The Bristol Fourth of July Committee recently announced the winners of its annual Button Contest, which includes the official button for the 2022 celebration.
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5/19/22
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It’s 45 years and counting for the folks who own and operate Bristol House of Pizza, a local restaurant in the center of Bristol’s downtown business district.
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By Manny Correira
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5/19/22
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Few private organizations have had as big an impact on Westport's way of life as the Westport Land Conservation Trust . Now, with 50 years of saving one sliver of open space at a time under its belt, …
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By Ted Hayes
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5/19/22
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To the editor:
Last June, the Little Compton Town Council voted to endorse part of the policy platform of the Back from the Brink campaign, a national grassroots effort advocating for the …
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5/19/22
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To the editor:
Mea “Gulpa!” Authors of three published letters have criticized three of my recent letters to the editor. I thank all readers. One writer called me out regarding …
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5/19/22
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To the editor:
Your excellent articles on shoreline access, including the last one on April 21 by Glen Sherman, finally deal with the elephant which has been lurking in our collective …
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5/19/22
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The proposed Bristol Yarn Mill development, located at the site of the former Robin Rug factory, received Master Plan approval from the Bristol Planning Board by a 3-2 vote.
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By Ethan Hartley & Christy Nadalin
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5/19/22
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PROVIDENCE — Kent Heights Playground, off Clyde Avenue in the eponymous neighborhood it resides, will soon get long-sought after renovations following an announcement by state officials …
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By Mike Rego
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5/18/22
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The ceremony included the badge retirement of Sergeant Michael Jannitto and Patrolman Richard Jean-Georges, both of who died while serving as members of the department.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/18/22
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To the editor: God is the creator of all human life, especially the unborn in a mother’s womb. Abortion snuffs out such unborn life and God’s creative plan. Our Rhode Island Legislature …
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5/18/22
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To the editor: The most recent planning board meeting regarding the Robin Rug development project proved to be a lesson in frustration and futility. The only thing missing was a band to compliment …
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5/18/22
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To the editor:
Last week I attended a memorial service at the Bristol police station, honoring two Bristol police officers who tragically passed away at a young age while actively serving with the …
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5/18/22
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To the editor:
We know that property developers can bend and stretch facts as they are selling their projects. We should expect that behavior. They are rewarded by improving the terms of the …
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5/18/22
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To the editor:
As the former Treasurer on the Board of Directors at Benjamin Church Senior Center, I have been hearing and seeing things posted and written regarding the “Walley School …
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5/18/22
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To the editor: Last week the Bristol Phoenix ran a lengthy letter to the editor, “A different perspective on Yarn Mill Square Footage,” written by Georgina Macdonald concerning Robin Rug. …
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5/18/22
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The 2022 East Providence High School Art & Fashion Show was held Tuesday night, May 17, in the Elmasian Auditorium.
Themes of the evening included “Bucket Hats,” “Night Out …
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Photos by Tyler Maxwell
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5/18/22
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Debra Nyser has lived near the Carmelite Monastery for more than 30 years.
She loves the neighborhood, and recently has grown concerned about some of the plans being discussed for the …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/18/22
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Founded in 1987, the volunteer-run nonprofit organization strives to protect and preserve open space for the enjoyment of all, while advocating for measures to increase resiliency against the wide-reaching implications of manmade climate change and protect native species.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/18/22
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Workshops will focus on growth planning, marketing and PR strategy and development, sales forecasting and planning, social media and email marketing, setting up Google My Business, guidance on optimizing or building websites and more.
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5/17/22
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The fundraiser shifted away from the spelling bee towards an “adult recess” theme, held at Hope & Main's parking lot in Warren.
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5/17/22
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The Huskies stormed outfielder Aidan Ramaglia who stood on second base after he hit a groundball base hit up the middle to score Matt Gale and Caleb DeCastro and give the Huskies an improbable 10-9 walk-off victory at Guiteras Field on Friday afternoon.
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Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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5/16/22
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Since she is an unknown candidate in the gubernatorial race, Republican Ashley Kalus has commenced a media buy in order to get name recognition. One campaign ad shows her as a boxer (with …
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By Arlene Violet
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5/13/22
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I am writing to bring attention to the two bills recently filed in the RI Senate (S2549) and RI House (H7500) proposing taxpayer dollars be used for abortion. As a Christian, I believe I have a moral …
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5/13/22
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When I served on the council, the state offered to sell Haines Park to the town for $1. As the town was maintaining the property, it was thought to be a good idea.
The sports groups got together …
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5/13/22
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I am writing in strong opposition to taxpayer funding for abortion on demand in Rhode Island.
There is a bill in the state legislature (S2549 and H7442) which will allocate your tax …
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5/13/22
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