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DJ Daniel Sworn in as Honorary Police Officer in Bristol

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DJ Daniel Sworn in as Honorary Police Officer in Bristol

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BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) -- Saturday was a special day for Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, who was sworn in as an honorary police officer in Bristol. DJ, who is 13-years-old and aspires to become a police officer, was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer in 2018. He was given only months to live, but has overcome the odds and is still fighting after 13 surgeries throughout the last seven years. RELATED: Boy battling brain cancer to be sworn in as hono…See the Story

Boy battling brain cancer to be sworn in as honorary police officer in Bristol

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Boy battling brain cancer to be sworn in as honorary police officer in Bristol

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BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — A brave 13-year-old boy from Houston, Texas, will be in Bristol this weekend to receive a huge honor. Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel has been battling brain and spinal cancer since 2018, but his dream is to become a police officer one day. He will be sworn in as an honorary police officer with the Bristol Police Department and more than 10 other law enforcement agencies from Rhode Island and Massachusetts. "We are very excited to …See the Story

Sicamous Eagle Flies South of the Border with University Commitment

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Sicamous Eagle Flies South of the Border with University Commitment

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Ashton Gallagher joins Roger Williams University in Rhode Island See the Story

Colorado Investor Acquires Rhode Island Industrial

Marcus & Millichap finalized the sale of a 21,570-square-foot industrial warehouse in Bristol, RI. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. “This sale is a testament to continued strong demand for Rhode Island industrial investments from both local and national groups,” said Harrison Klein, managing director of investments. “A lack of supply for smaller buildings continues to push record sale prices.” Klein and Michael Grant, investment specialis…Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

This Is the Unofficial 'Fourth of July Capital' in the U.S.—and It Hosts the Oldest Independence Day Celebration in the Country

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If there’s one place that knows how to do the Fourth of July right, it’s Bristol, Rhode Island.Nat Squatrito/Bristol Fourth of July Committee A vintage Corvette driving in the Bristol Fourth of July parade.I’m a Floridian through and through, but something about Bristol, Rhode Island, feels like a second home to me. It’s probably the warm welcome from locals like Brian Travers, proprietor of the Bradford-Dimond-Norris House bed and breakfast, wh…Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

Bristol parade route line painting to begin tonight

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BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) -- The town of Bristol is getting preparations underway tonight for the annual Fourth of July Parade. Crews will begin painting the middle of Hope Street with the red, white and blue stripes. The Bristol Police Department says this will cause parking restrictions on Hope Street between Washington and Union Streets from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. These road restrictions are expected to last several days. Download the WPRI 12 and Pin…Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

Bristol to repaint 4th of July parade route lines red, white and blue

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BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) — The town of Bristol is getting ready for the historic Fourth of July parade that is just three weeks away. The red, white, and blue stripes that mark the parade route on Hope and High streets will be repainted next week. They get repainted every year since it’s water-based paint, unlike traditional street paint. Bristol police said temporary parking restrictions will be in place on Hope Street between Washington and Union …Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

When power goes unchecked, communities suffer

Recent headlines have exposed a troubling pattern: when those in power are shielded from accountability, the very communities they are sworn to protect are the ones who suffer most.Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

Undersea robotics lab in Bristol awarded $4M grant

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BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) — Gov. Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner presented Blue Robotics Lab in Bristol with a $4 million grant Wednesday. The grant was through the University of Rhode Island’s Innovation Campus program. The non-profit, which works to test undersea robots and bring them to market, is expected to bring 400 jobs to the state. Secretary Tanner added that the state’s Blue Youth program will allow students as young as high …Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

Sailing: Four Hawks Named to All-American Teams by ICSA - Roger Williams University Athletics

BRISTOL, R.I. — Four members of the Roger Williams University sailing team have earned national recognition as the Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) announced its 2025 All-America Teams.Bristol, Rhode Island · Bristol Read Article

Rosenberg: New audiobooks of the future, World War II, and the present

A dystopian novel in which dreams are monitored, a departure into World War II from David Baldacci, and a pair of intimate stories that start in restaurants are this month’s audiobooks.World War II · Bristol Read Article

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