Bristol Police: One arrest for narcotics, a few noisy neighbor complaints

Bristol police officers made one arrest and investigated a handful of coyote and noisy neighbor complaints from Feb. 23 to 28. Tuesday, Feb. 23 Police were called to Jameson Drive at 1:38 p.m. …

Does Bristol Warren get its fair share of state aid?

Many locals party blame the State of Rhode Island for shortfalls in public school funding. It’s true — state aid to education has … Read More

Bristol Warren school financial mess — how they got here

How did they get here? Even school insiders have been asking that question for the past couple of weeks, ever since it became clear … Read More

For this restaurateur … The future is bright

Jordan Sawyer, who just last week received final approval for his liquor and victualing licenses for his new restaurant, Brick Pizza … Read More

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Obituaries

Joseph R. Bolton, 57

Joseph R. Bolton, 57, passed away in Providence on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, after a short illness. He was the loyal husband of Zita … Read More

Manuel doSanto Cristo Silva, 74, of Bristol

Manuel doSanto Cristo Silva, 74, of Rosedale Drive, Bristol, passed away on March 1, 2021, at home. He was the husband of the … Read More

Gail Lillian Peloquin,78, formerly of Bristol and Warren

Gail Lillian Peloquin,78, formerly of Warren and Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on Feb, 21, 2021, with family by her side at … Read More

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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, March 4, 2021

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Opinion

Letter: Vaccinate teachers, and make schools safer

To the editor: Rhode Island has committed again and again to in-person classes throughout this pandemic. As a teacher, I know that in-person learning is the best option for students and does not …

Letter: Bristol’s vaccination operation was top-notch all the way

Letter: Bike path should not be cyclist velodrome

Editorial: Pandemic brings out the best in Bristol

Letter: Bristol providing peace of mind in Covid times

Lette: A bike-friendly Bristol is good for everyone

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