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Bristol Police: Lockouts, dispersals, road rage and ding dong ditch
Monday, March 10 A resident on Wapping Drive reported damage to a recycling bin. A resident on Beach Road reported a sink skunk in their back yard at 10:48 a.m. An officer investigated … more
Ashley Ernest sits outside her camper van turned mobile art studio on a beautiful day.    
Creative Wanderings wanders around the state  
School buses have turned into tiny houses on wheels. Vans have become synonymous with a nomadic existence that enables travel. And one local camper has turned into a mobile art studio. Turning … more
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Brian Schuster, head of external affairs for Rhode Island Energy, talks to a crowd of, at times, agitated audience members during a public forum about rising energy costs this winter.
Big bills, small answers, at RI Energy forum
A group of East Bay residents filled the Herreshoff Room at Rogers Free Library Monday evening hoping to answer one big question: Why have my energy bills increased so dramatically this winter? They … more
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The Mt. Hope Combined Vocal Ensemble/Chorus sing.
Gallery: Bristol Warren School District All Chorus concert
Student musicians and singers from the Bristol Warren Regional School District, including performances by Kickemuit Middle School and Hugh Cole Elementary School pupils, held their annual All Chorus … more
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The Gooding Avenue site of the proposed 80-room hotel development.
Bristol hotel hearing brings critics and complaints
While developers at D & M Boca Development, a developer based out of North Dartmouth, presented their pre-application for a Comfort Inn Hotel to the Bristol Planning Board on Thursday, March 13, … more
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Rosanna Ortiz (left), president of RMO Public Relations and Kristen Adamo (right), president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, share a glass of wine at the Reserve on Dorrance in Providence — one of the many venues hosting their upcoming culinary and wine event in the city. 
Food and wine, more food and more wine … 
Some people just want to sit down. Rhode Island’s foodie culture calls for more than just chain restaurants and drive-throughs that cater to the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle many have … more
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Mt. Hope High School's Emily Moran grabs a rebound for the Huskies during their Division II preliminary round playoff victory over Johnston. The senior was team's leading scorer and rebounder this winter. Moran was selected by the league coaches for the top tier All-Conference award on the third team.
Four Huskies garner top league hoops accolades
The accolades are in for the Mt. Hope High School basketball teams with the completion of the 2024-25, including the Division III champion boys' squad received a pair of spots on the league's top … more
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Bristol Warren School Committee gives first approval to several policy updates
As part of the continuing review of the district's policies, the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee at its March 12 meeting gave first approval to a series of updates suggested by the … more
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Participants of Friday's virtual town hall event included Senators Jack Reed and Shelton Whitehouse, Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, Executive Director of the Economic Progress Institute, and Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank
RI Democratic leaders denounce federal cuts to assistance programs
Referring to cuts to the USDA affecting local food organizations as well as proposed cuts and what they could mean for SNAP funding and Medicaid, Rhode Island's congressional delegation held a virtual town hall to discuss their concerns. more
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DUIs, domestic incidents top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department. Monday, March 10 Ronald Rivera, 33, of 9 Chester Ave., Chelsea, Mass., was charged with … more
Mt. Hope High School head softball coach Lis Braun (center) last spring with team members in the senior class of 2024.
Braun begins first full season as Huskies' head softball coach
When the Mt. Hope High School softball team convened last week for the 2025 season with the start of pitchers-and-catchers spring training and then full squad practices this past Monday, the Huskies … more
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Bristol Warren School Committee gives first approval to several policy updates
As part of the continuing district's policies, the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee at its March 12 meeting gave first approval to a series of updates suggested by the administration of … more
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Four Huskies garner top league hoops accolades
The accolades are in for the Mt. Hope High School basketball teams with the completion of the 2024-25, including the Division III champion boys' squad received a pair of spots on the league's top … more
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Lauren Lake and Mango (l) enjoy a (securely leashed) outing recently with Steve and Pepper (r).
Chasing Mango — Lessons in search and reunion
Late January into February was the coldest snap in what has been an exceptionally frigid (and windy) winter. There could not have been a worse time for a dog (particularly one named after a tropical … more
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The jam packed crowd inside the Engine Room for the annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Beer Tasting.
Annual McKenna beer tasting fundraiser was another rousing success
The ninth annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Beer Tasting Fundraising event was another huge success as a large crowd gathered recently inside the new Portside Tavern Engine Room for an evening of … more
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A protestor in the foreground holds up a sign that reads “Science is for Everyone” with the LGBTQ flag and the symbol that advocates for gender inclusivity.
Hundreds 'Stand Up For Science' at State House rally
As many as 500 people — including scores of scientists and supporters of scientific research — descended upon the Rhode Island State House this past Friday afternoon to protest ongoing … more
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Rhode Island Energy to answer questions at public forum VENUE CHANGE
Wondering why your energy bill is through the roof? You’ll have a chance to find out, next Monday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m., when Bristol and Warren Representatives and Senators will host a … more
The new owner of this structurally-compromised house at 125 Hope Street has requested permission from the Historic District Commission to demolish it.
Ruling on Herreshoff house deferred
The former residence of Herreshoff scion, naval architect, sailor, longtime Town Council member and former Town Administrator Halsey Herreshoff sold for $725,000 on Jan. 8. Located at 125 Hope … more
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Mt. Hope High School's Charlotte Piper performs on floor for the Huskies at the state gymnastics championships in February. Last weekend, the freshman offered up a redemptive effort on the apparatus as well as two others at the 2025 New England championship meet.
Huskies Pisasale, Piper perform admirably at regional gymnastics meet
Two Mt. Hope High School athletes — sophomore Kara Pisasale and freshman Charlotte Piper — represented the Huskies in the 29th annual New England Gymnastics Championships set for … more
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It took years for local musician Esther Watrous (who goes by the stage name Polly Bessette) to build the confidence necessary to perform just for the fun of it, and in the process, she gained a loyal following.
Warren resident takes her music from pages to stages …
Finding a “following” is often associated with social media these days. However, there are other, more intimate and personal types of followings to be had. Rhode Island is small, and … more
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The players, coaches and support staff for the 2024-25 Mt. Hope High School Division III champion boys' basketball team.
Superb Mt. Hope High boys' hoops season ends
In the words of Mt. Hope High School boys' hoops head coach Jeff Grifka "it wasn't meant to be," but the Huskies' 69-33 loss on the road in Providence to top-seeded and Division I winner La Salle … more
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R.I. House passes Speakman's bill banning PFAS in gear
PROVIDENCE— The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. June S. Speakman (D-Dist. 68, Warren, Bristol) to prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of any … more
Music for the evening was provided by (l-r) Scott Grimo, Tom Hansen, and Andre Arsenault.
Crowd packs Portside for event honoring Andrew McKenna
The 9th annual 1st Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna Jr. beer tasting fundraising event was another huge success this past Thursday night as a large crowd gathered inside the new Portside Tavern Engine Room for … more
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Three East Bay players try to slam the puck past the Northern RI Yeti goalie during the second game in the playoff series.
East Bay Eagles eliminated from playoffs despite ‘amazing effort’
The East Bay Eagles Co-op girls ice hockey team played some of its best hockey of the season in its quarterfinal playoff series against Northern Rhode Island Yeti but lost 1-0 in the first game of … more
A beautiful sunset was the perfect backdrop for the 88th Army Band's performance as they kicked off the 2017 Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series at Independence Park.
Fourth Committee reaffirms RWU concert venue
The Burnside Building was packed with committee members, passionate supporters of the Independence Park concert venue, and interested citizens when the 4th of July Committee convened for their … more
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