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“We can show other people what a beautiful place Bristol is," Mike Martel said. "And there’s so much history here, that you can see right from the harbor.”
Bristol PD: Three arrests made, including for DUI and drag racing
Bristol Police made three arrests and investigated multiple vandalism reports between July 15-21, 2024. Read More
It takes a village to run Bristol's annual Fourth of July Carnival
For decades, the Bristol Fourth of July Carnival has maintained a safe, enjoyable experience. Here's a look into the people that make … Read More
Bristol/Warren 12U All-Stars go down fighting in state title loss
What looked like it could be a blowout early turned into one of the most exciting recent displays of Little League imaginable, which … Read More
Sports
Post 10 Juniors put finishing touch on superb Legion Baseball regular season
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division team, sponsored by the Athlete turn Champion (ATC) performance facility, … Read More
Bristol-Warren 12U All-Stars go on improbable run to earn District 2 title
After losing to Newport in June, Bristol-Warren rattled off five consecutive wins, including two over Barrington, to earn the 12U … Read More
Post 10 Seniors sweep Pawtucket for first two wins of 2024 season
It's been an admittedly unsatisfying start to the 2024 Rhode Island American Baseball League season for the Riverside Post 10 Senior … Read More
Obituaries
Elsie Buess Elsie L. (Roylance) Buess, 100, of Westport, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Charley M. Buess. Mrs. Buess was bor
Emmett Cotter Emmett J. Cotter passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 20, 2024. He was the loving husband of Alice M. Murphy for nearly 60 years before her death in 2020. He was the son of John W.
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