To the editor:
I’m writing to respond to last week’s letter to the editor from Joe Merrill. Mr. Merrill said that he did not know of “an instance when [I] voted on anything, no …
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10/13/22
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District 32, Senate
Rhonda Holmes (R) — “As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I’ve worked with people from every walk of life. I’ve developed skills to listen, …
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10/13/22
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We have written about too many tragedies while documenting life in this community. We have been to, photographed and interviewed those impacted by deadly crashes, boating accidents, even murders, …
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10/13/22
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A large crowd gathered outside of tiny Sowams Elementary School in Barrington Wednesday night for an emotional candlelight vigil, organized by the school’s PTO in response to the stunning …
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By Scott Pickering
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10/13/22
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It’s only been open for about 10 weeks, but Foglia, Chef Pete Carvelli’s fine dining vegan restaurant at 31 State St. is getting attention of the best kind.
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/13/22
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To the editor:
We agree that our neighborhood schools need to be updated and potentially even rebuilt. Yet, we hope we can keep just that - our neighborhood schools. One of the most important …
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10/13/22
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The Warren Walkabout is back, and there will be plenty to do during its festive events on each of the three subsequent Sundays (the 16th, 23rd, and 30th).
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/13/22
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Eight candidates tackled the issues of the day at the Bristol Town Council Candidates Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the East Bay Media Group, and moderated by Phoenix editor Ethan Hartley.
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/13/22
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Democrat Pamela Lauria and Republican Rhonda Holmes faced off in a League of Women Voters Rhode Island forum on Oct. 6 at RWU. They are vying for the District 32 state senate seat, which covers parts of Barrington, Bristol, and East Providence.
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By Christy Nadalin
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10/13/22
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Rhode Island’s renowned grower Ron Wallace won the crown this year, the 21st year that the contest has been hosted by Frerichs Farm.
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By Ethan Hartley
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10/13/22
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Check out the full school committee forum featuring the eight candidates from Bristol. Filmed at Roger Williams University on Oct. 12, 2022 in partnership with the League of Women Voters Rhode Island.
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10/13/22
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Barrington Police responded to a number of dog-related incidents last week.
On Saturday, Oct. 8, police received a call from someone at Haines Park who said she had just witnessed a man …
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10/13/22
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Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea,” the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival offers fresh, local seafood both days this weekend. The festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both …
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10/13/22
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To the editor:
Talk about first world problems, am I right? Mr. Blanchard was my favorite teacher at BHS, and without him I wouldn’t have passed senior project. He is honest, and kind and …
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10/13/22
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Kaleigh Morgan has been sailing for a long time.
The Barrington native started when she was very young and has grown with the sport. Now she’s a junior at George Washington University, and …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/13/22
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To the editor: Federal Judge Smith of Rhode Island made a decision that truck tolls, not applicable to automobiles, is unconstitutional by the Commerce Clause of the federal constitution.
That …
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10/13/22
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The Harvest Moon holds appeal for people from a global range of cultures. We celebrate here at Thanksgiving and like to think we are thanking the indigenous tribes for helping us to prepare the local …
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By Mike Fink
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10/13/22
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Look up from your cell phone. Please. The sky is on fire. Don’t miss it. Foliage is transitioning to flame and to tangerine and to ochre. These colors, hidden in summer, are becoming visible as …
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By Betsy Shea-Taylor
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10/13/22
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