The Latest From Bristol

State celebrates clamming industry with annual 'Quahog Week'

The governor, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative and the Rhode Island Shellfisherman's Association gathered …
Homestead tax rate passes Council
For some time, Town Administrator Steven Contente and members of the Town Council have discussed steps they could take to reduce the … Read More
Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled for Monday in Bristol
On Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the North Burial Ground beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by … Read More
Kickemuit kicks up some dirt — outdoor learning space finally underway
A stroll along a winding meadow path, surrounded by native plants, reveals a world alive with butterflies, ladybugs, and the cheerful … Read More
Sports
Mt. Hope High spring sports sides approach end of 2025 seasons
Entering the final few days of the regular season, the Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team appeared to have just about locked up … Read More
Huskies start track and field championship slate
The final few weeks of spring are supposed to be one of anticipation and exaltation for track and field athletes, but the mood turned … Read More
Huskies' sports notes: Mt. Hope boys' lacrosse squad continues to sizzle
The Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team experienced a brief hiccup recently during what has otherwise been a superb 2025 season … Read More
Obituaries
Sam Abram Husband and Father |Sam Abram, age 74, of Barrington, passed away in his home on April 23, 2025. He remains beloved by his wife Dorothy, son Daniel, and daughter Arianna. Sam was born on June 12, 19
Arthur Tattrie Former Bristol Resident
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