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Finn Pansa competes at the divisional championships for Mt. Hope.
Mt. Hope swim teams sending multiple athletes to states this weekend
As a team, they were runners up for the division. But when accounting for the odds against them, team participants and coaches say the season meant so much more than what appears on paper. more
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A preliminary design for the new band stand and stage, which would be constructed at the Town Beach complex, is now on hold.
Bristol's plans for a permanent stage at Town Beach now 'on hold'
The Town anticipated a total budget of $300,000, with half coming from a grant. The bids came in at more than twice that. more
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Letter: Take it from an educator, there is no need for phones in school
There is no need for cell phones in schools. Take them out of the equation, and our youth and future will be in better hands. more
Letter: When we cross that bridge
We need more deliberate thought and creativity. more
Derek Ferreira (left), Mike Godet, and Luis Medeiros watch Kevin Amaral of Vigilant Brewing Company tee off on the first hole at the Bristol Golf Park last September.
Bristol Golf Park opens for first full season this weekend
This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, the course will be open for play from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Oliver School, photographed in 1902, a year after its dedication.
Development plans for Bristol's former Oliver School begin taking shape
A plan for 11 one- and two-bedroom units, with three priced at or below 80% of the area median income, recently went before the Bristol Technical Review Committee. more
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Books to enjoy before spring chores arrive
Lots of reading going on before spring cleaning and gardening take up all my time. Enjoy … “The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett” by Annie Lyons (2020). A quarter of the way … more
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The center of attention on the farm which bears the family name, the late Patrick Usher (standing center) always loved being surrounded by his family.
Family and friends reflect on the love, and legacy, sown by Patrick Usher
Patrick Usher Sr. passed away recently at the age of 82 after a highly successful career as a farmer and a man of vision. more
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Mt. Hope coach Trevor King lifts Andrew McCarthy into the air in celebration with Dougie Sampson and Ryan Fazzi (right) after McCarthy defeated Colby Vital in the 144-pound finals. 
McCarthy's great escape secures state title
Junior Andrew McCarthy escaped the grasp of Ponaganset’s Colby Vital with one second left to win the 144-pound state championship by a 7-6 decision during the state wrestling tournament at the … more
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Letter: Want a dictator? Be careful what you wish for
We have seen ordinary Americans say on camera that we need Donald Trump to be a dictator, because “America needs a dictator now.” Presumably, they feel that a dictator will be able … more
Georgie Gatos and Tula Gatos watch Genevieve Marszalek blow out the candles in honor of the latter's 110th birthday!
Genevieve Marszalek celebrates 110th birthday
Is she or isn’t she the oldest living person in the state of Rhode Island? That question keeps arising every time Genevieve Marszalek celebrates a birthday. more
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Latest fertility ruling – yes, yes, no, no!
Three couples sued the Center for Reproductive Medicine, a fertility clinic in Alabama, for inadvertently destroying their embryos. An interloper got into   the storage facility, opened up a … more
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Bluefish regulations will likely be the same as last year, three fish/person/day, no minimum size, includes skipjack bluefish. Shaina Boyle caught this 36” bluefish last year fishing with Capt. Dave Monti.
How 2024 fishing regulations are shaping up
At press time the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island were all still seeking public comment and input on 2024 fishing regulations for saltwater fishing. So, the regulations list for … more
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The busted bridge continues to invite both follies and frustration
STORY OF THE WEEK: Last week, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and RIDOT Director Peter Alviti offered a glimmer of hope for frustrated drivers. A plan developed with the Federal Highway Administration … more
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Portsmouth man charged with assaulting elderly woman
PORTSMOUTH — A 44-year-old man was arrested Sunday for allegedly assaulting a 76-year-old Portsmouth woman. Officers received information that Matthew C. George, 44, of 288 Sprague St., … more
Bristol PD: Scams, one arrest, and a brandished BB gun
Bristol police made one arrest and responded to multiple reports of fraud and thefts from vehicles between Feb. 12-19, 2024. more
Lola Silva leaps over a hurdle during the 55-meter hurdles preliminary heat on Saturday.
Huskies find competition steep at state meet
The girls indoor track team, which placed second in their division and second at the class meet, had a tougher time competing on the state level. The Huskies placed 20th as a team with 11 points during the state indoor track championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Saturday. more
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Letter: Thanks to all who made Port Marker possible
The Council’s unanimous approval was the ultimate blessing for us to bring the proposed memorial into being. This is a milestone for Bristol, one which all of us can appreciate and learn from. more
Engineering review suggests complete rebuild or near reconstruction of Washington Bridge
WPRI Channel 12 was first to  report a draft review on the status of the westbound section of the Washington Bridge written by an engineer hired to investigate the shuttered section paints a … more
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Letter: I agree, let’s give the ferry service another try
With the worst of the winter almost behind us, couldn’t we search for options using ferry service to Providence in the upcoming fair weather months and try to pivot away a little from the same old option of car travel? more
(L-R): GMA3 hosts DeMarco Morgan and Eve Pilgrim, with Dr. Paulo Pacheco and Dr. Darien Sutton, an ABC News Medical Correspondent.
Former Bristolian steps into national spotlight to promote cancer screenings
Dr. Paulo Pacheco, who grew up in Bristol and whose family's legacy can still be felt throughout the town, was recently featured in a national broadcast segment encouraging colon cancer screenings. more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, February 22, 2024
An aerial photo from the report conducted by Harbor Engineering, LLC, hired by the Elks’ Club, shows how they claim the Town’s wave attenuating dock causes rogue waves to disrupt people looking to dock at their own slips.
Elks issue retort to Bristol's marina analysis
A battle between the Bristol County Elks’ Club and the Town of Bristol regarding their claim that increased wave turbulence from the town’s marina has caused a safety concern at their own dock rages on. more
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Gov. Dan McKee, RIDOT Director Peter Alviti and the governor's deputy chief of staff Joe Almond (from left to right) address the media at a press conference on the Washington Bridge Wednesday, Feb. 21.
New bridge traffic pattern will split eastbound side into six lanes, three in each direction
The eastbound side of the Washington Bridge will be split into six lanes, three going in each direction, as a means of attempting to address the ongoing crisis created with the closure of the … more
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