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Hanley vs. Speakman for a seat in the General Assembly
Voters of Rhode Island State Representative District 68, which encompasses areas of both Bristol and Warren, will have two candidates to vote for come election day, as the incumbent, Democrat June …
PAWTUCKET — It wasn't its most consistent performance to date, but the Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer team ran to 10 its unbeaten … Read More
The Bristol County Water Authority is asking its customers of Barrington, Bristol and Warren to provide information about lead service … Read More
Those milestone high school events like prom and homecoming are lots of fun, and the source of many enduring memories — but they … Read More
The race for Senate District 10 representing Warren as well as parts of Bristol and Tiverton at the 2024 General Election is a rematch … Read More
WARREN — The renovations of the George Hail Free Library continue apace with an anticipated end date some time in the middle of … Read More
BRISTOL — The new Mt. Hope High School project is approaching the notable 60 percent marker for completion of the design phase, … Read More
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The 'Great Mud Escape' is this Saturday at Frerich's Farm
For their sixth annual fundraiser, Thrive Outside has reimagined the popular Mud Run which has become an annual staple in the region to challenge not just your physical stamina, but your mental agility as well.
Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
How the Warren Folks Fest grew into 'RI's Best' local festival
The 8th annual Warren Folks Fest is right on the horizon, and the celebration of local music, art, food, and drink was recently named best local festival by "Rhode Island Monthly".
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Letter: This high school construction plan remains reckless
Last week’s Phoenix featured a front-page article highlighting concerns raised by the Bristol Planning Board regarding the chronic flooding in neighborhoods surrounding Mt. Hope High School and …
Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem
The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking.
Letter: There’s still hope for preservation of Bettencourt Farm
Coinciding with that effort, a grant application is being prepared to submit to RIDEM for funds to purchase the development rights of the property. This would potentially enable a farmer to purchase and farm the tillable land.
Letter: ’Social Host’ DUI law — an idea worth exploring
I was taught in my teens that driving is a privilege, not a right. Another week, another driver convicted of DUI that has had numerous prior DUI convictions, many resulting in accidents …
Letter: Kickemuit Dam corruption?
The previous article highlighted the public concerns of unsightly mud-pits, but the greater issue is the mud that they do not see.