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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 … 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 heard, about the Bristol Planning Board's recent approval of the … more
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
JJ Pimental was one of three Mt. Hope High School players, along with Preston Brodd and Ben Martel, to be chosen as first team, All-Division III football honorees for 2024.
Huskies are appropriately awarded several football accolades
Though the 2024 season ended a bit controversially for the Mt. Hope High School football team as the Huskies squabbled with the Rhode Island Interscholastic League over the new playoff power ranking … more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Town of Bristol Marina adjacent to Rockwell Park on Thames Street offers docks for loading and unloading, slips for transient boaters, and a fuel dock that is accessible throughout the boating season. A local non-profit is asking for a permanent slip attached to a lift for wheelchair-bound boat passengers. The Bristol Harbor Commission has so far denied the request by taking no action on it.
Harbor board’s stance prompts federal ADA dock complaint
Bristol’s downtown marina was designed and built with accessibility in mind, including its ramps, piers, and onshore facilities. But the town was recently informed that an Americans with … more
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Many remember the late John E. Faria for his devotion to the Democratic Party and his hometown
In tribute to a proud son of Bristol, and local politics
The town of Bristol lost one of its most revered citizens recently, a man so dedicated to his hometown and politically motivated, many compared him (because of his good looks and swagger) to the late … more
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Distinctive Homes of the East Bay & South Coast| WINTER 2024
Distinctive Homes of the East Bay & South Coast| WINTER 2024 more
Bristol and Warren Holiday Guide | 2024
Bristol and Warren Holiday Guide | 2024 more
Dr. Patrick T. Conley, chairman of the U.S. Constitution Council, delivers an address to dignitaries at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on Dec. 15, 1991, to mark the Bicentennial of the Bill of Rights. U.S. Chief Justice Warren Burger delivered a similar address on that day in Richmond, Virginia.
In praise and recognition of America’s Bill of Rights
December 15 is the anniversary of our Bill of Rights. On that date in 1791, Virginia’s ratification of Articles I through X of our Constitution incorporated them permanently into our … more
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The Bristol Theater Co. was in fine tune Saturday night at the Kickoff to Christmas Community Aid Drive at Jacky’s Galaxie. 
In Bristol, a gift for every child
Bristol’s annual Kickoff to Christmas Community Aid Drive came as advertised … a chilly late November evening, highlighted by the much-anticipate arrival of Santa with wide-eyed … more
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The 2024 Mt. Hope High School game day cheerleaders included: (front row left to right) Liliana Bowden, Rylee Rogers, Gabby Daniello, Ava Larisa, Maxine Scott, Rachael Thurston, Emily Cabral; (back row) Yasmine Resendes, Addison Hunt, Vanessa Silva, Madison Costa, Kelsi Anderson, Violet McDermott, Caitlin Richardson, Emma Ladd, Natalia Quezada-Grant, Ellady Gomez, Mia Malo, Cristina Marino, Lila Maloney and Camryn Goldade.
Mt. Hope High School game day cheerleaders earn accolades
Like their football playing peers, the Mt. Hope High School fall sports cheerleaders, under the direction of head coach Samantha Golden, also completed their 2024 season Thanksgiving week during the … more
Rhys Davies drives to the hoop for the Mt. Hope High School students in their scrimmage against staff Monday night, Nov. 25.
Gallery: Mt. Hope High School students vs. teachers basketball game
The respective Mt. Hope High School girls' and boys' basketball teams began their preparations for the upcoming 2024-25 season with a scrimmage against staff members Monday night, Nov. 25. The … more
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Mt. Hope's Robert Annis and Preston Brodd combine to tackle Barrington's Charly Potter during the team's 2024 Thanksgiving football contest.
Eagles edge Huskies for seventh consecutive Thanksgiving football win
Barrington High School defeated Mt. Hope for the seventh consecutive time in the teams' Thanksgiving football series as the visiting Eagles rallied to edge the host Huskies, 22-19, Wednesday night, … more
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Bristol Phoenix - Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Editorial: Explore Bristol! Then go home
As it makes life better for its residents, Bristol should be wary of making life difficult for its visitors. In recent weeks, the local government has passed two new ordinances aimed at outsiders. … more
Letter: A tribute to Guiteras School
Reading the article in the Bristol Phoenix about the closing of Guiteras School immediately brought back the early memories where my 45 years of teaching secondary-school mathematics began in 1963 at … more
Letter: At last, the Pokanokets are returned to their native lands
On Nov. 15, 2024, Brown University returned 255 acres of Mt. Hope (Potumtuk) land in Bristol to the people who had been stewarding it for 12,000 years. Nearly 350 years ago, King Philip’s … more
Correction – the Christmas Festival tradition goes back to 1987
In the Oct. 10 issue of the Bristol Phoenix, on page 4, there is an article with respect to the upcoming Christmas Festival . The opening sentence states: “Since its inception in 2021, the … more
More signs like this will be added throughout the downtown district, per a new ordinance approved by the Bristol Town Council last week.
Bristol extends resident-only downtown parking zones
The Bristol Town Council appointed two new volunteers to town boards and extended resident-only parking zones throughout the downtown district at its last meeting, Nov. 20. Robert William Page … more
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This year's rivalry game between Mt. Hope and Barrington will be played on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 5:15 p.m. Pictured is action from last year's game.
Eagles and Huskies annual football game moved to Thanksgiving Eve
The annual Thanksgiving Day football game between Barrington and Mt. Hope high schools will be played on Thanksgiving Eve.   Officials announced the rivalry game will be played on … more
During its heyday, the Barrington-Bristol Thanksgiving Day battle featured the likes of former Bristol stars (and cousins) Raymond "Little Ray" Almeida ((left) and Augie Almeida, who would later become head coach of the Barrington Eagles. 
Column: There’s nothing like the high school football rivalries
High school football rivalries…there’s nothing quite like it at this time of year.   Whether you were rooting for the old Warren Redskins or Bristol Colts or the Barrington … more
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University receives $750,000 from Hassenfeld Family Foundation
Roger Williams University’s School of Law is set to receive a $750,000 gift from the Hassenfeld Family Foundation. The gift, according to the foundation, will be used to expand awareness of the … more
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Former Warren High and URI great Louis "Duke" Abbruzzi scampering for another touchdown.
You always get your money's worth with high school football holiday rivalries
High school football rivalries… there’s nothing quite like it at this time of year. Whether you were rooting for the old Warren Redskins or Bristol Colts (or the Barrington Eagles, … more
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Seniors Evan Rodrigues (holding) and JJ Pimental are two of the Mt. Hope High School football players about to participate in their final games as Huskies when the locals play host to rival Barrington on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday morning, Nov. 28.
Huskies hope to end Barrington's recent holiday football run of wins
The Mt. Hope High School-Barrington High Thanksgiving Day football game, the continuation of the series between Colt-Bristol High and Barrington, enters its fourth decade this fall when the Huskies … more
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