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Bristol PD: Skinned deer discovered in water near Independence Park
Bristol Police made five arrests and found a grisly discovery at Independence Park between Oct. 2-9, 2023. more
Dawne Botelho uses a tiller to prepare the ground for bulb planting.
Another 6,000 daffodil bulbs planted in Bristol
About 30 volunteers turned up at the Rhode Island Veterans Home to get some bulbs in the ground this past Saturday. They hope to plant another 10,000 before the ground freezes, and are inching closer to their goal of 1 million total. more
Bristol Rotary Club members left-right Maria Cesario, Mary Jo Tavares, Cidalia Rodrigues, and Lou Victorino are spearheading a fundraiser for a children's orphanage in the Azores.
Bristol Rotary raises nearly $20,000 for Azores orphanage
This latest Rotary fundraiser helped raise money and clothing for girls ages 2 to 12 in conjunction with the Rotary Club in São Miguel Azores. It was deemed a huge success. more
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(L-r) Destiny’s Hometown Diner patrons Henry Oliver and Donna Durette, owner Donna Diniz, Yuriy Patruk, Ted Regan, and Rhonda Diniz celebrate Patruk’s American citizenship.
Bristol diner gives a warm welcome to new Ukrainian-American
Thanks to the generosity of the Diniz family, and the generosity of spirit of their patrons, Bristol’s newest American citizen enjoyed a joyful end to a truly unforgettable morning. more
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Deer spotted at Colt State Park in October of 2022.
Animal rights group targets hunting program in Bristol
Defenders of Animals hopes to earn enough support from enough Bristol voters to re-examine the Town’s deer hunting cooperative through a ballot referendum, critiquing the fledgling program as unsafe, inhumane, and unscientific. 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 is currently being developed into what will be the largest landfill solar project in Rhode Island.
Largest landfill solar project in Rhode Island nearing completion in Bristol
NuGen Capital Management signed a lease agreement to install 16,000 solar panels on the landfill east of Minturn Farm Road in late 2019. Finally, construction began in May of this year, and is expected to be complete by the end of 2023. more
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Blithewold Gardens and Greenhouse Manager Betsy Ekholm (right) talks about their vegetable gardens, which grew with a new irrigation system this year, thanks in part to intern Ollie Bingham (left).
A better garden, drip by drip
The folks at Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum know a thing or two about gardening. After all, they manage half a dozen gardens, along with one of the most spectacular and diverse living … more
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Midfielder Dylan DeOliveira thwarts a Cumberland attack during the Huskies 1-0 loss to the Skippers on Wednesday night.
Soccer team succumbs to Cumberland 1-0
The boys soccer team fell to Cumberland 1-0 in a hard fought battle during a Division I home game on Wednesday night. The Huskies seemingly scored first as sophomore midfielder Tom Loiselle blasted a … more
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Gianna Lunney (left), Abby Allen (right) celebrate after a Huskies kill, during their 3-1 win over Ponaganset.
Huskies pound Ponaganset 3-1, win fifth straight
The Mt. Hope volleyball team pounded Ponaganset 3-1 ( 25-8, 20-25, 25-11, 25-8) in a Division II home game on Wednesday night. The 8-1 Huskies have won 5 in a row and clinched a playoff birth just … more
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Lt. Steven St. Pierre takes one for the team, as a participant demonstrates her mastery of the techniques taught at Friday’s women’s self defense seminar. Courtesy Bristol Police.
Bristol Police arm women with confidence to defend themselves
For the second year in a row, members of the Bristol Police Department left it all on the field while making sure the women of Bristol had an opportunity to learn how to defend themselves from attacks. more
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Bristol PD: Warren man arrested for multiple counts of larceny
Bristol police made four arrests between Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 2023. more
Last October, volunteers from North Farm and the Audubon Society planted 4,000 daffodil bulbs, donated by the Bristol Garden Club, from the “Welcome to Bristol” sign on Hope Street all the way to South Lane. Here they are bloomed along Hope Street in April.
Bristol Garden Club planting another 10,000 daffodil bulbs
This Saturday, Oct. 7, volunteers from North Farm, the Veterans Home, and Mt. Hope High School will join other volunteers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterans Home greenhouse to add another 10,000 daffodils to Bristol’s streetscape. more
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The condo looks out onto Bristol Harbor along historic Thames Street.
$3.5 million condo sale is the highest ever in Bristol
According to data from the Multiple Listing Service, this is the highest condominium sale ever recorded in the Town of Bristol. Additionally, it is the second-highest residential real estate sale of 2023 in Bristol. more
According to incident logs provided by DEM’s law enforcement division, the first 15 days of the program in Bristol have either been a run-of-the-mill rollout, or a total disaster; depending, of course, on who you ask.
Some residents up in arms about Bristol's hunting program
According to incident logs provided by DEM’s law enforcement division, the first 15 days of the program in Bristol have either been a run-of-the-mill rollout, or a total disaster; depending, of course, on who you ask. more
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New Hampshire artist Sam Malpass in front of her work, which can be seen on the corner of Hope and Franklin Streets.
New mural pops up at corner of Hope and Franklin in Bristol
Dramatic change recently came to the nondescript cinderblock side of the building on the southeast corner of Hope and Franklin Streets. more
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Members of the public listen to a presentation on the school bond proposal during a community forum on Monday night at Mt. Hope High School.
Students offer perspective on need for new Mt. Hope High School
Sewage smells in the science wing, constant water issues, and a lack of school spirit has these seniors advocating for a new school; even if they themselves won't benefit from it. more
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Raquel Goulart, a chemistry teacher who has spent around 20 years at Mt. Hope High School, talks with Superintendent Ana Riley in the background. In the foreground, colorful tape marks the lone gas hookup that functions for the use of Bunsen burners at a table in Goulart’s classroom.
Flooded halls and sewage smells highlight calls for new Mt. Hope High
Flooded hallways, leaky roofs, a persistent smell of sewage in the science wing, outdated and unwelcoming spaces, and continuously out of order bathrooms are just some of the issues students and teachers have with the current building. more
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The Sowams Drive home where the murder took place, photographed in February of 2017.
Bristol man gets 40 years for 2017 murder of grandmother
Superior Court Justice Stephen P. Nugent sentenced Raymond Paiva IV (age 30) to 60 years, with 40 years to serve at the ACI, and a 20-year suspended sentence with 60 years of probation. more
Mt. Hope High School's Tom Fullen poses with his Outstanding Coaches Award citations from the State of Rhode Island.
Mt. Hope's Fullen receives lifetime coaching achievement award
Despite the fact that he’s not a native of either Warren or Bristol, 80-year-old Tom Fullen has been treated like a hometown hero ever since he arrived in Bristol in 2006. more
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Kasey Brown inside her new fitness studio, “True Training Studio” at 349 Metacom Ave.
Staying ‘True’ to her dreams led her to Bristol
Just a handful of years ago, Kasey Brown, a certified personal trainer and youth training specialist, had no idea that Bristol even existed. Now she has her dream fitness studio on Metacom Avenue. more
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Bristol PD: Multiple thefts from cars and syringes found at park
Bristol Police received multiple reports of thefts from cars on Sept. 18 and responded to various other issues between then and Sept. 25, 2023. more
The town’s historic district covers most of downtown Bristol, and other areas throughout town might soon be included among that protected land.
Bristol to resurvey Historic District for first time since 1978
The project initially came about in response to efforts to determine which local structures might be vulnerable to sea level rise, and consultants working on that project found some significant gaps in the existing data. more
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It was a fun-filled night at VFW Hall Saturday night when recently retired Jim Vieira (far left) was "roasted" by fellow Bristol Fire Department colleagues Lou Mascola (center) and Rick Giannini.
Bristol firefighter gets send-off after nearly 50 years of service
For nearly a half-century, James Vieira has epitomized what being a true firefighter is all about. more
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DEM stocks 25 state waterways with Brook, Rainbow trout
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is conducting its fall trout stocking at area locations in advance of the Columbus Day holiday weekend. The effort … more
A date for the first community meeting to discuss the bond initiative has been tentatively set for Monday, Oct. 2
How much would a new high school cost Bristol?
A look into how much a proposed $200M bond to build a new high school and fix other schools throughout the district. more
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