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Bristol Harbormaster Gregg Marsili takes a photo during the opening of the Bristol Town Marina last spring.
Bristol Town Marina exceeds revenue expectations for second summer
At the end of its second summer season, revenue from docking fees and fuel sales are strong at the Bristol Town Marina, which opened in spring of 2022. more
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Clockwise from top left: The 11th Hour Racing Team, including skipper and Bristol native Charlie Enright, celebrate winning Leg 6 in The Hague on June 3 (photo by Harry Kh/11th Hour Racing); One of the ferry boats, currently being used to transport people from Providence to Bristol, prepares to depart the State Street dock on its next run to the city as the sun sets on its first day of operation last Thursday (Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.); 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, which opened over the summer (Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.); Bristol’s new hunting cooperative, launched in September, has its share of detractors.
A year told through stories: Bristol in 2023
Here are just a few of Bristol’s biggest stories from 2023 to enjoy as we pin up a new calendar and look forward to a new year of telling stories about our community. more
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Will Alves looks to drive to the basket during Portsmouth's win over Mt. Hope during a holiday tournament in Barrington.
Portsmouth and Mt., Hope hoops teams look to get on track
The Portsmouth basketball team trounced Mt. Hope 85-48 in the annual holiday tournament at Barrington High School on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosts the Patriots record to 2-3 in Division I, … more
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Harper, Nico and Cash Correia visit with Santa at their home.
Fundraiser set up for Bristol man in critical condition following work injury
On Dec. 1 Bristol resident Josh Correia, 40, was involved in an accident at work and is currently in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital. more
Letter: Deadline to comment on Gooding Ave hotel is soon
If you are concerned about flooding due to wetland destruction, please let your voice be heard. more
Editorial: Time to call it quits on ferry experiment
While this service could potentially be a fun concept to bolster tourism between Providence and the East Bay during the summer, it is far too costly to continue utilizing as an ineffective traffic mitigation tool. more
Pictured on the far left is School Resource Officer Keith Medeiros (holding award) along with K9 Brody, Bristol Chief Kevin Lynch, current RIPCA President, and Col. Bradford Connor of Warwick, incoming RIPCA President.
Bristol's Keith Medeiros named one of three community officers of the year
Medeiros was credited for his positive impact on the Bristol community by consistently demonstrating empathy and compassion in his interactions with students through his pioneering therapy dog program with K9 Brody. more
Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, December 28, 2023
After news spread through the community about the fire, gifts started pouring in. Angela Cabral, administrator of Franklin Court Assisted Living, stands among the many items received, including toiletries, blankets, games, gift cards, and even a large check to throw the residents a party when they can eventually return.
Community steps up following fire at Bristol nursing home
When the fire alarm rang out inside the Franklin Court Assisted Living facility on Wednesday, Dec. 20, administrator Angela Cabral and her team kicked into action. When news spread about how 80 seniors were displaced as a result, so did the Bristol community. more
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Elizabeth Tanner, Bristol resident and Secretary of the Rhode Island Department of Commerce, stopped by the Event Room at Cutler Mill last Thursday to promote the emergency business loans being made available to business owners affected by the Washington Bridge closure.
Commerce Secretary plugs SBA loans available to businesses affected by bridge
Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner, was in Warren last week to plug resources available to businesses that are experiencing lost revenue due to the closure of the Washington Bridge. more
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Letter: Induction of Flynn to R.I. Heritage Hall of Fame a travesty
To the editor: The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame has inducted Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the disgraced general officer and momentary national security advisor to the Trump administration. … more
Group launches 'Pay for Success' project to reduce persistent homelessness
PROVIDENCE — An initial aimed at remedying increasing homelessness around the state was recently announced by key players involved in the effort. The Rhode Island Pay for Success program … more
A 55-foot-tall light array, suspended by a crane, displays Dr. Seuss’s famed Grinch character and has captivated travelers on Hope Street throughout the holiday season.
Hope Street Grinch is a head-turning sight in Bristol
For the past four years, the owners of Stony Hedge Farm on the north end of Hope Street have been designing and building Christmas displays on a grand scale. This year’s Grinch is the biggest to date. more
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Heavyweight Quentin Smith, a sophomore, manhandles an opponent during the annual Sharon Lombardo tournament at the high school on Dec. 16. Mt. Hope placed third at the event.
Talented grapplers and coaches aim to get Huskies back to the title
The Mt. Hope wrestling team is jam packed with talented grapplers this season as they begin another campaign towards a crack at the state title. None are more excited than head coach Ryan Fazzi who … more
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Two-year-old Sophie Staudinger, accompanied by her mom, Chelsea Moran, was ecstatic at meeting Santa (Cup Defenders Association President Steve Cavalieri) for the first time.
For 88 years, the Cup Defenders have brought holiday joy to Bristol
It all started in 1935, when the late Orlando J. Bisbano came up with the idea to do something special for neighborhood children during the Christmas season. more
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George Burman and wife, Yvette Yatchmink, pose for a photo in front of the “2nd Wind”, Burman’s Albin 35 TE, at the Bristol Town Marina.
New foundation looks to provide boating excursions for youth with disabilities
A group of local boating and sailing enthusiasts have created a new nonprofit foundation whose mission is to provide excursions onto local waters to enhance the lives of the differently abled. more
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The Grinch, with his trusty “reindeer” Max, hauls off a load of gifts from in front of 67 Fox Hill Ave. in Bristol.
The Grinch arrives in style in a 1939 Dodge on Foxhill Ave in Bristol
The delightful display was set up by Foxhill Avenue resident Bob Desmarais, an 81-year-old Westport, Mass. native. more
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SBA opens bridge crisis response center in East Providence
The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the … more
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Letter: Gooding hotel plan would add to flooding
The proposed hotel on Gooding, which would likely be used as a student dormitory, needs to be denied for its potential to increase flooding and degrade the environment. more
Letter: Thanks to Town Council for watchful eyes
I've never been one to hesitate to criticize the Bristol Town Council when I have felt the criticism was justified, but I will also readily admit when they need to be praised. more
Letter: Lack of access was disappointing
In the future, Bristol is no longer on our shopping or dining lists. more
Joseph Earley, 18, gathers donated toys on Saturday before delivering them to the Cardi's in Seekonk for their Toys for Tots drive.
Bristol teen's toy drive going strong since 2020
Joseph Earley started a toy drive when he was 15 years old during the Covid winter of 2020, and it has been going strong now for four years. more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, December 21, 2023
Jodi Leffingwell, a Bristol-based author, poses with her newest book, “When Christmas Came to Town”.
Local author's book explores when Christmas was (almost) canceled
“When Christmas Came to Town,” crafts a fictional, heartwarming story out of events inspired by real life that happened right here in Bristol. more
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Two new CTE programs approved at Mt. Hope High School
Beginning in the Fall of 2024, students will be able to begin an educational track in Audio & Video Production and Graphic Communication Design. more
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