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A New England Aquarium team in an aerial survey plane spent about 45 minutes observing and taking photos of this gray whale, which has been extinct in the Atlantic for more than 200 years.
Gray whale, extinct in the Atlantic, seen in New England waters
In an incredibly rare event, the New England Aquarium aerial survey team sighted a gray whale off the New England coast earlier this month. This is a species that has been extinct in the Atlantic for … more
Contractors prepare the approach to the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to soon receive three lanes of motorists.
RIDOT closes East Providence exit overnight to accommodate bridge lane changes
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is informing motorists as part of it ongoing effort to alleviate the intense congestion on the Washington Bridge since the … more
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Bristol PD: Driver arrested for DUI on Mt. Hope Bridge
Bristol Police made five arrests between March 11-18, 2024. more
Members of the RWU soccer team turned out in force on Saturday, April 29 of 2023 to help build the Tom’s Grove Memorial Garden on the grounds of the Benjamin Church Manor. Pictured here are team members with project coordinators and Manor residents Linda Heroux and Rick Hunter, along with Linda’s son Eric Heroux.
RWU students to help further beautify Bristol community garden
"Tom's Grove" began as a dream for some senior citizens at Benjamin Church in Bristol. It has turned into a successful community project, with another big addition coming in the next few months. more
Bristol native Mike Squatrito will present at the event. He is the author of a four-book fantasy series, "The Overlords", and has a new book, "Love Winning," a memoir about being the "greatest knuckleball pitcher never to pitch in the Major Leagues."
Bristol native to present at author showcase at Borealis Coffee
The inaugural event, one of a series to come, was organized by the Association of Rhode Island Authors, and is happening on Thursday, March 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Borealis Coffee Company in Bristol. more
East Bay legislator's safe gun storage bill passes RI Senate
The legislation, which was praised by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, passed the chamber 28-7 and now will be taken up by the House of Representatives. more
Water overflow seen at the Ferry Road Shoreline Pump Station during a recent storm.
Bristol vows to stay the course on sewage plan in wake of multiple overflows
Overwhelmed infrastructure due to abnormally excessive rain has caused issues for Bristol, but Town officials say they have to stick to the plan. And residents have a role to play too. more
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RI Hockey Hall of Fame unveils Class of 2024
  The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 were unveiled recently between periods of the Providence Bruins-Hershey Bears … more
Sagamore William “Winds of Thunder” Guy, Chief of the Pokanoket Tribe, and Pokanoket Sachem Tracey “Dancing Star” Brown, were joined by Dr. David Weed and members of the Massasoit Historical Association during a dedication of a new trail marker in Barrington last year.
Want to be a part of an historic conversation?
Free to the public, the conversation on declaring the ancestral native homeland of Sowams a National Heritage Area will be held twice: Tuesday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m. at the Seekonk Public Library, 410 Newman Ave., Seekonk; and Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at Mt. Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol. 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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The Mount Hope Farmers Market in Bristol is held year-round on Saturdays.
New initiative will provide farmers market vouchers for seniors
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), an initiative of the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) and Farm Fresh RI, is being … more
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East Bay girls' hockey co-op head coach Brie Rondeau talks to the Eagles during a break in their 2024 state playoff game against LaSalle March 1 in Portsmouth.
Eagles' season ends with sweep in girls' hockey playoff quarters
For the first time since the East Bay girls' high school hockey collaborative began some 14 seasons ago, a city player skated with the Eagles this past winter. And East Providence High School's … more
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DEM closes section of East Bay Bike Path in Riverside for repairs
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is informing users of the East Bay Bike Path that a 1.5 mile stretch of the path in Riverside, starting from the Squantum Association … more
Bristol PD: New York resident arrested for DUI
Bristol Police made one arrest between March 4-11, 2024. more
Parks and Recreation crew work on the improvements at Rockwell Park.
Two Bristol playgrounds get a spring sprucing up
Cedarcrest and Rockwell Parks are looking much better after some recent upgrades and improvements. more
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A $10,000 grant has enabled the Audubon Society of Rhode Island to install new automatic doors at their public entrance.
Audubon gets $10,000 grant to install automatic doors
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island (ASRI) has been awarded $10,000 from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center as part of the Center’s “Quality of Life” grants program. more
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Liliana Bowden, Aaliyah Braz, Cristina Marino, Kendra soares, and Lila Maloney perform at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s state championships at the Providence Career & Technical Academy on Saturday.
Mt. Hope cheerleaders returns to competition scene
After a five-year hiatus, cheering is back in a big way at Mt. Hope High School. more
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Westbound bridge span must be completely replaced
PROVIDENCE — Confirming the worst and what many anticipated, state officials made the public formally aware the closed westbound span of the Washington Bridge is structurally deficient and … more
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Front row (l-r): Kaitlin Hilario, Brooke Sousa, Lucy O'Brien, Vic Bullard, Elena Oliveira, AlexZander Ferris; Middle row: Jack Sobreiro, Maddie Botelho, Nate Calouro, Millie Piper, Hazel Bradley, Bridget Courtney, Logan Sartrys; Back row: Charlotte Arsenault, Libby Fennessey, James Faulkner, Zak Suman, Joe Ricci, Lucien Chidester, and Edda Petrillo.
Mt. Hope High School sending 24 musicians to All State performances
According to David Lauria, the MHHS Choral and Guitar Director, Mt. Hope’s contingent is the third largest in the state this year. more
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has closed a 458-acre section of the western side of Bristol Harbor to shellfishing.
Sewage overflow forces closure of Bristol Harbor to shellfishing
Last week’s heavy rainfall triggered an overflow of roughly 180,000 gallons of untreated wastewater, all of which ended up in Bristol Harbor. more
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Korynne Holden drives to the basket in the second half of the Wildcats’ 50-31 win over Franklin County Tech on Wednesday night. Westport lost to the Renaissance School 71-56 in the Elite 8 on Friday night.
Westport girls fall 71-56 to Renaissance School in Elite 8
For the second year in a row, the Westport girls basketball team's Division 5 tournament run stalled at the Elite 8. This season, the 5th seeded Widcats  fell to 4th seeded Renaissance School … more
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The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches" included (top row, left to right) Jillian Escobar, Yishan Brady, Theodora Minca, Emelia Zabbo, Elizabeth Dunlop, Maggie Peterson, Sophia Delara, Julie DaSilva, Lily Tremble, Cassandra Bonilla; (front row) Zara Jean, Yiling Brady, Mrs. Nancy Peters, Olivia Dufresne, Ava Sousa, Selah Ethier.
Bay View Players take top prize at Rhode Island Drama Festival
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe was crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches,” a play about the … more
St. Mary Academy-Bay View announces second quarter honor roll for 2023-24 term
St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi announced 170 students made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2023-24 term. This academic distinction recognizes the dedication of … more
Brandon Raposa stocks chips at the Portsmouth Clements’.
Bristol's Seabra Foods to close and be replaced by Clements' Marketplace
At the end of March, a Hope Street mainstay will be no more. 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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