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A Bristol Policeman looks on as a woman waits for a tow truck after getting stuck in the flood on Washington Street.

Remnants of Ida flood streets, blow out road, overwhelm system

The deluge of Wednesday night into Thirsday morning, remnants of Hurricane Ida, which hit the Gulf Coast near New Orleans as a category 4 hurricane, dumped some 6 inches of rain on the region. It … more

9/2/21

Bagels Etc. in Barrington was forced to close late last week because it did not have enough workers — all but three of employees were heading back to college.

Barrington bagel shop struggles to find employees

It is hard to find help these days — just ask Tim Gorman. The owner of Bagels Etc. in Barrington was forced to close his popular restaurant late last week because he does not have enough … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/2/21

Former superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice resigned with a year left on his contract.

District pays $41,250 severance to former superintendent

About six weeks after Dr. Jonathan Brice tendered his resignation, the Bristol Warren Regional School District and the former superintendent of schools have closed the book on their two-year … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/2/21

Bristol man admits to firing gun downtown during DUI

A 29-year-old Bristol man was arrested early Sunday morning in front of his home after allegedly driving under the influence and firing a loaded pistol while traveling along Hope Street. Corey A. … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/1/21

Steven Peterson, executive director for Be Great for Nate, and Anna Conheeny, a senior member of Every Student Initiative (ESI), recognize a bidder during the live auction at the Be Great for Nate Fundraising Gala at Ochre Court in Newport.

Words of love and hope — all in Nate’s memory

During a difficult transition to eighth grade more than four years ago, Hailey Pratt said she struggled with making friends. Her confidence waned, and she couldn’t figure out where she belonged … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/31/21

Peter Hewett and David Scarpino talk with police during an impromptu recess after Mr. Scarpino refused to put on a mask as required by the school committee to begin the meeting.

Students will return wearing masks (for now)

Bristol-Warren School Committee to honor mask mandate, re-evaluate if Gov. McKee alters course in September. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/31/21

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha (center) is shown at a vaccination clinic held earlier this year. Mr. Cunha is issuing a vaccine mandate for all Barrington municipal employees.

It's official, Barrington town manager issues vaccine mandate

Barrington municipal employees will be facing a new order very soon: Get vaccinated. During an interview on Thursday, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said he was planning to issue a mandate to … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/27/21

Pat Malafronte at her familiar spot, greeting customers to the Hope Street office.

For nearly six decades, she’s been the face of her firm

It must be a good place to work, because for more than 58 years now, Pat Malafronte has been stepping through the doors of John Andrade Insurance on Hope Street with a smile on her face. She was just … more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/27/21

Tristan Healey goes airborne after launching off a homemade jump.

Bristol teen is a rising star in ‘Enduro’ racing

For 13-year-old Bristol resident Tristan Healey, weekends are a series of ups and downs — but in his sport, the downs are the fun part. He’s spending his weekends (11 of them at least) … more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/26/21

This Nayatt Road home sold recently for $3.25 million. According to data from the statewide MLS (Multiple Listing Service), the purchase marked the 39th million dollar-plus single-family home sale in Barrington this year.

Million-dollar homes continue to sell in Barrington

Thirty-eight single-family Barrington homes sold in July, and the median price for those sales was more than $700,000. According to information from the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, the … more

8/26/21

Artist Scott Glaser works on a portrait of Civil Rights hero John Lewis from his workspace in the living room of his Bristol home. The smallest cut pieces of this bandage mosaic are approximately 3/16” squares.

For this local artist, the key to success is staying between the lines

Scott Glaser, a multimedia artist and new resident of Bristol, has a style that’s hard to pin down. Over the years he’s created works from photorealism to pointillism to mosaic, using … more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/26/21

While it’s fun to see paper plates and cups worthy of such a prominent advertisement, we particularly love how excited they were about the waxed paper.

100 Years Ago: Week of Aug. 25, 1921

A clever juvenile thief got caught red-handed with a lifted $20 bill, and women now have to pay poll taxes same as men. more

8/26/21

A large sailboat was already anchored in the Kickemuit on Friday afternoon ahead of Tropical Storm Henri landing in Rhode Island on Sunday morning.

This spot in Warren is one of the safest harbors around...

Mariners both local and from far away know this spot to be one of the safest harbors on the East Coast. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/26/21

Candlelight vigil will remember overdose victims, celebrate recovery

A candlelight vigil to mourn victims of overdoses will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31 in Warren more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/26/21

Senator Jack Reed listens to Bob Rulli, Warren’s Director of Planning and Community Development, discuss the proposed Market to Metacom project, which would involve the relocation of homes and businesses on Market Street to adapt the town in preparation of rising sea levels.

Sen. Reed praises Warren’s preparedness plan during visit

Senator Jack Reed recently visited Warren to learn about the Market to Metacom development plan. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/26/21

Warren DPW workers clear debris from a large tree that fell on Miller Street yesterday afternoon. National Grid had to assist because the tree had become tangled in the wires.

Warren ‘lucky’ to avoid bigger hit from Henri

Trees came down and 4,400 lost power in Warren during Tropical Storm Henri. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/26/21

HMS Principal Tracey McGee-Moreira and Assistant Principal Gino Sangiuliano are shown posing for the camera at a Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger Adventure Race. Mrs. McGee-Moreira announced recently that she was resigning. Mr. Sangiuliano will serve as interim principal.

Barrington elementary school principal resigns, headed for virtual school

Tracey McGee-Moreira surprised the families of Hampden Meadows School last Monday with an email announcing her resignation. Mrs. McGee-Moreira, who has been principal of Hampden Meadows … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/26/21

Roger Williams will return with 97% vaccinated

As employers across the country face mounting pressure to require Covid-19 vaccinations of their employees — President Joe Biden joined the chorus this week — business and organizational … more

By Scott Pickering | 8/26/21

Bristol native appointed state court administrator

Attorney Julie P. Hamil is the state court administrator, having succeeded J. Joseph Baxter Jr. on Aug. 23. Ms. Hamil was formerly the general counsel for the Rhode Island Supreme Court, while Mr. … more

8/25/21

Alex Brassard sings “Funny Honey” during “Chicago: A Two-Woman Extravaganza,” at the 2 Woman Productions theater in Bristol.

‘Chicago,’ on a summer night in Bristol

Mt. Hope alumni Alex Brassard and Sara Slusarski put on their own creative and scintillating version of, “Chicago: A Two-Woman Extravaganza,” on the 2 Woman Productions stage behind Ms. … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 8/25/21

Bristol Fire Dept. Engine 5 arrives at St. Mary's Cemetery for the funeral of Ray Castro.

The Bristol Fire Department meant everything to Ray Castro

I remember the day vividly when Ray Castro and I sat down to talk about his beloved Bristol Fire Department. It was a somewhat cool autumn afternoon when the weather was just changing from summer to … more

BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA | 8/25/21

Barrington High School quarterback James Anderson flips the ball to a back during a drill on the first day of preseason football practice on Monday morning, Aug. 23.

Preseason practice kicks off at Barrington High School

Barrington High School sports teams opened the fall season on Monday morning, Aug. 23. Members of the football, field hockey, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls soccer, girls tennis, … more

8/25/21

Barrington police break up large underage drinking party

Barrington police received multiple calls for a loud party on North Lane at about 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. Officers responded and discovered a number of cars parked in the cul de sac, … more

8/24/21

This Dutch Colonial on Woodland Road in Barrington is a perfect example of what’s happening in the “luxury” homes market. A few years ago, it would be considered a really nice, upper middle class home in a great neighborhood, close to the center of town off Rumstick Road in Barrington — the type of home that might sell for about $700,000. In fact, it is assessed by the Town of Barrington at $695,000. With modern upgrades and beautiful renovations — and in this market — it sold this summer for $1.3 million. Sellers were represented by the Kirk Schryver Team of Residential Properties, and the Buyers were represented by Kris Chwalk of Residential Properties.

In this market, million-dollar sales are a dime a dozen

Back in the old days — like, two years ago! — a million-dollar real estate deal was something special. Million-dollar sales did not happen often. They were reserved for only the very top … more

By Scott Pickering | 8/20/21

Once an RV garage, this home now sparkles day or night. The roofline in the background reveals the original garage, before two additions were constructed (garden room to the left, entryway and mudroom to the right). The elegant library was a featured element in the design.

The writer’s studio – From RV garage to a relaxing home

Architect Gale Goff has enjoyed her share of unique projects. This Little Compton hideaway skews to the “unique” end of the spectrum. Dubbed “The Writer’s Studio” … more

By Scott Pickering | 8/20/21