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Engineering student Lauren Donovan, a senior in the Construction Management program, will be spending only one semester in the new building before leaving for a job in Washington, D.C.

Roger Williams opens innovative state-of-the-art engineering building

It’s been a busy year for Jim Dorothy, Roger Williams University professor and director of operations for their School of Engineering. The university’s latest addition, the SECCM Labs … more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/31/20

Town Planner Ed Tanner (left) and Director of Community Development Diane Williamson look at plans for an improved Bristol Golf Club — envisioned as a nine-hole, par-3 course with new design, holes, water management, bridges, walkways and more.

Bristol tees up plans for a $1 million golf course makeover

At just over 26 acres, Bristol’s golf course, off Tupelo Street, is never going to compete with Pebble Beach. But thoughtful planning by a team including the town, Save the Bay, Save Bristol … more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/30/20

Members of the BHS Unified Theater program pose for a group photograph.

'UT: Breaking News' taking the stage at BHS

Students involved in Barrington High School's Unified Theater program will perform a play titled "UT: Breaking News" on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. The Unified Theater program places the … more

1/30/20

Sen. Walter S. Felag: Veterans Article 16 in state budget is unacceptable

I have a real problem with Article 16 of the governor’s proposed FY 2021 state budget, which relates to the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. The “revenue generators” proposed … more

1/30/20

An East Providence special hazards team emerges from the Bristol Warren school administration building with evidence late Wednesday afternoon.

Bristol Police: Suspicious letter contained no threat to schools

Responding to questions, Bristol Police Capt. Brian Burke revealed more details about a suspicious letter containing a white, powdery substance that triggered the evacuation of the Bristol … more

1/30/20

Man sent to ACI after attacking two men with baseball bat

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Bristol and sent to the ACI for allegedly striking two men repeatedly with a baseball bat earlier this month. Matthew Achorn, 25, of Providence, was taken into … more

1/30/20

Letter: Rhode Island needs real environmental action in 2020

By Rep. June S. Speakman, Rep. Susan R. Donovan, Rep. Liana Cassar, Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Rep. Lauren Carson In virtually all the predictions of what will be hot in the 2020 General Assembly … more

1/30/20

Barrington native Josh Milich (left) and Brian Tjersland ran 500 miles in 12 days to raise money and support for mission22, an organization that works to end veteran suicide.

They ran to save veterans' lives

Twelve days. Five hundred miles. One very important cause. Barrington native Josh Milich and fellow Coast Guardsman Brian Tjersland recently completed an epic journey, jogging from Massachusetts … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/30/20

Letter: Thank you, Kobe, and thanks, Bristol

I’m thankful that I grew up in a truly remarkable town with many basketball courts. Throughout my upbringing, playing basketball was a way to heal, network and promote self discovery. … more

1/30/20

Arlene Violet: Legislature, mandate civics education

Here are three cheers for the lawyers at the non-profit center, Rhode Island Center for Justice (centerforjustice.com). In a lawsuit with national implications, the Center has filed a lawsuit on … more

By Arlene Violet | 1/30/20

Barrington High School senior Jessica Wan's "Dreamscapes."

Barrington High School students win art awards

More than a half-dozen Barrington High School students recently received RI Scholastic Art Awards. The students' work will be on display at Alex and Ani Hall at Rhode Island College through … more

1/29/20

Barrington solicitor tells board to vacate 2018 assessments

Homeowners who are appealing their recent property values because of the town's altered approach to assessments received some good news last week. The Barrington Board of Assessment Review, … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/29/20

Rep. Susan Donovan is proposing a bill that would ban the intentional release of balloons, such as these during a fund-raiser in Colt State Park in Bristol in October 2015.

Donovan bill would ban intentional release of balloons

PROVIDENCE — The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing tomorrow, Jan. 28, on legislation introduced by Rep. Susan Donovan (D-Dist. 69, Bristol, Portsmouth) to protect the … more

1/27/20

Bristol Police: Arrests for domestic assault, drugs and sexual assault

Bristol police officers made a handful of arrests from Jan. 13 to 19, including one for sexual assault and a couple for drug-related charges. Monday, Jan. 13 Officers responded to the … more

1/24/20

Letter: BCWA customers, here is why your rates are increasing

Water is one of our most valuable resources. We were acutely reminded of this last year when our only source of supply, the East Bay Pipeline, was found to have a leak and needed to be shut down for … more

1/24/20

Some of the nation’s leading experts on “All the King’s Men” and author Robert Penn Warren will be coming to Bristol for a two-day event in March.

Registration for Bristol’s inaugural BookFest opens today

Online registration opens Friday, Jan. 24, for Bristol BookFest, a free two-day public humanities program March 27 and 28 that takes a close look at Robert Penn Warren’s “All the … more

1/24/20

Rep. Cassar bill seeks to close the gaps on access to abortion

PROVIDENCE — On the 47th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision protecting the right to choose an abortion, Sen. Bridget Valverde and Rep. Liana Cassar last week announced legislation … more

1/24/20

Barrington's Matt Zeleznik, shown at Scrabble nationals two years ago, has started creating his own crossword puzzles. The college student said he's always open to puzzle theme suggestions.

Barrington resident building his own crossword puzzles

What is a four-letter word for "hymn clincher?" Give up? Try "Amen." Barrington resident and current college student Matt Zeleznik recently started creating his own crossword puzzles and is … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/24/20

Resident files complaint about hunters in Smith's Cove

A South Meadow Lane resident in Barrington contacted police on Saturday, Jan. 18 regarding people hunting nearby in Smith's Cove. The resident said he believed the hunters had crossed private … more

1/23/20

Workers repair the cross-bay pipeline during the fall of 2019. The repair bill is one reason water rates are going up 20 percent.

Bristol County water rates going up 10%

Bristol County Water Authority customers will pay 10 percent more for their water starting later this winter as the authority seeks to raise funds to pay for the recent East Bay Pipeline repai r and … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/23/20

Editorial: Taxes and the damage done

Bravo to Governor Gina Raimondo for aiming to make Rhode Island the first state in the nation to get all of its power from renewable energy. That end-of decade goal might just be achievable and could … more

1/23/20

Arlene Violet: House GOP leader has solution to substandard education

In her January 14 State of the State address, Governor Gina Raimondo made the improvement of education a top priority. Yet, she offered no viable prescription for the ailing public school system. It … more

By Arlene Violet | 1/22/20

Repairs to the Barrington River Bridge will cost more than $2 million. Work is expected to wrap up in late February.

Barrington bridge repair will cost more than $2 million

The price for the Barrington River Bridge continues to climb. Ten years ago, the construction of the bridge cost more than double the original price, ballooning from a $10.3 million bid to a … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/22/20

East Providence, Barrington school bus drivers reach tentative contract agreement

EAST BAY — A tentative agreement was reached Tuesday night, Jan. 21, between school bus drivers for East Providence and Barrington represented by Teamsters Local 251 and Ocean State Transit, a … more

1/22/20

Warren Housing Court Judge Stephen Sypole has been replaced on the bench, following his two-year tenure overseeing the new court.

Departing judge fires salvo at Warren Town Council

Warren’s first-ever and now former housing court judge is out of a job after the Warren Town Council declined to re-appoint him to a two-year term earlier this month, and suspects politics … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/22/20