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Newport Dance Festival July 19-24
Newport's own Island Moving Company will be joined by five visiting dance companies during the Newport Dance Festival, held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on the nights of July 19-24. The performances will be … more
Op-Ed: Bridge cameras would jeopardize public privacy
The following letter was sent from the Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to the board of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority and its executive director, Lori Silviera, as … more
Bristol Sports Club "Woman of the Year" Jennifer Mancieri (right) was so delighted to see this family (left-right: Mariel Stone, Jack Duarte, and Josephine Duarte) at her banquet Saturday night. Jennifer helped them find a new place to live after a fire destroyed their Hope St. home in June of 2021. It's situations like this which has earned Jennifer high praise throughout the community.
Local 'shero' lauded as Woman of the Year
This is a night Jennifer Oliveira Mancieri would never forget. more
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Investigation reveals contamination at Yarn Mill site
Abutters to the Robin Rug/Bristol Yarn Mill site received notices from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) at the end of November, outlining the agency’s findings … more
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A sign during the preparation of the course last year shows the ultimate goal for the site, which is now close to completion.
New Bristol golf course, opening soon, is a display of 'green' ingenuity
The Bristol Golf Park is almost done with its metamorphosis, from one of the saddest courses in America to a shining symbiosis of recreation and conservation. more
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Bay View selects Hall of Famer Scorpio as new athletic director
EAST PROVIDENCE — All Stater, player of the year, team captain, Hall of Famer, championship level coach and, now, athletic director. One of the most consequential student-athletes in the … more
Letter: Kudos to Phoenix for parade coverage
To the editor: First and foremost, the Bristol Phoenix is the best and only newspaper that I read on a consistent basis because of the accurate news and the remarkable photographs that appear … more
Raquel Goulart, a chemistry teacher who has spent around 20 years at Mt. Hope High School, talks with Superintendent Ana Riley in the background. In the foreground, colorful tape marks the lone gas hookup that functions for the use of Bunsen burners at a table in Goulart’s classroom.
Flooded halls and sewage smells highlight calls for new Mt. Hope High
Flooded hallways, leaky roofs, a persistent smell of sewage in the science wing, outdated and unwelcoming spaces, and continuously out of order bathrooms are just some of the issues students and teachers have with the current building. more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, November 16, 2023
Measuring impacts of offshore wind farms on recreational fishing
The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography held an online seminar last Wednesday, titled “Recreational Fishing and Offshore Wind Energy: Understanding the Changing … more
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Adam Tam of Worcester with a monster bluefish he caught in Greenwich Bay this week.
Anglers report the stripers are everywhere
Where’s the bite? Anglers are reporting fish in freshwater ponds, and all the bays, with striped bass, bluefish and tautog all heating up. more
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Art or no, Bristol says window signs have to go
That the calligraphy in the windows of the building at 205 Thames St. was visually appealing was never really in question; virtually everyone at the Monday night Bristol Zoning Board of Review … more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, September 12, 2013
Letter: History evolves, as should our state name
History is constantly evolving, with new interpretations and meanings arising from any particular historic event. The official name of our state, with the choice word “ plantations” is on … more
Letter: Trying to inject reality into bike path planning
In 2019, the same year that Forbes magazine listed Rhode Island as the nation’s worst state in which to do business, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation  unveiled its Bike … more
Bristol Police collecting expired medications April 24
On Saturday, April 24, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA )will be holding its 20th National Take-Back event. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, … more
Former Hometown Tavern owners Jon and Rose Tagessian are flanked by their realtors, Robert Rox (left) and Michael Alves, of KW Elite Commercial Realty.
After two decades, the owners of Hometown Tavern hand over the keys
The new owners, Jay Cardosi and Sharon McCarthy, who took over from the Tagessians on Feb. 28, own a couple of other well-known local establishments in Rhode Island. more
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Letter: Potty-mouth politics belong in private, not public
To the editor: Several days ago I entered my local gym only to see a twenty-something guy hoofing it on a treadmill, earbuds in, wearing a “F*** BIDEN” t-shirt. Writing this, I … more
Mt. Hope softball clinches division title, finishes season 16-0
The Mt. Hope softball team clinched the Division II South title as they out-slugged Portsmouth 8-4 during a home game on Tuesday afternoon. The Huskies finished the regular season 16-0 in league play and 17-1 overall. more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, October 6, 2022
Bristol PD: Fight at Mt. Hope ends in three teen arrests
Bristol police responded to a fight at Mt. Hope High School and assisted on multiple deer-related calls between Oct. 31 and Nov. 6, 2022. more
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.
Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay
A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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Letter: It’s all happening here in Rhode Island
To the editor: 1. David Blight 2. Ira Magaziner 3. Mary McAleese 4. Maria Vazquez | What do they have in common, in addition to great talent in differing categories? 1. A Pulitzer Prize winning … more
Huskies first singles player Elsa White hits a backhand during her 6-3, 6-4, win over Mia Renzulli of Prout. White has been dominant at times in her 4-1 start to the season.
Tennis team pounds Prout 6-1, starts season 4-1
The senior laden Mt. Hope tennis team pounded Prout 6-1 in a home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosted the Huskies record to 4-1 in Division I, with their lone loss, a 7-0 drubbing by … more
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Members of the public listen to a presentation on the school bond proposal during a community forum on Monday night at Mt. Hope High School.
Students offer perspective on need for new Mt. Hope High School
Sewage smells in the science wing, constant water issues, and a lack of school spirit has these seniors advocating for a new school; even if they themselves won't benefit from it. more
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