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Government
Summer Concert Series in Jeopardy
A longtime summer tradition may be in jeopardy after cuts to the Warren town budget. The cuts could spell the end of the annual summer concert series at Burr's Hill Park bandshell, E...
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Government
Bristol Town Beach Reopens
Just in time for the weekend, the state Department of Health announced Friday that Bristol Town Beach has reopened to swimming. The Health Department shut down the beach, at 50 Asylu...
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The Neighborhood Files
4th Photo Contest Winners Announced
Independence Day is approaching and Bristol is preparing to celebrate. Among the early events is the annual photo contest. After the entries have been scrutinized by professional photogra...
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Government
Bacteria Closes Bristol Town Beach
The Department of Health has closed Bristol Town Beach to swimming due to high bacteria counts. The beach, at 50 Asylum Road, will remained closed until further notice, along with N...
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Food
BLOG: Teens Learn to Prepare Family Meals
Imagine exhausted parents arriving home from work this summer to a nutritious meal competently prepared by their child, their child who has also learned about eating healthy, staying fit ...
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Summer
Rhode Island Summer Guide 2012
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Government
Poll: Should Smoking Be Banned At RI Beaches?
It may still be winter, but local lawmakers are already taking a closer look at the health of beach-goers. Lawmakers are reviewing a proposal by state Rep. Richard Morrison to exten...
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Schools
Where to Get High School, Middle School Summer Reading Books
Hard to believe, but there are just three weeks until the first day of school. Maybe you've started back-to-school shopping for supplies and outfits to make sure your child is ready for a...