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RIDOT begins Bristol-to-Providence ferry service on December 20
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has contracted with SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to … more
Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, August 15, 2013
Letter: National defense and gun rights — not the match they once were
As a gun owner, veteran, and a former Naval War College instructor, I agree the Founding Fathers saw the value in an armed citizenry. However, we need to take into account vast changes in the world … more
Gov. Dan McKee announces East Providence as a regional COVID-19 vaccination site for most of the East Bay area during a press event Wednesday, April 7.
State announces East Providence as East Bay regional vaccination site
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence has been charged to be one of three newly created regional COVID-19 vaccination pods, which will serve residents of most East Bay communities over the next few … more
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Back in June, Mt. Hope High School Principal Deborah DiBiase spent part of the Senior Prom helping students cross from tent to tent on a rainy night, during the event hosted along the Herreshoff Marine Museum waterfront. This fall, the school decided it is not safe hold the traditional Homecoming dance.
School cancels dance, so parents plan their own
  “Students are gathering at other school events … There are no state restrictions. Why is this an issue?” MICHELE … more
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Letter: We can’t afford to approve state bond proposals
To the editor, The level of state debt in Rhode Island has reached a crises level. The Portsmouth Concerned Citizens has been recommending a “no” vote on all state bond proposals for … more
Letter: Thin the herd, protect our trees
To the editor: Mornings at my family’s nursery on Poppasquash often begin with a deer chase. These sadly overpopulated creatures strip our evergreens of foliage 6’ up from the ground, and … more
Letter: The East Bay needs its own hospital
To the editor: Thomas Paine, the often quoted colonial newsman, once wrote, “If you are afraid to offend, you can't be honest.” Hospitals across the river and the Washington … more
Letter: Phoenix article was a prisoner of three ideas
To the editor: Our society has created a culture of intolerance, preventing our mind from holding multiple views of the the same issue. Increasingly, society pressures us to keep only one belief and … more
(l-r) Michelle Martins, administrative assistant; Tim Shaw, assistant director; Warren Rensehausen, director; Mary Ann Quinn, director of senior programs.
Bristol Parks and Rec gets multiple statewide awards
Bristol’s Parks & Recreation Department has been honored for its excellence in three categories at the recent Rhode Island Recreation and Parks Association awards. more
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Letter: Issues on Old Ferry Road
To the editor: In regards to Jim McGaw’s article, “What to do about Bad Beach Behavior” , I’d like to say it is not just a problem for Tiverton and Portsmouth residents. … more
Parks and Recreation crew work on the improvements at Rockwell Park.
Two Bristol playgrounds get a spring sprucing up
Cedarcrest and Rockwell Parks are looking much better after some recent upgrades and improvements. more
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A sign directs motorists onto Metacom Avenue rather than into downtown Bristol.
Bristol detours begin this Monday as bridge work ramps up
  Despite protests from Bristol merchants about detour signs steering people away from the downtown district, those signs will remain in place. Installed earlier this week, those signs direct … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about a new executive order that authorizes fines for those not following the state's isolation or home quarantine directives.
State adds teeth (fines) to quarantine measures; governor says surge is weeks away
The State of Rhode Island is getting more serious about its orders for people to stay in isolation or self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier today, Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an … more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, August 22, 2013
Letter: Bike path extension will make our streets safer
There are many reasons to support the proposed extension of the East Bay Bike Path to the Mt. Hope Bridge. It will bring more visitors to town to help our local businesses. It will encourage … more
The owners of this home along Ferry Road want to build a new house close to the water. Their two options are either to tear this house down, or to get permission from the town to subdivide the lot.
Subdivision could save historic Bristol home
Members of the Bristol Planning Board will meet Thursday to discuss a pre-application and concept plan designed to preserve a nearly 200-year-old home at 135 Ferry Road. The current owners are … more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, December 8, 2016
Yes, there is free lunch
I’m breaking protocol to tell this story in the first person, because the whole project really began at home in our kitchen. First, a little background. [If you want to skip my personal … more
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Bristol Town Council President Nathan Calouro and Vice President Mary Parella, along with Town Administrator Steve Contente, during the first JFC meeting in March.
More student support is focus of approved $56.9M school budget
The Bristol Warren Regional School District’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) unanimously approved, 9-0, the $56,950,024 million FY23 school budget requested by Superintendent Ana Riley. more
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The Bristol County Fifes and Drums Corps. perform a musket salute during the 2021 Memorial Day Observance in Bristol.
Bristol Memorial Day observance at North Burial Ground on Monday
Beginning at 9 a.m. at the North Burial Ground, the opening program will include remarks from the guest speaker and parade marshal, Lt. Col. Sheri Boucher, USAF. more
Forum features Democrats for state Senate and Barrington Council
Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council and Senate Districts 11 and 32, which have some voters in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Portsmouth, have been invited to debate on … more
Letter: This isn’t MAGA country
To the editor: In the issue of the Phoenix immediately preceding the recent elections, one of the leaders of the Bristol County Concerned Citizens submitted a letter to the editor complaining … more
Letter: To many, ‘MAGA’ symbolizes anything but greatness
To the editor: When Peter Hewett invokes “MAGA” and claims “it is difficult to comprehend how anyone could possibly find fault with this acronym”, he displays the myopic … more
Letter: Thank you for a wonderful Christmas celebration
To the editor: Thank you, thank you, thank you! We can’t thank Dave Scarpino and the Christmas Festival Committee enough for the spectacular celebration this year. The Christmas Snow Ball was … more
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