Tonight! Bristol's history, through poetry, at Linden Place
An historic poem that reexamined Bristol’s history from an 1880 perspective will be under analysis at a close reading on … Read More
Local student chasing international dreams
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs have been growing in popularity for years now, as students and educators increasingly … Read More
Warren Harbor Commission, RWU once again combine to nurture oyster spat
For pretty much some seven years on the trot now, give or take a few for reasons out of their control to a certain extent, the town's … Read More
Port Marker Project in the home stretch
For several years now, the members of the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project have worked diligently to see a monument erected … Read More
Bristol couple make an electric trip
In a bold demonstration of what's possible with electric propulsion, “Tenderly”, a Highfield SP660 powered by Flux Marine … Read More
Bristol Warren 12U baseball stars fall in District 2 final
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Bristol Warren Little League 12-and-under baseball All-Stars suffered a gut-wrenching, 2-1 extra-inning loss … Read More
Things To Do ...

Guided walks continue at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Free guided bird walks continue every-other Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Normal Bird Sanctuary. The next is this Sunday, July 20. No registration is required. Meet in the parking lot and take a walk …

'Food Trucks Sunset' in Portsmouth

Safe Harbor New England Boatworks hosts a “Food Trucks Sunset” event this Saturday, July 19. From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., more than a dozen food trucks (out of a rotation of about 75) will be …

Newport Dance Festival has performances every night

The Newport Dance Festival takes place all this weekend, from Wednesday, July 16, to Sunday, July 20, with performances each night at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport. Performances on the …
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Obituaries
Virginia Eagan Virginia C. Eagan, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937 to Nicola and Donata Calitri in Providence, RI. She is survived by her daughter Virginia E. Curtis and
Mary Kaiser Barrington|Mary Jane (Brule) Kaiser, 82, of Barrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert George Kaiser for 38 years. Born in Fall Ri
Heather Oliver Heather L. Oliver, 48, of Warren, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her residence. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter and only child of Charles K. and Julianna (Gablinske) Oliver.
Sports
Gallery: Bristol Warren Silva Tourney Nationals squad The Bristol Warren Little League Baseball co-op recently sent a pair of teams to the annual Ron Silva Tournament for youngsters ages 8-10-years-old. Both teams, the Nationals and Americans, …
Bristol Warren beats Barrington, reaches 12U baseball district final The Bristol Warren 12-and-under Little League Baseball All-Stars will play for the District 2 title after the locals defeated Barrington, 6-1, at Vets Park in a contest that stretched over two night, …
Bristol Warren Junior Baseball Stars suffer first loss of summer CRANSTON — The Bristol Warren Junior Division Little League All-Stars suffered their first defeat during the 2025 summer season after the locals fell to host Cranston, 13-2, in the winners' …
Rain drenches Bristol Warren's hot start in District 2 baseball semi Rains from another round of recent thunderstorms put a damper on what was a great start for the Bristol Warren 12-and-under Little League Baseball All-Stars in their District 2 tournament semifinal …
Opinion
Local reps deserve credit for passing weapons ban

To the editor: Warren’s state representatives deserve enormous thanks for the recent passage of an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island; we are the 10th state in the country to enact …

Letter: Warm thanks to all who support Rogers Free Library

To the editor: With the dismantling of the IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) and federal library funding poised to be eliminated, it’s a trying time for libraries in the U.S. …

Letter: Lessons not learned

To the editor: The parliamentary policies, other than requiring quartering troops in homes, that drove Americans to revolt against England have all resurfaced of late. Problems arising from …

Letter: Community, caring, cleanliness

To the editor: Over the past 10 to 12 years, at sometime between 2:30 and 4 p.m. on the 4th of July, I drive the parade route down Hope and up High Street. It continues to fill me with pride as …

Letter: Bring the concerts back to the heart of Bristol

To the editor: Bristol has always stood out as the most patriotic and festive town in America. I’ve spoken with people across the country about our unique 4th of July celebrations — …

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