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Members of the Bristol Police Department are near the end of their month-long Home Base No Shave campaign, with nearly $3,000 raised to benefit veterans.
The Bristol ‘fuzz’ get fuzzy for a good cause
This month, the Bristol Police Department has been participating in the Home Base No Shave campaign, raising $2,625 (to date) for veterans and their families — currently the third-highest total … more
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Discipline and absenteeism bring down rankings for KMS and Hugh Cole
The Rhode Island Department of Education recently released “report cards” for every school in the state. For the second year in a row, the education department used what it calls a … more
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Letter: The paper continues its history of anti-union views
There are certain recurring things in life that you can always set your clock by, such as long lines at the mall on Black Friday, hot and humid weather in July, and of course a regular bashing of … more
Some of the members of Mt. Hope High School’s Solve for Tomorrow team, shown with many of the 30-plus ideas they brainstormed for this year’s project, are (front row, from left) Alice Grantham, Mikayla Ricks and Chelsea Goodman (at board); (second row) Sonia Bradley, Umme Maryam, Abigail Heroux and Ben Rozea; and (third row) Allyson Devine, Rebecca Oliver and Odin Gaudreau.
Mt. Hope students trying to save kids from being left in hot cars
Once again, Mt. Hope High School’s “Solve For Tomorrow” team has advanced to the state finals in the annual competition. Sponsored by Samsung, Solve For Tomorrow is a … more
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Letter: Editorial showed a bleak picture of unions
As a former municipal employee, now retired, I want to respond to the Bristol Phoenix editorial, entitled ”The end of contract give-and-take.” The editorial paints such a bleak picture … more
The windows at 205 Thames St. are clear once again, but with new sailcloth curtains in their place. The town says these are acceptable.
Compromise keeps Bristol sushi restaurant’s art in windows
Following a Nov. 4 meeting at which the Zoning Board of Review determined calligraphy in the windows of 205 Thames St. is in violation of the town’s building code , the art/sign (depending on … more
Bristol Police: Three DUI arrests plus domestic incidents
Bristol police officers made three DUI arrests and were called to an array of domestic situations, including a woman who allegedly used a knife to damage property, during a busy week from Nov. 11 to … more
Guiteras Elementary School in Bristol has solid academics but got some low marks for teacher absenteeism.
Bristol elementary schools: High academics, but ‘chronic absenteeism’
The Rhode Island Department of Education recently released “report cards” for every school in the state. For the second year in a row, the education department used what it calls a … more
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Bristol Theatre Company members rehearse a scene from their performance of “Tommy” last year.
Bristol theater company can now light up the stage
The second time was a charm. Bristol Theatre Company Chairman Marie Knapman got some great news last week. Their application for more than $18,000 for the purchase of lighting equipment was … more
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Letter: The expansion of Pre-K is good for Rhode Island’s kids
I’m a former educator who is now in sales. I’m a big believer in the importance of great education early on. But, before anything else, I’m a Dad. Being a parent is arguably … more
Warrren just launched its new trash and recycling program this week, similar to what Bristol plans for next spring. Pedestrians, bins and cars are shown here on Main Street in downtown Warren. Bristol has decided not to buy these bright blue bins, and it will offer residents smaller version, if they choose.
Bristol says bins will be big but not blue
Like many municipalities across the region, Bristol will seen be transitioning to a more automated trash pickup system, currently planned to launch in the spring of 2020. With existing trash trucks … more
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Letter: Please order the smaller trash carts for Bristol
We fully support using smaller trash carts in Bristol, as described by Judy Anderson’s letter in the Bristol Phoenix on Nov. 14. Currently we never fill our 35-gallon trash can, nor have we … more
Mt. Hope High School senior Madison Rodriques (at right) works with fellow students from across America in a collaborative exercise during the two-day event in New York City.
A national calling: Why education is a civil right
A two-day event hosted in New York City called upon generations of activists, celebrities, artists, educators and students to reflect on the achievements and efforts of past and present changemakers. … more
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Mary Quinn (left) gets the crowning touch from Franklin Court Assisted Living Administrator Angela P. Cabral during her 100th birthday celebration.
A century of happy living for Bristol's Mary Quinn
Mary Quinn was the guest of her honor at her 100th birthday party celebration Tuesday afternoon at the Franklin Court Assisting Living community room. She was welcomed by several family members and a … more
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Letter: Why hasn’t Bristol answered questions about trash bins?
Are the (18,000?) 95-gallon bins already ordered? Does the town already own the 95-gallon bins? Do these bins have our Bristol town logo imprinted on them? If any of the preceding questions … more
Bristol Police field complaints about eggs, leaves and noisy neighbors
The Bristol Police Department made few arrests but had an active week chasing down complaints from neighbors and citizens from Nov. 4 to 10. Monday, Nov. 4 A Wilson Street resident reported … more
Workers feed the liner through the leaky Cross Bay Pipeline last month.
It's back on! BCWA completes Cross Bay Pipeline repair
Seven months after its Cross Bay Pipeline sprung a leak, Bristol County Water Authority officials flipped a switch at the Port of Providence Friday morning and water once again started flowing through … more
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Shivani Mehta speaks about their “Go For Launch” project during the Bristol Warren school committee meeting Tuesday night, with teammates (from left), Aditi Metha, Mykala Hudon and Kristiana Cabral looking on.
Mt. Hope student innovators are ‘Go For Launch’
The first weekend in November, four local high school students, including freshman Shivani Mehta and sophomores Mikayla Hudon, Kristiana Cabral and Aditi Mehta, took one step closer to launching into … more
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Editorial: Bristol-Warren's hiring fast-track
The Bristol Warren Regional School District has a new (permanent) superintendent, and most people will not be surprised to see it’s the guy who’s been at the forefront of district … more
Restaurant owner Ben Sukle (middle) and John Ho (right) cook a meal on an historic open hearth for his Birch and Oberlin employees at Coggeshall Farm on Tuesday.
Partners in poultry bring new farming to Coggeshall
With a cold rain drumming on the roof of the 18th-century farmhouse, a celebrated local chef visited Coggeshall Farm this past Tuesday to get up close and personal with the products on his … more
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Letter: Suicide prevention barriers on bridges save lives
To the editor: As a lifelong East Bay resident, I have always enjoyed the beauty of Narragansett Bay. But behind this cozy New England life, the beauty is often marred by the sound of helicopters … more
Letter: Crowley continues to put the cart before the horse
Joseph Crowley’s recent letter, entitled  “ The real problem with our schools is poverty, ” continues a theme that he pursued in two previous letters. As I noted in a previous … more
Bristol Warren Superintendent of School Dr. Jonathan Brice talks to the school committee while Assistant Superintendent Diane Sanna looks on.
Good news, bad news for Bristol Warren in state assessments
The good news is that many Bristol Warren elementary students are performing well. “The students at Rockwell [Elementary School], in particular are performing well, evidenced by the number one … more
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Letter: The real problem with our schools is poverty
The scores were unacceptable. Something needed to be done to fix the schools. Rhode Island? Yes, based on the second year of administering the RICAS. Massachusetts? Yes, based on the first years … more
Letter: Please choose the smaller trash carts for Bristol
Note: This letter was submitted to the Bristol Town Council, Bristol Town Administrator and Director of Public Works. I respectfully offer the following information in hopes to persuade you to … more
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