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THE WEEK'S TOP STORIES - SEE WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

Bristol's Community Night Out was a hit

Sgt. Mourato is planning to bring Community Night Out back next year as an end of summer event, and hopes to partner with the town’s backpack giveaway effort. MORE

Mt. Hope classrooms to be cell phone free

Interim Mt. Hope High School principal Michelle King sent out a newsletter to families informing them that classrooms will be “cell phone free zones” this year. MORE

Friends and St. Elizabeth's parishioners thank Rev. Rocha

This past Sunday morning, parishioners and friends gathered inside the St. Elizabeth’s Church Auditorium for a light reception in Father Rocha’s honor following the 10:30 Mass. MORE

$3.8 million flood mitigation project begins final phase in Bristol

Phase 1 of the project corrected the outflow into Walker’s Cove with a tide gate to allow for the release of storm water when necessary. Phase 2 of the project impacted the north side of Garfield … MORE

Hollywood doorman turned priest is bringing his unique story to Bristol

“What happens when a good ol’ church boy ends up running the door at the hottest nightclub in Hollywood?” MORE

District 11 candidates make pitches during League forum

Linda L. Ujifusa said she’s the most qualified candidate for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat because of her experience, while Matt A. Chappell said his “different perspective” is … MORE

Bristol Ride for Freedom brings in $5,500

A total of 83 bikes, 14 passengers, and 41 non-riders took part in the event. MORE

First cardboard boat float at new Bristol Town Marina is a hit

In addition to being impeccably decorated, the kids showed real boat building skills, as not a single boat sank. MORE

Bristol PD: Skunks and dogs and a couple of arrests

Bristol Police activity from Aug. 15-22, 2022. MORE

OPINION ...

Editorial: State needs clarity and regs for e-bikes on bike paths

There are myriad dangers on every bike path. Tour de France wanna-bees weave through the crowds, believing the path should be theirs alone. Children wobble helmet-less on their tricycles with light … MORE

Letter: An amusing look back at a year of vaccine vitriol

To the editor: “Unvaccinated people now have the same guidance as vaccinated people.” For readers convalescing from a breakthrough case after their last booster who may’ve missed … MORE

Letter: Thanks for a great Night Out

To the editor: I would like to thank the Town of Bristol for brainstorming and organizing the delightful event, Community Night Out, on the Town Common on Wednesday, Aug. 17. It was an amazing … MORE

Letter: Chief’s remarks on plate-reader reversal were insulting

To the editor: I sent the following email to the town councils of Portsmouth and Bristol, our state legislative delegation, and the board of the R.I. Police Chiefs Association: At the Aug. 17 … MORE

MORE GOOD STUFF FROM OUR REGIONAL NEWS TEAM ...

E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable

Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … MORE

Portsmouth: Mayflower should explore alternative routes

PORTSMOUTH — Mayflower Wind should explore alternate routes before running a cable up the Sakonnet River and over land in Portsmouth, an attorney for the Town of Portsmouth told the R.I. Energy … MORE

Westport sand sculptor creates fleeting works of art

Walk through the dunes to Cherry and Webb beach pretty much any Thursday, Friday or Saturday morning in the summer, and you're liable to find fantastical creatures, jovial elves and towering minarets … MORE

Resident shares her account of ‘Kristallnacht’ with local police

Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia was on vacation a few weeks back when news broke about a Tiverton restaurant that posted a Facebook meme making light of Anne Frank.  The meme was met … MORE

Warren property dispute involves state senator, possible adverse possession

The Patriarca family thought they had meticulously planned for what would become their forever home, but a property line dispute with their neighbor, state senator Walter Felag Jr., has their plans … MORE

THIS WEEK'S E-EDITION

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, August 25, 2022

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