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Gov. Raimondo previews state’s 'Phase 2’ reopening plans
PROVIDENCE — Explaining “a lot of information will be coming out in next couple of weeks as we start reopening our economy,” Gov. Gina Raimondo spent the better part of her Friday, … more
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DEM issues COVID-19, other boating safety guidelines
PROVIDENCE — As Memorial Day and the start of the boating season approaches, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and … more
Bristol Police: ‘Large’ gatherings and two domestic violence arrests
Bristol Police spent much of the weekend chasing down complaints of "large" groups gathering in violations of state restrictions. Some were legitimate complaints that ended with officers dispersing … more
Bristol Patrolman Sean Gonsalves is about to have the COVID-19 test administered by a member of the Rhode Island National Guard, who operates behind a protective shield inside a mobile trailer.
National Guard tests first-responders in Bristol and Warren
The Rhode Island National Guard rolled into Bristol on Thursday afternoon and set up a mobile COVID-19 testing facility at the Bristol Fire Department headquarters. Working out of two trailers … more
Rosalee Bagby-Grose, 10, from the First Congregational Church, carries a box of Blount lentil soups to a vehicle pulled up along High Street during the church’s soup giveaway on Tuesday.
Bristol church's soup giveaway is a huge hit
The First Congregational Church in Bristol took 300 cases of donated Blount Fine Foods soups and distributed them to families in need during a two-and-a-half-hour stretch on Tuesday. They are … more
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo reminded people that large gatherings are still not allowed and the guidelines governing travel are still in place.
Governor responds to 17% unemployment rate, questions about new app
As the country prepares to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo reminded people that large gatherings are still not allowed and the guidelines governing travel are … more
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Lory Snady-McCoy (left) and friend April Carleton have lunch at the Beehive’s outdoor covered patio on Monday.
Bristol starts approving new outdoor dining plans
While people continue to enjoy takeout from local restaurants, several of those that can adapt to the state’s newest outdoor dining regulations are trying to do so. The town has, to date, … more
Commentary: Underage drinking during COVID-19
EAST BAY — Today we face a national crisis in the form of a deadly pandemic. However, we at the East Bay Regional Coalition remind all there is a hidden link between COVID-19 and other national … more
The Rev. Marinaldo Batista, in the inside of St. Elizabeth’s Church, where they have taped off pews and made preparations to hold in-person Mass beginning May 31.
Bristol churches adapting to new rules to be ready for reopening
With some 500 families in his parish, the Rev. Marinaldo Batista is used to saying Mass before a crowd. In fact, he says Mass four times every Sunday to accommodate the people who want to come to St. … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo at her Friday, May 15 briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor: Phase 2 of re-opening won’t begin until after Memorial Day
PROVIDENCE — At her daily COVID-19 briefing Friday, Gov. Gina Raimondo explained the criteria being used to determine when the state is ready to move into a different phase of re-opening … more
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Bristol Police: 'Social distancing’ complaints, plus a domestic assault arrest
Bristol police officers made their first arrest in nearly a month, as the quiet streets of the 2020 pandemic continue. Monday, May 4 Officers intervened in a verbal argument between a man … more
Bristol Economic Development Coordinator Chris Vitale (left) and Town Administrator Steven Contente want to work with restaurants to expand their outdoor dining areas.
Bristol ready to fast-track outdoor dining plans
The Town of Bristol is ready and willing to move quickly to help restaurants expand their outdoor seating areas. Gov. Gina Raimondo’s announcement that restaurants will be allowed to reopen to … more
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Bristol Oyster Bar owner Jordan Sawyer is planning to open for outdoor dining on the patio in front of his restaurant. He believes that, based on state guidelines, he’ll be able to fit seven tables of four in the space.
Outdoor dining begins Monday, but it’s not for everyone
The Bristol Oyster Bar closed its doors, along with the other restaurants in the state, in mid-March. It had just announced plans to open for takeout service when the governor announced this past … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo set June 29 as the target date to open summer camps.
Governor says yes to small-group summer camps
Rhode Island children (and parents) got some good news on Thursday afternoon, when Gov. Gina Raimondo announced she will be allowing summer camps to open on June 29. Like everything in life, camps … more
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DEM park rangers Matt Cordeiro and Jillian Bannon check in cars at the Colt Park entrance Thursday morning
DEM begins counting cars as Colt Park reopens
Colt State Park reopened to vehicular traffic and visitors on Thursday morning, with some restrictions. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will allow only 350 cars inside the … more
The 2020 Mt. Hope High School graduation ceremony won’t look like this 2019 version, with caps and gowns flying in the air, but it will include much of the same pomp and circumstance.
Mt. Hope's 2020 graduation — pre-recorded and full of surprises
Dozens of people will be spending thousands of hours planning and preparing for the 2020 Mt. Hope High School graduation, and the whole affair depends on the timely arrival of caps and gowns. In … more
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RI Governor Gina Raimondo reminded people that social gatherings are still limited to groups of five or less.
Governor: Gatherings still limited to five on Mother's Day
The governor had a clear message with Mother's Day approaching: Social gatherings are still limited to five people. During her press briefing on Friday afternoon, Gov. Gina Raimondo said she wants … more
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Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice.
Bristol Warren schools projecting $1.4 million in savings this year
Bristol Warren schools could see a surplus of as much as $1.4 million this year, due in large part to spending decreases realized since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. Superintendent Dr. … more
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Relatives Kevin and Stephanie Placido wave to their aunt during Sunday’s surprise thank-you procession.
A big thank you for a hard-working nurse
Sunday, May 3, was an eventful day off for Jennifer Pasqual, a Roosevelt Drive resident and nurse at the Rhode Island Veterans’ Home. According to her husband, Thomas, Jennifer and her … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo speaks at Thursday's briefing.
Governor: Stay-at-home ends Saturday — 'slowly'
Rhode Island’s stay-at-home order will indeed end on Saturday, Governor Gina Raimondo announced at her … more
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Joe Estrella Jr. of Fall River offers an elbow (long before Covid-19 eradicated handshakes) to a parade watcher along Hope Street during the 2019 Bristol Fourth of July parade.
Bristol parade? Committee officially taking wait-and-see approach
Michelle Martins doesn’t know what this year’s Fourth of July celebration is going to look like. It’s not a position the Bristol Fourth of July Committee chairwoman anticipated … more
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Council Chairman Nathan Calouro guided the board through approval of a 2020-21 budget, with appreciation to the town employees who put it together under unusual circumstances.
Bristol passes budget with 2.55% tax increase
One of the few certainties in life is taxes, and Bristol residents now have certainty about their tax bills next year. On Monday evening, the Bristol Town Council held a short meeting via Zoom and … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo at her daily briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, May 1. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, director of the R.I. Department of Health, is at left.
Governor still aiming to lift R.I. stay-at-home order on May 8
PROVIDENCE — Despite the fact that surrounding states have extended their stay-at-home directives due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rhode Island is still sticking with its plan to let Gov. … more
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Katie Hutchison, foreground, and Dawn Oliveira have collaborated on a new podcast, Design Me a House. They are pictured here in the podcast studio at the What Cheer Writers Club in Providence, in the days before social distancing mandates forced them to produce the podcast remotely from their own homes.
Local design pros join forces to talk home design
When Katie Hutchison and Dawn Oliveira, longtime friends and collaborators, first conceived of their podcast, Design Me a House, they certainly did not imagine that they would be launching it at a … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit talk to children about the coronavirus pandemic during their April 30 live broadcast.
Governor hints at the 'new normal' for schools, sports, camps, kids
The same-old, same-old questions about healthcare, hotlines and hospital beds were pushed to the side for one day on Thursday, when Rhode Island children replaced the regular pool of coronavirus … more
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