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This scene of downtown Bristol will repeat itself this year — minus the crowds.
UPDATED: The lights will go on SUNDAY in downtown Bristol
In a route that will, beginning at 6 p.m., take Santa from the Fire Department headquarters west on Annawamscutt Drive, north on Metacom Avenue, west on Chestnut Street, south on Hope Street, east on … more
Gov. Raimondo: Early data suggests Rhode Islanders are in compliance of the two-week 'pause'
Four days into the two-week ‘pause’ and the evidence was suggesting that Rhode Islanders were complying with the new rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo shared during her COVID-19 … more
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East Bay Food Pantry volunteer Joe Sullivan (left) and Executive Director Karen Griffith put food bags into a client’s car on Wood Street on Wednesday morning.
Local charities enter the season of giving
The season of giving is underway, and this year may be more difficult than ever for social service agencies to spread awareness and foster participation. Complicated by the pandemic, many traditional … more
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This coyote was spotted in the Bay Spring neighborhood recently. The RIDEM website states that seeing a coyote should not be cause for alarm.
Coyote sightings leave some Bay Spring residents unsettled
Steven Fuller is warning his neighbors. The Barrington resident who lives in the Bay Spring neighborhood spotted a coyote just outside his home a few days before Thanksgiving, and thinks it may … more
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Speedy driver ticketed twice in Barrington, and other police news
A Barrington police officer was on patrol at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, when he spotted a vehicle speeding on Maple Avenue. The officer ordered that vehicle over to the side of the road, and … more
The favored bicycle route would connect from the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path (left and north), to Thames Street, then High Street, then Ferry Road, Roger Williams University and the Mt. Hope Bridge (right and south).
Bristol wants more time to study bike path extension
After listening to a few Bristol residents concerned about how a new bike route would pass by their homes, the Bristol Town Council decided it needs more time to study that route and hear from … more
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jonathan Brice
Bristol hands Reynolds School keys back to school district
With leases vacated and tenants (mostly) out, Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente handed the keys to the Reynolds School to Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Jonathan … more
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McBride, Thibaudeau to lead Bristol Warren school board
In a split vote, long-time member Marjorie McBride of Bristol was elected chairwoman of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Monday night, with Warren's Tara Thibaudeau named … more
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Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington American Legion Post #8 recently petitioned the town manager and members of the council to fly a flag which carries the message "Respect the Flag: Keep Politics Off the Pole."
Barrington veterans call for 'Respect' flag to be flown
Two veterans groups in Barrington are requesting their own flag be flown under the U.S. flag atop the pole near the town hall. Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington … more
Barrington High School student Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day Shelter and Food Pantry, filming and editing a series of videos celebrating the nonprofit organization's work.
Barrington student's project helps local soup kitchen
Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark was looking for a Senior Project. What she found was much, much more. The Barrington High School senior spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day … more
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Bristol Town Administrator Steve Contente
Bristol joins effort to 'pause' the virus, limiting some town services
Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente has announced several actions being taken at the local level to coincide with the State of Rhode Island’s two-week “pause” while combating … more
District decides: In-person learning continues at BHS
The voicemail was good news. A student's parent had called Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore to say thanks for the administration's decision to continue in-person learning at … more
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Warren DMV branch closing for good
Warren's part time DMV branch at Warren Government Center has been closed since March. Now, it has likely served its last customer. DMV spokesman Paul Grimaldi confirmed Friday morning that the … more
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Barrington High School senior Ellie McGee signs a letter of intent to attend URI for rowing during a brief ceremony at Barrington High School earlier this month. At right is fellow BHS senior Tess Gagliano, who signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse at Duke University next year.
Eagles taking their games to D-I college programs
It took just a few seconds for Ellie McGee and Tess Gagliano to sign their names, but those signatures represented years of hard work and sacrifice. The two Barrington High School seniors signed … more
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Huskies junior goalkeeper Matt Terceiro makes one of three shootout saves during the third overtime period as Mt. Hope beat Pilgrim, 1-1, 3-0 in triple overtime to win a semifinal game at Vendituoli Field on Thursday night.
Huskies beat Pilgrim in triple overtime, head to D-II championship
The Mt. Hope soccer team is headed for the D-II Championship game after beating Pilgrim 1-1, 3-0, in triple overtime in a semifinal game at Vendituoli Field on Thursday night. Huskies Junior … more
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Rob Ruggiero finishes a deadlift of more than 500 pounds inside his Bristol gym. In a recent competition he deadlifted 670 pounds.
After a brief career in the NFL, he's setting powerlifting records
As anyone who has chased a dream will tell you, whether you reach your goal or not, adjusting to what comes after can be a challenge. For former collegiate and, briefly, pro football player Rob … more
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Governor: Two week 'pause' begins Nov. 30 — social gatherings stop immediately
With cases continuing to surge and hospitals now reaching 97 percent capacity of their available COVID-19 beds, Gov. Gina Raimondo said she had no choice but to place Rhode Island on a two-week … more
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Chief Elf Lori Cruz puts the finishing touch on the newly decorated tree at Santa's Workshop in Bristol. The first-ever live display will be the featured attraction in a new approach to the traditional holiday celebrations downtown.
Volunteers planning some holiday magic in downtown Bristol
The Bristol Christmas Festival Committee had to get creative when planning its large-scale events in the era of COVID, so this year’s celebration has a little of the familiar, a lot of the new … more
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Barrington High School senior forward Tess Gagliano steadies as a North Kingstown defender falls trying to stop her on a through pass up the middle in the first half of the quarterfinal game on Tuesday night at North Kingstown.
Barrington girls defeat North Kingstown in quarterfinals
The Barrington High School girls soccer team scored three second half goals and broke open a close game en route to a 4-1 win over North Kingstown in the Division I playoff quarterfinals on Tuesday, … more
Workers from ELJ and a Milton Costa’s landscaping crew work on a patch of sidewalk and driveway on the west side of Hope Street Wednesday morning. Crews hired by the town are working on sidewalks from Silver Creek to the entrance to Colt State Park.
Bristol replacing large section of Hope Street sidewalks
A company hired by the Town of Bristol is working to improve sidewalks along both sides of Hope Street, in the area between Silver Creek and Colt State Park. When talking about the project, Town … more
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State data shows more than 80 confirmed cases at Bristol nursing home
Confirmed COVID-19 cases have surged in Rhode Island in recent weeks, and one of the most dramatic outbreaks is at Silver Creek Manor nursing home in Bristol. According to data released last … more
Jackson Bennett jumps, deflecting the ball toward a teammate during the Eagles game against Shea. Barrington lost to South Kingstown in a playoff game on Monday.
Barrington boys lose in penalty kicks, eliminated from playoffs
The second-seeded Eagles came up just short in a playoff game against South Kingstown at Victory Field on Monday night, losing 4-3 in penalty kicks. Barrington and South Kingstown finished … more
Barrington's Meghan Zitzmann (right) and Lindsay Turgeon, shown in the Class B Championship race, were Barrington's top two finishers at the state meet.
Barrington girls finish eighth at cross country states
The Barrington cross country teams competed in the state championship meet last weekend — the girls team finished eighth, while the boys were 10th. The Eagles girls team had 205 points, … more
Barrington High School's Hailey Walter hits a shot during a match against Wheeler last weekend.
Eagles give a great effort in playoff loss
The Barrington High School girls tennis team lost to Wheeler in the Division I semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 14, but a number of the team members will compete in the state singles and doubles … more
Barrington High School's Violet Gagliano (right) whacks at the ball in an attempt to score, in front of the Moses Brown goal.
Eagles top Quakers in field hockey quarterfinals, 2-1
Barrington High School field hockey coach Anne Gasbarro said her message to the team heading into Monday afternoon's playoff game against Moses Brown was simple: "Do we want this to be our last game … more
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