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Bristol PD: Two arrests and multiple deer-related issues

Bristol Police made two arrests, dealt with multiple deer-related calls, and received multiple reports of stolen property between Sept. 11-18, 2023. more

9/22/23

Bristol/RWU Cooperative to award $12,500 in grants for community projects

Applications are due by Oct. 15. more

9/21/23

Paula Clare belts out blues and rock, backed by her Paula Clare band.

Photos: PorchFest 2023 dodges hurricane, rocks downtown Bristol

After a week of uncertain forecasting, mother nature dialed up a glorious September afternoon on Sunday for Bristol’s annual event, PorchFest. more

9/21/23

The timeline including the list of all known enslaved individuals that came through Bristol, seen on display outside of Linden Place.

Presentation: Who were the enslaved of Bristol and Warren?

On Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the George Hail Library, Courtney Garrity, creator of the database with the Bristol Historical and Preservation Society will meet with Pat Mues and Sarah Weed of the Warren Middle Passage Project to discuss their research. more

9/21/23

Gordon School has created a new “Whatever I Need” block in every student’s day, where they have free time for “whatever they need.” In the spirit of social-emotional wellness and growth, classes might go outside for some fun, hold a lively discussion about an important topic, or spend time reading together (above) with the school’s therapy dog, Denver.

For private schools, enrollment growth is a pandemic silver lining

While the global pandemic made a mess of just about everything everywhere, it had a hidden benefit for private schools — it boosted their enrollments. Admissions directors at numerous … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/21/23

Jaia Robotics co-founder Ian Estaphan Owen (left) and Deedee Chatham, Business Development Director, hold a model JaiaBot, a powerful aquatic data collection device. Jaia Robotics is one leading Bristol-based tech company to be showcased during the Innovation Crawl next week.

Bristol businesses to shine during statewide 'Innovation Crawl'

“The innovation crawl came to be because I wanted to show collaborative efforts across the state,” said Mollie Williams, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Innovate Newport. “The Bristol stop will really shine. It’s unique.” more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/21/23

Late Bristolian preservationist is namesake for new center on preservation education

It’s hard to overstate Lombard Pozzi’s impact on historic preservation in Rhode Island, and especially in his hometown of Bristol. That acknowledgement has now led to the creation of the Lombard J. Pozzi Center for Historic Preservation Education. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/21/23

The Town of Bristol wants YOU to help plan the celebration for America’s 250th birthday.

Bristol to organize committee to celebrate America's 250th birthday

‘Semiquincentennial’ doesn’t have the neat ring of “Bicentennial”, but it is nonetheless what we will be celebrating in 2026: the 250th birthday of the United States. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/20/23

14U's Adam Correia gets ahead of a New Bedford defender.

Train keeps rolling for East Bay Warriors

The train keeps rolling for the 14U East Bay Warriors football team as they pounded New Bedford 28-0 in the home opener on Sunday, 9/17. Through the first four weeks they have outscored their … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 9/19/23

Huskies' midfielder Maddox Canario (left) and Yanni Tapinos collide while fighting for a loose ball during Mt. Hope's loss to Barrington on Thursday night.

Mt. Hope soccer teams kick off their seasons

Jackson scores two as Huskies edge Smithfield 3-2 Sophomore striker Thea Jackson scored 2 goals as the Mt. Hope girls soccer team edged Smithfield 3-2 in a Division I game on Thursday night. … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/19/23

The statue of St. Elizabeth of Portugal is carried proudly through local neighborhood streets on a day filled with religious history.

Parishioners enjoy long awaited first procession for St. Elizabeth’s namesake

The statue of St. Elizabeth of Portugal, who was canonized for her good deeds, including helping the sick and the poor, and was canonized in 1625, was taken through the streets of Bristol in a wondrous procession this past Sunday. more

By Manny Correira | 9/19/23

Lynn Palmieri helps Alisa Furtado with a math problem in one of the new outdoor learning areas that she helped get built at Hugh Cole Elementary School during the first week of school.

'Grounded and focused' — new outdoor learning areas impress at Hugh Cole

Hugh Cole teacher Lynn Palmieri has been an outspoken advocate on the benefits of outdoor learning for years. Now she has two dedicated outdoor learning spaces to prove it. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/19/23

Bristol PD: New York City resident arrested for stalking

Bristol Police made one arrest and restored the peace during multiple incidents from Sept. 4-11, 2023. more

9/15/23

(R-l) Town Administrator Steve Contente, Parks and Recreation Director Warren Rensehausen, Police Chief Kevin Lynch, State Rep. Susan Donovan and Diane Davis kept the trays of food (a delicious barbecue chicken lunch donated by the Common Pub) coming.

AARP recognizes Bristol as an 'Age-Friendly' community

AARP took the opportunity of the annual senior picnic to make the announcement that Bristol has been added to its network of Age-Friendly Communities. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/14/23

Derek Ferreira (left), Mike Godet, and Luis Medeiros watch Kevin Amaral of Vigilant Brewing Company tee off on the first hole at the Bristol Golf Park.

Town cuts tape on Bristol Golf Park, first players tee off

Players took to the links at the Bristol Golf Park for the first time this week. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/14/23

A new URI study has found extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay. Researchers Victoria Fulfer (shown) and J.P. Walsh estimate that the top 2 inches of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years.

New URI study finds extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay

Two University of Rhode Island researchers estimate that the top 5 centimeters (2 inches) of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years. more

9/14/23

Pizza Wine, a sparkly red meant to pair perfectly with pizza, is a new creation coming soon.

Bristolian helps invent 'Pizza Wine' — So what is it?

Pizza Wine is a light, sparkly red, sold by the can and meant to pair perfectly with pizza. more

9/13/23

Tracey (left) and Leigh Carney, dressed as "old ladies" make their way through a muddy obstacle during last year’s event.

Thrive Outside's fifth annual mud run is this weekend

The fifth annual “Thrive Outside in the Mud” race at Frerichs Farm (43 Kinnicutt Ave.) in Warren is on Sunday, Sept. 17. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

This happy sloth will be the mascot for the School Attendance Matters (SAM) initiative, which aims to educate parents about the importance of school attendance. The pilot program is happening this year at Hugh Cole Elementary School. It was designed by Hugh Cole art teacher, Daniel Blouin.

Can a cartoon sloth help improve slumping student attendance?

Can a cartoon sloth emblazoned on a t-shirt highlighting the phrase “School Attendance Matters” really make a difference in lowering the number of chronically absent students that attend … more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/13/23

Two astronauts aboard The International Space Station, which launched in November of 1998, will host a Live Q&A session with Rhode Island students on Thursday.

KMS student to interact with astronauts aboard International Space Station

A Kickmeuit Middle School student will be among a group of Rhode Island students given the unique opportunity to participate in a live question and answer session with two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) this Thursday. more

9/12/23

J.P. Medeiros, who will turn 72 in January, has been through a lot during his lifetime, but he remains upbeat following life-saving spinal surgery. Here he visits with the renowned Dr. Adetokunbo A. Oyelese, Spinal Surgery Direector at the Norman Prince Spine Institute.

No matter what, you just can’t keep J.P. Medeiros down

Loss, grief, physical injury and illness have all beset John Medeiros, and yet he continues to stay positive. more

By Manny Correira | 9/8/23

Bristol PD: Police respond to two reports of dog bites

Bristol Police responded to dog bites and people doing backflips off cars between Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, 2023. more

9/8/23

Eileen Dyer, Rogers Free Library director, and Charles Calhoun, Bristol BookFest co-founder, present the 2024 BookFest read, Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick.”

Bristol's 2024 BookFest devoted to Melville's opus, "Moby-Dick"

BookFest 2024 is on Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, in three historic downtown Bristol locations. Registration will open in January. more

9/7/23

Signage is now posted at the entrances to each of four town-owned sites that are now permitting deer hunting between Sept. 15 and Jan. 31. This one is located outside the Elmwood Drive entrance of the 100-Acre Woods parcel.

Hikers beware: Hunting begins in Bristol on Sept. 15

Is the Town's new hunting cooperative program a necessary step to reduce the deer population, or a tragedy waiting to happen? more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/7/23

Conceptual designs for a new unified Cold Andrew campus have been presented to the Historic District Commission and the Planning Board’s Technical Review Committee.

Proposed plan would join Colt and Andrews schools into one school campus

The plan would join the Colt and Andrews Schools both visually and spatially, creating a complete school campus that will provide a secure space for students to walk, learn, and play safely between and around the two buildings. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/7/23