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Letter: Is this teaching down the middle?
The Jan. 2, 2020, Bristol Phoenix had an admirable series of letters by Kickemuit Middle School students who were engaged in civics projects.  This student activity, which involves the … more
Letters: Students argue for childcare, mental health and minimum wage changes
Eight-grade students at Kickemuit Middle School are working on a project called “Generation Citizen,” where the students identify an area to improve their community and state, and then … more
Letter: Either Columbus stands, or we fall
In the spirit of Columbus Day 2010, 2015 and 2017, one or more moonbats continued the new Elmwood tradition last year — bloodying the explorer’s likeness — and chained to its base a … more
Poll: Warren recycling bins aren't enough
A majority of respondents believe the town’s new recycling program is inadequate, according to an unscientific Warren Times-Gazette poll conducted over the past week on Facebook. According … more
Warren nursing home fire displaces 21
Approximately 20 patients were placed in temporary housing Tuesday after a fire broke out at the Crestwood Nursing Home on Child Street early that morning. The fire, which was called in at … more
Warren police logs: Three DUIs to start off the New Year
Monday, Dec. 30 A caller complained about a car parked in front of a fire hydrant at the corner of Baker and Main streets. Police tracked down the owner and advised him to move the car. A … more
Editorial: The things we learned from Big Bird
Caroll Spinney, the whole body puppeteer who brought Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life, died Sunday at age 85 in Connecticut. Big Bird, like most six-year-olds, would … more
Nearly 50 apartments possible at former Cool Moose home in Warren
The trustees of a home left in the late Bob Healey’s estate have signed a purchase and sales agreement for the home and two lots of land at 665 Metacom Ave., agreeing if conditions are met to … more
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Bristol Warren wrestlers win tournament
The Kickemuit Middle School’s wrestling team won the Birchwood Tournament this past Saturday, easily defeating second place finisher Nathaniel Greene. Mt. Hope scored 218.5 points overall, with … more
Warren woman faces felony DUI charge after serious accident
A Warren woman faces felony charges after losing control of her car and slamming into a tree along Naomi Street last Wednesday night, Dec. 4. A 20-year-old Warren man riding in the passenger seat of … more
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Miss Charity 2019 Winner Annie Krzywicki (left), runner-ups Colby Dagwan-Santos, Hope Tyska and Miss Congeniality Molly Thibaudeau pose for a photo on the Mt. Hope High School auditorium stage after the pageant.
A night of fun and philanthropy at Mt. Hope High
On Thursday night, Dec. 6, friends, family, and faculty gathered at Mt. Hope High School to crown Miss Charity, from a field of nine contestants. The third annual event was begun as a DECA project … more
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Letter: Legislators, opponents wrong in labor contract legislation issue
To the editor: This is soooo much drivel! Both the Federal Labor Relations Authority and the National Labor Relations Board honor the labor law and regulation of "Status Quo Ante". Which means … more
BCWA customers surprised as bills skyrocket due to glitch
Jacqueline Waterman said she literally had a panic attack when she opened her dad’s bill water bill last week. Ms. Waterman, who lives in Maine but has power of attorney for her father, an … more
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Barrington senior Owen Hackett celebrates after the game.
Eagles devour Huskies, 22-6, in annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry
Barrington beat Mt. Hope 22-6, in their annual Thanksgiving Day football game in Barrington on Thursday morning. The now Eagles have an 18-9 series lead over the Huskies. more
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Warren volunteers feed nearly 400 on Thanksgiving
A fleet of volunteers and a fleet of cars delivered nearly 400 meals to the needy Thanksgiving afternoon, running the operation out of St. Thomas The Apostle Church in Warren. The volunteers, led by … more
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Bryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on the 90-year-old span.
Can bridge barriers save lives?
Bristol resident Bryan Ganley was about 21 years old when he got a late night call from his best friend, who said he wanted to end his life. Mr. Ganley was unable to change his friend’s … more
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Discipline and absenteeism bring down rankings for KMS and Hugh Cole
The Rhode Island Department of Education recently released “report cards” for every school in the state. For the second year in a row, the education department used what it calls a … more
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Letter: The paper continues its history of anti-union views
There are certain recurring things in life that you can always set your clock by, such as long lines at the mall on Black Friday, hot and humid weather in July, and of course a regular bashing of … more
Some of the members of Mt. Hope High School’s Solve for Tomorrow team, shown with many of the 30-plus ideas they brainstormed for this year’s project, are (front row, from left) Alice Grantham, Mikayla Ricks and Chelsea Goodman (at board); (second row) Sonia Bradley, Umme Maryam, Abigail Heroux and Ben Rozea; and (third row) Allyson Devine, Rebecca Oliver and Odin Gaudreau.
Mt. Hope students trying to save kids from being left in hot cars
Once again, Mt. Hope High School’s “Solve For Tomorrow” team has advanced to the state finals in the annual competition. Sponsored by Samsung, Solve For Tomorrow is a … more
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Letter: Editorial showed a bleak picture of unions
As a former municipal employee, now retired, I want to respond to the Bristol Phoenix editorial, entitled ”The end of contract give-and-take.” The editorial paints such a bleak picture … more
Letter: The expansion of Pre-K is good for Rhode Island’s kids
I’m a former educator who is now in sales. I’m a big believer in the importance of great education early on. But, before anything else, I’m a Dad. Being a parent is arguably … more
Mt. Hope High School senior Madison Rodriques (at right) works with fellow students from across America in a collaborative exercise during the two-day event in New York City.
A national calling: Why education is a civil right
A two-day event hosted in New York City called upon generations of activists, celebrities, artists, educators and students to reflect on the achievements and efforts of past and present changemakers. … more
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Workers feed the liner through the leaky Cross Bay Pipeline last month.
It's back on! BCWA completes Cross Bay Pipeline repair
Seven months after its Cross Bay Pipeline sprung a leak, Bristol County Water Authority officials flipped a switch at the Port of Providence Friday morning and water once again started flowing through … more
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Shivani Mehta speaks about their “Go For Launch” project during the Bristol Warren school committee meeting Tuesday night, with teammates (from left), Aditi Metha, Mykala Hudon and Kristiana Cabral looking on.
Mt. Hope student innovators are ‘Go For Launch’
The first weekend in November, four local high school students, including freshman Shivani Mehta and sophomores Mikayla Hudon, Kristiana Cabral and Aditi Mehta, took one step closer to launching into … more
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Editorial: Bristol-Warren's hiring fast-track
The Bristol Warren Regional School District has a new (permanent) superintendent, and most people will not be surprised to see it’s the guy who’s been at the forefront of district … more
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