Ribbons for Remembrance
Despite the rain’s best efforts to scuttle their event, supporters and friends of the Bristol Health Equity Zone and the Matthew … Read More
Townies crush competition in dual meet, look towards divisionals
The East Providence boys track team finished their dual meet season by crushing Tiverton 103-50 and Mt. Hope 115-32 at home on Monday … Read More
'Lucky to be alive' DePasquale is on the mend after fire accident
"I'm lucky to be alive," Joseph DePasquale exclaimed in recent days with what one might glean would be the expected exuberance … Read More
It’s not all physical — Parkinson’s needs mental movement too
Going to the gym is something often taken for granted. Not everyone has the stamina to keep up the pace of an intense workout, … Read More
Mt. Hope Bridge is safe, RITBA assures public
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — When it comes to the nearly century-old Mt. Hope Bridge, looks can be deceiving, says the Rhode Island Turnpike … Read More
Eagles’ balanced attack proves too much for Skippers
Ben Parylak, Peyton Hillier and Dylan Edwards each scored two goals and Nick Spaight tallied three assists as the Barrington High … Read More
Things To Do ...

A family celebration of World Turtle Day

Celebrate World Turtle Day with the family on Friday, May 23, at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium. Meet a variety of turtles up close and personal — touching, learning, and even snapping …

Sheep & Wool Festival returns to Coggeshall Farm

The annual festival brings traditional fiber arts to life with sheep shearing and wool dyeing demonstrations, spinning and weaving exhibits and Two Coves Farm sheepdog herding demonstrations. Browse …

Annual spring concerts by community chorus

The Greater Tiverton Community Chorus will present its annual spring concert, “Make A Joyful Noise,” under the direction of Christian Black and accompanied by Katie Estrella. The theme …
East Bay Social
Obituaries
Richard Kissell With sadness and gratitude, we share the passing of Richard Kissell on May 11, 2025, at age 82. Born February 20, 1943, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Richard was a man who led with laughter and kindness.
Cecile Desilets Cecile Desilets, 92, of Warren, RI, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 after a long illness. The daughter of the late Arthur and Yvonne (Lamonde) Desilets, Cecile was born in Connecticut and moved to
Sarah Gibson Sarah Gibson Obituary Sarah Blount Gibson (Sally) of Warminster, PA passed away on April 28, 2025, at home, surrounded by love. She was 80 years old. Sally was born in Jacksonville Florida on D
Sports
Barrington boys track team finishes dual meets undefeated The Barrington High School boys track team finished the dual meet season undefeated after wins over Shea (143-7), Tiverton (121-29) and Tolman (134-16) last week.   Grady Hazlett won the …
Portsmouth shuts out Davies, improves record to 12-1 PORTSMOUTH — After winning their first 10 volleyball matches of the season, all by way of shutout victories, the Portsmouth Patriots finally experienced their first defeat May 2 at the hands of …
Tigers pound Pawtucket 8-2, even record at 7-7 Tiverton ace Kam Rego struck out 11 as the baseball team pounded Pawtucket 8-2 during a home game on Thursday afternoon. The win evened the Tigers record to 7-7 in Division 3.  Rego, a …
Barrington High School student-athlete selected for 'Golden Dozen' Barrington High School senior Will DiGiacomo was recently selected to the Golden Dozen, an honor bestowed on the top-12 high school football players in the state by the Rhode Island Chapter of the …
Opinion
Letter: The Barrington School Committee’s publicity stunt

To the editor: The Barrington School Committee has asked its communication consultant to issue a press release explaining the approval of an artificial turf field contract at the high school and …

Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly.

Invitation respectfully declined

To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained two letters to the editor from individuals extolling the virtues of the Republican party and encouraging Democrats such as myself to join the Bristol …

A heartfelt thank you to the ‘garden angels’ of RWU

To the editor: For the fourth time, despite the wrath of Mother Nature, the Friends of Tom's Grove and 26 dedicated students on the Community Partners Program at RWU came together once again to …

Letter: Haunted by recent executive order

To the editor: Of the many recent proposals coming out of the White House, the one that haunts me in particular is the unwinding of the fabric of our Department of Education, including cutting …

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