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A new URI study has found extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay. Researchers Victoria Fulfer (shown) and J.P. Walsh estimate that the top 2 inches of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years.

New URI study finds extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay

Two University of Rhode Island researchers estimate that the top 5 centimeters (2 inches) of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years. more

9/14/23

Pizza Wine, a sparkly red meant to pair perfectly with pizza, is a new creation coming soon.

Bristolian helps invent 'Pizza Wine' — So what is it?

Pizza Wine is a light, sparkly red, sold by the can and meant to pair perfectly with pizza. more

9/13/23

Tracey (left) and Leigh Carney, dressed as "old ladies" make their way through a muddy obstacle during last year’s event.

Thrive Outside's fifth annual mud run is this weekend

The fifth annual “Thrive Outside in the Mud” race at Frerichs Farm (43 Kinnicutt Ave.) in Warren is on Sunday, Sept. 17. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

This happy sloth will be the mascot for the School Attendance Matters (SAM) initiative, which aims to educate parents about the importance of school attendance. The pilot program is happening this year at Hugh Cole Elementary School. It was designed by Hugh Cole art teacher, Daniel Blouin.

Can a cartoon sloth help improve slumping student attendance?

Can a cartoon sloth emblazoned on a t-shirt highlighting the phrase “School Attendance Matters” really make a difference in lowering the number of chronically absent students that attend … more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

Two astronauts aboard The International Space Station, which launched in November of 1998, will host a Live Q&A session with Rhode Island students on Thursday.

KMS student to interact with astronauts aboard International Space Station

A Kickmeuit Middle School student will be among a group of Rhode Island students given the unique opportunity to participate in a live question and answer session with two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) this Thursday. more

9/12/23

J.P. Medeiros, who will turn 72 in January, has been through a lot during his lifetime, but he remains upbeat following life-saving spinal surgery. Here he visits with the renowned Dr. Adetokunbo A. Oyelese, Spinal Surgery Direector at the Norman Prince Spine Institute.

No matter what, you just can’t keep J.P. Medeiros down

Loss, grief, physical injury and illness have all beset John Medeiros, and yet he continues to stay positive. more

By Manny Correira | 9/8/23

Bristol PD: Police respond to two reports of dog bites

Bristol Police responded to dog bites and people doing backflips off cars between Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, 2023. more

9/8/23

Eileen Dyer, Rogers Free Library director, and Charles Calhoun, Bristol BookFest co-founder, present the 2024 BookFest read, Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick.”

Bristol's 2024 BookFest devoted to Melville's opus, "Moby-Dick"

BookFest 2024 is on Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, in three historic downtown Bristol locations. Registration will open in January. more

9/7/23

Signage is now posted at the entrances to each of four town-owned sites that are now permitting deer hunting between Sept. 15 and Jan. 31. This one is located outside the Elmwood Drive entrance of the 100-Acre Woods parcel.

Hikers beware: Hunting begins in Bristol on Sept. 15

Is the Town's new hunting cooperative program a necessary step to reduce the deer population, or a tragedy waiting to happen? more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/7/23

Conceptual designs for a new unified Cold Andrew campus have been presented to the Historic District Commission and the Planning Board’s Technical Review Committee.

Proposed plan would join Colt and Andrews schools into one school campus

The plan would join the Colt and Andrews Schools both visually and spatially, creating a complete school campus that will provide a secure space for students to walk, learn, and play safely between and around the two buildings. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/7/23

Warren’s Victoria Gendreau captured the Miss U.S. of America title recently and said it was a "dream come true.”

Mt. Hope grad wins Miss U.S. of America pageant

Warren resident and Mt. Hope graduate of 2016 Victoria Gendreau realized one of her long-time dreams during a recent pageant in Connecticut. more

By Manny Correira | 9/6/23

Billy McNeil, Operations Manager for Northeast Golf Company, which is managing the new Bristol Golf Park. Tee times begin this Monday at 7 a.m.

At long last, golf is finally back in Bristol

Part golf course, part beer garden, part ecological restoration project, the Bristol Golf Park will be opening for tee times on Monday, Sept. 11, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/6/23

The 80-foot catamaran has 1,600 square feet of solar panels built into its exterior. The panels feed into the battery pack that fuels the electric engine, as well as the boat’s mechanicals, like air conditioning, heat, water systems, lights and more.

A golden Sól, with a heart of green

The famed Herreshoff piers at the mouth of Bristol Harbor have hosted some of the world’s most spectacular and unique yachts. They’ve never seen anything like the gleaming, gold catamaran … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/6/23

Bonnie Blue and Ed Gifford present ‘Myths of the Sea’ at Herreshoff Marine Museum thought September. Blue is pictured here holding a figurehead she sculpted for Bristol sailor Donna Lange to take on her second circumnavigation in her boat Inspired Insanity. They are standing next to a sculpture “Vigilant’ by Blue’s grandmother Hazel Holloway Rentsch. Giffords photographs adorn the walls, Blue’s sculpture is placed throughout, and vintage Herreshoff dinghies and molds complete the space.

‘Myths Of The Sea’ now on exhibit at Herreshoff

This collection of works by sculptor Bonnie Blue and photographer Ed Gifford is more than the sum of its very impressive parts. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/5/23

Running back Tyler Rhynard heads up field during the 14U team's game against Seekonk in week two.

East Bay Warriors football: ‘Four Horsemen’ power 14U team to 2-0 start

The 14U East Bay Warriors football team squashed Seekonk 48-0 in week one, then dominated Dighton-Rehoboth 30-0 in week two, to start their season 2-0. Running backs Tyler Rhynard, Zach … more

9/5/23

Huskies quarterback Ethan Martel brushes off a Tiverton defender while looking to make a pass during Mt. Hope's 21-0 victory over Tiverton during an injury fund game in Barrington on Thursday night.

Huskies dominate Tigers 21-0, in injury fund game

Shane Parker’s Huskies started the season off on the right foot as the dominated Tiverton 21-0 during an abbreviated injury-fund game at Barrington High School on Thursday night. … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/2/23

The Special Primary is this Tuesday — Where to vote in Bristol

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Sept. 5, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Note that polling locations have been combined for this election only. more

8/31/23

John Roccabello amassed an impressive athletic career throughout his life, which continues to this day.

From nearly dead to nearly unstoppable

John Roccabello never let his deafness define him, or stop him from achieving amazing feats in multiple athletic endeavors. more

By Julia Stearly | 8/31/23

The Catnip Junkies, with Beth Sing on vocals playing at a porch on Walley Street during last year’s festival. They’re back to perform in 2023 as well.

Bristol's Porchfest party kicks off on Sept. 17

PorchFest 2023, the fourth incarnation of the event, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 3 to 6 p.m., along High Street between Walley and Byfield. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/31/23

Historian Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group and a descendent of Rev. Mahlon Van Horne, an early Civil Rights activist, speaks at Independence Park on Aug. 23 commemorating the International Remembrance of the Abolition of Slavery.

On the echoes of slavery: ‘Live like an abolitionist’

The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project recently organized an event on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at Independence Park to coincide with the International Day for the Remembrance of the Abolition of Slavery. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/31/23

The Rev. Vander S. Martins poses alongside the statue of St. Elizabeth, who will finally have her own feast day next month.

First feast celebrating St. Elizabeth planned for September

It’s hard to imagine that St. Elizabeth Church parishioners dating back more than 100 years have never had the opportunity to celebrate its patron saint in a holy, commemorative fashion. That will change in September. more

By Manny Correira | 8/30/23

A rendering of what the new Mt. Hope High School could potentially look like, featuring large windows for natural light and a reclaimed Silver Creek in the foreground with native plant species. Please note this rendering is preliminary and has not been officially approved in any formal capacity at this time.

Bristol Warren School Committee: Stay informed on new school process

At the conclusion of their Monday night meeting, the School Committee voted to released an extensive statement regarding the new high school construction project. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/30/23

the S and 15 class start during Sunday’s races.

Light wind didn’t dampen 2023 Classic Yacht Regatta

Herreshoff's annual Classic Yacht Regatta brought 36 vessels, some over 100 years old, to partake in one of Bristol's classiest and most classic races. more

By Bill Lynn | 8/29/23

Shane Parker and the Huskies ready for practice during a scrimmage on Saturday.

Huskies football coach glad to be back for 5th stint

The Mt. Hope football team kicks off their season with new head coach Shane Parker, as they play their annual injury fund game at Tiverton on Thursday night. Parker, who recently coached … more

By Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 8/29/23

Helen Leffers, of Barrington, is offered a beer after participating in the 14th annual Finish for a Guinness 5K last year.

Don’t miss the 15th (and final) Finish for a Guinness 5K

Lace up your racing shoes and do some calf stretches, because it’s time for the 15th Annual Finish for a Guinness 5K race, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 3 in Warren. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/28/23