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Capt. Mike Martel is at the helm approaching the Mt. Hope Bridge, while his partner, Capt. Tom Bradford, looks on.
Check out the Bay in the most Bristol way
“We can show other people what a beautiful place Bristol is," Mike Martel said. "And there’s so much history here, that you can see right from the harbor.” more
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Bristol PD: Three arrests made, including for DUI and drag racing
Bristol Police made three arrests and investigated multiple vandalism reports between July 15-21, 2024. more
Post 10 Juniors put finishing touch on superb Legion Baseball regular season
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division team, sponsored by the Athlete turn Champion (ATC) performance facility, capped off its 2024 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League … more
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Rockwell Amusements owner Harold Fera (left) and longtime Bristol Fourth of July Committee and Carnival Subcommittee chairman Ed Correia have a passion for carnivals, especially here in Bristol.
It takes a village to run Bristol's annual Fourth of July Carnival
For decades, the Bristol Fourth of July Carnival has maintained a safe, enjoyable experience. Here's a look into the people that make it happen. more
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Jackson Adams celebrates on second base after hitting a third inning double.
Bristol/Warren 12U All-Stars go down fighting in state title loss
What looked like it could be a blowout early turned into one of the most exciting recent displays of Little League imaginable, which stretched to 9 innings. more
Letter: In response to a thoughtful political letter
There are points in Mr. Grapevine's letter I can agree with. That said, there are points which we see quite differently. more
Letter: Confused and concerned about costs of new school
I have raised these matters at previous school building committee meetings but have not been satisfied with the explanations provided to me that all was right. more
The late Robert E. Vermette, who passed away on Dec. 27, 2019, retired from the United States Army after attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Late Bristolian worked with rocketry pioneer Von Braun, was leading expert in lasers
Robert E. Vermette was inducted into the U.S. Army Ordinance Corps. Hall of Fame for his impressive career as an expert in optimizing guided missiles and developing cutting edge laser-based defense technologies. more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, July 25, 2024
This sample shows what the envelopes would look like, which contain all the necessary documents and provide step-by-step information for a driver who may have a range of afflictions that prevent them from having a standard interaction with police.
Bristol PD to launch program to help differently-abled during traffic stops
The Bristol Police Department will soon launch a program that strives towards creating better, less stressful interactions between officers conducting traffic stops and individuals who, unbeknownst to the officer, might have a variety of special needs that impacts their ability to communicate. more
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The social media-drive “Aquapalooza” event at Potters Cove, Prudence Island, is not only a headache for local police but for the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, which manages nearby shellfish grounds.
‘Aquapalooza’ forcing closure of 700-acre shellfish area
PORTSMOUTH — Once again, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is not taking any chances on shellfish grounds being contaminated by a big party on the water that’s … more
Workers from Quality Construction and Roofing Co. go to work stripping shingles.
Bristol VFW Post gets a new roof, courtesy of local contractor
Kevin Sousa’s crew began ripping old shingles and the like off the VFW roof early Saturday morning, and finished up later in the day on Sunday. more
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Letter: Wind power foes should ponder where energy comes from
To the editor: As I drive around some of the high-rent areas of the island, I see huge single-family homes, with perfectly kept lawns and hedges. It would be reasonable to assume that their … more
CCRI launches initial table games dealer training course
The Community College of Rhode Island, as part of its partnership with Bally’s Corporation, is launching its first course specific to the gaming industry, "Introduction to Table Games Dealer … more
Jonah Tracy of Barrington, with a striped bass caught fishing with his father Mark, using a Kastmaster lure in 20 feet of water off Bristol between Colt State Park and Poppasquash Point.
Lighten up to catch bonito and false albacore
It was great to hear Thursday that bonito had arrived.   Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren, said, “We now have bonito being caught off Newport, and I understand they are … more
A syrphid fly, sometimes called hover fly or flower fly, rests on a Rudbeckia fulgida in the authors’ garden. These flies are the second most efficient pollinators, following bees, and serve an equally important role in pest control. Their larvae can successfully eradicate up to 100 percent of aphids on a plant. Adults will raise their families on plants that are infested with aphids and lay eggs matched to aphid population numbers.
A healthy ecosystem is the best pest control
The dog days of summer are a time for enjoying and observing in the garden. While the heat may have gardeners feeling a bit weary, gardens themselves are just reaching their stride, with explosions … more
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R.I.’s median home price reaches a record high
Despite a 32 percent increase in the number of single-family homes on the market since June of last year, the median price of Rhode Island homes sold last month continued to rise, hitting a new high … more
Bristol PD: Police make 10 arrests in busy week
Police arrested 10 individuals between July 8 and July, 14, 2024. more
(L-R): Glenn Donovan, Megan Joy Ferreira, and Margaret Elise Richards.
Meet the three new members representing Bristol on the school committee
Three new faces will join the nine-member Bristol Warren Regional School Committee, as half of Bristol’s share of six representatives are to be chosen this November due to Marjorie McBride, Karen Cabral, and Sarah Bullard all opting not to run for another term. more
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Letter: Fly your flags, or leave the Country
You, the reader, have every right to leave the United States. No one forces you to stay. more
Letter: Putting sarcasm aside
This is in response to Clay Commons’s sarcastic “catastrophe” letter published last week. more
Letter: Fear and loathing in Bristol
The July 11 letter “Fly your flags, or leave the Country”  leaves this reader baffled. more
Letter: Political diversity is vital to a peaceful society
A TRUE embrace of Diversity Equity and Inclusion should exist, but for philosophies – including ones you may not agree with. more
A view inside the new Pio's Pizzeria on Franklin Street.
At Pio’s Pizzeria in Bristol, a family legacy lives on
The wait is finally over. Pio’s Pizzeria opened its doors on Franklin Street Tuesday morning to a number of hungry customers whose appetites had been teased for a number of months in anticipation of this event. more
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