At last week’s Bristol Town Council meeting , the council gave what was described by the Phoenix as “a somewhat reluctant endorsement” to the extension of a bicycle network to the …
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2/25/21
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The Town of Bristol has a plan to pay for its upcoming $3.5 million marina expansion. Through a combination of more slips, higher slip fees, profits from a new fuel depot and fees for luxury boats …
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By Christy Nadalin
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2/25/21
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In the Feb. 18 Bristol Phoenix, an article concerning the design of the proposed bike path on Ferry Road stated that 14 residents had written to the Bristol Town Council to support the plan and only …
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2/25/21
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To the editor:
On February 18, our family’s home was damaged by a fire that has made our house uninhabitable for the next 9 months. The most important thing is we are all safe.
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2/25/21
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Barrington High School senior Jackson Bennett was recently selected All American in soccer.
But his standout season and the impressive post-season award that followed almost never …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/25/21
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I am grateful for Bristol Community Development Director Diane Williamson and her team, who with vision and vigor are championing the effort to connect the East Bay bike path to the Mount Hope …
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2/25/21
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Brtistol town officials are hitting the phones this week after receiving word that their anticipated allotment of COVID-19 vaccine for this Saturday has been more than doubled. According to Mary Ann …
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By Christy Nadalin
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2/25/21
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When the pandemic first hit, I thought to myself, “I can get through these next couple of weeks working from home with my 12-, 6-, and 3-year-old.” Well, I was in for a rude …
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2/24/21
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Karen Rasnick said she is not a political person.
But after attending the Feb. 1 online town council meeting, the longtime Barrington resident grew very concerned with the ongoing flag issue in …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/24/21
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Before any General Officer addressed the chaotic sign-up for the COVID-19 vaccine, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner was advocating for a centralized registration process and coordination. Two …
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By Arlene Violet
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2/24/21
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Prendergast and Pavao lead Mt. Hope to regional state title
PHOTOS BY JULIE FURTADO
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The champion Mt. Hope gymnastics team of (from left to right) Assistant …
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Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr., photos by Julie Furtado
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2/23/21
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The Barrington High School boys’ ice hockey season came to an unexpected end on Monday afternoon.
Barrington, which was scheduled to face off against Burrillville in a playoff game on …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/23/21
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Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members and, just prior, members of the committee's budget subcommittee on Monday night expressed anger, concern, frustration and wariness as Superintendent …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/23/21
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Did the real estate market undergo a seismic shift in 2020? Or did it ride a rogue wave that is still cresting here in 2021?
The answer to both questions might be … …
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By Scott Pickering
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2/19/21
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It takes courage to stand up to a despot. In the second impeachment proceedings against President Donal Trump, there were more Republican women than men in the House and Senate with the guts to do …
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2/19/21
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In Bill Bullard’s letter in the Feb. 11 Phoenix (“ Diversity opponents speaking in code ”), he confuses the issue by noting that “diversity,” “equity” …
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2/19/21
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Thomas Shepard was the first superintendent of Bristol Schools, a job he held from 1849 to 1855, and one held concurrently with his role as Minister of the First Congregational Church from 1835 to …
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By Christy Nadalin
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2/19/21
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The property is spectacular, even from the ground.
A quick turn onto a private drive along Warrens Point Road in Little Compton leads soon to a large shingle-style home, with a charming and …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/18/21
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In the space of one week, changes in the RI political landscape have been breathtaking. Regrettably, far too often what made the public gasp was the sheer audacity of the actions taken by a …
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By Arlene Violet
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2/18/21
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The Bristol Town Council gave a somewhat reluctant endorsement to the extension of a bicycle network to the southern end of town Wednesday night. After hearing a presentation on the latest updates to …
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By Scott Pickering
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2/18/21
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We are told that the U.S. Department of Justice has now charged more than 200 alleged seditionist/insurrectionists with a variety of crimes, including assault on police officers, aggravated assault, …
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2/18/21
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Every year, the Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) holds the All-State Festival, and students across the state audition to be recognized as some of the best singers and musicians among …
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By Sam Tavares
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2/18/21
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The Quinta Gamelin center will be the site this Saturday of the first Bristol vaccination clinic for local senior citizens, over the age of 75, who have not already received the vaccine through some …
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By Christy Nadalin
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2/18/21
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Covid has interrupted so many of life’s normal routines, but most jarring are those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that can never be recovered.
Weddings can be postponed until better days. …
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2/18/21
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As an advocate for firearms’ rights in Rhode Island, I 100 percent agree that any amount violence, with or without firearms, should be of concern to us all. However, heeding the clamor of the …
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2/18/21
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