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This painting of the first superintendent of Bristol schools was damaged while sitting in a basement for many years. It may take about $5,500 to restore it.
Bristol seeking a face lift for a town father
Thomas Shepard was the first superintendent of Bristol Schools, a job he held from 1849 to 1855, and one held concurrently with his role as Minister of the First Congregational Church from 1835 to … more
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Pilot Matt Celeste has been flying drones commercially for several years and uses them not just in the wedding and event industry, but in real estate property listings across the state.
For drone pilots and the real estate market, the sky’s the limit
The property is spectacular, even from the ground. A quick turn onto a private drive along Warrens Point Road in Little Compton leads soon to a large shingle-style home, with a charming and … more
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Arlene Violet: Rhode Island politics doesn't change much
In the space of one week, changes in the RI political landscape have been breathtaking. Regrettably, far too often what made the public gasp was the sheer audacity of the actions taken by a … more
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A rendering of Ferry Road, facing north, with a bike path along the west side of the road. Some town officials felt this design resembles a "speedway" for bikes, and they'd like to see a less robust design — narrower and more conducive to pedestrians than to bicyclists.
Bristol gives reluctant endorsement to bike path design
The Bristol Town Council gave a somewhat reluctant endorsement to the extension of a bicycle network to the southern end of town Wednesday night. After hearing a presentation on the latest updates to … more
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Letter: Will the U.S. prosecute the instigators?
We are told that the U.S. Department of Justice has now charged more than 200 alleged seditionist/insurrectionists with a variety of crimes, including assault on police officers, aggravated assault, … more
Sabella Matheson, Junior All-State Orchestra
Mt. Hope has 16 All-State musicians and singers
Every year, the Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) holds the All-State Festival, and students across the state audition to be recognized as some of the best singers and musicians among … more
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This graphic was presented by Dr. James McDonald as evidence that, despite data revealing Rhode Island’s low per-capita vaccine rollout, the method of targeting certain populations has resulted in a more favorable hospitalization rate.
Bristol vaccine clinic resumes Saturday
The Quinta Gamelin center will be the site this Saturday of the first Bristol vaccination clinic for local senior citizens, over the age of 75, who have not already received the vaccine through some … more
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Editorial: Young artists deserve their time to shine too
Covid has interrupted so many of life’s normal routines, but most jarring are those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that can never be recovered. Weddings can be postponed until better days. … more
Letter: Consider these firearms facts, not fiction
As an advocate for firearms’ rights in Rhode Island, I 100 percent agree that any amount violence, with or without firearms, should be of concern to us all. However, heeding the clamor of the … more
Jessica Almeida never got to know her grandfathers, but they played a role in the storyline for her first children’s book.
Bristol author's children’s book connects the generations
Both of her grandfathers died before she could develop relationships with them, which led Jessica Almeida to consider what their memories could have looked like. She drew on these thoughts for … more
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Westport’s new school is still on pace to open next September, but if social distancing rules remain in effect, it probably doesn’t have enough space to hold grades 5-12 as planned. A couple of grades might have to stay behind at the old school.
Westport's new school: Students may not all fit on opening day
Westport’s brand new $97 million school may not be big enough to hold all of the grade 5-12 students who expect to attend on opening day next September. That alert came from Thomas Aubin, … more
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Editorial: Warp Speed wearing thin
‘Operation Warp Speed’ has become a bad joke and nowhere is it less amusing than in Rhode Island. Last week, the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center released a vaccination … more
Emily Marino (left) and Rachel Ouellette were selected for inclusion in All-Eastern Ensembles by a national music association, Ms. Marino for playing the flute and Ms. Ouellette for singing soprano.
Mt. Hope musicians recognized with national honors
Two Mt. Hope High School juniors have achieved one of the highest honors attainable for high school musicians. Emily Marino and Rachel Ouellette have been accepted to the NAfME (National Association … more
Jo Zigler, Jan Coates and St. Michael's Episcopal Church Reverend Canon Michael J. Horvath (from left to right) tie purple ribbons in front of the church Wednesday morning.
Bristol church's ribbon project begins with the first day of Lent
Jo Zigler, Jan Coates and St. Michael's Episcopal Church Reverend Canon Michael J. Horvath were out in the cold first thing Wednesday. morning to tie purple ribbons around the wrought iron railing in … more
Westport Fire Department Lt. Darren Nunes and town resident Robert McCarthy give a thumbs up after Mr. McCarthy received his homebound vaccine earlier this week.
Westport firefighters provide home delivery for vaccine
Westport firefighters are now bringing Covid-19 vaccines to homebound residents of town, the department announced Friday. The department said: "It has been nearly a year since … more
Letter: Save our Portsmouth senior citizens
To the editor: (Town Administrator Richard Rainer Jr.) and the council again, during the last Town Council meeting on Feb. 8, avoided, transparency, failed to address many questions posed, and … more
A previous Veterans Day ceremony, held at the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall. Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council want the flagpole removed from the memorial.
Veterans say town is violating US American Flag Code
Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council made it official on Tuesday morning, filing a request that the flagpole be removed from the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall. A … more
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Portsmouth woman allegedly threw snowballs at police officers
PORTSMOUTH — Police officers investigating an alleged assault got more than they bargained for when they showed up at an East Main Road home last week. more
Letter: Keystone XL order is a green initiative in optics only
To the editor: Our new climate czar John Kerry was asked after an executive order cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline how the folks who lost 11,000 jobs could be helped. His answer was a … more
Lisa Lasky was recently chosen to be the new director of finance for the Town of Portsmouth.
Bristol woman is Portsmouth’s new finance director
PORTSMOUTH — Lisa Lasky of Bristol was recently appointed as the Town of Portsmouth’s new finance director. more
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A car enters East Main Road from Union Street in Portsmouth.
Lawmaker puts the brakes on automated speed enforcement
PORTSMOUTH — A bill authorizing automated speed camera-enforcement systems in not only school zones but on all state and local roads in Rhode Island seems to have hit the skids, at … more
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Portsmouth High School students and Every Student Initiative members Anna Conheeny, Marcus Evans, and Shea Rearick (from left) plan on testifying when hearings are held once again on the Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act.
Portsmouth students haven’t forgotten bill bearing Nate’s name
PORTSMOUTH — Wearing “Be Great for Nate” T-shirts and filling the House and Senate viewing galleries, friends of the late Nathan Bruno came out in droves to the State House on … more
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Dick Default (left), vice chairman of the Bristol Elks board of directors, presents a check for $5,500 to Dennis Roy, CEO of the East Bay Community Action Program, last week in the Bristol lodge.
Bristol Elks charity programs continue throughout Covid
Although Covid has kept the Bristol Elks mostly closed since March, the Lodge has continued to support local causes throughout. This is thanks to the many members who donated to their favorite … more
Editorial: Good riddance to outdated toll system
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority’s move to fully automated toll collection this week is welcome and long overdue. Starting Feb. 14, the bridge authority will launch a … more
This photo taken in a previous year shows the Legion Way ice rink. A Park and Recreation Commission member said the rink is in need of repairs.
Commission: Legion Way ice rink in need of repairs
A member of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission says the Legion Way ice rink needs some attention. At the recent commission meeting, Thomas “TR” Rimoshytus said the seams … more
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