Bristol Phoenix

07/06/2023

A member of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration committee had an item of irreplaceable sentimental value taken during this year's festivities. She is offering $1,000 for anyone who can help get it back.

Elaine Rusk has volunteered her time and energy to Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration since becoming a resident shortly after Covid struck. Now she's looking for help finding something irreplaceable that was taken from her.

06/15/2023

Devastating development for 11th Hour Racing and skipper Charlie Enright as they had been on a certified tear during The Ocean Race.

Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing crew were involved in a collision with a fellow racing team, GUYOT Environnement, shortly after embarking on the Hague leg of the 2023 Ocean Race.

12/22/2022

A local family was facing a dark holiday season. The Bristol community showed them what the holidays are all about.

The Elliott family, residents of Hope Street, were facing a holiday season that seemed more fit for a nightmare. Some local Bristol magic helped them when they needed it most.

11/09/2022

Jessica Almeida received more votes than any other candidate. Carly Reich won re-election to the school board and Adam McGovern secured the third open seat.

Voters elected Jessica Almeida (3,062), re-elected Carly Reich (2,471), and elected Adam McGovern (2,427) out of the eight eligible candidates on the ballot for school committee.

11/03/2022

Not all heroes wear capes or live in Metropolis. Some work at Guiteras Elementary.

A recent harrowing incident in the cafeteria at the Guiteras School ended well, thanks to the skills and quick thinking of custodian Bobby Santos.

10/20/2022

The town has approved the creation of a cooperative program to expand archery hunting on some public land to help curb the deer population. The program needs to be finalized, but would begin in September of 2023.

The Bristol Town Council unanimously authorized the Town Administrator to draft a program which would allow bow hunting on some town-owned lands, beginning next year, hoping it will reduce incidents of vehicle collisions, Lyme disease, and property damage.

10/13/2022

In case you were unable to tune in last night, the full League of Women Voters of Rhode Island candidate forum featuring Bristol's eight school committee candidates is available now.

Check out the full school committee forum featuring the eight candidates from Bristol. Filmed at Roger Williams University on Oct. 12, 2022 in partnership with the League of Women Voters Rhode Island.

10/07/2022

10/07/2022

“It was in an instant. She said ‘Fire,’ they were yelling at each other, and my goal was to get in there and see if I could help in any way.”

Bristol couple Dave Squillante and Doran Smith were enjoying their long-awaited honeymoon in Barcelona, Spain, until fate called them into action.

09/29/2022

“What we propose is going to be something purely positive...Nothing about this memorial will be about blame or culpability."

The exact specifications of the memorial — including what it would say, how it would look, and where precisely it would go in the park — are still to be determined.

09/22/2022

“When the time finally came to open it, we had a hard time finding the key,” Principal Hughes laughed.

What treasures from 1999 awaited inside?

09/12/2022

All students, staff, and faculty were reported safe and were awaiting dismissal from the football field.

Mt. Hope High School was evacuated this afternoon due to a high reading of carbon monoxide.

09/08/2022

“The most common and most effective way [to deal with the issue] is going to be legal regulated hunting."

Collisions with deer cost, on average, about $6,000 each time. In the past year alone there have been nearly 40 such collisions. That puts Bristol in the top 5 communities in the state, per square mile, for deer collisions.

09/01/2022

Wilson Furtado passed away in July following a two-year battle of esophageal cancer. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Hope Farm.

A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Hope Farm, which generously donated the space to host this event. This will be a fun family day, with co****le, face painting, kids games and more.

08/31/2022

When the decision was ultimately made to cancel the event, which usually happens on Labor Day weekend, projected costs had been calculated to over $40,000 for a roughly hour-long performance.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic will not be performing at Independence Park this Sunday night of Labor Day Weekend, as it has for many years, due to its cost.

08/26/2022

Did you attend Bristol's first Community Night Out? Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. Bristol, R.I. Police Department

Sgt. Mourato is planning to bring Community Night Out back next year as an end of summer event, and hopes to partner with the town’s backpack giveaway effort.

08/18/2022

"I went through so much and then some nitwit does that. Why would anyone steal someone’s medals?”

Could someone really have taken a 102-year-old WWII veteran's Purple Heart medals?

07/28/2022

A new plant-based fine dining restaurant opens up in Bristol today. Where are all the veggie-heads at?

For many, a meatless meal can be a hard sell, but if you think a plant-based diet is nothing but an endless procession of salads, you haven’t met Chef Pete.

07/21/2022

Fans of Basil & Bunny rejoice. Its first brick and mortar is set to open in Bristol's Unity Park in August.

The popular plant-based Basil & Bunny is looking forward to an early August opening at Unity Park in Bristol.

07/14/2022

Although they won't be doing the water battle this year, the Bristol Fire Department-RI says to still expect a lot of fun activities at the annual Firemen's Muster, this Sunday.

For the first time since 2019, Bristol’s bravest will hold their spirited competition.

07/05/2022

Check out scenes from Bristol's 237th 4th of July Parade, captured beautifully by our photographer, Richard W Dionne Jr. Could it have been a more marvelous day?

Enjoy photos from the 237th Bristol 4th of July Parade.

06/30/2022

Are you ready Bristol?!

Follow along on parade day in Bristol, home of the oldest, continuous Fourth of July celebration in the nation.

06/23/2022

The Island Child Care Center believes it has a valid lease to remain at St. Michael's for two more years. The church disputes that, and has drawn a line in the sand.

Church seeking divorce from daycare Photo - The IslandThe Island Child Care Center, located in a building owned by St. Michael’s Church, is facing an uncertain future after the Rev. Michael …

06/09/2022

Bristol is quickly becoming a hub of brewery activity in Rhode Island. Vigilant Brewing is set to become the newest one, opening June 26.

The fourth Bristol-based brewery is set to open on June 26.

06/08/2022

TAKE OUR POLL: Would you support recreational ma*****na shops opening in Bristol, or not? The Town Council has decided voters will have the final say on a referendum in November.

The Bristol Town Council has decided that residents will get the final vote on whether or not to allow recreational ma*****na sales in town. What do you think?

06/01/2022

“It’s a meaningful way for sailors in the region to have their friends and family support a great cause,” Eddleston said. “It’s saving lives in Ukraine today and tomorrow.”

The race is being held this Saturday, June 4, with starting points in Newport and Bristol.

05/27/2022

Beginning at 9 a.m. at the North Burial Ground, the opening program will include remarks from the guest speaker and parade marshal, Lt. Col. Sheri Boucher, USAF.

05/25/2022

Should Mt. Hope Principal Deb DiBiase be given a contract extension? Take our poll.

News has emerged that a 5-4 majority of the Bristol Warren School Committee is not in favor of extending the contract of Mt. Hope High School Principal Deb DiBiase.

05/19/2022

The ceremony included the badge retirement of Sergeant Michael Jannitto and Patrolman Richard Jean-Georges, both of whom died while serving as members of the department. Bristol, R.I. Police Department

The ceremony included the badge retirement of Sergeant Michael Jannitto and Patrolman Richard Jean-Georges, both of who died while serving as members of the department.

05/13/2022

The Bristol Planning Board approved a 127-unit development plan for the former Robin Rug site. It now moves to the Town Council for more deliberation.

A divided zoning board voted 3-2 to approve the redevelopment of the Robin Rug factory into 127 residential units.