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Little Compton considers changes to Ag Trust funding

The Little Compton Budget Committee is recommending Financial Town Meeting approval of a plan that would change the town's tax structure, and how the Agricultural Conservancy Trust is funded. …
For this Bristolian, lending a helping hand just comes naturally
"We pay our taxes and we expect everybody to fix everything for us, but there's nothing saying that we all can't contribute," Paul … Read More
SBA selects Sarianides as Rhode Island's 2024 veteran ownership awardee
EAST PROVIDENCE — City resident George Sarianides was among the 10 area proprietors recognized as winners of U.S. Small Business … Read More
A celebration of local museums is coming soon to Warren
Historic Warren, a collaborative of Warren’s museum and historical agencies, will celebrate Museum Day on Saturday, May 18, from 12 … Read More
Students to premiere their work at Barrington High School concert
Barrington High School students Miles Burke and Ben Farb will premier the pieces they composed for the Jazz Ensemble at their final … Read More
A chance to learn more about Bristol's historic Black neighborhood
New Goree began to be developed around 1805, and was populated with a sizable quantity of free Black citizens. More is being uncovered … Read More
Bristol, Barrington, Warren team up with State to address Rt. 114 flooding
Multiple state entities and three local municipalities on the front lines of rising tides are teaming up to address a common problem … Read More
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Bristol Garden Club's Plant Sale is this weekend

The annual Bristol Garden Club Plant Sale will be held at Mount Hope Farm from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

A celebration of wine, history, food and fun at the vineyard

Greenvale Vineyards will host their 26 th Annual Restoration Celebration this Saturday, May 11. Scheduled within Historic Preservation Month, Greenvale started the event to celebrate the …

Imago presents Atwater-Donnelly Trio for Mother's Day performance

This Sunday, May 12th, celebrate Mother's Day with a folk and dance performance with the Atwater-Donnelly Trio at Imago Gallery!  This group provides a unique and thrilling blend of traditional …
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Obituaries
Stewart Marquis Stewart Arnold Marquis, beloved husband, brother, uncle and cherished friend passed away peacefully at his home in Tiverton on April 25, 2024. Sheila, his devoted wife of 27 years, was by his side. Fo
Stewart Marquis Stewart Arnold Marquis, beloved husband, brother, uncle and cherished friend passed away peacefully at his home in Tiverton on April 25, 2024. Sheila, his devoted wife of 27 years, was by his side.
John Schultz Bristol|John E. Schultz, DPCM(SW) of Bristol, RI passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. A son of the late Charles and Thora (French) Schultz and the beloved husband of Carolyn (Lynn Recupero) Schultz, Jo
Sports
Townies vex Villa Novans in Division II baseball The East Providence High School baseball team upped its most recent win streak to three after the Townies outlasted host Woonsocket 11-5 in a wild Division II outing played Tuesday, May 7. EP dropped …
Portsmouth outslugs, outscores Barrington in softball The Barrington High School softball team allowed five runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth and lost to Portsmouth, 11-1, on Tuesday, May 7.   The Eagles took a 1-0 lead …
BMS students cheer on classmates during Unified Basketball game High-fives, hoops, and happiness. Late last month, Barrington Middle School hosted a Unified Basketball game that featured plenty of excitement and lots of reasons to celebrate.   …
East Greenwich edges EPHS in Division II boys' tennis showdown Playing the first of two matches over a week's time that will determined its playoff seeding, the East Providence High School boys' tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to host East Greenwich in a key, …
Opinion
Letter: It was a porta-potty-party on Aaron Avenue

Every now and then, the excuses to party can get a bit outlandish. In this case, I suspect calling this recent celebration a bit “outhouse-lish”.

Letter: First Community Connections Resource Fair a success

The response from the Bristol community was wonderful and the connections with local resources volunteering their time was outstanding.

Letter: Worried about the dangers of child’s jewelry

To the editor: While many in the town were focused on the recent inexcusable beating of a Barrington student by his peers, what caught my eye was the police report of a woman who claimed the …

Letter: Help us ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ on May 11

It's that time of year when you can make a difference for the less fortunate.

Letter: Thoughts on discussing, and preventing, suicide

Asking for help does not mean that you are weak – it is a sign of your strength.

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