Warren athletes inducted into Hall of Fame
More than 250 people filled the Venus de Milo banquet room Saturday night to pay tribute to the newest members of the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame. It was a night filled with fond memories and emotion. The Class of 2013 includes Brian Beausoleil, Joseph Catalfano, Wanda Lukas, Michael Marino, Neil Murphy, Gregory J. Sampson, [...]
Read More →Bristol’s new Eagle Scout soars in achievements
A sense of pride and personal accomplishment was written all over the face of 17-year-old Mat Ciociola during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor, Troop 2, ceremonies Sunday at the Bristol Train of Artillery hall. Not only was Mat hailed for scouting excellence by all those in attendance, but he was singled out for his [...]
Read More →Bristol Senior Center celebrates 40th in style
A crowd of approximately 100 people attended the Bristol Senior Center’s 40th anniversary on Sunday at Jacky’s Galaxie. “It was nice to see so many familiar faces here to help us celebrate this momentous occasion,” said Bristol Senior Center Executive Director Maria Ursini. “This was all about Emma (Dimond) Brown (Benjamin Church Home trustee) and [...]
Read More →Bristol celebrates Hector Massa’s 90th birthday
Laughter and tears filled the main ballroom at the Venus de Milo in Swansea Sunday afternoon as nearly 300 family members and friends gathered to help celebrate Bristol icon Edmund P. “Hector” Massa’s 90th birthday. It was a celebration for the ages … literally. Actually, Hector’s birthday was Dec. 28, but thanks to his wife, Shirley, [...]
Read More →Bristol pillar, Hector Massa, turns 90
Everybody loves Hector. Hector Massa is a name that has been synonymous with children and athletics for as long as anyone can remember. To show their love and admiration for a man who has touched hundreds of lives in Bristol and beyond, a gala 90th birthday celebration and roast will be held in Hector’s honor [...]
Read More →Barrington hall of fame celebrates new inductees
The newest members of the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame were inducted Nov. 17 during induction ceremonies at the RI Country Club. They included Katie (Piccerelli) Sweeney, Christine Conway, Holly Morris, Elizabeth (Kennan) Brosgol, Sarah (Richardson) Smedley, Bruce Goff, Pauline Woods and Ernie Woods, Lee Markowski, Kitty Gilbane, Patty (Baker) Holland, John Signore, [...]
Read More →East Bay Warriors notch perfect record
One of the most potent young football teams to come down the pike in years sits right here in our own backyard. The East Bay Warriors Junior Midget team, comprised of players from the former Bristol Mustangs and Warren Swansea Redskins, have shown their might all season long. They finished the regular season with a [...]
Read More →Medeiros keeps East Providence field looking its best
EAST PROVIDENCE — Many firmly believe that the grass is always greener on the other side. Talk to East Providence groundskeeper extraordinaire Joe Medeiros and he’ll prove to you, unequivocally, that at Pierce Memorial Stadium the grass is greener no matter where you look. Long-regarded as one of the best facilities of its type, not [...]
Read More →Warren Youth Soccer starts 15th year
The Warren Youth Soccer Association kicked off its fall season in fine fashion Saturday at the Kickemuit Middle School field, giving parents, grandparents and friends had a chance to see their little ones go through their paces. The instructional program isn’t about winning and losing. It’s about participation and learning about the finer points [...]
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