🌱 Patch AM: In Bannister's Footsteps Art in History, Art in Social Justice, Art in Activism and 14 more events

Also, don’t miss Brick Pizza Co – Bristol, RI on the Bristol Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Fairy House Competition and 12 more events

Happening soon: 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport! on the Bristol Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Fairy House Competition and 11 more events

Coming up on the Bristol Patch calendar: 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport!

🌱 Patch AM: Why a congressional Blue Economy tour stopped in Bristol this week.

Be sure to catch Fall Into The Holidays Craft Fair on the Bristol Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a congressional visit put Bristol’s blue economy in the spotlight

Spotted on the Bristol calendar: Fall Into The Holidays Craft Fair

🌱 Patch AM: Fall Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer and 12 more events

Spotted on the Bristol calendar: 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport!

Rhode Island Seafood Company In Warren Recalls Clams: State

The clams were harvested from an area that had been closed because of rainfall, the Rhode Island Department of Health explained.

🌱 Patch AM: What new condition could affect Bristol’s Christmas Market with pygmy goats?

Coming up on the Bristol Patch calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event

East Bay Community Action Program, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic

EBCAP announces its designation as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic.

Bristol Man Wanted On Breaking-And-Entering Charge Nabbed: Cops

He was arrested by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, police said.

Bristol Art Museum Explores Presence and Memory in The Company We Keep

The Company We Keep invites visitors to look closely at the relationships they carry and consider how those relationships shape the way they

Warren Man Wanted In Massachusetts Nabbed: Cops

He was wanted on a charge of receiving stolen property, police said.

Bristol Art Museum Issues Call for Art for Regional Juried Exhibition Here & Now

Artists from Rhode Island and the surrounding Southern New England are invited to submit original artwork

Bristol Art Museum Announces Call for Art: Light in Motion

Exhibition to Explore the Transformative Power of Light Through Works by Regional Artists

Bristol Art Museum Invites Artists for Harbor Art Residency

Experience a regatta from the deck of Wilco, a converted 1946 U.S. Army support tug that now serves as New England's first Art Boat

Bristol Art Museum Presents The Persistence of Hand: Material Stories – Time + Material + Hand Labor

A new exhibition celebrating the beauty, patience, and storytelling power of handmade art.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Bristol-Warren For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Bristol-Warren.

Warren Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography

The Warren man was ordered to have no contact with minors, police said.

Looking for the Perfect Place to Stay This Fourth of July? Discover Weathervane Cottages in Portsmouth, RI

If you're searching for the best place to stay near the Bristol Fourth of July Parade, Weathervane Cottages Portsmouth, RI. is perfect!

Artists Invited to Submit Work for Gardens and Gathering Places Exhibition

Gardens and Gathering Places. Exhibition to be on view at Rogers Free Library Aug. 10 to Sept. 23

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Bristol-Warren

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Bristol-Warren.

2 Charged Following Warren Narcotics Raid: Cops

Officers searched the house after a month-long investigation, police said.

Bristol Woman Arrested On Narcotics Charges In Massachusetts: Cops

The Rehoboth, Massachusetts, police say they seized oxycodone, ecstasy, fentanyl, meth, mushrooms, marijuana and more.

Roger Williams University Names Interim President

The new interim president has more than 30 years of experience in university administration.

Months-Long Narcotics Probe Leads To Bristol Man's Arrest: Cops

A search of the man's Hope Street home turned up cocaine and fentanyl, police said.

Bristol Woman Charged With Failing To Report Employment Taxes: Feds

The Bristol woman worked as the bookkeeper and administrator for a family-owned landscaping business, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Roger Williams University Graduates Class Of 2026

Alumnus and former Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PGA TOUR Superstore Dick Sullivan spoke at the ceremony.

Bristol Art Museum to Host Watercolor Workshop

The Bristol Art Museum will offer The Wandering Brush: Florals, A watercolor workshop led by artist Lana Quann.

Rhode Island Artist Susan Hardy to Discuss Work on History and Memory at Bristol Art Museum

The Bristol Art Museum invites the public to a special artist talk with Rhode Island artist Susan Hardy on Sun., Mar. 29 at 2 p.m.

Roger Williams University Leading Quahog Fisheries Initiative

The university is heading up a reseeding effort.

Bristol Art Museum Announces Winter and Spring 2026 Classes and Workshops

The Museum announces a diverse lineup of winter and spring 2026 classes and workshops designed for artists of all experience levels.

Dog Left To Starve In Empty Warren Apartment: Cops

The dog's wanted owner was arrested by Rhode Island state troopers responding to a disabled motor vehicle, police said.

Bristol Art Museum Presents In Bannister’s Footsteps

Exhibition, Film Screening, and Conversation to Celebrate the Legacy of Edward Mitchell Bannister

Warren Looking To Hire Assistant Animal Control Officer

The part-time position is for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

In Recognition of BookFest, BAM & RFL Announce Open Call for Art: A Day in a Life

BAM & RFL in collaboration with Bristol BookFest, announce an open call for art.

Artist Talk: Cross Currents, How Artists Inspire One Another

The Bristol Art Museum will host an artist talk titled, Cross Currents: How Artists Inspire One Another.

East Bay Community Action Program seeks food pantry volunteers in East Providence

Volunteers needed to help meet dramatic increase in need for food

Art For Your Mind: Social Realism in American Painting

Art For Your Mind offers a welcoming, educational experience that encourages participants of all backgrounds, artists and non-artists alike.

Deer Head On Bristol Doorstep Likely Left By Coyotes: Cops

The homeowners suspected the deer head was left by someone upset by their opposition to bow hunting in the area.

Bristol Man Stole More Than $10K: Cops

The Bristol man was investigated by the Rhode Island State Police Major Crimes Unit, police said.