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Brigh Finnegan (left) and Rebecca Vieira, director of banquets and events, put the finishing touches on the cake and desserts for a wedding held under the tent along Bristol Harbor on Friday.

The wedding business is back and booming in Bristol

From venues to caterers to guesthouses and hair salons, the wedding business is so busy right now, the people at the center of it are hustling to keep up. Not that anyone’s complaining. … more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/18/21

Letter: Which claims more victims? Racism or sexual immorality?

I had to let a week go by before I responded to a letter written by my progressive friend, Mike Proto . This so I could give a thoughtful and charitable response. I stand by my contention that … more

6/18/21

One of the stumps remaining after the town cut down a few dozen trees near the multipurpose sports fields and Bristol Town Beach.

Bristol cuts down dozens of trees near beach

Many people have noticed the swath of large trees cut down near the Bristol Town Beach and sports complex — it’s hard not to notice — and they’ve speculated as to why anyone … more

By Scott Pickering | 6/17/21

Champion Julia Pisasale, 10, races her big sister, Kara, 12, in the final race of the 71st Orange Crate Derby.

Sisters place first and second, again, in Fourth derby (Video)

Ten-year-old Julia Pisasale won the 71st annual Orange Crate Derby by beating her older sister, Kara, 12, twice, by a nose on Sunday afternoon. The Pisasales have dominated the derby the last four … more

By Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/17/21

Alicia Tally gives principal Deb DiBiase a big hug before receiving her diploma.

Mt. Hope graduation: ‘Here comes the sun!’

Walking across the stage. Applause. Throwing of the caps. For most, these are simply the fundamental pieces of high school graduation. But for the class of 2021 at Mt. Hope High School, these are the … more

By Emma Nicholson | 6/17/21

A Barrington resident (right) waits to speak about the proposed $3.5 million resolution during Wednesday night's financial town meeting.

One vote separates $3.5 million decision at Barrington FTM

One ballot. That is all that separated the vote to spend $3.5 million to purchase the former Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue. At the financial town meeting on Wednesday night, … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/17/21

Employees at the the Saint-Gobain Bristol plant pause for a photo. The company plans to double the size of its Bristol workforce this summer.

Manufacturer adding 50 new jobs in Bristol

Saint-Gobain’s historic aerospace manufacturing site in Bristol, located at 386 Metacom Ave., is aiming to double its headcount and hire 50 new employees over the next four months to support … more

6/17/21

Letter: Too many of the elderly suffered lonely deaths

Thank you to all the heroic CNAs, nurses and support staff at all long-term care facilities for working through this wretched COVID pandemic. Many of us would have been lost without … more

6/17/21

Laufton Ascencao, in his 2018 campaign photo.

Elected state rep. Ascencao sentenced in felony embezzlement case

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a former state representative-elect was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court after pleading to felony embezzlement and campaign finance … more

6/17/21

Letter: Arlene Violet is wrong on Critical Race Theory

I often read Arlene Violet’s columns in the East Bay newspapers. I usually find them interesting and informative. She is an accomplished woman – a former nun, former Rhode Island attorney … more

6/17/21

Retired Town Clerk Lou Cirillo (front row, second from right) talks about the history of the World War II submarine net float that the town has repurposed as a landmark and memorial in honor of Spc. Michael Andrade. Andrade’s wife Kristen (left), and sister Fatima Milhomens (right), on either side of the float, agreed with Town Administrator Steven Contente that this should be a “hands-on” memorial.

'Welcome to Bristol,' from a World War II relic

Under clear blue skies this past Friday afternoon, a group of town leaders, veterans, first responders and citizens gathered for the unveiling of a special new landmark. A massive submarine net … more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/17/21

Letter: A good time to remember lessons from Dad

As Father’s Day approaches it is a good time to remember lessons learned from your Dad. Here is one of my favorites. A lesson in adaptability. In the mid-1950s growing up, my Dad worked … more

6/17/21

Letter: A tribute to Sam Kinder – and a greener Bristol

On June 3, a true Bristolian was laid to rest at Juniper Hill Cemetery in a simple and pleasant ceremony. Mr. Sam Kinder had the kindness of his Mother and the business savy of his Father. … more

6/16/21

Kenneth Januario (left) and Michael Januario pay tribute to the American flag as it is raised during a brief Flag Day ceremony on Monday evening.

Bristol opens Fourth season with traditional Flag Day ceremony

Earlier in the day, Bristol Fourth of July Committee Chairman Michele Martins indicated that the last time a Flag Day ceremony was cancelled was approximately 40 years ago. But with weather … more

By Manny Correira | 6/16/21

Letter: A letter to the Class of 2021

Years ago at a family wedding, my uncle read an excerpt from Robert Fulghum’s “All I Ever Really Needed to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten.” I liked it so much I got the poster and … more

6/16/21

Noelle Robinson, Meghan McDermott, Emma Martins, Cassidy Owens and Mackenzie Stephens (from left to right) pose for a photo in the field.

Photos: Perfect night for the prom at Barrington High

Hundreds of students celebrated their senior prom in style at Barrington High School last week. For the first time in a long time, the BHS senior prom was held on the school’s campus — … more

6/16/21

Letter: Please vote to reinstate funding

To the editor: I write to ask that you attend the Financial Town Meeting (the “FTM”) on Wednesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the high school, and that you vote to reinstate funding for … more

6/16/21

Letter: Straight pride? More like straight relief

To the editor: “Consider flying a banner for straight pride,” Barrington’s United Veterans Coalition just asked the town council. I’m married to a man, proud of our … more

6/16/21

Letter: Town council should give taxpayers a break

To the editor: Don’t let special interest stakeholders take away your voice, attend the FTM Wednesday night, June 16, at 7 p.m. at Barrington High School. Taxpayers of Barrington … more

6/15/21

The East Bay Bike Path bridges have been closed since 2019.

Council to DOT: Prioritize bike path bridge project

Pressure to rebuild, renovate and eventually reopen the East Bay Bike Path bridges continues to grow. Earlier this month, members of the Barrington Town Council approved a resolution … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/15/21

Members of the Class of 2021 toss their caps after graduating from Barrington High School, Sunday.

BHS graduation — a return to normal

It was a special afternoon at Barrington High School. On Sunday, June 13, the Class of 2021 gathered at Victory Field to celebrate its graduation. And in the bleachers, hundreds of … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/14/21

Workers remove Patrolman Adam Floor's truck after an accident early Sunday morning. Mr. Floor was charged with DUI and refusal to submit to a chemical test.

Warren police officer charged with DUI, refusal

An off-duty Warren police officer has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and refusal to submit to a chemical test, after he was involved in a single car accident early on the … more

6/14/21

The improved Colt Park dock has new timbers, rub-rails and pile caps.

Repairs completed at Colt Park boat launch

The Department of Environmental Management, with support from The Nature Conservancy, has completed repair and maintenance work on the public boat launch in Colt State Park in Bristol. The … more

6/12/21

Workers install sod turf at the Barrington Middle School baseball field last week.

New Barrington ball field gets a makeover

Barrington baseball teams were unable to use the new ball field at the middle school this spring, but work is underway to bring the field into playing condition as soon as possible. A … more

6/11/21

Bristol Police: Two arrests for domestic assault, plus stolen wallets

There were a few arrests and some noisy neighbor complaints in Bristol from May 31 to June 6. Monday, May 31 Police were called to Saint Elizabeth Manor to disperse a visitor who refused to … more

6/11/21