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Bristol company offering free Level 1 Rope Access training
This training can put you on a career track that will bring you to great heights - literally. more
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Andre Tostell of BMX Experience performs a “Superman” during the event, which strives to capture adolescents’ attention through high-flying extreme sports to deliver messages of positivity.
8th grader sells $3,000 in Pokemon Cards to bring BMX show to KMS
After experiencing bullying due to a condition he was diagnosed with as a toddler, 8th grade KMS student Adriano Coelho decided to do something about it. more
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The 2023 Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March
Follow along with the Bristol Fourth of July Parade Order of March. The parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. more
This property at 458 Poppasquash Road closed for $8,000,000 on Tuesday, Aug. 1, a record high in Bristol.
$8 million home sale in Bristol is highest on record
LandVest recently announced the highest sale of a residential property in Bristol on record. The property at 458 Poppasquash Road closed for $8,000,000 on Tuesday, Aug. 1. more
The house on Sowams Drive where the murder took place in 2017.
Woman sentenced to 35 years in connection with 2017 Bristol murder
Attorney General Peter Neronha announced on Thursday that a second individual associated with a 2017 homicide that took place on Sowams Drive in Bristol had been sentenced. more
The windows at 205 Thames St. are clear once again, but with new sailcloth curtains in their place. The town says these are acceptable.
Compromise keeps Bristol sushi restaurant’s art in windows
Following a Nov. 4 meeting at which the Zoning Board of Review determined calligraphy in the windows of 205 Thames St. is in violation of the town’s building code , the art/sign (depending on … more
Outdoor dining to return temporarily to State Street in Bristol
Ultimately, the Council voted 3-2 to approve the outdoor dining plan for the season with a November sunset clause. more
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Former Mt. Hope High School Principal Deb. DiBiase shows some love during her final commencement ceremony, earlier this month.
Dr. DiBiase approved for new district level director position
Ultimately, DiBiase’s contract for her new position was approved by most of the Bristol Warren School Committee, with Victor Cabral the lone dissenting vote. more
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Silver Creek Activities Director Kathleen Barry escorts Pat Pires into her second birthday celebration in as many days, this time with her many friends from the First Congregational Church.
Celebrating a century with humor and a smile
Bristol resident Patrocinia (Pat) Pires celebrated her 100th birthday this week, first with family on Sunday, then again with friends on Monday. more
113 pound junior Nick Gomes won all three of his matches at the quad meet, including this match as he held down Cumberland’s Brady Gillis to win a 7-4 decision. Gomes also won by default against East Providence and won a 7-5 decision over Hope’s Jonatan Jimenez.
Mt. Hope wrestlers look sharp as they prep for the state tournament
The Mt. Hope wrestling team beat East Providence, 60-12, but fell to Cumberland, 39-30, and Hope, 34-26, during a quad meet at East Providence on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Huskies’ record dropped to 5-4 in Division I and 16-6 overall.  more
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Paddle board teammates Peter Maloney and Eileen Malloy, both of Bristol, return the ball back over the net during a pickle ball match on the Town Common on Tuesday. 
Pickleball on the Common — a ‘winter lifesaver’
Peter Maloney and his teammate Eileen Malloy celebrated after he whacked the softball-sized plastic yellow ball over the net, sending it whistling by his opponents, Cathy Winston and David Schwartz, … more
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Laufton Ascencao, in his 2018 campaign photo.
Elected state rep. Ascencao sentenced in felony embezzlement case
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a former state representative-elect was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court after pleading to felony embezzlement and campaign finance … more
Senator Jack Reed, Town Council President Nathan Calouro, Joseph Brito, Jr. and his wife Betty, town administrator Steven Contente and others gather as Brito cuts a ribbon in front of the Brick Pizza Co. on Friday.
From busted to bustling — Bristol's Unity Park celebrates grand opening
Just about three years ago, Bristol’s Industrial Park was blighted and virtually empty...much has changed since. more
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Veteran Tom Acciardo receives an award from Bristol Town Manager Steve Contente.
Purple Heart recipients honored at Bristol Veterans Home
The ceremony was held to recognize Bristol’s Purple Heart recipients, with Bristol’s official designation as a Purple Heart Town, following the Town Council’s unanimous approval of a resolution at their Aug. 3 meeting. more
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The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 1 July 2023. Prize giving on stage in the Ocean Live Park in Genova. Overall 1st Place IMOCA, 11th Hour Racing Team.
11th Hour Racing to celebrate Ocean Race victory this Friday
The first American team to ever win Ocean Race will hoist the cup in Newport on Friday, and all are invited. more
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Mt. Hope coach Trevor King lifts Andrew McCarthy into the air in celebration with Dougie Sampson and Ryan Fazzi (right) after McCarthy defeated Colby Vital in the 144-pound finals. 
McCarthy's great escape secures state title
Junior Andrew McCarthy escaped the grasp of Ponaganset’s Colby Vital with one second left to win the 144-pound state championship by a 7-6 decision during the state wrestling tournament at the … more
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Members of the Bristol Police Department are near the end of their month-long Home Base No Shave campaign, with nearly $3,000 raised to benefit veterans.
The Bristol ‘fuzz’ get fuzzy for a good cause
This month, the Bristol Police Department has been participating in the Home Base No Shave campaign, raising $2,625 (to date) for veterans and their families — currently the third-highest total … more
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The new bike route would include a network of downtown streets, all with street markings and signage to improve safety and allow versatility for cyclists.
Bristol bike path engineers decide to go with the flow
The plan to extend the East Bay Bike Path through downtown Bristol to the base of the Mt. Hope Bridge has undergone a significant revision. After spending much of 2020 studying possible bike routes … more
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Bristol PD: Two deceased dogs (that weren’t dogs)
Bristol Police activity from March 14-21, 2022. more
Firefighters salute during the wreath dedication ceremony at Firemen’s Memorial Park on Sunday.
Bristol Firefighters Memorial parade honors the fallen
Bristol’s annual Firefighters Memorial commemoration drew a crowd to the Firemen’s Memorial Park. more
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Ken Mendonça (R) and Linda Ujifusa (D) are two candidates vying for the R.I. Senate District 11 seat.
District 11 hopefuls Mendonça, Ujifusa sound off on the issues
Two candidates for the R.I. Senate District 11 (Portsmouth and Bristol) seat tackled issues ranging from substance abuse to affordable house during a forum last week hosted by the League of Women … more
Liam Reich leads a family ‘press conference’ at Thanksgiving dinner during ‘Talking Points,’ which features fellow students Arabella Pichette, Seren Davies, Amani Jackson, Mariah Rogers, and Mia Shaw. It was part of the theater students' Fall Play in 2021.
Theater to be 'phased out' of Mt. Hope High School
Low enrollment in the school's theater classes has prompted the district to phase out acting and theater electives, beginning in the Fall of 2023. more
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The field at Kickemuit Middle School has been closed for multiple weeks following an incident with an outside group causing damage during a football camp. Those repairs are ongoing. The track will also be closed to be resurfaced beginning this Friday. Town officials are hopeful the track and field will be reopened in time for fall sports.
KMS track to be closed for repairs beginning Friday
The track at Kickemuit Middle School will be off limits for at least two weeks beginning this Friday to allow for repairs and re-striping. more
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Ferry service from PVD to Bristol begins
A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21. more
‘David vs. Goliath’ – the East Bay and the affordable housing fight
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 … more
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