Bristol News

A two-hour overnight standoff in Swansea was a family affair, landing a 56-year-old man and his two children in court.

When Alteris Renewables decided to add another office in either Rhode Island or Southeastern Massachusetts, it considered Fall River, New Bedford and Bristol.

The state Supreme Court has refused to grant post-conviction relief to a former golf pro who was found guilty on a variety of charges stemming from the armed abduction and kidnapping of three teenagers 30 years ago.

In a rare move, state Education Commissioner Deborah A. Gist has revoked the teaching certificate of a Bristol Warren teacher who had a history of alcohol-related problems and drove drunk to school in September.

Originally published November 17, 2009 at 6:19 p.m., updated November 17, 2009 at 6:39 p.m. BRISTOL, R.I. a ' A lawyer for University of Rhode Island students has asked a judge to strike down a law allowing police in a beach town to place stickers on homes that host loud parties.

How would like to show up to work one day and be told what a great job you do? How would you like to be told your contribution means so much, you're getting a check for $25,000. It happened Tuesday to Jaime Crowley, the assistant principal at Bristol's Mount Hope High School.

Dona t blame Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing of Bristol, RI, for any of the much-publicized supply problems leading to production delays of the Boeing Dreamliner 787.

The master bedroom on the second floor of the 1850s Italianate-style house in Bristol has hardwood floors and a working fireplace with a carved white wooden mantel.

When Three Rivers CafA© closed last year, fans of chef Eli Dunn eagerly awaited his reappearance.

Veteran's Day ceremonies were held throughout Southern New England on Wednesday morning.

House Democrats convened at the State House for a closed-door discussion of an issue that was not even on their special-session agenda last week: the state's financial crisis.

A On Oct. 26, 12-year-old Victoria Sousa, a Bristol resident who attended St. Philomena School in Portsmouth, died suddenly after she had started experiencing flu-like symptoms the week before.

Several schools have reported high rates of absenteeism as the flu has spread throughout the state.

My daughter looked up and smiled weakly. I put my hand to her forehead: she was warm, flush with fever.

Rhode Island Health Officials have announced that a girl, under the age of 18, has died after showing flu like symptoms.

The public is invited to hear from Staff Sgt. Stephanie Riotte of the Rhode Island National Guard at a ceremony next week at the Providence VA Medical Center to mark Veterans Day.

About 125 patients with flu-like symptoms visited Hasbro Children's Hospital Thursday.

Our prayers are with the Sousa Family. God bless you and may the Lord's healing presence be with you.

Officials confirmed Wednesday that a Grade 7 student at St. Philomena's School in Portsmouth, who died unexpectedly on Monday, had swine flu.

An information session on prescription coverage under Medicare Part D will be presented by Chris Murphy, a counselor at Westbay Community Action, at 10 a.m. Nov.