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Sen. Jack Reed, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Rep. Gabe Amo (from left) listen to a constituent’s question during a congressional town hall sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Newport County at Portsmouth Middle School Monday night.

A night to vent about the Trump administration

PORTSMOUTH — The sound reverberating through the Portsmouth Middle School auditorium on Monday night was a powerful and resounding rebuke of the direction President Donald Trump intends to lead … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/22/25

Ethan Martel tees off for the Mt. Hope High School golf team during the Huskies' 2025 season opener at Rhode Island Country Club against host Barrington and Rogers on April 21.

Hopeful Huskies tee off 2025 Eastern Division golf season

The Mt. Hope High School golf program continues its steady climb back into sustainability as the 2025 regular season begins. The Huskies, who call nearby Swansea Country Club as their home … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Do deportation efforts show 'a complete disrespect for the Constitution'?

STORY OF THE WEEK: If the sine qua non of President Donald Trump is about pushing boundaries, the apex of that tendency is coming front and center. The showdown over Kilmar Abrego Garcia in … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/21/25

An extreme high tide in October 2024 completely flooded an access road at Gull Cove, off Route 24.

Coastal photos needed of Saturday’s king tide

Get your cameras ready! Extreme high tides will return to Rhode Island coastlines on Saturday, April 26, at 7:33 p.m. The University of Rhode Island is asking Rhode Islanders to join … more

4/21/25

Inaugural Latessa softball event in Bristol follows successful wrestling fundraiser

Coming off the well received and attended initial memorial event held in concert with the Mt. Hope High School wrestling program last winter, the inaugural Brian Latessa Softball Tournament, held in … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Bill would change bike path traffic patterns

The Rhode Island House of Representatives is expected to take up a bill pertaining to proposed new safety guidelines regulating the lanes of travel on the East Bay Bike Path. The legislation is … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Capt. Brandon Hagopian (right) of B-Hagz Bait and Adventures Charters (bhagzbaits@gmail.com), said he went summer flounder fishing last year after dropping off a night squid charter and caught seven double digit fluke.

NOAA budget and staff cuts bad for much more than fishing

Staff, budget, and research reductions outlined for NOAA in a Trump administration would be devastating for US agriculture, shipping, fishing, weather safety and the security of our nation as … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/21/25

When life gives you lemons …

This last week, my closet decided it was time for some spring cleaning. I was taking a shower when I heard the sound of something crashing in my bedroom. Because I had music blaring … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/18/25

Bristol Police: Arrests for DUI, domestic assault, credit card fraud

Monday, April 7 Danielle N. Joly, 41, of 25 Homestead Ave., Warren, was charged with domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct. A complainant reported finding a tree-mounted … more

4/18/25

Bristol council will hear Fourth of July petitions

Months after it was announced that the Bristol Fourth of July concerts would be moving from Independence Park on Bristol Harbor to Roger Williams University, the Bristol Town Council will discuss … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/17/25

Trace Dubois drove in two runs and was the winning pitcher in relief as the Mt. Hope High School baseball club collected its first Division I win of 2025, 9-5 over host Pilgrim Wednesday, April 16.

Mt. Hope baseball club collects first Division I win of the spring

The Mt. Hope High School baseball team went countertrend in the early going of its 2025 Division I regular season en route to picking up its first league of the spring, 9-5, over host Pilgrim in … more

By Mike Rego | 4/17/25

Professor Bernardo Motta sits with his students, engaging in one-on-one conversations about environmental issues.

The call of the wild in the East Bay — calls for environmental advocacy

“Waaah” is a sound not sought by most, but there are some who seek it nightly. They head outside, after sunset, specifically listening for a low pitched “Waaah” sound. It is … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/17/25

Dick Devault, retired Navy captain, was the Bristol Fourth of July Patriotic Speaker in 2018 (above) and the Hattie Brown Award-winner in 2021. This year, he has the celebration’s highest honor, serving as the 2025 Chief Marshal.

Devault proudly accepts the honor of leading the Fourth

Dick Devault does not expect many surprises during his tour as 2025 Bristol Fourth of July chief marshal. When it comes to the Fourth in Bristol, the retired Navy captain has pretty much seen it all. … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/17/25

The St. Elizabeth’s Church Santo Cristo Committee in its final week of Lenten season fish and chips includes (front row, from left to right) Fatima Pereira, Sonia Abreu, Liz Damásio, John Cordeiro (president of the committee) and Edgardo Oliveira; and (back row) Hélio Cordeiro, Carlos Medeiros, Aiden Medeiros, Joe Martins (vice president), Debbie Hughes, John Hughes (treasurer), José Medeiros and Nicholas Medeiros.

Hard work, great food and church-honored traditions

It’s a tradition that goes back a number of years at St. Elizabeth’s Church, where a number of parishioners gather each Friday during lent to offer some of the finest and most delectable … more

By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira | 4/16/25

Letter: More news as the British get closer to Bristol

In case you haven’t heard, the British will be coming to Bristol May 16 to 18 (Don’t worry, patriotic Bristolians are going to send them packing!). In addition to historical … more

4/16/25

Letter: Let’s see if citizens have the fortitude for town leadership

In response to Mike Proto’s letter to the editor, “ Citizens are motivated to make change, ” Bristol Phoenix, April 10, I offer the following for consideration. Although I can … more

4/16/25

Letter: What can you do? Get involved

As we bear witness to the rapid dismantling of our governmental institutions, many of us are feeling a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. While there may be little we can do here in Bristol to … more

4/16/25

Gianfranco Semeraro-Bellanca and his Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball mates continued their winning ways with a shutout victory over St. Raphael on April 14.

Huskies nab another boys' volleyball victory

Coming off its best win to date in the still young 2025 season, a 3-2 victory on the road over Division II Juanita Sanchez, the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team opened the new week with a … more

By Mike Rego | 4/16/25

Marlon (left) and Selcan McKenzie sit in front of their rain garden, made possible through the efforts of the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District.

Rain, rain, (don’t) go away — Bristol's rain gardens want you to stay

April showers bring May flowers — and floods. For this, there is a solution. A rain garden offers both curb appeal and a way to use the excess water in a functional way. And the Eastern Rhode … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/16/25

Letter: On the paper's letters policy, and national politics

This paper’s decision, based on some opaque policy, to print letters to the editor on local issues only is their rightful business. This decision may rest on the belief that national … more

4/15/25

Letter: Remember the ladies

To the editor: I am writing regarding the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act which just passed the US House and is headed for the US Senate. I urge you to contact all senators to demand … more

4/15/25

Kiana Wright, 30, (In yellow) visits the aquarium frequently, listening to music while enjoying the tranquility of the sea creatures.

Sandy shores open doors at Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium

Sand is a curious substance — soft yet gritty, smooth underfoot but rough to the touch. It’s fun to play with at the beach, yet impossible to fully shake off afterward. Now imagine a sand … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/15/25

Portsmouth Police deal with DUI, warrant, suspended licenses

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, April 7 Trinity M. Abeyllez, 20, of 196 Green Lane, Apt. 1, Middletown, was charged with … more

4/14/25

Aidan Pereira and the Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team picked up another early season win to close last week, 12-5 over Coventry.

Wins keep coming for some Mt. Hope High spring sports squads

The end of last week featured another set of impressive wins by respective Mt. Hope High School sports squads. Boys' volleyball In Providence, the Mt. Hope boys' volleyball team secured a 3-2 … more

By Mike Rego | 4/14/25

Since 2018, the Prudence Island Water District’s 328 customers have been under a boil water advisory due to the presence of total coliform in the water system.

$3.8M loan will lead to safe drinking water again on Prudence Island

PRUDENCE ISLAND — It will take a while, but Prudence Island residents can at least look forward to the return of safe drinking water. more

4/14/25