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 … Read More
Barrington hurdler breaks his own school record, ties state record
Barrington High School senior Bobby Wind broke his own school record in the 110-meter hurdles while competing in the Track Night NYC … Read More
Tiverton zoning board gives Seasons the OK
Members of the Tiverton Zoning Board of Review voted Wednesday to grant the developer of Seasons Corner Market three special use … Read More
Westport voters OK conflict of interest bylaw
Head     Subhead     By Ted Hayes thayes@eastbaymediagroup.com       … Read More
Campfires, stolen cell, and more: A busy Thursday night for Barrington Police
Barrington Police responded to a near-bike accident, a stolen cell phone, and an illegal campfire during a three hour and 22 minute … Read More
Barrington Town Council calls for less restrictions to accessory dwelling law
The Barrington Town Council introduced an amendment to the town’s zoning ordinance during a meeting on Monday, May 5.   … Read More
Things To Do ...

It's a special Mother's Day Market in Tiverton on Sunday

Sunday is a day typically dedicated to relaxation, and Mother’s Day lands on a Sunday — so a morning (or afternoon) stroll through a specialty market geared toward moms might be the …

'Bull in the China Shop' at Bristol Art Museum

The Bristol Art Museum presents "Bull in the China Shop," a dynamic and thought-provoking exhibit on view from Sunday, May 11, through Saturday, June 28. Featuring a compelling mix of functional and …

The Rough & Tumble perform at the Music Mansion

The Rough & Tumble perform this Saturday, May 10, at Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Providence. The show begins at 7 p.m. The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo composed of Mallory Graham and …
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Obituaries
Constance Briosi It is with heartfelt remembrance that we celebrate the life of Constance B. Briosi, who departed from this world on May 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 7, 1934, in Fall River, Massachusetts, s
Emilie Dickey Emilie Brace Dickey of Marshfield was born October 18, 1929, to William Henry and Gladys (Owen) Kiekhofer in Madison, Wisconsin. She departed this life May 7, 2025, in Elfindale Manor, Springfield, Mi
Nicholas Conti Nicholas M. Conti, 85, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence with his family at his side. He was the husband of Rose Ann (Ciri
Sports
Mt. Hope sports notes: Boys' volleyball rallies after initial league loss, Jackson sets new girls' outdoor track standards The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team had a couple of hectic days earlier last week as on back-to-back nights the Huskies suffered their first Division III loss of the year, but then …
Eagles pound out 12-8 win over Westerly in softball The Barrington High School softball team split against tough competition last week. The Eagles opened the week with a 12-8 victory against Westerly and then dropped a 6-1 decision to St. …
Mt. Hope High School sports scatter upon new building construction Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Ana Riley and Athletic Director Christy Belisle presented the school committee at its April 21 meeting with a formal plan for sports operations …
Hard-working Eagles continue to improve The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team has impressed its coach, Kerri Thornton, so far this season. “Overall, this team works incredibly hard, and every single player plays a vital …
Opinion
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 …

Letter: Flags of allied nations also deserve respect

To the editor: Last week’s Phoenix contained a completely ridiculous letter from an obviously misguided US veteran of Foreign Wars who should know better deriding one of his fellow …

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