Bristol caught up in ‘phishing’ fraud scheme

On Thursday, Dec. 12, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced the indictment of Alec Tahir Baker, 60, of Corona, Calif., charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud, and …

Mt. Hope expects to compete with the elite in wrestling

The Mt. Hope High School wrestling team continued taking steps towards regaining its once-held spot among the state's elite a year ago … Read More

Heavy rain closes shellfishing beds in Narragansett Bay

The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has closed several shellfish areas in Narragansett Bay and the coastal salt … Read More

When kids take over the press conference

At a recent press conference held at Providence Children’s Museum, adults took a backseat as children took over the new exhibit, Big … 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

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

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

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

The bridge fallout still hovers over R.I. and the governor

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Dec. 11 marks the one-year anniversary of the abrupt emergency closing of the westbound Washington Bridge, a crisis whose full effect will …

The symbiotic relationships between owls and woodpeckers

Editorial: Access for all at the Bristol docks

In praise and recognition of America’s Bill of Rights

Editorial: Explore Bristol! Then go home

Letter: A tribute to Guiteras School

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