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 …
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4/18/25
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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 …
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By Christian Silvia
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4/17/25
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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 …
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By Mike Rego
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4/17/25
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“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 …
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By Michelle Mercure
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4/17/25
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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.
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By Scott Pickering
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4/17/25
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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 …
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By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira
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4/16/25
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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 …
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4/16/25
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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 …
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4/16/25
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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 …
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4/16/25
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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 …
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By Mike Rego
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4/16/25
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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 …
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By Michelle Mercure
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4/16/25
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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 …
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4/15/25
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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 …
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4/15/25
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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 …
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By Michelle Mercure
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4/15/25
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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 …
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4/14/25
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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 …
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By Mike Rego
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4/14/25
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PRUDENCE ISLAND — It will take a while, but Prudence Island residents can at least look forward to the return of safe drinking water.
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4/14/25
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1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Decades after supporters lauded the North American Free Trade Agreement as a way to add American jobs, there’s plenty of criticism of NAFTA from both the left and the …
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4/14/25
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I am writing again to express my concern about the damage that DOGE is doing to Social Security. They are now changing policies on what actions can be handled online, which will force thousands of …
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4/11/25
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The Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball and lacrosse teams are off to superb starts to the respective 2025 seasons, both with just one loss two weeks into their spring slates.
Boys' volleyball …
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By Mike Rego
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4/10/25
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Mount Hope Farm is laying the literal groundwork for what will be a special new addition to its landscape. Carved into what was recently a grassy space is a large, T-shaped area that will soon be a …
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By Scott Pickering
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4/10/25
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In the course of their responsibilities, the town council regularly receives requests from individuals and groups to enact or rescind town ordinances, and as highlighted in a recent Phoenix editorial …
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4/10/25
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The entire contingent of Bristol County legislators gathered for coffee and current affairs during a forum hosted by the East Bay Chamber of Commerce last Friday morning, April 4. They talked about …
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By Scott Pickering
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4/10/25
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The American dream is often associated with homeownership, family, and living a “good life.” One historic home in Bristol, Rhode Island, offers a unique twist on this ideal, bringing a …
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By Michelle Mercure
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4/10/25
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Twenty-two years ago, on March 2, 2003, East Bay Citizens for Peace was born out of a sense of great urgency to stop the U.S. government from invading Iraq, and to defend our civil liberties …
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4/9/25
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