State admits to missing deadline for high school rankings
An official with the Rhode Island Department of Education said the state failed to hit a key deadline for one of the nation’s top … Read More
Clock ticking for appeal in Spinnaker Way rental mess
The clock is ticking for the owners of a 50 Spinnaker Way home to appeal a recent town order that bars them from renting their home as … Read More
Tweaked monastery property plan sent to Planning Board
A development plan for the monastery property on Watson Avenue is heading back to the Barrington Planning Board.   The Board … Read More
Photos: PorchFest 2023 dodges hurricane, rocks downtown Bristol
After a week of uncertain forecasting, mother nature dialed up a glorious September afternoon on Sunday for Bristol’s annual event, … Read More
Presentation: Who were the enslaved of Bristol and Warren?
On Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the George Hail Library, Courtney Garrity, creator of the database with the Bristol Historical … Read More
For private schools, enrollment growth is a pandemic silver lining
While the global pandemic made a mess of just about everything everywhere, it had a hidden benefit for private schools — it boosted … Read More
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Rain Harvest Festival on Sunday in Providence

Join a celebration of water, science, and art at the fourth annual Rain Harvest Festival hosted by the Stormwater Innovation Center and City of Providence Parks Department! This free …

Gallery Night Providence leading tours this Thursday night

For the month of September, Gallery Night Providence announces two sets of free guided tours of Providence’s art spaces. In addition to the regularly scheduled third Thursday tours on …

Mansions hosting Wine and Food Festival all weekend

The Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival takes places all weekend, Sept. 22 to 24. Some events are sold out, but many still have tickets available. Closed since Jan. 2 while undergoing an …
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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Burgers, lava rocks and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Obituaries
Kris-Anne Ferreira TIVERTON… Kris-Anne Ferreira, 57, of Tiverton passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 4, 2023. Born in Fall River, she was the devoted daughter of the late Daniel A. Jr. and late Ber
Kevin Sullivan Kevin C. Sullivan, 61, of Warren, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on September 12, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. The devoted husband of Patrici
Biscuit Bean Loved people, loathed children|Shortly after her 13th birthday, Biscuit Bean died in the arms of her master following a seizure. Born on a horse farm in Florida, she arrived as a puppy in Barrington i
Sports
Gallery: Barrington High Unified Volleyball EAST PROVIDENCE — The Barrington High School Unified Volleyball League team opened up its 2023 regular season schedule Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 20, at East Providence. The Eagles' roster …
Gallery: EPHS Unified volleyball 2023 opener EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Volleyball League squad opened up its 2023 regular season with a victory over visiting Barrington Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 20, at …
Portsmouth edged by Central High in boys’ soccer, 2-1 PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity soccer team is still seeking its first win this season after being nipped by Central High at home Tuesday night, 2-1.   The …
Train keeps rolling for East Bay Warriors The train keeps rolling for the 14U East Bay Warriors football team as they pounded New Bedford 28-0 in the home opener on Sunday, 9/17. Through the first four weeks they have outscored their …
Opinion
Letter: Leave those tree snags alone!

As Hurricane Lee passed by this weekend, it left behind a variety of trees that have been uprooted or completely fallen as a result of the wind. Trees are the stalwarts of our New England landscape, …

Letter: Thank you to the Bristol Warren School Building Committee

We would like to thank the members of The Bristol Warren School Building Committee for your tireless efforts and the personal sacrifices you have been making to help our students and community.

Letter: Colt State Park could be so much better

Colt is being turned into a desert, with acres of mowed grass that does not support wildlife.

Letter: Will you help us fund the Port Marker memorial?

You have the opportunity to be a part of this community endeavor to erect this important Memorial in acknowledgment of Bristol’s history.

Letter: A beautiful transformation in Bristol

At times we take this beautiful town we call home for granted.

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