PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly backed bills sponsored by two high-ranking East Providence legislators seeking to hold the Rhode Island Department of Transportation accountable going forward …
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By Mike Rego
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5/3/24
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Bristol Police made three arrests and also responded to a humorous call at a dock on Thames Street after a resident raised concerns about a "coyote" in the area.
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5/3/24
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Danny Savery opened his first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu studios in Tiverton and then Somerset after leaving law enforcement about 18 years ago. Now he has three locations, in Somerset, Fairhaven, and most recently, Bristol.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/3/24
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Traditionally prepared using irons with family crests or regional designs, these cookies are more than just a treat; they are a celebration of family, festivity, and the sharing of Sicilian culture with the world.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/2/24
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After sailing 30,000 miles and spending 130 days alone at sea, Cole Brauer made history on March 7, 2024. On May 15, she'll share stories about her journey at Roger Williams University.
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5/2/24
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In a moment coming full circle, well-known community volunteers Rick and Patti Baccus met, where else, but the Bristol Fourth of July Parade.
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By Christy Nadalin
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5/1/24
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Sophomores Charlie Knapman and Ben Browne each scored 4 goals as the Mt. Hope lacrosse team buried Burrillville 11-2 in a home game on Friday. The win halted a two game skid and evened their record …
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Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. Photos by Julie Furtado
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4/30/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Police arrested two people following a report of a domestic disturbance at a Glen Road home on Sunday, April 28.
Shortly before 7 p.m., officers responded to 62 Glen Road …
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4/29/24
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Property rights, nosy cameras, a town-wide cleanup and many other topics got discussed at the April 17 meeting of the Bristol Town Council.
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/26/24
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Now in its fifth year, KidWind has now reached more than 1,000 fourth graders who have learned from RWU engineering and education students.
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/25/24
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It appeared suddenly about a week ago, but the statue of the firefighter has actually been a plan in the works for nearly 20 years.
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/24/24
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There’s no better team of science-loving adolescents in Rhode Island right now than the Kickemuit Middle School Science Olympiad squad.
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By Ethan Hartley
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4/23/24
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Visit 10,000 properties, tour every million-dollar listing in the Northeast, swipe through Zillow for days … you will never find anything similar to the compound nestled along the western …
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By Scott Pickering
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4/19/24
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From Bulgaria to Bristol, Vassil Zlatarski has studied fossil and modern corals and reefs for seven decades — and counting.
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/19/24
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A third lane of travel westbound on the east portion of the Washington Bridge will be available to drivers as of Saturday, April 20.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation made the …
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By Mike Rego
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4/18/24
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Trace Dubois wasn't even supposed to play on varsity his freshman year. He wound up accomplishing one of the sport's most coveted accolades on his very first start.
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By Ethan Hartley
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4/18/24
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Participants of the Bristol Police Department's Citizens Police Academy found out during a virtual simulation of encounters that police officers could come across during any given day on the job.
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/18/24
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Laura Bell said the 'uniquely human' experience was grueling, but unforgettable.
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/17/24
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A teenage mother was arrested in Bristol on Tuesday and charged with child endangerment and obstructing an officer following the sudden death of her 2-month-old child that occurred on April 12.
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4/17/24
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Shown here are the “affordability” metrics for the communities in the East Bay of Rhode Island. East Providence leads the way with the highest affordabilty ranking in the region, and it …
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By Douglas Gablinske
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4/17/24
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The East Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast meeting with legislators earlier this month, with topics ranging from healthcare crisis to bridge crisis, from affordable housing to the minimum …
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By Scott Pickering
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4/16/24
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The Bristol Garden Club will present ‘Daffodils Downtown’ from April 15 through the 29th. Bristol merchants will be showcasing daffodil-themed paintings by local artists in their windows, and several restaurants will be offering daffodil themed delights.
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/12/24
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Police made three arrests between April 1-8, 2024.
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4/12/24
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More than 130 people attended the Community Conversations presented by the Sowams Heritage Area Project in Bristol and Seekonk recently.
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4/12/24
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Here it is, folks, your 2024 July 4th Concert Series lineup!
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/11/24
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