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Bristol-Warren Year In Review: 2019's Top Stories

From a church's "outpouring of support" following a theft to the Mount Hope Bridge's 90th birthday, it's been a busy year.

Here's a look at some of this year's top stories in Bristol and Warren.
Here's a look at some of this year's top stories in Bristol and Warren. (Patch)

BRISTOL-WARREN, RI — Between now and New Years, Patch will be taking a look back at 2019 and recalling some of the biggest news stories from the year. From a church's "outpouring of support" following a theft to the Mount Hope Bridge's 90th birthday, it's been a busy year. What follows is a list of some defining moments covered by Bristol-Warren Patch in 2019.


Bristol Church: 'Outpouring Of Support' After Poor Box Theft

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is looking to replace their poor box with a more study option.


Mount Hope Bridge Celebrates 90th Birthday

The bridge from Bristol to Portsmouth officially opened to the public on October 24, 1929.

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Former Bristol Representative-Elect Charged With Embezzlement

Laufton Ascencao is accused of using funds from the Sierra Club to fund his personal political campaign.


No-Waste Shopping Service 'Loop' Comes To Rhode Island

Bristol resident Parker Kotuby is one of the first Rhode Islanders to use the service.

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