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In their last live performance, in December of 2019, the Bristol Theater Company performed a holiday comedy.

With eviction notice, future of Bristol Theatre Company is uncertain

The town handed the keys to the Reynolds School to the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee in early December, at a time when the concern was that the school would be needed to house an overflow … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/15/21

Students in the Class of 2021 gathered last summer for the annual tradition of painting the rocks outside of the school. Beginning this week, they'll have the chance to all be back together inside the school, at the same time, for the first time in more than a year.

Bristol Warren schools reopening to all students, all days

Things will seem closer to normal than they have in more than a year, when the Bristol Warren Regional School District welcomes many of its students back to full, in-person learning over the next … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/14/21

Anti-hate rally planned for Sunday in Warren

Residents from across the East Bay will hold a peaceful rally in front of Warren Town Hall Sunday afternoon to protest the recent discovery of dozens of hate-filled stickers affixed to light poles … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/14/21

Bristol Police collecting expired medications April 24

On Saturday, April 24, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA )will be holding its 20th National Take-Back event. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, … more

4/12/21

Bristol Police: Complaints about fires, sick animals and dirt bikes

Bristol Police continued to field frequent calls about sick raccoons and skunks, as well as noisy neighbors and dirt bikes. Monday, March 29 DEM was called to deal with a sick raccoon at … more

4/9/21

The owners of this home along Ferry Road want to build a new house close to the water. Their two options are either to tear this house down, or to get permission from the town to subdivide the lot.

Subdivision could save historic Bristol home

Members of the Bristol Planning Board will meet Thursday to discuss a pre-application and concept plan designed to preserve a nearly 200-year-old home at 135 Ferry Road. The current owners are … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/9/21

Bristol Town Councilors talk to the new owner of Crave Nutrition, which is opening in the Bell Tower Plaza, during a council meeting held both in person and via Zoom.

New shake business is familiar, but totally different

Patrick Snow of Middletown, principal of Crave Nutrition , wanted to make one thing clear during his council hearing for a victualing license for the property at 576 Metacom Ave., formerly known as … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/8/21

Elizabeth Kinder prunes one of the trees on her family’s Poppasquash Road property, home to Samuel Kinder and Brother nursery. Though an opera singer and English-as-a-second-language teacher until last summer, Elizabeth has stepped in, educated herself, and taken over leadership of the family business.

A fourth generation takes over 130-year-old business

Elizabeth Kinder looks equally at home tending the trees of the Samuel Kinder and Brother nursery on Poppasquash Road as she does performing onstage, an accomplished Mezzo-soprano. “I’m … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/8/21

Westport man arrested for threatening another with a loaded gun

A 23-year-old Westport man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly brandishing a pistol and threatening another man inside of a Bristol residence. Bristol Police were alerted to the … more

4/7/21

Gov. Dan McKee announces East Providence as a regional COVID-19 vaccination site for most of the East Bay area during a press event Wednesday, April 7.

State announces East Providence as East Bay regional vaccination site

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence has been charged to be one of three newly created regional COVID-19 vaccination pods, which will serve residents of most East Bay communities over the next few … more

By Mike Rego | 4/7/21

For buyers, the competition is tougher than ever

Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the residential real estate market, and Rhode Island’s real estate market shifted with it. According to State-Wide … more

By Sam Tavares | 4/7/21

The East Bay Bike Path bridges have been closed since 2019, and a state official recently said that they don't want to "waste $25 million" rebuilding them.

East Bay Bike Path bridge work facing more delays

People waiting for the East Bay Bike Path bridges to be replaced will need to wait longer — maybe a lot longer. During a radio interview on Thursday, April 1, Rhode Island Department of … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/5/21

Bristol Police: Residents reporting loud noise and sick animals daily

The calls for sick raccoons and skunks continued last week, as seen in the log of police incidents from March 22 to 28. Monday, March 22 Officers responded to the corner of Westwood and … more

4/2/21

Star Riders Motorcycle Club member Kevin Hebert (left) looks on as Vietnam veteran Donald DiPierro of Barrington reacts to seeing his new car at the Bristol VFW on Saturday during a brief ceremony including veterans from the Sidewinders, Star Riders, and the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Clubs of Bristol County, Rhode Island and New York.

Local veteran gets a new set of wheels

United States Veterans Motorcycle Clubs (USVMC) are popular social and recreational clubs across the country. “Almost every state has at least one or two,” said Paul Mello, himself a … more

4/2/21

A sign in front of Goetz Composites speaks to its anticipated growth. Goetz is using temporary construction trailers to house the majority of its office and administrative teams. Its $1.3 million expansion will create new office space and free up a lot of manufacturing space.

Goetz Composites plans major expansion, 50 new jobs

Composite Energy Technology, doing business as Goetz Composites, is planning a $1.3 million expansion of its 52 Ballou Blvd. facility, allowing it to double its manufacturing space, move its office … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/1/21

Bristol set to get millions in federal aid

If you’re waiting for your stimulus check to appear in your bank account, you’re not alone. Bristol is waiting, too. Unlike most recipients who are anticipating checks for $1,400, the … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/1/21

Laura and Zach Rivers sit beside a fire pit in front of their restaurant, Judge Roy Bean, on State Street in Bristol. Many restaurateurs, and diners, are hoping to see the “temporary” outdoor dining options become more permanent.

No end in sight for outdoor dining

Outdoor dining expanded dramatically everywhere in the past year, and most agree it’s one of the few things about 2020 they’re not ready to see in the rearview mirror. Not only is … more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/1/21

As seen in this rendering by Cordelia Dawson Architecture + Design, the “Chestnut Place” apartments would be set into three-story buildings that rise 33 to 34 feet high, with single-level, two-bedroom units on the second and third floors. Four of the 16 units would be restricted as “affordable.”

Small apartment complex proposed on Bristol's Chestnut Street

A Bristol development company is moving forward with plans originally put together about six years ago to build a small cluster of 16 apartments near the intersection of Hope and Chestnut streets, … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/31/21

The men's lacrosse team competes against Eastern Connecticut State University on RWU's Bristol campus on March 23.

Off-campus party fuels COVID-19 spike at RWU

An off-campus party in Bristol hosted and attended by student-athletes the weekend of March 20 contributed to a spike in COVID-19 cases at Roger Williams University last week, according to an … more

By Isabella Gentile and Megan Julian | 3/31/21

Bristol Police: Officers catch up with alleged drunk driver in Warren

In addition to fielding calls about a slew of sick skunks and raccoons, Bristol Police made a couple of arrests from March 15 to 21. Monday, March 15 Leilani, R. Lachica, 58, of Fall River, … more

3/26/21

Bristol Warren Joint Finance Committee Chairman Steven Calenda, a member of the Warren Town Council, will call regular meetings with school administrators in the coming months.

JFC questions Bristol Warren's long-term strategy

Members of the Joint Finance Committee will hold regular quarterly meetings with Bristol Warren administrators in the coming months as they seek ways to improve the district and eliminate the … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/26/21

Barry Kennedy fights forest fires from the air and sails into some of the world’s most remote places. For the time being, he’s docking his new (to him) aluminum boat in Bristol for some repairs and upgrades.

Adventurous sailor docks in Bristol for a layover

Barry Kennedy, who flies helicopters over forest fires for work and sails to Antarctica for fun, is looking forward to riding route 60 on the RIPTA. “I’ve never lived in a place with … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/26/21

Bristol Warren Joint Finance Committee Chairman Steve Calenda of Warren.

JFC approves $40.8 million in local funding to Bristol Warren schools

The Joint Finance Committee on Thursday evening approved a 3 percent increase in local funding to the Bristol Warren Regional School District. The towns of Warren and Bristol will pay $40,875,550 … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/25/21

Bob Vanderhoof has been serving Italian specialties in downtown Bristol for 20 years.

Cheers to 20 years for a downtown Bristol staple

For a business that has built its reputation — and a solid base of regulars — on serving dependably great Northern Italian fare, 2020 was not exactly how owner Bob Vanderhoof anticipated … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/25/21

Sick animals being reported throughout Bristol

Bristol Police are warning residents to take precautions around wild animals, as there has been a noticeable uptick in sick animals reported throughout town, especially sick skunks and raccoons. … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/25/21