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Bristol caught up in ‘phishing’ fraud scheme

On Thursday, Dec. 12, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced the indictment of Alec Tahir Baker, 60, of Corona, Calif., charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud, and …
Mt. Hope expects to compete with the elite in wrestling
The Mt. Hope High School wrestling team continued taking steps towards regaining its once-held spot among the state's elite a year ago … Read More
Heavy rain closes shellfishing beds in Narragansett Bay
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has closed several shellfish areas in Narragansett Bay and the coastal salt … Read More
When kids take over the press conference
At a recent press conference held at Providence Children’s Museum, adults took a backseat as children took over the new exhibit, Big … Read More
Sports
Mt. Hope track coach runs ultra marathon to support those who can’t
Running has been part of Mt. Hope High School track coach Renae Cicchinelli's being for the better part of her life. Running with a … Read More
Harley haves his way in winning annual 'I'd Rather Be Indoors' 5k race
Peter Harley, of Bristol, was the overall race winner of the third annual "I'd Rather Be Indoors" 5K race held Sunday, Dec. 8. … Read More
Mt. Hope sides start indoor track seasons with sensible expectations
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field teams got their 2024-25 seasons going last weekend when the Huskies participated in … Read More
Obituaries
Benet Mainella Benet M. Mainella, died peacefully Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was 83 years old. He was born November 7, 1941 in Providence, RI to Michael and Victoria Mainella, and was raised in Barrington, RI.
John Brady John F. Brady, 96, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on December 9, 2024. He was the husband of the late Margaret "Peg" (Lane) Brady. Born in Taunton, MA on July 12, 1928, he was the son of the late J
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