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Field Hockey: No. 2 RWU Set for CNE Title Defense, Face No. 3 UNE in Semifinals

BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams Women's Field Hockey team is set to play No. 3 University of New England (UNE) in the second round of the Conference of New England (CNE) Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 4:00.Hockey · Bristol Read Article

Fire damages kitchen at Bristol church

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BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews responded to First Congregational Church in Bristol after a fire broke out Friday morning. Fire officials said they were called to the church around 4:20 a.m. When firefighters arrived, there were no visible signs of a fire from outside. However, once inside, they found thick smoke and flames in the kitchen area. The fire was extinguished within 20 minutes and although it did not extend into other areas, officials sa…Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

Patton Soccer Claims Conference Title, No. 5 Playoff Spot and First-Round Bye

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The Panthers finished the season 18-2-2, 13-1 in conference play and earned the No. 5 seed in the 3A West Regional playoffs.Soccer · Bristol See the Story

Women’s Volleyball: Hawks Survive Early Threat of UNE on Senior Day

BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Women's Volleyball team was able to charge back from an early two-set deficit on Saturday afternoon to defeat the University of New England, 3-2 (23-25, 23-25, 25-20, 25-18, 15-12), on Senior Day.Volleyball · Bristol Read Article

Wrong-way nightmare: high on meds driver kills young FedEx worker in fiery Somerset head-on crash

The following is a statement from Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn’s Office.“55-year-old, Hector Fernandez, of Bristol, RI, plead guilty and was sentenced in the Fall River Superior Court on October 22, 2025, for one Count of Motor Vehicle Homicide by Reckless Operation which carries a maximum penalty of five years to the State …Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

Police: Deer head found on front steps of Bristol home

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Open the article to view the coverage from WPRI 12Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

Men’s Ice Hockey: Roger Williams Set to Open Season on Friday Against UMass Dartmouth

BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Men's Ice Hockey team is set to start its inaugural NCAA Season on Friday evening in Driscoll Arena against UMass Dartmouth.Hockey · Bristol Read Article

Easy Entertaining Finds Its Place at Linden Place

Linden Place. Photo by Jamie Coelho. Big things are cooking at Linden Place, a Bristol landmark rich in history, art and architecture that continuously serves as a cultural crossroads for the state. The beautiful mansion, also known for hosting special events and weddings, has launched a new catering partnership with Easy Entertaining Inc. Russell Warren, a renowned architect from Tiverton, designed the mansion in 1810 with a grand ballroom and …Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

Wrestling: Andrew Fallon Joins RWU Wrestling Staff

BRISTOL, R.I. – Roger Williams University Wrestling Head Coach Jon Egan '05 has announced the addition of Andrew Fallon to his coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season.Wrestling · Bristol Read Article

Violet: Who are these people?

Many politicians running for office paint themselves as public servants. For sure, some deserve that description, but far too many are in it for their own self-aggrandizement. Take, for example, a frequent flyer:Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article