The Latest From Bristol

Warren Harbor Commission, RWU once again combine to nurture oyster spat

For pretty much some seven years on the trot now, give or take a few for reasons out of their control to a certain extent, the town's harbor commission has once again joined with staff and students …
Port Marker Project in the home stretch
For several years now, the members of the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project have worked diligently to see a monument erected … Read More
Bristol couple make an electric trip
In a bold demonstration of what's possible with electric propulsion, “Tenderly”, a Highfield SP660 powered by Flux Marine … Read More
Bristol Warren 12U baseball stars fall in District 2 final
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Bristol Warren Little League 12-and-under baseball All-Stars suffered a gut-wrenching, 2-1 extra-inning loss … Read More
Sports
Gallery: Bristol Warren Silva Tourney Nationals squad
The Bristol Warren Little League Baseball co-op recently sent a pair of teams to the annual Ron Silva Tournament for youngsters ages … Read More
Bristol Warren beats Barrington, reaches 12U baseball district final
The Bristol Warren 12-and-under Little League Baseball All-Stars will play for the District 2 title after the locals defeated … Read More
Bristol Warren Junior Baseball Stars suffer first loss of summer
CRANSTON — The Bristol Warren Junior Division Little League All-Stars suffered their first defeat during the 2025 summer season … Read More
Obituaries
Jane Lemos Jane Isherwood Lemos, 75, of Little Compton passed away on May 30, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Charles Preston Isherwood and Jean Durfee Isherwood, formerly...
Mary Panarello With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary McCarthy Panarello, who entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Mary was born on June 1, 1943, in Providence, Rhode Island, to G
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Opinion
Eliminating the Federal Department of Education: Is this so bad?

Are the reductions being proposed by the Federal Department of Education something Bristol residents should fear or welcome? It’s clear that our kids’ education is important to most …

Letter: Lessons not learned

Letter: Community, caring, cleanliness

Letter: Bring the concerts back to the heart of Bristol

Letter: With heartfelt thanks

Letter: Local reps deserve credit for passing weapons ban

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