Bristol restaurant found liable for non-payment of rent and revenue

A three-year-old eviction proceeding against Weidong Wang, owner of Baba Sushi restaurant at 205 Thames St., was recently decided after being transferred to Providence Superior Court. The …

Warren Council dubs DePasquale new body president

The first meeting of the new session for the just-constituted Council held Tuesday night, Dec. 10, in the Town Hall Chamber as always … Read More

State selects two finalists for Washington Bridge construction

State officials announced two finalists had been chosen to compete for the bid to build a new westbound span of the Washington Bridge, … 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

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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

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

New synthetic turf field could be a boon to Mt. Hope High School athletics

The season's first snowfall recently was as good a time as any to remind folks, especially those in Warren who still may not have … 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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Opinion

Editorial: Access for all at the Bristol docks

A local nonprofit’s request to install a lift for wheelchair-bound boat passengers at the town’s public marina is reasonable on its merits. Like offering transient slips, a pumpout …

In praise and recognition of America’s Bill of Rights

Editorial: Explore Bristol! Then go home

Letter: A tribute to Guiteras School

Letter: At last, the Pokanokets are returned to their native lands

Correction – the Christmas Festival tradition goes back to 1987

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