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A deeper look into the Senate's nine-bill healthcare package

East Providence legislators had a hand in two of the bills, which strive to increase access to vaccinations, lessen the severity of medical debt, and create more primary care physicians in the state.
Young wrestlers earn ‘All American’ ranking
The last weekend in January, two youth wrestlers from Bristol traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana to take part in the USA Wrestling Youth … Read More
Bristol Warren School Committee learns of latest budget draft, superb student test results
Superintendent Ana Riley presented the latest incarnation of the district's proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget to the Bristol Warren … Read More
One bucket goes a long way   
A large, bright green bucket sitting in the center of a crowded event room may not seem very exciting at first glance. People casually … Read More
Barrington lawmaker wants to waive VIN inspection fee for veterans
Two East Bay legislators are hoping to give veterans and active-duty military personnel a break when it comes to paying for VIN … Read More
Two women stabbed in domestic altercation
Police responded to 89 Wood St. at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, following a call from the address regarding a domestic disturbance. They … Read More
Winter lights up   
There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually … Read More
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program

The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers …

Celebration of St. Elizabeth’s namesake marches on in Bristol

After a successful inaugural feast last year, this new tradition appears to be gaining traction, and notoriety.

Want a look inside Bristol's most beautiful homes? Now's your chance

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society will be holding their “House Tour 2024” on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Obituaries
Dr. Ronald Hillegass Ronald C. Hillegass, MD, formerly of Barrington, RI, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025. Born April 12, 1938, in Johnstown, PA, Ron graduated from Westmont High School and attended Prince
Eleanor Rodrigues Eleanor S. Rodrigues, 95, of Warren passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Raymond J. Rodrigues Sr. for 47 years
Kenneth Souza Kenneth L. Souza, 79, of Westport, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Capone) Souza for 53 years. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Dorothy
Sports
Mt. Hope High tracksters, tumblers ready for state meets The indoor track and field and gymnastics meets kick off the 2025 Rhode Island Interscholastic League's winter sports state championship events as each contest their most important meets of the …
Huskies finish best boys' swim regular season in nearly 20 years The Mt. Hope High School boys' swim team recently completed its best regular season in nearly two decades after the Huskies went undefeated to finish atop the 2024-25 Division III dual meet …
Huskies hoops: Boys look to lock down top seed in D-III, girls eye better D-II spot The Mt. Hope High School basketball teams entered the final week of the 2024-25 regular season both comfortably in their respective league playoff fields, with the boys actually setting the pace in …
In pursuit of a new 'day' for Mt. Hope High hockey The next session in the latest series of free hockey clinics hosted by local enthusiast and entrepreneur Jeff Day is set for Presidents' Day, February 17, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Driscoll Rink in …
Opinion
Letter: Bristol’s new rental tax will hurt this town’s renters

To the editor: After reading about the new rental property tax, Town Ordinance Chapter 27, Section 27-15, I have to wonder what was involved throughout the process. How do town officials think this …

Letter: Drainage problems? Bring in the wild beavers

To the editor : This week’s Phoenix notes that Bristol’s Director of Community Development is recommending that additional annual funding be set aside to fix future problems …

Letter: The facts behind gun violence in America

To the editor: An letter in this paper last week focused on assault weapons without referencing the crisis of gun violence in America. The facts that I cite here are from sources including the …

Letter: Citizens for Peace deny antisemitism accusation

To the editor: In the January 30th issue, “Library forum a defense of antisemitism”, Jonathan Carney’s letter to the editor was misleading and insulting. To set the record …

Letter: Weaponized journalism is everywhere

To the editor: By now every American knows or should know about the freedoms and rights we as Americans have. Sadly, what we don't have aynmore is honest journalism. That is unbiased facts …

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