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Alyssa Brown (left) Samantha Vento, 10, Jackson Brown, 5, and Sofia Brown, 9, walk down the Bradford Street sidewalk looking for a place to go sledding on Sunday afternoon.
Photos from Bristol's first real snow of the season
Although it didn't come in time for the holidays, Bristolians relished in the first real snowstorm of the season on Sunday. more
The two suspects were caught with over 3,200 gift cards in their vehicle, thanks to the vigilance of local CVS staff.
Bristol Police seize over 3,200 fraudulently obtained gift cards
After weeks of warnings of gift card tampering and fraud around the country and in Rhode Island, it struck at home on Jan. 4. more
KMS students (left-right) Hailey Nunez-Jimenez, Raegan McGinn, Alex Barowy, Sage Mancieri, and Owen Ottone are part of the team of middle schoolers headed to the state finals of the Solve For Tomorrow STEM competition. Students on the team but not pictured include: Abigail St. Pierre, Simone Mack, and Cameron and Matthew Mally. The team is coached by STEM teachers Patricia Fillipino and Mary Cabral.
KMS team advances to state finals for STEM competition
The KMS team is one of just five schools in Rhode Island — and the only middle school team — to be selected as a state finalist for the 14th annual Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” competition. more
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Bristol and Warren lead the region in ’23 price increases
With only a few exceptions, single family, 2-4 family and condominium prices in the East Bay real estate market continued to climb in 2023 vs. 2022, a continuation of a multiyear trend. Bristol … more
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Elsa White looks to make a pass in the offensive zone during the Huskies 43-33 win over Tiverton during a D-IIB game on Friday night.
Moran, White lead Huskies over Tiverton 43-33
Emily Moran and Elsa White combined for 32 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball team beat Tiverton 43-33 in a Division IIB match up at Mt. Hope High School on Friday night. Moran and White, both … more
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This set of speed humps were installed on Peck Avenue, off Hope Street near Rockwell Elementary School. Not all neighbors were happy about it.
More 'speed humps' could begin popping up in Bristol
New 'traffic calming' measures might be coming soon to a street near you. more
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Amber McCollum (left) and Kaitlan Mitchell share a laugh, and some warmth, while dining outdoors at Judge Roy Bean Saloon in 2020.
Many Bristol restaurants passed on expanded outdoor dining in 2023
Citing some onerous requirements to qualify for the new outdoor dining expansion, Bristol restaurants opted to focus on their existing operations instead. more
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RIDOT announces last day of service for temporary Bristol to Providence ferry
Since its inception on December 21, the ferries have carried 3,285 passengers over 12 operating days. The final day will be on... more
This rendering of the proposed town stage, constructed by the same company that the state uses for all their park structures, shows the back room that will house the power supply for events and performances. The stage itself is far wider at the front than the back, and the roof is pitched down toward the rear of the structure.
Renewed plans for Bristol Town Beach stage examined
Town officials anticipate a new community performance venue will be completed this summer at the Town Beach. more
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Local Rock musicians Joe Caron (left) and Freddy Komiega have been playing together for more than 50 years and have delighted audiences of all ages.
They’ve rocked the East Bay for half a century
Whether playing side by side, or in a singular mode, East Bay area rock and roll musicians/singers Joe Caron and Freddy “Kag” Komiega have made beautiful music together these past 50-plus years. more
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Fowl hunting season in swing; residents can expect to hear gunshots
If you found yourself startled by the sound of gunfire Tuesday morning, don’t fear. (Unless you are a duck.) more
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Bristol Harbormaster Gregg Marsili takes a photo during the opening of the Bristol Town Marina last spring.
Bristol Town Marina exceeds revenue expectations for second summer
At the end of its second summer season, revenue from docking fees and fuel sales are strong at the Bristol Town Marina, which opened in spring of 2022. more
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Clockwise from top left: The 11th Hour Racing Team, including skipper and Bristol native Charlie Enright, celebrate winning Leg 6 in The Hague on June 3 (photo by Harry Kh/11th Hour Racing); One of the ferry boats, currently being used to transport people from Providence to Bristol, prepares to depart the State Street dock on its next run to the city as the sun sets on its first day of operation last Thursday (Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.); 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, which opened over the summer (Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.); Bristol’s new hunting cooperative, launched in September, has its share of detractors.
A year told through stories: Bristol in 2023
Here are just a few of Bristol’s biggest stories from 2023 to enjoy as we pin up a new calendar and look forward to a new year of telling stories about our community. more
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Will Alves looks to drive to the basket during Portsmouth's win over Mt. Hope during a holiday tournament in Barrington.
Portsmouth and Mt., Hope hoops teams look to get on track
The Portsmouth basketball team trounced Mt. Hope 85-48 in the annual holiday tournament at Barrington High School on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosts the Patriots record to 2-3 in Division I, … more
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Harper, Nico and Cash Correia visit with Santa at their home.
Fundraiser set up for Bristol man in critical condition following work injury
On Dec. 1 Bristol resident Josh Correia, 40, was involved in an accident at work and is currently in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital. more
Pictured on the far left is School Resource Officer Keith Medeiros (holding award) along with K9 Brody, Bristol Chief Kevin Lynch, current RIPCA President, and Col. Bradford Connor of Warwick, incoming RIPCA President.
Bristol's Keith Medeiros named one of three community officers of the year
Medeiros was credited for his positive impact on the Bristol community by consistently demonstrating empathy and compassion in his interactions with students through his pioneering therapy dog program with K9 Brody. more
After news spread through the community about the fire, gifts started pouring in. Angela Cabral, administrator of Franklin Court Assisted Living, stands among the many items received, including toiletries, blankets, games, gift cards, and even a large check to throw the residents a party when they can eventually return.
Community steps up following fire at Bristol nursing home
When the fire alarm rang out inside the Franklin Court Assisted Living facility on Wednesday, Dec. 20, administrator Angela Cabral and her team kicked into action. When news spread about how 80 seniors were displaced as a result, so did the Bristol community. more
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Elizabeth Tanner, Bristol resident and Secretary of the Rhode Island Department of Commerce, stopped by the Event Room at Cutler Mill last Thursday to promote the emergency business loans being made available to business owners affected by the Washington Bridge closure.
Commerce Secretary plugs SBA loans available to businesses affected by bridge
Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner, was in Warren last week to plug resources available to businesses that are experiencing lost revenue due to the closure of the Washington Bridge. more
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Group launches 'Pay for Success' project to reduce persistent homelessness
PROVIDENCE — An initial aimed at remedying increasing homelessness around the state was recently announced by key players involved in the effort. The Rhode Island Pay for Success program … more
A 55-foot-tall light array, suspended by a crane, displays Dr. Seuss’s famed Grinch character and has captivated travelers on Hope Street throughout the holiday season.
Hope Street Grinch is a head-turning sight in Bristol
For the past four years, the owners of Stony Hedge Farm on the north end of Hope Street have been designing and building Christmas displays on a grand scale. This year’s Grinch is the biggest to date. more
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Heavyweight Quentin Smith, a sophomore, manhandles an opponent during the annual Sharon Lombardo tournament at the high school on Dec. 16. Mt. Hope placed third at the event.
Talented grapplers and coaches aim to get Huskies back to the title
The Mt. Hope wrestling team is jam packed with talented grapplers this season as they begin another campaign towards a crack at the state title. None are more excited than head coach Ryan Fazzi who … more
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Two-year-old Sophie Staudinger, accompanied by her mom, Chelsea Moran, was ecstatic at meeting Santa (Cup Defenders Association President Steve Cavalieri) for the first time.
For 88 years, the Cup Defenders have brought holiday joy to Bristol
It all started in 1935, when the late Orlando J. Bisbano came up with the idea to do something special for neighborhood children during the Christmas season. more
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George Burman and wife, Yvette Yatchmink, pose for a photo in front of the “2nd Wind”, Burman’s Albin 35 TE, at the Bristol Town Marina.
New foundation looks to provide boating excursions for youth with disabilities
A group of local boating and sailing enthusiasts have created a new nonprofit foundation whose mission is to provide excursions onto local waters to enhance the lives of the differently abled. more
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The Grinch, with his trusty “reindeer” Max, hauls off a load of gifts from in front of 67 Fox Hill Ave. in Bristol.
The Grinch arrives in style in a 1939 Dodge on Foxhill Ave in Bristol
The delightful display was set up by Foxhill Avenue resident Bob Desmarais, an 81-year-old Westport, Mass. native. more
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SBA opens bridge crisis response center in East Providence
The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the … more
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