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11th Hour Racing putting sustainability first

When you hear 11th Hour Racing, you almost certainly think of the 11th Hour Racing Team, which last year became the first American Team to win the Ocean Race (with Charlie Enright, a Bristol native …
After day spent in court, Mt. Hope High School football team loses on the field
It was a tumultuous end to an otherwise terrific Division III season for the Mt. Hope High School football team November 8, a day … Read More
Ten years of hope, on Main
Lisa Raiola, the visionary behind Hope & Main, Rhode Island’s first food business incubator, now celebrating its 10th year, … Read More
Landlords will pay more in new tax system
The Town of Bristol is moving toward a new tax structure that will increase property taxes on more than 1,400 rental properties in … Read More
Islanders end Huskies' season in Division II girls' volleyball semis
PORTSMOUTH —  The end was close, but cruel for the Mt. Hope High School girls' volleyball team. Thursday, Nov. 7, in … Read More
Incumbent Piper, newcomer Barlow win school committee seats in Warren
Five spots were available on the Bristol Warren Regional District School Committee at the November 2024 Election and with just five … Read More
Zumbathon returns for the first time in five years
For the first time in five years, the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Zumbathon, a Zumba-based charity event … Read More
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Celebration of St. Elizabeth’s namesake marches on in Bristol

After a successful inaugural feast last year, this new tradition appears to be gaining traction, and notoriety.

Want a look inside Bristol's most beautiful homes? Now's your chance

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society will be holding their “House Tour 2024” on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
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Obituaries
Robert Banz "Bob"|Robert D. Banz "Bob", beloved husband, father, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in hospice in Connecticut on his 91st birthday. Born on November 1, 1933 in Chicago, Robert lived a l
Carlen Booth Carlen P. Booth 94, of Wakefield, RI formerly of Barrington, RI., passed away on November 2, 2024. He was the husband of the late Joan T. (Thornley) Booth. They were married for 53 Years. Born in
Sally Monohan South Kingstown|Sally Evans Monahon, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at her cherished cottage in South Kingstown, with family by her side.
Sports
Deal is Mt. Hope's ace at 2024 Cross Country State Championships NORTH SCITUATE — Jessica Deal was once again the individual standout among the Mt. Hope High School contingent at the 2024 Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Championship Cross Country …
Huskies send off football seniors with sixth win in a row The good news for the Mt. Hope High School football team is that the Huskies completed a fine regular season, one of the best in recent memory actually, last Friday night, Nov. 1, Senior Night for …
Dream boys' soccer season for Mt. Hope comes to nightmarish end The Mt. Hope High School boys' soccer team's dream season came to a nightmarish end Friday afternoon, Nov. 1, after the top-seeded Huskies were upset on penalty kicks in the quarterfinal round of the …
Huskies cast Clippers out of Division II girls' volleyball playoffs Picking up in the playoffs where it ended the regular season, the Mt. Hope High School girls' volleyball team swept Cumberland out of the 2024 Division II championship tournament. At home …
Opinion
Letter: Wary of having state agencies overseeing bridge inspections

In response to the article, “ Inspection under way on Mount Hope Bridge, ” Oct. 31, I offer the following: Regarding the Mount Hope Bridge inspection currently underway and lasting …

Letter: Political rally was an unsafe distraction for motorists

Recently some of our friends and neighbors were in front of Clements Market on multiple days to promote their political candidate. They set up chairs, signs and placards to deliberately get attention …

Letter: Low Lane house has no connection to the Lows

I am writing in response to the recent article, “ A home like no other ” (Bristol Phoenix, Oct. 10). Readers may have been confused, and a little clarification might be useful. The …

Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

Letter: Cemetery parking shows a complete lack of respect

Last week’s Phoenix contained both an article and editorial regarding the issue of spectators at Mt. Hope High School sporting events parking their vehicles in St. Mary’s Cemetery , …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.