Recent Stories
Veterans garden project growing interest
Planned two-day project seeks volunteers, materials and cash
If you can value a project by the amount of support it receives, then the plan to give the courtyards at the Rhode Island Veteran’s Home an extreme makeover is priceless.
Bridge tolls pitched, not a hit
Business owners fear tolls would put people out of business
It was a tough sell to the 50 or so residents who rely on bridges for their daily commute, but on Monday night those who want to re-instate tolls on the Mt. Hope Bridge and initiate tolls on the new Sakonnet River Bridge gave their pitch.
Racing boat flips in Bristol Harbor
None injured, boat towed to safety.
A high-performance racing boat overturned in the choppy waters of Bristol Harbor at around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
One man injured in mid-day accident
Jeep and SUV collide outside police headquarters
One man was taken by ambulance to the hospital, after the Jeep he was driving was struck in the driver's door by another vehicle on Metacom Avenue.
Bristol police log - April 30 to May 6
Woman calls police, then tells them to go away when they arrive.
Sylvia re-appointed to BCWA board
Three town councilors vote for “institutional memory” over clean sweep
After interviewing three viable candidates for the expired position on the Bristol County Water Authority, the majority of Bristol town council members valued institutional memory over sweeping the board clean of its old regime.
Le Central goes green during construction
Grass is greener on the other side
While some people complain about the sidewalk construction leaving the walkways to Hope Street businesses unsightly, Jesse James, owner of Le Central restaurant, decided to do something about the exterior look of his business.
Mt. Hope Farm re-pays unused money
Contractors step up to save time and money on septic repairs
After borrowing $53,000 last November to repair its failed septic system, officials from Mt. Hope Farm returned to the Bristol Town Council on May 2 with yet another financial request — for the town to accept a $10,000 repayment well in advance of the 10-year life of the loan.
Congressman’s brother arrested for DUI on Thames Street
John M. Cicilline was stopped by Bristol police Thursday night
Police arrested former defense attorney, John M. Cicilline, late Thursday night for speeding and running a stop sign on Thames Street. After the stop, he was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Mr. Cicilline is the brother of congressman, David Cicilline.