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Senior midfielder Parker Camelo attempts to kick in a pass from a free kick late in the game. Jesse Wilson is at right. Wilson scored the Huskies lone goal to tie the game in the second half.
Soccer team loses heartbreaker to Classical 2-1 in home opener
The Mt. Hope soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Classical in front of a decent crowd despite a drizzly in the home opener on Wednesday night. The game looked to be headed for overtime, … more
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New District 32 State Senator Pam Lauria is a native of East Providence, who now resides in Barrington representing those two municipalities as well as Bristol.
Rookies Lauria, Britto receive initial state senate committee assignments
PROVIDENCE — State Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) recently announced the committee assignments for the Upper Chamber of the General Assembly, … more
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Bristol looking into lessening tax burden on seniors
In a process that will certainly take many months of discussion and research, the town would like to come up with a plan to reduce the tax burden of longtime resident seniors. more
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Casey Ruth Little, Nathan Macedo, David Lauria (in back), Abby Bratsos, Millie Piper, and Joe Ricci pose inside the music room at Mt. Hope High School. The five students are leading members of the Tri-M musical honors society, which is in its first year at the school.
New Mt. Hope musical honors group looks to raise money and lift spirits
This marks the inaugural year that Mt. Hope will have a chapter of the Tri-M Music Honors Society, a national honors society that began in 1936. Their first event exceeded all expectations. more
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Shivani Mehta dribbles the ball towards the North Kingstown goal. She led the Huskies with 2 goals during the game.
Coach Giarrusso earns 100th victory as lacrosse team splits games
The Mt. Hope girls lacrosse team crushed Toll Gate 14-7 on Wednesday and fell to North Kingstown 15-3 on Friday. The Huskies are currently 4-5 as they fight for a playoff spot in Division … more
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Nathan Dunlap, lining up a putt during his victory June 24 in the Northeast Amateur, won the 2023 North & South Am played on Pinehurst Nos. 2 & 4 in North Carolina last weekend.
Rhode Island Amateur tees off at Montaup July 10
The Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in city once again kicked off a scintillating summer of action at courses around the area, including the East Bay, under the auspices … more
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Balcony, 'maker space' in the plans for Rogers Free Library following $1.75M grant
The Rogers Free Library is about to get a healthy infusion of cash in the form of a $1.75 million grant of federal funds that will be coming through the State more
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Workers from John Roccio Corp. have been busy relocating utility lines in preparation for complete replacement of the Silver Creek Bridge.
Bristol bridge will be one-way for most of the next 6 months
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol on Monday, March 2 to begin … more
The Mt. Hope Masqueraders, with theatre director Nick Mendillo front and center, pose after winning the Rhode Island Drama Festival in 2019, the last year it was held.
Bristol Warren reduces theatre position to part time
Mt. Hope High School's theatre program will live on in some form, following the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee unanimous decision Monday evening to approve $2.3 million in budget cuts this … more
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Bristol resident and owner of the America’s Cup-winning Weatherly put together a charity regatta to Benefit Ukraine. Since it is a PHRF-rated race, all boats are welcome to register.
Bristol resident organizes charity regatta to benefit Ukraine
The race is being held this Saturday, June 4, with starting points in Newport and Bristol. more
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Jenna Pellerin, along with daughters Lilly and Abby and son, Elliott, were properly decked out for an island paradise celebration at the Bristol Town Beach on Friday.
Photos: Rockwell end of year party rocks Bristol Town Beach
The Rockwell Elementary School PTO put on a beach bash to be remembered at the Town Beach last Friday evening to celebrate the end of the school year. more
Art Night Bristol Warren is Thursday night
Art Night Bristol Warren celebrates local artists on the last Thursday evening of each summer month. Experience art and history this month in Warren. See handcrafts and clothing, visit artists’ … more
The ship will arrive at the Bristol Town Pier on the morning of July 1 and depart on the afternoon of July 2, 2023. Ship tours are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 1 from 12:00 – 5:30 p.m and on Sunday, July 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
U.S. Coast Guard's 'Razorbill' open to tours in Bristol starting July 1
The ship will arrive at the Bristol Town Pier on the morning of July 1 and depart on the afternoon of July 2, 2023. Ship tours are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 1 from 12:00 – 5:30 p.m and on Sunday, July 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. more
Harbormaster Gregg Marsili presented his proposal for increasing mooring and dockage fees for the 2024 season at the Nov. 1 Town Council meeting.
Marine fees will rise in Bristol for new year
Residential dock fees will go from $60 to $65 dollars a foot; commercial fishermen will just go up $46 a foot (from $44). Some of the big bigger changes would be on commercial moorings. more
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Bristol Historical & Preservation Society librarian and historian Rei Battcher with Dan Barnes, who bought the home at 82 Thames St. and discovered the true history of the structure.
Thames Street homeowner learns house is over 320 years old
Dan Barnes bought a house on Thames Street in 2022 and wondered how old it really was. Turns out, he had purchased a property almost as old as the Town of Bristol itself. more
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Diners enjoy a meal outdoors in May of 2021.
Bristol ordinance would perpetuate seasonal outdoor dining on State Street
The Bristol Town Council discussed a draft ordinance that, if approved, will establish an outdoor dining zone on State Street. more
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Walter Coelho, seen here in the center with wife, Kathy, and his family, was recently named the 2023 Bristol Elks Lodge Veteran of the Year.
Bristol Elks name Veteran of the Year
Walter Coelho, seen here in the center with wife, Kathy, and his family, was recently named the 2023 Bristol Elks Lodge Veteran of the Year. Coelho is a veteran of the United States Army and is … more
East Bay's Kat Barker moves past a Burrillville defender during Game 1 of the playoff series.
Eagles win Game 3 thriller, advance to hockey finals
The East Bay Co-op girls hockey team is headed to the Division I finals. After losing the first game in a best-of-three series against Burrillville, the Eagles played clutch hockey and … more
East Passage Boatwrights’ founder Carter Richardson steers the East Passage 24, Classic Boat magazine’s Best New Powered Vessel of the Year in (where else?) the East Passage of Narragansett Bay.
Bristol boat maker wins ‘Best New Powered Vessel of the Year’
East Passage Boatwrights was awarded 2022’s Best New Powered Vessel of the Year by Classic Boat Magazine. more
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Clean up hitter Grace Stephenson smacks one of her four hits during the Huskies 23-3 win at Barrington on Monday. Stephenson scored three runs and drove in two runs.
Mt. Hope softball pounds Barrington 23-3
The Mt. Hope softball team pounded Barrington 23-3 in five innings during a Division II away game on a cold and blustery Monday afternoon. The Huskies improve their overall record to 12-1, the … more
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Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time.
Guide dog training – learning as they go
1 Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time. 2 Perky Nellissen teaches … more
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Town Administrator Steven Contente (left) and Harbormaster Gregg Marsili (right) took Senator Jack Reed on a tour of Bristol’s new marina on Friday, June 10.
Bristol's new marina officially opens this week
It is open to the public, and fishing is permitted along the outer-facing side of the 16-foot wide main concrete pier. more
Top row L-R: Amanda Callahan, Molly Matthews, Stephanie Hudson, Elizabeth Shanahan, Julia O’Connor, Sophie Reineke, Rebecca King. Bottom row L-R: Abby McCauley, Gayle Konys, Megan Roach, Rebecca McElvain, Katelyn McGauley.
Bristol sailors take home Thayer Trophy
The two-day regatta featured tough conditions, but a dominant performance from Bristol Yacht Club women took home the trophy. more
Guiteras Principal Christine Hughes with a Furby and an N’Sync Kickin Keepsake Scrapbook — two of the many treasures uncovered when Guiteras recently opened their time capsule after 22 years.
Guiteras time capsule opened after 22 years
What treasures from 1999 awaited inside? more
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General Manager Tom Sousa (l) and Manager Mat Brito in the Rich and Rare Room at 1776 Liquors Sousa began working for the company soon after it opened in 1973; Brito came onboard in 2000. “We’re a pretty good team,” said Sousa.
1776 Liquors to celebrate 50 years of business in Bristol
The store is also hosting a special appreciation event on Friday, June 30 from 4-7 p.m. more
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