News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
1737 results total, viewing 126 - 150
A rendering shows what the new gatehouse will look like as it greets people to the Town Beach.
Bristol Town Beach to get new gatehouse courtesy of RWU club
Roger Williams University’s student architects are reviving a once-popular program left dormant during the pandemic, and the Town Beach will be the first recipient of their time and talent. more
|
Carol Mello of Portsmouth (left) and Constance Gee of Westport (third from left), who oppose SouthCoast Wind’s proposal, hand out work sheets while one of the wind energy supporters, Jill Gabrielsen (right), shows how she feels outside the Portsmouth High School auditorium before Tuesday’s Town Council meeting.
Portsmouth enters host community agreement with SouthCoast Wind
PORTSMOUTH — After more than three hours of listening to both opponents and supporters of wind energy Tuesday night, the Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a host community agreement … more
|
Kristina Keddie (left) attends to Mt. Hope High School senior Kendra Soares, one of the school's senior cheerleading captains.
Former RWU athletic trainer grateful to be back at Mt. Hope
Mt. Hope High School hit the proverbial jackpot when it hired Kristina Keddie as its athletic department trainer. more
|
Emily Moran pulls down a rebound with teammates Sofia Haberman (middle) and Maddy Butterworth (right) during Mt. Hope's win over Cranston East on Thursday.
DaSilveira, White, Moran combine for 47 points as Huskies clobber East 53-39
Lily DaSilveira scored 17 points and Elsa White and Emily Moran each scored 15 points as Mt. Hope clobbered Cranston East 53-39 in a Division II home game on Thursday night. The win boosts Mt. … more
|
Haven Box, a nonprofit that provides comfort boxes to survivors of sexual violence, was the beneficiary of the 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island’s fall event.
Networking with a mission
When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their … more
|
The Late Col. Rusty Serpa will be inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame on Thursday, Jan. 18.
The late Col. Serpa to be inducted into RI Criminal Justice Hall of Fame
The late Colonel Russell “Rusty” S. Serpa, Bristol's former Police Chief, has been gone for nearly 4 years, but he is anything but forgotten. more
|
Charlie Enright is pictured here with the Bristol Yacht Club’s new perpetual trophy, the Enright Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Sailing Award, flanked by friend and fellow sailor Chris Brito (left) and BYC Commodore Paul Redman.
Bristol skipper Enright honored with new perpetual trophy
Bristol Yacht Club's new perpetual trophy, the Enright Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Sailing Award, was unveiled recently with Charlie’s name engraved as its first recipient. more
|
A little hard work inside the Mt. Hope High School gymnasium never hurt likeable custodian Vinnie Miranda.
For custodian Vinny Miranda, Mt. Hope is a second home
You ask this man how much he loves living in this country and working at Mt. Hope High School, and his eyes light up. more
|
The combination of a high volume of rain, snow melt, and high tide resulted in significant flooding that closed off roads on Wednesday morning.
Heavy rains cause flooding, road closures in downtown Bristol
The combination of a high volume of rain, snow melt, and high tide resulted in significant flooding that closed off roads on Wednesday morning. more
Alyssa Brown (left) Samantha Vento, 10, Jackson Brown, 5, and Sofia Brown, 9, walk down the Bradford Street sidewalk looking for a place to go sledding on Sunday afternoon.
Photos from Bristol's first real snow of the season
Although it didn't come in time for the holidays, Bristolians relished in the first real snowstorm of the season on Sunday. more
The two suspects were caught with over 3,200 gift cards in their vehicle, thanks to the vigilance of local CVS staff.
Bristol Police seize over 3,200 fraudulently obtained gift cards
After weeks of warnings of gift card tampering and fraud around the country and in Rhode Island, it struck at home on Jan. 4. more
KMS students (left-right) Hailey Nunez-Jimenez, Raegan McGinn, Alex Barowy, Sage Mancieri, and Owen Ottone are part of the team of middle schoolers headed to the state finals of the Solve For Tomorrow STEM competition. Students on the team but not pictured include: Abigail St. Pierre, Simone Mack, and Cameron and Matthew Mally. The team is coached by STEM teachers Patricia Fillipino and Mary Cabral.
KMS team advances to state finals for STEM competition
The KMS team is one of just five schools in Rhode Island — and the only middle school team — to be selected as a state finalist for the 14th annual Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” competition. more
|
Sold real estate sign
Bristol and Warren lead the region in ’23 price increases
With only a few exceptions, single family, 2-4 family and condominium prices in the East Bay real estate market continued to climb in 2023 vs. 2022, a continuation of a multiyear trend. Bristol … more
|
Elsa White looks to make a pass in the offensive zone during the Huskies 43-33 win over Tiverton during a D-IIB game on Friday night.
Moran, White lead Huskies over Tiverton 43-33
Emily Moran and Elsa White combined for 32 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball team beat Tiverton 43-33 in a Division IIB match up at Mt. Hope High School on Friday night. Moran and White, both … more
|
This set of speed humps were installed on Peck Avenue, off Hope Street near Rockwell Elementary School. Not all neighbors were happy about it.
More 'speed humps' could begin popping up in Bristol
New 'traffic calming' measures might be coming soon to a street near you. more
|
Amber McCollum (left) and Kaitlan Mitchell share a laugh, and some warmth, while dining outdoors at Judge Roy Bean Saloon in 2020.
Many Bristol restaurants passed on expanded outdoor dining in 2023
Citing some onerous requirements to qualify for the new outdoor dining expansion, Bristol restaurants opted to focus on their existing operations instead. more
|
RIDOT announces last day of service for temporary Bristol to Providence ferry
Since its inception on December 21, the ferries have carried 3,285 passengers over 12 operating days. The final day will be on... more
This rendering of the proposed town stage, constructed by the same company that the state uses for all their park structures, shows the back room that will house the power supply for events and performances. The stage itself is far wider at the front than the back, and the roof is pitched down toward the rear of the structure.
Renewed plans for Bristol Town Beach stage examined
Town officials anticipate a new community performance venue will be completed this summer at the Town Beach. more
|
Local Rock musicians Joe Caron (left) and Freddy Komiega have been playing together for more than 50 years and have delighted audiences of all ages.
They’ve rocked the East Bay for half a century
Whether playing side by side, or in a singular mode, East Bay area rock and roll musicians/singers Joe Caron and Freddy “Kag” Komiega have made beautiful music together these past 50-plus years. more
|
Fowl hunting season in swing; residents can expect to hear gunshots
If you found yourself startled by the sound of gunfire Tuesday morning, don’t fear. (Unless you are a duck.) more
|
Bristol Harbormaster Gregg Marsili takes a photo during the opening of the Bristol Town Marina last spring.
Bristol Town Marina exceeds revenue expectations for second summer
At the end of its second summer season, revenue from docking fees and fuel sales are strong at the Bristol Town Marina, which opened in spring of 2022. more
|
Clockwise from top left: The 11th Hour Racing Team, including skipper and Bristol native Charlie Enright, celebrate winning Leg 6 in The Hague on June 3 (photo by Harry Kh/11th Hour Racing); One of the ferry boats, currently being used to transport people from Providence to Bristol, prepares to depart the State Street dock on its next run to the city as the sun sets on its first day of operation last Thursday (Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.); Derek Ferreira (left), Mike Godet, and Luis Medeiros watch Kevin Amaral of Vigilant Brewing Company tee off on the first hole at the Bristol Golf Park, which opened over the summer (Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.); Bristol’s new hunting cooperative, launched in September, has its share of detractors.
A year told through stories: Bristol in 2023
Here are just a few of Bristol’s biggest stories from 2023 to enjoy as we pin up a new calendar and look forward to a new year of telling stories about our community. more
|
Will Alves looks to drive to the basket during Portsmouth's win over Mt. Hope during a holiday tournament in Barrington.
Portsmouth and Mt., Hope hoops teams look to get on track
The Portsmouth basketball team trounced Mt. Hope 85-48 in the annual holiday tournament at Barrington High School on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosts the Patriots record to 2-3 in Division I, … more
|
Harper, Nico and Cash Correia visit with Santa at their home.
Fundraiser set up for Bristol man in critical condition following work injury
On Dec. 1 Bristol resident Josh Correia, 40, was involved in an accident at work and is currently in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital. more
Pictured on the far left is School Resource Officer Keith Medeiros (holding award) along with K9 Brody, Bristol Chief Kevin Lynch, current RIPCA President, and Col. Bradford Connor of Warwick, incoming RIPCA President.
Bristol's Keith Medeiros named one of three community officers of the year
Medeiros was credited for his positive impact on the Bristol community by consistently demonstrating empathy and compassion in his interactions with students through his pioneering therapy dog program with K9 Brody. more
« Prev | 1 … 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 … 70 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

2024 by East Bay Media Group

Barrington · Bristol · East Providence · Little Compton · Portsmouth · Tiverton · Warren · Westport
Meet our staff
Jim McGaw

A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.

Quick Links