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Letter: Gun bans make us less safe

To the editor: Two armed men wearing hoodies and masks broke into a Florida home and began viciously beating a man in front of his wife and 11-year-old daughter. His wife, eight months pregnant, … more

2/21/20

Editorial: Private voices can still shape public policy

The closure of one lane over the Silver Creek Bridge will impact everyone in Bristol . Trips north will be more frustrating than ever. A quick run to the grocery store will take longer than ever. And … more

2/20/20

Linden Place caretaker Mark Baker works carefully and methodically to remove individual pieces of crystal from the chandelier in the museum’s dining room. The pieces are being taken down for cleaning, while the chandelier itself is re-wired.

Linden Place chandelier undergoing major restoration

Ever taken on a project where one thing leads to another and the next thing you know, you’ve taken on more than you imagined? That’s not unlike what has happened at Linden Place … more

By Christy Nadalin | 2/20/20

Letter: Silent no more — Veterans’ home leaders speak out

While the decision for General Rick Baccus to retire from the Rhode Island Veterans Home may have been his choice, it is clearly our loss, and we can be silent no more. It is always easy to … more

2/20/20

Letter: High rents are choking Bristol's downtown district

Last week I was notified by Spa Yadira and Sole Sanctuary that the spa was being forced to relocate due to the relatively new property owners raising Yadira’s rent approximately 60 percent, an … more

2/19/20

Workers from John Roccio Corp. have been busy relocating utility lines in preparation for complete replacement of the Silver Creek Bridge.

Bristol bridge will be one-way for most of the next 6 months

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol on Monday, March 2 to begin … more

2/18/20

Letter: TCI will hurt business, add taxes and fuel exodus

To the editor: The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is another “wonderful” idea promoted by our governor and the East Side (Providence) think tank in an attempt to extract … more

2/18/20

Commentary: Saddened masterpiece ‘Superman’ building is being thrown into the dustbin

Paris is endeavoring to repair and restore Notre Dame Cathedral. We here in Providence have neglected our only Skyscraper, the most poetic and "philosophical" structure in our downtown. It saddens me … more

By Mike Fink | 2/14/20

Bristol Police: Officers break up college party, arrest two

Bristol police officers made a few arrests and issued numerous citations after shutting down a party involving Roger Williams University students last weekend. Following are incident reports from the … more

2/8/20

Sixth-graders Neida Cornejo (left) and Sophia Borton watch their 3D project being made right in front of their eyes.

Students get hands-on experience with 21st-century technology

For the past couple of weeks, Kickemuit Middle School students have had the opportunity to gain some exposure to CNC technology through the Mobile Maker Lab . CNC stands for Computer Numerical … more

By Christy Nadalin | 2/8/20

Editorial: The real scare isn’t the white powder

One could not watch the scene outside the Bristol Town Common last week and come away with any conclusion other than this — what an extraordinary waste of time, resources and energy. This … more

2/8/20

Editorial: Ban the balloons

At first glance, Rep. Susan Donovan’s effort to ban the intentional release of balloons seems like a silly pursuit far from the core interests of Rhode Islanders. Peruse the photos of fishermen … more

2/8/20

Fishermen have been capturing images of what they find while out on the water.

Fishermen come out in support of balloon-release bill

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday, Jan. 28, on legislation, introduced by Rep. Susan Donovan (D-69), which attempts to protect the environment and wildlife by banning the … more

By Christy Nadalin | 2/8/20

Letter: Loose balloons pollute our waterways and our fish

Thank you for bringing attention to my legislation to ban the release of balloons into the environment. I would like to add a few more reasons we need this bill: released balloons not only pose a … more

2/6/20

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

The late Rusty Serpa loved being surrounded by people, especially during the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration.

Friends remember Rusty Serpa, the leader and public servant

It didn’t matter one iota to Russell S. “Rusty” Serpa. Whether working in the family milk delivery business as a youngster, or later on as a public servant in the local police … more

By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira | 2/5/20

Letter: Softer police lights would still get the job done

I happened to read the recent Bristol Phoenix article announcing the Bristol Police Department’s acquisition of new patrol vehicles . It reminded me that each time I come upon one of these … more

2/5/20

Molly Thibaudeau dismounts from the beam during a home meet against South Kingston, Tuesday, January 21st.

After four undefeated seasons, it’s a rebuilding year for Mt. Hope gymnasts

The Mt. Hope gymnastics team is finally in a rebuilding year, after going undefeated four straight years and winning four state championships, one Division I title in 2019, and three Division II championships from 2016-18, with talented gymnasts Meghan Oliver, Jayme Foreman and Kaitlyn Quinn. more

Story by Richard W Dionne Jr, Photos by Julie Furtado | 2/4/20

By making high-end, sustainably-fashioned furnishings accessible, artist Jeff Soderbergh hopes to inspire others to take small steps toward greener living.

Local artist finding beauty in reusing

The showroom and gallery inside Jeff Soderbergh’s new studio at 549 Park Ave. in Portsmouth is bright and airy, intimately sized but expertly outfitted with only a few select, show-stopping … more

Kristen Ray | 2/1/20

Letter: Legal gun owners are not the problem

To the editor: On Monday evening (Jan. 27), Tim White did an article on the Rhode Island Blue Card. He started out by saying that due to the shooting in Westerly, he wanted to know if the … more

1/31/20

Brian Ganley (left) and Melissa Cotta both spoke to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority board of directors recently, urging them to investigate how to install suicide prevention barriers on the state's tall bridges.

Advocates celebrate bill to put suicide barriers on bridge

Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr., a Warwick Democrat, has introduced legislation that would require safety barriers or netting on the three tallest bridges in the state. The bill (2020-H 7366) would … more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/31/20

Engineering student Lauren Donovan, a senior in the Construction Management program, will be spending only one semester in the new building before leaving for a job in Washington, D.C.

Roger Williams opens innovative state-of-the-art engineering building

It’s been a busy year for Jim Dorothy, Roger Williams University professor and director of operations for their School of Engineering. The university’s latest addition, the SECCM Labs … more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/31/20

Town Planner Ed Tanner (left) and Director of Community Development Diane Williamson look at plans for an improved Bristol Golf Club — envisioned as a nine-hole, par-3 course with new design, holes, water management, bridges, walkways and more.

Bristol tees up plans for a $1 million golf course makeover

At just over 26 acres, Bristol’s golf course, off Tupelo Street, is never going to compete with Pebble Beach. But thoughtful planning by a team including the town, Save the Bay, Save Bristol … more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/30/20

Sen. Walter S. Felag: Veterans Article 16 in state budget is unacceptable

I have a real problem with Article 16 of the governor’s proposed FY 2021 state budget, which relates to the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. The “revenue generators” proposed … more

1/30/20

An East Providence special hazards team emerges from the Bristol Warren school administration building with evidence late Wednesday afternoon.

Bristol Police: Suspicious letter contained no threat to schools

Responding to questions, Bristol Police Capt. Brian Burke revealed more details about a suspicious letter containing a white, powdery substance that triggered the evacuation of the Bristol … more

1/30/20