The signatures are from customers and friends and from some folks they have never met. Wendy and Ken Wajda started the petition — it includes hundreds of signatures — opposing the … more

A Massachusetts Avenue resident contacted police on Thursday, Aug. 9, after his daughter fell victim to a scam. The resident told police he gave $500 to his daughter to purchase tickets to a … more

Lesley Allyn DeMaio Duffy, 41, passed away in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, July 15, 2018 after living nearly three years with cancer. She leaves her husband of 6 years, Chris Duffy, and their two young … more

Louise C. (Marcello) Motta, age 82, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Joseph P. Motta, Jr.  Born in Barrington and a lifelong resident, … more

David Andrew Stewart passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. He was 87. Born in New Orleans, La., he was raised on the Gulf Coast in Pass Christian, Miss., where … more

To the editor: It was with a mixture of amusement and frustration that I read that Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha is considering raising field use fees.  These mixed emotions stem from … more

A Barrington resident was taught a lesson about illegal dumping late last week. Police received a call on Friday morning, Aug. 10, from an official at the Barrington Department of Public Works. … more

Peter Dennehy resigned from the Barrington Town Council last week, offering the brief explanation of "medical reasons" for his decision. Council president Michael Carroll said he received Mr. … more

Erin Cowden, a 2018 Barrington High School graduate and drummer in the Senior All State Jazz Ensemble, was honored at the recent Newport Jazz Festival held at Fort Adams in Newport. Erin received … more

Two Barrington residents who are running for the District 66 seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives will meet in a candidates' forum. The event will be held at Martin Middle School in … more