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Bristol council will hear Fourth of July petitions

Months after it was announced that the Bristol Fourth of July concerts would be moving from Independence Park on Bristol Harbor to Roger Williams University, the Bristol Town Council will discuss …
Blood drive honors memory of two who left too soon
The late Thomas Harrington and Tracy Pereira touched countless lives in Little Compton and Westport. Two years after Harrington’s … Read More
Council approves resolution: Barrington now a sanctuary town
Members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution declaring Barrington a sanctuary town for transgender … Read More
Devault proudly accepts the honor of leading the Fourth
Dick Devault does not expect many surprises during his tour as 2025 Bristol Fourth of July chief marshal. When it comes to the Fourth … Read More
The call of the wild in the East Bay — calls for environmental advocacy
“Waaah” is a sound not sought by most, but there are some who seek it nightly. They head outside, after sunset, specifically … Read More
Hard work, great food and church-honored traditions
It’s a tradition that goes back a number of years at St. Elizabeth’s Church, where a number of parishioners gather each Friday … Read More
Downtown Barrington cleanup planned for April 21
Barrington is looking for volunteers to help “Keep Rhode Island Litter Free” on Monday, April 21. Residents can get some exercise … Read More
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'Food Truck Friday' returns to Providence

The 11th season of Food Truck Friday returns to Carousel Village at Roger Williams Park every Friday from April 18 to Sept. 26. The event brings together some of the best local food trucks, courtesy …

Beer Festival returns to Fort Adams

The Newport Beer Festival returns to Fort Adams State Park this Saturday, April 19, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. N early 50 breweries will be offering more than 100 beer selections on Parade Field at the …

'Mr Nobody Against Putin' screens in Newport

The Casino Theatre is the site of a Newport Film screening of “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” this Thursday, April 17. Tickets are $15 per person The nigh begins with a reception with …
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Obituaries
Janet Lake Lifelong Bristolian|Janet Lake, 76, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the Lincolnwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in North Providence, Rhode Island following a period
John Iasa John R. Iasa, 85, of Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, died peacefully on April 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved companion of Car
Marie King Warren|Marie Louise (de Gumoens) King, 77, of Warren RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, after a long battle with illness. Marie bought and preserved the historic Level Maxwe
Sports
Mt. Hope baseball club collects first Division I win of the spring The Mt. Hope High School baseball team went countertrend in the early going of its 2025 Division I regular season en route to picking up its first league of the spring, 9-5, over host Pilgrim in …
Barrington High School girls track team wins Injury Fund relays The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team is off to a strong start this spring.   The Eagles raced to a team victory in the Class B Injury Fund Relays last week, and followed that …
Boys track team dominates at Injury Fund meet The Barrington High School boys outdoor track won the Class B Injury Fund Relays on Wednesday, April 9.   The Eagles scored 90 points, finishing ahead of second-place Portsmouth (55 points) …
Townies pitcher tosses first no-hitter for team since 2015 Tyler DiCecco, a senior pitcher for the East Providence varsity baseball team, tossed a no-hitter, complete game on Friday, April 11.
Opinion
Letter: More news as the British get closer to Bristol

In case you haven’t heard, the British will be coming to Bristol May 16 to 18 (Don’t worry, patriotic Bristolians are going to send them packing!). In addition to historical …

Letter: Let’s see if citizens have the fortitude for town leadership

In response to Mike Proto’s letter to the editor, “ Citizens are motivated to make change, ” Bristol Phoenix, April 10, I offer the following for consideration. Although I can …

Letter: What can you do? Get involved

As we bear witness to the rapid dismantling of our governmental institutions, many of us are feeling a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. While there may be little we can do here in Bristol to …

Letter: Disrespectful eyesore on Hixbridge

We drove across the Hixbridge bridge today and just before heading east over the bridge, on the left, were a series of mangled trees. Ripped to shreds (same horrible machine that …

Letter: Make your voices known, and vote ‘No’ on Commons plan

The Little Compton village center is a unique and valuable asset to our town. To relinquish control of any part of it would not be in the best interest of the residents and taxpayers.  …

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