Storm waves break onto Bristol's Poppasquash Road

Storm waves piled up and over Poppasquash Road in Bristol Wednesday morning — these pictures were taken over 50 minutes before the 7:50 a.m. high tide. A police cruiser arrived moments later to …

Bristol, unmasked (and acting responsibly) — Send us your photos

We’ve been publishing photos of people behind their protective masks and face-coverings for months — and frankly, we miss seeing … Read More

Silver Creek Bridge reopens to traffic in both directions

As everyone knows, Bristol loves a parade. So how else would they reopen the Silver Creek Bridge after it was partially closed for … Read More

Bristol Police: Arrests for domestic violence and indecent exposure

Bristol police officers arrested a juvenile for exposing himself to a woman near the bike path and broke up the usual array of noisy … Read More

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Obituaries

Donald R. Enos, 63, of Bristol

Our beloved Don passed away on Sept, 23, 2020, after a battle with cancer. He was born in Providence on April 28, 1957. He is … Read More

Paige Elizabeth Connors, 24, of East Providence

Paige Elizabeth Connors, 24, of East Providence passed away on Sept. 12, 2020, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, … Read More

Edward Lee Jernigan, 88, of Bristol

Edward Lee Jernigan, 88, of Kingswood Road passed away on Sept. 25, 2020, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of … Read More

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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, September 24, 2020

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Opinion

Letter: Our first-responders showed caring and professionalism

Bristol residents, please don’t ever ask that our police department or first-responders get defunded.We have one of the finest police and fire/rescue teams I have ever seen. Yesterday, Sept. …

Letter: A lesson from RBG — one relationship at a time

Editorial: Union leadership should accept that the fight is over

Letter: Bristol is lucky to have women devoted to public service

Letter: Is it progressive to care about people and human rights?

Letter: Good citizens thwarted scammers who prey on the elderly

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