Recent Stories
Local journalist inducted into Hall of Fame
‘Manny’ Correira has worked in newspapers for more than 50 years
Longtime East Bay newspaper reporter and photographer, Manuel C. “Manny” Correira, was one of three individuals inducted into the Rhode Island Press Association Journalism Hall of Fame Friday night during ceremonies at the Quonset “O” Club in North Kingstown.
Resident helps others become U.S. citizens
Tony Avila teaches citizenship class at former St. Elizabeth’s School
Good things are happening upstairs in Room 205 at the former St. Elizabeth’s School.
Local pros have been helping people for years
Charities for Children reaches 101 charities
Grants totaling almost $297,000 were awarded to 101 charities for at-risk children in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts last year by the Billy Andrade/Brad Faxon Charities for Children.
Bristol blesses its new Engine 1
The new Bristol Fire Department 2011 Pierce Pumper (Engine 1) received a royal dedication Sunday afternoon in the Hydraulion Engine & Hose Co. No. 1 Station, as members of the department and a number of local citizens marveled at the town’s latest state-of-the-art fire truck.
Super Bowl cheers and tears
Here’s a sampling of fans’ reactions to the big game from a few Super Bowl parties in town, as an eerily similar scenario from four years ago played out across living rooms and bars.
He’s going to the Super Bowl
Keep an eye out for Herbie Moitoso of Bristol in the stands at the Super Bowl this Sunday.
Grimo was a family man and proud veteran
Pasquale L. “Pat” Grimo was Bristol’s last living World War II prisoner-of-war, and a man dedicated to advocating for veterans’ causes far and wide. He passed away at 87 on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
He’s a committed Rotarian
Roland Cook wears Bristol Rotary on his sleeve. Actually, it’s in his heart.
Choirs sing sweet holiday conclusion
Long after the last holiday presents have been exchanged, one of the most impressive gifts was saved for last this Sunday afternoon in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
He broadcasts lectures overseas
Lecturing on liver and heart disease and making medical diagnoses is nothing new for Dr. Manuel L. Da Silva, except now he’s doing it from the comfort of his home for people thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean in Portugal and the Açorean Islands.