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Town Administrator Steven Contente (left) and Harbormaster Gregg Marsili (right) took Senator Jack Reed on a tour of Bristol’s new marina on Friday, June 10.

Bristol's new marina officially opens this week

It is open to the public, and fishing is permitted along the outer-facing side of the 16-foot wide main concrete pier. more

6/16/22

Top row L-R: Amanda Callahan, Molly Matthews, Stephanie Hudson, Elizabeth Shanahan, Julia O’Connor, Sophie Reineke, Rebecca King. Bottom row L-R: Abby McCauley, Gayle Konys, Megan Roach, Rebecca McElvain, Katelyn McGauley.

Bristol sailors take home Thayer Trophy

The two-day regatta featured tough conditions, but a dominant performance from Bristol Yacht Club women took home the trophy. more

6/30/22

Guiteras Principal Christine Hughes with a Furby and an N’Sync Kickin Keepsake Scrapbook — two of the many treasures uncovered when Guiteras recently opened their time capsule after 22 years.

Guiteras time capsule opened after 22 years

What treasures from 1999 awaited inside? more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/21/22

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, November 9, 2017

11/9/17

General Manager Tom Sousa (l) and Manager Mat Brito in the Rich and Rare Room at 1776 Liquors Sousa began working for the company soon after it opened in 1973; Brito came onboard in 2000. “We’re a pretty good team,” said Sousa.

1776 Liquors to celebrate 50 years of business in Bristol

The store is also hosting a special appreciation event on Friday, June 30 from 4-7 p.m. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/22/23

The trends continue: Fewer sales, higher prices

The East Bay residential real estate trend of decreasing housing units sold and decreasing days on market, driven by the Fed’s action to increase rates, continues unabated. Homeowners are … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 10/25/23

Letter: Town Beach stage design is very disappointing

The rendering of a proposed Stage Shell for the Town Beach shown on the front page of the Jan. 4 edition of The Phoenix is a disappointing example of poor public architecture. more

1/11/24

Plans submitted to the Bristol Zoning Board of Review show the south elevation of the Bristol Harbor Inn, and the changes that would be made to the roofline to add eight additional hotel units.

Bristol Zoning approves plan for 8 additional rooms at Bristol Harbor Inn

The Bristol Harbor Inn was on the docket at the Monday, March 4 meeting of the Zoning Board of Review, requesting dimensional relief to add eight new hotel rooms to the third floor. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/6/24

The Mount Hope Farmers Market in Bristol is held year-round on Saturdays.

New initiative will provide farmers market vouchers for seniors

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), an initiative of the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) and Farm Fresh RI, is being … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/19/24

Bristol PD: Police make five arrests, including three in one day

Police arrested three individuals on March 27 and made a variety of stops for reports of fraud and other concerns by residents between March 25 and April 1, 2024. more

4/5/24

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, March 7, 2019

3/7/19

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, August 1, 2019

8/1/19

Gov. Gina Raimondo talks to a large crowd inside a large, elegant room at WaterRower in Warren.

Gov. Raimondo takes the mic to talk jobs, skills and schools (Video)

Gov. Gina Raimondo spent about an hour with a large gathering of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce last Friday, Jan. 31, in a wide-ranging dialogue that talked about tired schools, a growing economy, … more

By Scott Pickering | 2/6/20

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, August 21, 2014

8/21/14

Gov. Raimondo: 'Pause' extended to Dec. 20

Rhode Island’s ‘pause’ has been extended another week, expiring now on Dec. 20, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Originally, those … more

By Kristen Ray | 12/10/20

Letter: Our senior citizens of Rhode Island deserve better

To the editor: This March we are asked to vote on the same old referendum items, with emphasis on the University of Rhode Island (URI) and cultural arts and nothing for the senior citizens of … more

1/29/21

Letter: To the Bristol Warren School Committee, from an experienced educator

To the editor: Recently, I sent a letter to Dr. Ana Riley, Superintendent of Schools for BWRPS. The letter was in support of Dr. DiBiase, principal of Mt Hope HS, and the superintendent’s … more

6/1/22

Fireworks will light up the East Bay sky this holiday weekend

There are four planned fireworks shows taking place this Sunday and Monday, July 3 and 4, in the East Bay region. Bristol The Bristol Fourth of July Fireworks Display is scheduled for Sunday, … more

6/30/22

This snapshot of a Barrington shoreline shows the variety of activities that can take place on any given day between the water line and private property lines of waterfront estates — swimming, sunbathing, clamming, walking, etc. Advocates want to clearly establish in Rhode Island law that these rights extend from the high tide line to another six feet landward along all coastal shorelines.

Shoreline advocates see both victory and defeat

June 2 was a day of celebration for advocates working to clarify the public’s rights to walk, fish, swim and visit the shorelines of Rhode Island. That was the day the Rhode Island House of … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/7/22

Local candidates for general assembly seats (top row, from left to right) Sam Read (House, District 66), Jason Knight (House, District 67), Pam Lauria (Senate, District 32) and (bottom row) Jennifer Boylan (House, District 66), Scott Fuller (House, District 67) and Rhonda Holmes (Senate, District 32).

Ask the candidates: How will you help local businesses?

Question: List two ways East Bay legislators can help local businesses. District 32, Senate Rhonda Holmes (R) — “Taxation and regulation. The General Assembly missed many … more

9/21/22

Letter: A message of appreciation

To the editor: As a member of the Bristol County Concerned Citizens (BCCC), I would like to express my deep appreciation and sincere thanks to the four Bristol Warren school committee candidates … more

10/19/22

The Mt. Hope gymnastics team from left, Lila Maloney, Gabby Daniello, Isabella Brando, Madeleine St. Pierre, Thalyta Pereira, Caroline Nash, Avery Furtado, Teagan Tucker and head coach Nicole Daniello.

Mt. Hope gymnasts qualify for states, coaches invitational

Mt. Hope junior gymnast Caroline Nash qualified for states and junior Avery Furtado, Madeleine St. Pierre and Isabella Brando qualified for the coaches invitational tournament during their meet … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 2/13/23

Warren artist Arianne Del Rios’s work, titled “A Good Day for Fishing”.

Warren artists featured at Bristol Art Museum exhibit showcasing the ocean

This community exhibit inspired by scenes from the sea can be viewed in the Community Galleries of the Rogers Free Library now until July 20, 2023. more

6/22/23

Editorial: The Bristol Warren district deserves better schools

The communities of Bristol and Warren have almost everything going for them. They are home to beautiful coastlines, world-class sailing, historic downtowns, working farms, booming manufacturers, … more

10/25/23

Charlie Enright is pictured here with the Bristol Yacht Club’s new perpetual trophy, the Enright Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Sailing Award, flanked by friend and fellow sailor Chris Brito (left) and BYC Commodore Paul Redman.

Bristol skipper Enright honored with new perpetual trophy

Bristol Yacht Club's new perpetual trophy, the Enright Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Sailing Award, was unveiled recently with Charlie’s name engraved as its first recipient. more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/11/24