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Letter: Managing to save Atlantic herring is a tall order

Thanks very much for your column on the status of Atlantic herring in the March 28, 2024, East Providence Post. As you probably know, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the Atlantic herring … more

4/16/24

Know the difference between delirium and dementia

What is delirium? Delirium is described as a “neurocognitive disorder,” which means that an individual who develops a delirium has increasing difficulty focusing their attention, becomes … more

By Bonnie Evans | 4/16/24

RIPTA director’s resignation highlights myriad transportation problems

STORY OF THE WEEK: For a long time, it seemed as if Scott Avedisian was destined to be mayor in perpetuity of Warwick. He could be counted on to win re-election as a genial GOP moderate, even amid … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/16/24

Gail Burmeister, president of the Bristol Garden Club, decorates a display in a storefront at Hope and State Streets in anticipation of ‘Daffodils Downtown’, a celebration of the 30,000 daffodils planted to date since the launch of the Daffodil Project in 2020.

‘Daffodils Downtown’ kicks off soon throughout Bristol

The Bristol Garden Club will present ‘Daffodils Downtown’ from April 15 through the 29th. Bristol merchants will be showcasing daffodil-themed paintings by local artists in their windows, and several restaurants will be offering daffodil themed delights. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/12/24

Bristol PD: Multiple people arrested on warrants

Police made three arrests between April 1-8, 2024. more

4/12/24

Consultant Nancy Morgan begins a Community Conversation with more than 60 people who gathered at Mount Hope Farm on March 27 to discuss the future of a proposed Sowams National Heritage Area.

Sowams Heritage Area talks generate significant interest

More than 130 people attended the Community Conversations presented by the Sowams Heritage Area Project in Bristol and Seekonk recently. more

4/12/24

The Coyote Brass of the 88th Army Band jams on the Bristol Fourth of July Concert stage during the opening concert of the 2023 series. The 88th Army Band, a perennial favorite, is scheduled to perform on Monday, June 24.

Bristol's 2024 4th of July Concert Series lineup announced

Here it is, folks, your 2024 July 4th Concert Series lineup! more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/11/24

Maxwell Magilton, 5th grader at Guiteras Elementary, won the 2023-24 Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest for the Town of Bristol.

Guiteras student wins Elks Essay contest

Maxwell Magilton, a student at Guiteras Elementary School, was selected as the 5th grade winner of the 2023-2024 Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest for the Town of Bristol. more

4/11/24

You can always count on seeing some adorable baby animals at Coggeshall, like these little piglets.

Coggeshall Farm opens for season on Saturday

On April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Coggeshall Farm will be offering a fun and educational outdoor experience for all ages. more

4/11/24

Letter: We want new representation, not a new state

Democrat voters, kick the habit. You have nothing to lose, and a new life for you, your children, and your neighbors to gain. more

4/11/24

Letter: Walking in my grandfather’s footsteps

This late-life adventure to witness “Nature showeth Thy handiwork” is now one to reflect on, come together on and pass on to grandchildren of our own. more

4/11/24

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, April 11, 2024

4/11/24

Bristol earns 'safest' town in RI rank for 5th consecutive year

It is also the fifth consecutive year South Kingstown has been named second safest. Cumberland and North Kingstown took the third and fourth slots, while East Providence climbed four spots to take the fifth spot and round out the top five safest cities in Rhode Island. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/10/24

Home Improvement | Spring 2024

Home Improvement | Spring 2024 more

4/10/24

RIDEM stock ponds in anticipation of 2024 trout season

A rite of spring as much as any other, Opening Day of the 2024 trout season is set for Saturday, April 13, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 … more

4/10/24

Students from Mt. Hope High School’s engineering CTE program, alongside instructors Zach Fenster, Ryan Garrity, and Lauren Enjetit, brought the house to the Rhode Island Home Show last Friday to present to a local girl fighting cancer.

Mt. Hope students design, build, decorate and deliver 'wish house' for local girl

A collaborative project between the school's CTE and arts programs, the house was designed in the style of Disney's "Encanto", and was delivered to a girl battling cancer. more

4/9/24

Local waterways stocked for Opening Day this Saturday

Opening Day of the freshwater fishing season in Rhode Island begins at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has stocked more than 60,000 brook, … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 4/8/24

Investigative team starts digging for Washington Bridge answers

STORY OF THE WEEK: “We’re leaving no stone unturned as far as accountability,” Gov. Dan McKee said last Friday, as he unveiled Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage as the lawyers who will … more

By Ian Donnis | 4/8/24

The west-to-east side crossover on Interstate 195 towards the Washington Bridge will be moved closer to the span in an attempt to alleviate congestion.

RIDOT preps new lane configuration on east side of bridge

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will shift the location of the crossover from the westbound side of Interstate 195 to the eastbound side and eventually over the Washington Bridge as … more

By Mike Rego | 4/8/24

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 Historical & Preservation Society librarian and historian Rei Battcher with Dan Barnes, who bought the home at 82 Thames St. and discovered the true history of the structure.

Thames Street homeowner learns house is over 320 years old

Dan Barnes bought a house on Thames Street in 2022 and wondered how old it really was. Turns out, he had purchased a property almost as old as the Town of Bristol itself. more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/5/24

Balcony, 'maker space' in the plans for Rogers Free Library following $1.75M grant

The Rogers Free Library is about to get a healthy infusion of cash in the form of a $1.75 million grant of federal funds that will be coming through the State more

By Christy Nadalin | 4/4/24

Letter: Only better pay will help police retention

There's only going to be one thing that's going to attract and retain quality employees, and that is money. more

4/4/24

Letter: 'Safe storage' bill comes from a place of dishonesty

How many of deaths were caused by a violation of our current safe storage law? more

4/4/24

Letter: Concerns about the Mt. Hope Bridge

The failure of the Washington Street Bridge has been extensively reported. It seems there may also be reasons to raise questions about the Mt. Hope Bridge. more

4/4/24