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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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Letter: Are we asking the right questions about massive wind farms?
Construction is underway to build thousands of huge wind turbines from New Jersey to Maine. From an average Joe’s perspective, this process feels extremely rushed, and there are dozens of unanswered questions. more
Ferry service from PVD to Bristol begins
A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21. more
East Bay’s Clara Bucher vies for a puck in the corner of the defensive zone during last week’s game against Mount St. Charles.
East Bay Eagles open season with victory over Warwick
The East Bay Eagles co-op girls ice hockey team opened the season with a 5-2 victory over Warwick. Arden Wilkes scored two goals for the Eagles and added an assist for three points. Sydney Olson … more
Ben Shaw, who grew up in Portsmouth and played in his school band, today plays multiple instruments, sings and writes his own music.
Ben Shaw: Musician, artist, modern-day renaissance man
Ben Shaw is a modern-day renaissance man. He has taken on the weighty role of singer, songwriter, guitarist, saxophonist, pianist, jazz/classical composer and author. Alas, like so many artists and … more
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Accountability and leadership in the I-195 crisis
STORY OF THE WEEK: The emergency closing of the westbound part of the Washington Bridge put Gov. Dan McKee — and how he performs during a crisis — under a microscope. McKee was … more
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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
One of the Seastreak ferry boats spotted in Bristol over the weekend will soon begin transporting people from Providence to Bristol on Wednesday.
Bristol to Providence ferry service launches Wednesday morning
The ferry service, intended to help commuters impacted by the closure of the Washington Bridge westbound, will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20. more
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