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Kim Peecher named BWRSD Teacher of the Year
Kim Peecher, kindergarten teacher from Hugh Cole Elementary (now at Rockwell this year), was named the Bristol Warren Regional School District Teacher of the Year for the 2021/22 school year. more
Talia Reid sings “Like a Tattoo,” by Sade accompanied by David Lauria on guitar during the 26th Musicafe at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday.
Performers bloom at 26th Musicafe
The high school cafeteria buzzed as a crowd of 200 students, family and friends sat in the dark with anticipation. Mt. Hope senior Casey Ruth Little and her pink electric guitar took the makeshift … more
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The Rev. Vander S. Martins poses alongside the statue of St. Elizabeth, who will finally have her own feast day next month.
First feast celebrating St. Elizabeth planned for September
It’s hard to imagine that St. Elizabeth Church parishioners dating back more than 100 years have never had the opportunity to celebrate its patron saint in a holy, commemorative fashion. That will change in September. more
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Two new CTE programs approved at Mt. Hope High School
Beginning in the Fall of 2024, students will be able to begin an educational track in Audio & Video Production and Graphic Communication Design. more
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The west-to-east side crossover on Interstate 195 towards the Washington Bridge will be moved closer to the span in an attempt to alleviate congestion.
RIDOT preps new lane configuration on east side of bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will shift the location of the crossover from the westbound side of Interstate 195 to the eastbound side and eventually over the Washington Bridge as … more
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A Roger Williams University student asked the Council for permission to temporarily install this trio of artistic sculptures on various light poles in Town. That request was summarily denied when then Council learned each statue weighed around 50 pounds. They suggested finding private property to host them.
50-pound statues get the thumbs down from Bristol Town Council
Property rights, nosy cameras, a town-wide cleanup and many other topics got discussed at the April 17 meeting of the Bristol Town Council. more
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Governor: Two week 'pause' begins Nov. 30 — social gatherings stop immediately
With cases continuing to surge and hospitals now reaching 97 percent capacity of their available COVID-19 beds, Gov. Gina Raimondo said she had no choice but to place Rhode Island on a two-week … more
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First singles player Elsa White hits a forehand during her match against South Kingstown on Wednesday.
Mt. Hope 'Go getters' start season at, 2-0
The Mt. Hope tennis team blanked Rogers, 7-0, in Newport and blew out South Kingstown, 5-1, at home, to start the young fall season at, 2-0.  The Huskies currently share the top spot in Division … more
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George, Tula and Greg Gatos celebrated Bristol House of Pizza's 45th anniversary recently. Together, they say it's been a great and most enjoyable experience interacting with the general public.
Bristol House of Pizza celebrates 45 years in business
It’s 45 years and counting for the folks who own and operate Bristol House of Pizza, a local restaurant in the center of Bristol’s downtown business district. more
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Guiteras Elementary School custodian, Robert Santos, was honored by the school committee for saving a student that was choking during a lunch period in October.
Hero custodian honored by school committee
Bobby Santos, the custodian at Guiteras Elementary School, saved a student’s life after they began choking during a lunch period in October. more
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Superintendent Ana Riley congratulates Rockwell student Cascadia Dawson for achieving a perfect score on her RICAS assessment during Monday night’s meeting of the school committee.
How Bristol's schools graded in 2022
Mt. Hope High School jumped up a grade during the most recent batch of educational evaluations assessed by state education officials, going from a three out of five star rating in 2021 to four out of … more
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Data from the Rhode Island State Police, which aggregates information from each municipal police department, shows that the total number of arrests among 11-15- and 16-20-year-olds in Warren was rising prior to Covid, and is on the rise again since 2020.
Data shows arrests among youth increasing since 2020
Crime among adolescents and teens has gone up since 2020, with multiple East Bay communities seeing their highest number of arrests in 2021 or 2022. We examine this troubling trend and search for reasons why that might be. more
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Post 2 sweeps Post 10 from Senior Legion Baseball playoffs
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League season came to an abrupt end for the Riverside Post 10 Seniors with a doubleheader loss to visiting Warwick/West Warwick … more
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Historian Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group and a descendent of Rev. Mahlon Van Horne, an early Civil Rights activist, speaks at Independence Park on Aug. 23 commemorating the International Remembrance of the Abolition of Slavery.
On the echoes of slavery: ‘Live like an abolitionist’
The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project recently organized an event on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at Independence Park to coincide with the International Day for the Remembrance of the Abolition of Slavery. more
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2nd Lt. Nick Williams graduates along with the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2020, in a socially-distant live ceremony held last Friday in Annapolis, Md. Nick chose to enter the Marine Corps upon graduation.
Navy grad wants to help — so he's going to run for 24 hours
Like every other college student in America, Nick Williams was home a few weeks ago with not much to do. Banished from campus and quarantined mostly at home, he and his younger brother George were … more
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Cool off, Knock It Off! Warren restaurant joins viral campaign
It started with T-shirts. Then came coffee, beer, personal protective equipment - even barbecue sauce. Now the wildly popular “Knock It Off” design created by a Warren-owned Providence … more
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The newest Pink Heals truck was meticulously restored by the crew from Bristol Auto Body (from left to right) Joey Major, Steve Meyer, Jeff Moss, Joe Miranda, Justin Miranda, Max Galvao, and John Madeira.
Rescued rescue truck is pretty in pink
The latest addition to Rhode Island’s ‘Pink Heals’ fleet was rolled out and delivered to the organization this week, after being restored at Bristol Auto Body. As someone with … more
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Evan Daniel shows off his winning design.
Mt. Hope student designs official Fourth of July button for 2022
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee recently announced the winners of its annual Button Contest, which includes the official button for the 2022 celebration. more
Linda Ujifusa is the apparent Democratic primary winner for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat, beating out Matt A. Chappell.
Linda Ujifusa apparent winner of District 11 Senate primary
Linda L. Ujifusa will be the Democrat on the ballot in November for the District 11 R.I. Senate race. more
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Camelo, Little named Homecoming King, Queen
Parker Camelo  and Casey Little were named Mt. Hope's Homecoming King and Queen in a brief ceremony during the Huskies homecoming football game. more
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Adam O’Brien and Natalie O’Brien-Brough are looking forward to a Nov. 19 opening for their new distillery in Unity Park, aptly named O’Brien & Brough.
Entrepreneurial spirits opening distillery in Unity Park
The O’Brien & Brough Distillery and Tasting Room is set to open on Nov. 19 in Bristol's Unity Park. more
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Mt. Hope High School Choral Director, David Lauria, with (l-r) Kylie Rolando, Casey Ruth Little, Nick Perry, and Hannah de Jesus, spoke about the new album “Staring at the Milky Way,” which includes 11 original songs written, performed, and produced entirely by students.
Mt. Hope musicians set to release new original album
A new album comprised nearly exclusively of wholly original songs, written, recorded, performed, and produced entirely by student musicians, is hitting the airwaves soon. more
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A view of the East Shore Expressway and the on-ramp to I-195 West where RIDOT will be testing a new traffic pattern this weekend to the Washington Bridge approach.
RIDOT to test new traffic pattern to ease traffic on I-195 West
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation late last week announced its latest attempt to alleviate the traffic jam on Interstate 195 created by its shuttering of the westbound side of the … more
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The champion Mt. Hope gymnastics team of (from left to right) Assistant Coach Courtney L'Heureux, Avery Furtado, Maria Tucciarone, Nora Prendergast, Marissa Grenier, Reese Pavao, Brooke Ramella, Caroline Nash, and Head Coach Nicole Daniello pose for a photo after the Region 1 State Championships on Saturday.
Prendergast and Pavao lead Mt. Hope to regional state title
Prendergast and Pavao lead Mt. Hope to regional state title   PHOTOS BY JULIE FURTADO   19: The champion Mt. Hope gymnastics team of (from left to right) Assistant … more
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Running back Brock Pacheco runs for a first down in the second quarter of the team's home game against Westerly on Friday night. Pacheco ran for 23 yards and also had 23 receiving yards.
Mt. Hope football team loses to Westerly, 28-7, falls to 1-2
The Mt. Hope football team lost to Westerly, 28-7, at Vendituoli Field in front of a packed crowd on Friday night. The loss dropped the Huskies record to 1-2 in Division II and 2-2 overall. The … more
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