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Capt. Chris Willi, Block Island; Capt. Jamie Boyle, Martha’s Vineyard; and Peter Jenkins, the Saltwater Edge, Middletown met with NOAA Fisheries and legislators last week.
Better recreational fishing data may be on the way
Sometimes there is a silver lining and good things come out of a bad situation. Last week anglers met with Janet Coit, assistant administrator and chief of NOAA Fisheries and her staff, to talk about … more
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A book on every bed for Christmas
Books make excellent and well-appreciated gifts for Christmas. For one thing, they are beneficial in multiple ways: enjoyment, enrichment, broadening knowledge, and expanding cultural awareness. … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti (left) and Gov. Dan McKee address the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 12.
McKee calls closure of westbound Washington Bridge an unavoidable event
PROVIDENCE — In a press conference held mid-day Tuesday, Dec. 12, Gov. Dan McKee made his first public comments since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the temporary … more
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A glimpse at traffic Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, at around 9 a.m. in East Providence at the intersection of Broadway and Grovesnor Avenue near City Hall.
Washington Bridge closure creates chaos for drivers in and around East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — As expected with the shock announcement the day prior by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to immediately close the structurally deficient westbound side of the … more
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RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical … more
The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.
Architectural marvel is a beacon of light
Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more
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Local drum and bugle corps fan and participant Steve Skuba realized a lifelong dream recently when he marched in the America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade in Plymouth, Mass. with the renowned Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps.
Warren resident realizes lifelong drum and bugle corps dream
The 74-year-old Warren native who has lived in Bristol most of his life, realized a lifelong goal when he suited up recently to march with the world-renowned Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps in the America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade in Plymouth, Mass. more
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Jeff Klein
Palestine and Israel – Is There a Path to a Just Peace?
Speaker Jeff Klein will address the current crisis in the Middle East on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at Rogers Free Library’s Herreshoff Room, 525 Hope St., Bristol. Jeff Klein is a peace … more
Senior Center Director Donna Wilson, in final preparations for the last Foster a Senior event before pandemic restrictions forced her to take a “ding dong ditch” approach to delivering gifts. As of last season, normal deliveries were resumed.
'Foster a Senior' program hopes for biggest year yet in Bristol
Launched eight years ago, the Foster a Senior program is back. This year, the program hopes to be able to serve 300 seniors, the same number as in recent years. more
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‘Tyrone the Tenor Mouse’ is the first children’s book published by local author Elizabeth Splaine, about a mouse who aspires for the spotlight as an opera singer.
Bristol author releases first children's book about opera-singing mouse
It’s the first children’s book for the author who has previously published five novels, and by her own admission generally traffics in mystery and mayhem. more
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KMS Science Olympiad team has great showing at Brown invitational
The Kickemuit Middle School Science Olympiad team finished with 14 medals on the day, and placed fourth overall among all Rhode Island schools. more
Letter: A grand message of thanks
The 2023 Grand Illumination was a great event and we are thankful for those who gave their time and talents. more
Letter: Why talking about slavery is still important
It is up to us, today’s inhabitants of this area, that we account for the past in order to live more freely toward an equitable future. more
Dr. Lisa Cowley and Victor Westgate have spent years and traveled many thousands of miles learning how to achieve a happy retirement, and how to navigate the process no matter where you are on the journey.
Warren couple to share secrets of happy retirement in series of talks
Dr. Lisa Cowley and her husband, Victor Westgate, have spent about 15 years researching, self-exploring, traveling, and interviewing hundreds of people to be able to answer one question insightfully: What to do after retiring? more
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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, December 7, 2023
Greg Gatos of the Bristol House of Pizza on board his 25’ Hydra Sport.
Bristol House of Pizza delivers, whether by land or by sea
Greg Gatos wasn't about to let a little thing, like the Mt. Hope Bay, get between him and a satisfied customer. more
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Santa and Mrs. Claus, assisted by Little Miss Fourth of July Charlotte Loftus and Miss Fourth of July Casey Little, flip the switch, while Town Councilor Tony Teixeira looks on.
Photos: Bristol's Grand Illumination lights up the season
A festive crowd turned out on a balmy Saturday night for Bristol’s Grand Illumination, now a 30-year tradition. more
Letter: Something to consider regarding the new school
I am not against investing in sustainable and well-built schools that will last for many generations...I am against is the lack of adequate planning and maintenance that will eventually result in costly building repairs or eventual building replacement. more
Letter: Rhode Island desperately needs a bottle bill
In September, the Sogkonate Garden Club of Little Compton collected over 87 pounds of trash from our beaches in one day and over the past year, Friends of the Saugatucket in Wakefield collected over … more
Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the … more
The story of two feisty women who broke barriers
“First Ladies” By Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray A highly skilled writer of historical fiction, Marie Benedict usually chooses as her subjects women of substance who … more
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The Israeli-Hamas war is a loss all-around
It’s almost crass to write about the Israeli-Hamas war in the abstract. Whether it is a father searching for his children under rubble that had been his home in Gaza or a parent and child bound … more
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Jonathan Stone, former executive director of Save the Bay, was presented this year’s person of the year award by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse at the 14th Annual Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day.
Hats off to Senator Whitehouse for another great Leaders Day
Hats off to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and his staff for putting together the Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This is the 14th year the … more
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Letter: Republicans don’t seem to have any interest in governing
To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps … more
Bristol Port Marker models ready for public input
For the month of December, models of each artist’s proposal will be on display at Rogers Free Library. more
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