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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 …
The late Thomas Harrington and Tracy Pereira touched countless lives in Little Compton and Westport. Two years after Harrington’s … Read More
Members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution declaring Barrington a sanctuary town for transgender … Read More
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
“Waaah” is a sound not sought by most, but there are some who seek it nightly. They head outside, after sunset, specifically … Read More
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
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
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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. …