FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025

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Monterecy is a match, becomes new Bristol Warren assistant super

BRISTOL — Courtney Monterecy was formally introduced as the new assistant superintendent for the Bristol Warren Regional School District at the June 9 meeting of the school committee, when that …

For this truly self-made man, the sky’s the limit

Dennis Arruda with his mentor, Dr. Victoria Heimer-McGinn.

Dennis Arruda, a recent Roger Williams University graduate and a Bristol native currently living in Portsmouth, will soon be moving to Texas to pursue a neuroscience doctoral program at the …

Remembering the bravest

The procession marched to the sound of the Rhode Island Highlanders’ bagpipes.

The annual Bristol Firemen’s Memorial, held the second Sunday in June, once again honored our own firefighters and emergency medical personnel who have passed away, including those who have …

Former Guiteras students, public welcome to celebration, final walkthrough

The cornerstone was laid in 1925 (containing a box of memorabilia from that year), but students didn’t fill the halls of the … Read More

Herreshoff receives innovation grant from RI Commerce

The board of directors of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation recently announced a $59,000 grant to the Herreshoff Marine Museum … Read More

Two local nonprofits receive Champlin grants

The Champlin Foundation has announced $8 million in grants that will help advance improvements for 89 nonprofit organizations across … Read More

'Gansett jolts Mt. Hope, upsets top seeds for boys' lacrosse crown

PROVIDENCE — The Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team's unbeaten run to a potential Division III title, literally and … Read More

Cup Defenders celebrate nine decades in Bristol

The Cup Defenders Association, one of Bristol’s most heralded and well-respected organizations, celebrated its 90th anniversary … Read More

Mt. Hope's Jackson 'leaps' at second chance to become state champion

PROVIDENCE — Thea Jackson is both a quick healer and the beneficiary of a second opinion. She's also a state champion...two times. … Read More

Things To Do ...

Tools & Trades Day at Coggeshall Farm

Coggeshall Farm is hosting “Tools and Trades Day,” a chance for visitors to learn about some of the many trades that were important to farmers in the 18th century. On Saturday, June 14, …

Sunset Music Series on Fridays at Westport Rivers

The 18th season of Sunset Music Series is underway on Fridays (and two Saturdays) this summer. Bring your blankets, bug spray and lawn chairs. Wine, beer and food available for purchase, with …

34th summer of polo begins Saturday

Newport Polo has unveiled the season schedule for the Newport International Polo Series. Presented by Turkish Airlines, it features a lineup of matches and international rivalries for the 34th summer …

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Obituaries

Lawrence Beirne Lawrence T. Beirne, 92, of Fountain Avenue, Barrington, died peacefully on June 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise M. (Pelissi

Brian Welch BRIAN J. WELCH - Funeral Mass of the Resurrection|Brian J. Welch, 60, previous death notice in the Barrington Times. Passed away in Dover-Foxcroft Maine December 2, 2024. Funeral Mass of the Resurrect

Patricia Franco Bristol|Patricia Ann (Amaral) Franco, 85, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of Dominic Franco for 65 years. Born in Fall River, MA, she w

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Sports

Huskies make school history, win first boys' volleyball championship PROVIDENCE — It took 10 springs and five intense sets for the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team to become a champion. Saturday night, June 7, at Rhode Island College's Murray …

Lightning 'strikes' Mt. Hope boys' lacrosse final from weekend schedule PROVIDENCE — Lighting associated with the severe weather that hit the area mid-afternoon Saturday, June 7, forced the postponement of the Mt. Hope High School-Narragansett boys' lacrosse …

Huskies cage Cougars in Division III boys' volleyball semis Regardless of what happens the rest of the way, the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team cemented the 2025 season as being the best in the rather brief 10-year history of the program after the …

Huskies chop down Oakers in Division III boys' lacrosse semifinals It was a bit more difficult than expected, but the Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team extended its unbeaten run into the 2025 Division III playoffs as the Huskies defeated Coventry, 9-5, in the …

Opinion

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at …

Letter: Extolling the virtues of a state-based, single-payer healthcare system

To the editor: Attorney General Peter Neronha recently announced several important actions related to healthcare that seek to address the problems facing our state and all RI citizens. These are …

Letter: Skip the parade and attend a No Kings Day rally

To the editor: On June 14th the nation will be subjected to the spectacle of a military parade the likes of which we generally do not have in our country, and to make matters worse, the chief …

Letter: Wear orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day

To the editor: On January 21, 2013, Hadiya Pendleton, a high school student from the South Side of Chicago, marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. One week later, Hadiya was …

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