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Bristol native Tyler Falcoa wrote a song that was chosen among nearly 150 submissions to become the anthem for a campaign aimed at keeping the plight of the Ukrainian people front of mind for Americans.
Bristol native’s song becomes anthem for Ukraine’s Day of Unity
Of nearly 150 submissions, ‘Sunflower Love’ was selected to be the soundtrack for a campaign to continue raising awareness about the war in Ukraine. more
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Aidan Graham, pictured as he was so often seen throughout the past 30 years.
Bristol mourns the loss of Aidan's Pub owner
Patrons, family and friends remember the late Aidan Graham, who brought life and libations to Bristol as the proprietor of the popular Aidan's Pub. more
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Winners in the 75th Miss Fourth of July Pageant include (back row, left to right) third runner-up Beilah Teixeira, first runner-up and Miss Congeniality Mia Padula, Miss Fourth of July Casey Little, second runner-up Sophia Ferolito and fourth runner-up Skyla Silvia; and (front row) first runner-up Bryn Correia, Little Miss Fourth of July Charlotte Loftus and second runner-up Avery Hicks.
Bristol names 75th Miss Fourth and Little Miss Fourth of July
Casey Ruth Little and Charlotte Loftus will don the coveted crowns this year throughout Bristol's most festive season. more
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A young Leo Contente in 1959 when he graduated from Colt Memorial High School.
A final farewell to Bristol's Leo Contente
The patriarch of the Contente family was determined to be the best he could be, despite a language barrier. The rest is history. more
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Deb Britt began a collection of black dolls over 50 years ago. Today, her collection includes over 10,000 items.
Unique Black doll exhibit coming to Linden Place
Black dolls help tell the stories of African-American history. And as the founder and curator of one of the most significant collections of black dolls anywhere, Deb Britt does not take her mission lightly. more
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This aerial image from Google Earth shows the Bristol Transfer Station off Minuturn Farm Road, with the large, capped landfill area to the east. This site between Berry Lane and Tower Road would be home to 16,000 solar panels under an agreement the town.
Bristol signs deal for solar array at former landfill
What to do with an old landfill? You can’t sell or develop the property; you can’t build homes or plant corn. For David Milner, Bristol resident and CEO and founder of Warren-based NuGen … more
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Bristol Police: Arrests for domestic violence and indecent exposure
Bristol police officers arrested a juvenile for exposing himself to a woman near the bike path and broke up the usual array of noisy gatherings, during incidents from Sept. 14 to 20. Monday, Sept. … more
Sophie Salamon was the center of attention Sunday at her 100th birthday celebration. Here, she's seen with nephew, Michael Salamon, and Linder Johnson.
Warren resident showered with love for 100th birthday
Longtime Warren resident Sophie Salamon received a warm welcome by approximately 90 relatives and close friends in celebration of her centennial celebration. more
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Sadie Bott (left) and Charlotte Smith mirror each other during a dance exercise.
Newport Ballet visits Guiteras, Rockwell schools
The dancers worked with students in second and third grades at Guiteras and Rockwell to explore basic concepts of dance, such as shape, level and tempo. more
02 February 2023, Onboard 11th Hour Racing Team during Leg 2 from Sao Vicente, Cabo Verde, to Cape Town, South Africa...Charlie Enright drapes a microfiber towel over the cockpit window for some protection from the sun during his two hours at the helm station.
Enright disappointed about third place finish for Leg 2
Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team finished Leg 2 of The Ocean Race 2022-23 in third place on Sunday, Feb. 12. The only US entry in the five-boat IMOCA fleet completed the … more
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Eddie Woods pours a Guiness from behind the bar of The Nest, his newly-opened Irish Pub, on the site of the former Bar 31 on State Street.
The Nest, a new Irish pub, opens on Bristol's State Street
Fans of the late, lamented Tinker’s Nest, rejoice, because Eddie Woods has opened up a new spot on State Street, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. more
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Rain soaked Bristol's Fourth of July Parade, but spirits remained high
It was anybody’s guess as to whether or not the day would be spared from a downspout. But just as organizers were lining up marchers and parade participants, the heavens opened wide. more
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Bristol Council Recap: Insurance mandated for boaters using Town Marina
A mandate for boaters to have liability insurance to use the Town Marina is just one interesting tidbit contained within this recap of the Feb. 28 Bristol Town Council meeting. more
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks to the assembled media after touring the Washington Bridge with local officials Tuesday morning, March 19.
Secretary Buttigieg tours decrepit westbound span
PROVIDENCE — Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg promised the federal government would do all it could to help assist and expedite the process of replacing the westbound side of the … more
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Newest members of the Bristol Athletic Hall of Fame include (front row, left to right) Lenny Estrella Jr., Phillip Wagoner, Kendra (Lanzire) Klein, Kerri (Ferreira) Giarrusso, Kristen (Oliver) King, Nichole O’Connell, Paul Castigliego Jr., and Dennis Dobbyn; and (back row) Jayson Gaynor, Kenneth V. Nerone, Marc Federico, Michael Topazio, John Ratier, Brian Machado, and Andrew B. Abilheira. Not present was Michael Marolla.
Hall of Fame honors outstanding Mt. Hope and Bristol athletes
The stars were out in full force Saturday night at the 39th annual Bristol Athletic Hall of Fame induction banquet at the Venus de Milo in Swansea, as 16 new Hall of Fame members were introduced to a … more
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Colt Andrews employees listen as Bristol patrolman John Mlynek delivers instruction during an active shooter training at Colt Andrews School.
Bristol Warren schools and cops prepare for the worst
Pop, pop, pop! The sounds of the .22-caliber blank gun rang throughout Rockwell Elementary School, as volunteers from the Bristol Police Department, posing as ‘bad guys,’ stormed the … more
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Bristol Citizens Police Academy returns in January
The Bristol Police will be offering their free Citizens Police Academy, from Jan. 12 to March 16, 2023, a ten-week program that will meet on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. more
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Matt Cabral, building inspector for the Town of Warren, tells students about the opportunities to gain certifications through online programs.
Construction pros to students: 'You have a valuable skill.'
A four-person panel of industry experts imparted wisdom to Mt. Hope construction students looking to enter the field. more
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Workers perform renovations on the exterior of the Reynolds Administration Building in 2021.
Inflation of prices forces pause on Bristol renovation projects
The Town anticipated costs to renovate the Reynolds Building would be in the ballpark of $1.9 million. The least expensive of the three bids received was $3,347,000. more
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Susan Donovan will chair the House Health and Human Services Committee.
Rep. Donovan to chair House Health and Human Services Committee
Since joining the House of Representatives, she has served on the House Health and Human Services Committee, which was known as the Health, Education and Welfare Committee until 2021. Most recently, she served as the committee’s second vice chairwoman. more
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The development that was recently denied at 119 Water St. in Warren might have fared differently under some of the legislation proposed in the 14-bill package brought forth by Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month.
The RI House filed 14 bills to address the housing crisis — what's in them?
Will a package of 14 different bills put forth by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi earlier this month to address Rhode Island’s housing shortage accomplish that mission, fall short, or do something in between? more
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A preliminary design shows a conceptual layout of a new campus at Mt. Hope High School that includes all athletic fields on the same grounds, which would necessitate the building of a turf football field to double as an all-purpose practice field, and the loss of one dedicated practice field that currently exists on the grounds. Please note this design was note voted on, and is merely an example.
Committees agree a new Bristol-Warren high school is primary goal for bond
Should a bond worth up to $200 million be prepared in time and approved by voters this November, the lion's share of that capital would be used to demolish and construct a new high school for Bristol Warren teens. more
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This Hope Street building has been home to a bank since 1886.
Historic Bristol bank building is up for sale
As long as anyone remembers, the building at 601 Hope St. was a bank. Before it became the Bank of America in 1998, it was Fleet; before it became Fleet in 1982, it was the Industrial National Bank, … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo describes what it will look like to dine at a restaurant or get your hair cut in Rhode Island next week.
Welcome back, indoor dining, hair cuts and youth sports
Beginning Monday, when Rhode Island transitions to Phase 2 of its economic reboot, residents will be able to dine indoors, cut and color their hair, get a new coat of nail polish for the first time … more
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How Bristol voted in the 2022 State Primary
Bristolians preferred Foulkes over McKee, selected favorites among two contested Democratic State Senate seats. more
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