Bristol News

We're sorry - Today's forecast calls for heavy rain with a high temperature of 82 degrees! There may be traffic tie-ups on Metacom Avenue today, near Fatima Drive in Bristol.

Nearly two dozen local pension plans are less than 60 percent funded and are considered in "critical status," according to the latest experience studies and actuarial valuations required by state law.

There's a chance of thunderstorms today with a high temperature of 76 degrees. Today is the observance of Memorial Day across the United States.

Looking for a new home? There are plenty of homes on the market in the area. But here's one that stands out.

St. Elizabeth Church's Holy Ghost Feast takes place all weekend, beginning tonight at 7 pm, continuing SaturdayA at 5 pm, and Sunday starting with 10:30 am Mass with activities through the evening.

Police in Rhode Island say they have arrested a man who escaped from a South Carolina prison more than three decades ago.

The RI Hospitality Education Foundation announced that Cranston Area Career & Technical Center culinary educator, Chef Martha Sylvestre, was the recipient of the 2012 ProStart Educator Excellence Award.

Classic Pizza has been serving up pies, calzones and Greek favorites to hungry patrons since 1975.

Warren residents affirmed the Town Council-approved $24 million budget at Town Meeting Monday night, voting to level-fund the Bristol-Warren School District in opposition to the Joint Finance Committee Residents voted 109-52 against a motion to increase Warren's funding to the Bristol-Warren School District by 2.25 percent, the amount the Joint ... (more)

Assault Arrests Devon Hernandez, 19, of Chapel St., Newport, was arrested around 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, for domestic vandalism and domestic simple assault charges.A According to reports, Hernandez smashed his girlfriend's cell phone on the ground and grabbed her arm during an argument.

Showers are possible today with a high of 65 degrees. It's Green Bin recycling week in Bristol and Warren.

Head to Dunkin' Donuts Wednesday for a cheap coffee while supporting a good cause.

The unofficial start of summer - Memorial Day - is only a week away. Time to break out the BBQ pit and kick back in the yard with your favorite frosty beverage by your side.

Two Disorderly Conduct Arrests Ryan Yergeau of 23 Rosedale Ter. was arrested on Thursday evening at approximately 10:55 p.m. after he allegedly initiated a fight on the intersection of Rosedale Ave.

A Roger Williams University holds commencement activities this weekend. Madeleine K. Albright, who in 1997 became the first female Secretary of State in US History, is RWU commencement speaker; the Hon.

A popular new event in Bristol and Warren may get a boost in its next installment next week as Gov.

The Rhode Island Veterans Home is about to undergo an extreme makeover, landscaping edition, with the help of lots of volunteers, local businesses and donors.

BEAUTIFUL RHODE ISLAND: During an event in which individuals and organizations celebrated their impact on Rhode Island's tourism industry, the Planning Department, as well as the Department of Public Works, were honored with a regional tourism award for their work to beautify Rocky Point.

A The sun at last! Today should be sunny with a high of 68 degrees, and the rest of the week's forecast looks great, too.

A The sun at last! A Today should be sunny with a high of 64 degrees, and the rest of the week's forecast looks great, too.