Guide dog training – learning as they go

1 Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time. 2 Perky Nellissen teaches …

Mt. Hope student designs official Fourth of July button for 2022

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee recently announced the winners of its annual Button Contest, which includes the official button … Read More

Bristol House of Pizza celebrates 45 years in business

It’s 45 years and counting for the folks who own and operate Bristol House of Pizza, a local restaurant in the center of Bristol’s … Read More

Assembly passes voting access bill sponsored by East Bay legislators

PROVIDENCE — Legislation led in the House of Representatives by East Providence Katherine Kazarian (D-Dist. 63), the "Let RI Vote … Read More

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Sports

Ramaglia’s walk off hit in seventh boosts Huskies nine over Townies, 10-9

The Huskies stormed outfielder Aidan Ramaglia who stood on second base after he hit a groundball base hit up the middle to score Matt … Read More

Portsmouth remains undefeated in D-2 girls’ lacrosse

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity lacrosse team kept on its winning ways with an impressive 17-3 win against Mt. … Read More

Mt. Hope softball pounds Barrington 23-3

The Mt. Hope softball team pounded Barrington 23-3 in five innings during a Division II away game on a cold and blustery Monday … Read More

Obituaries

John Braz John Braz, 66, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away, May 15, 2022, at Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI. He was the husband of Wanda C. (Banalewicz) Braz. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of th

Helen Waite Waite|Helen H. (Hastie) Waite, 94, of Tiverton, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare. She was the wife of the late Arnold W. Waite with whom she shared

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Opinion

Letter: We oppose the bills on abortion

To the editor: God is the creator of all human life, especially the unborn in a mother’s womb. Abortion snuffs out such unborn life and God’s creative plan. Our Rhode Island Legislature …

Letter: And the band played on

Letter: Thank you to the Bristol Police Department

Letter: Work for Bristol, not a developer

Letter: Walley School project is not a solid plan at all

Letter: Try being informed instead of just opinionated

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