidates tackled the issues of the day at the Bristol Town Council Candidates Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the East Bay Media Group, and moderated by Phoenix editor Ethan Hartley. more
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Pam Lauria (left, Democrat), and Rhonda Holmes (right, Republican), both have healthcare backgrounds and are vying for the District 32 Rhode Island Senate seat.
Senate opponents talk guns, abortion, climate, mental health and more
Democrat Pamela Lauria and Republican Rhonda Holmes faced off in a League of Women Voters Rhode Island forum on Oct. 6 at RWU. They are vying for the District 32 state senate seat, which covers parts of Barrington, Bristol, and East Providence. more
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