What's up Bristol! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 2026 Best of Rhode Island Readers' Poll Results - Page 4 of 8 (rimonthly.com) — Bristol shines in the 2026 Best of Rhode Island readers' poll, with local favorites like Pomodoro Italian Kitchen, Basil & Bunny, Bristol Sunset Cafe, and Bristol's Stone Church Coffeehouse all earning top honors. The list also spotlights beloved Bristol services, shops, and the Bristol Santa House as a standout local event.
• A car named Caroline (eastbayri.com) — A 99-year-old Bristol resident, Caroline Guida, recently gave up driving and sold her low-mileage Kia Rio to a 16-year-old first-time car owner who responded with flowers, a hug, and a heartfelt note. The sweet exchange left Caroline and her family deeply touched, showing how a simple Bristol car sale turned into a memorable act of kindness across generations.
• $13.5 million in federal funding headed to Providence Ferry Terminal (whatsupnewp.com) — Bristol residents who rely on the seasonal ferry to Providence and Newport will soon see a smoother, more comfortable trip thanks to $13.5 million in federal upgrades to the Providence Ferry Terminal. While the work is in Providence, the improvements support the entire route that includes Bristol, promising better amenities, accessibility, and long-term reliability for summer ferry riders.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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