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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

Reaction to global trade war is mostly breaking along partisan lines

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 … more

4/14/25

Letter: Federal actions will impact us locally in many ways

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 … more

4/11/25

Nathanial Fisher puts down a kill for the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball team in a match earlier this spring.

Mt. Hope boys' volleyball, lacrosse start springs strong

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 … more

By Mike Rego | 4/10/25

Standing at the site of what will soon be a lavender garden at Mount Hope Farm are (from left to right) Katie Blais, community events and program manager for the farm; Mount Hope Farm Executive Director Brenda Turchetta; Susan Bosley, vice president of business development relations for BayCoast Bank; and John McMahon, director of community engagement for BayCoast.

Mount Hope Farm has a passion for purple

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 … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/10/25

Letter: Citizens are organized and motivated to make change

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 … more

4/10/25

State Sen. Linda Ujifusa makes a point, flanked by fellow Democrats Rep. Jason Knight (left) and Rep. Susan Donovan (right), during an East Bay Chamber of Commerce “Legislators Breakfast” last Friday morning.

A shortage of houses, doctors and federal funding

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 … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/10/25

The William’s Grant Inn in Bristol, a historic home that was built in 1808, is a highly sought out destination from people all around the world as a beautifully updated bed and breakfast.

The American dream in Bristol

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 … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/10/25

Lette: Citizens for Peace continues to speak out for peace and justice

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 … more

4/9/25