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The Barrington High School gym floor was installed in 1955 when the school was built. The bleachers were installed in the 1980s.
Barrington High School teams are good, but the fields and facilities are not
The message from the high school’s director of athletics was clear: BHS sports fields are overused, overwhelmed and need some help. During a special presentation at the Jan. 18 School … more
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Barrington High School’s Joe Adams competes in the shot put. Adams won the event.
Barrington boys power to Metro Division Championship
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team won five events and captured the Metropolitan Division Championship on Tuesday night, Jan. 30.   The Eagles scored 188.5 points, outpacing … more
How much should Barrington pay its next Superintendent?
A member of the Barrington School Committee is questioning how information about the Superintendent of Schools job listing was changed after the Committee took an official vote on the matter.   … more
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Researchers from U. Mass Amherst placed acoustic tags on Hammerhead Sharks and Tarpon as part of their shark depredation study.
Killing sharks to reduce depredation is not the answer
Shark depredation, the full or partial consumption of a hooked fish by a shark before it is landed, is an increasing source of human and wildlife conflict in recreational fisheries. This summer and … more
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A view of the Washington Bridge that once carried motorists over the Seekonk River along I-195 West. It has been shut down for seven weeks, its future uncertain.
Accountability is sorely lacking in the I-195 fiasco
The condition of the west bound lanes on I-195 and the subsequent snarl of traffic has unleashed a furious fusillade of accusations and excuses by those in charge. Tens of thousands of daily … more
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Barrington’s Brody Carroll gets ready for a pass during the Eagles’ game against Prout.
Eagles skate to a weekend split in boys hockey
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team skated to a 3-2 win over Pilgrim on Friday night, Jan. 26. A night later, the Eagles fell to Prout, 5-0. Against Pilgrim, Barrington took an early … more
Officials open voting in town logo design contest in Barrington
The Town of Barrington recently announced the start of public voting in the town’s logo contest.   Residents submitted the six designs being considered. They were selected from more … more
Lawmakers promising a closer look at I-195 bridge saga
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Washington Bridge saga took a noteworthy turn when state officials last week declined to rule out the possible demolition of the westbound portion of the bridge. If such a … more
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Owen Pfeffer lays a shot up during the first half of Friday's game against Bishop Hendricken.
Packed house watches Eagles top Hawks, 53-41
The Barrington High School boys basketball team treated a capacity crowd to a double-digit victory over Bishop Hendricken, 53-41, on Friday night, Jan. 26. The Eagles, playing in front of an … more
A view of the traffic jam on I-195 extending back to the state line with Massachusetts.
McKee makes several bridge response moves
Facing mounting scrutiny of his efforts in the matter, specifically, Governor Dan McKee had a busy few days responding to the ever-growing Washington Bridge closure crisis over the last week plus. … more
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A grant from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank will help Barrington address coastal erosion at Latham Park.
State grant will help Barrington battle coastal erosion
Barrington will receive grant money to address coastal erosion issues in three locations in town. The grant, awarded through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, will pay for coastal adaption … more
Editorial: 'Public Comment' rules should be open, flexible and customer-friendly
In the years leading up to the pandemic, most Americans were hyper-focused on national-level politics, with Trump, the Democrats or the Republicans seemingly responsible for everything good or bad in … more
Clements’ Marketplace owner Tracy Anthony speaks in opposition to a plan to create a roundabout in front of her Portsmouth grocery store during a public forum last month. The ability to speak at public meetings is a New England tradition that goes back centuries.
New report on government access – How does your town rate?
One law governs public meetings in Rhode Island, yet seemingly no two public meetings are the same. A sweeping analysis of “public comment” rules by the American Civil Liberties Union … more
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In Barrington, DUI arrests increase nearly 300 percent
Barrington saw a 278 percent increase in the number of DUI arrests last year.   According to year-end statistics from the Barrington Police Department, the number of arrests for driving … more
The Eagles celebrate Trevor Snow’s goal against LaSalle Academy.
Barrington hockey team beats Moses Brown, loses to LaSalle
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team moved its record to 5-2 in Division I standings after splitting games last weekend.   On Friday night, Barrington defeated Moses Brown 5-0. … more
Barrington Police investigating break-in at Nayatt area house
Barrington Police are investigating a break-in that occurred on Wednesday morning, Jan. 25.   Police said the break-in took place in the Nayatt Road area. Officials would not share specific … more
Letter: Washington Bridge fiasco has me wondering...what next?
Budget money has constantly been allocated to everything else, from digital security labs to soccer stadiums. Meanwhile critical infrastructure, like the 195 bridge, was shoddily inspected and shoddily repaired. Here is the result. more
Letter: Is tax overcharge paying for all of Barrington’s consultants?
To the editor: I got a kick out of Mr. Pogue's letter about being charged interest on his December tax payment, simply because those employees in the Tax office had the afternoon off. I was … more
Molly Thurston dribbles past an East Providence defender.
Barrington girls basketball team tied for first place in the division
The Barrington High School girls basketball team knocked off LaSalle 46-33 and East Providence 52-27 last week, and Juanita Sanchez 59-35 this week and moved into first place. Isys Dunphy had a … more
Ivy Rehab Clinic Director Deryl Pace grew up in Barrington and is happy to return to town with the new physical therapy clinic.
New physical therapy clinic opens in Barrington
Deryl Pace is happy to be back.   Pace grew up in Barrington and recently returned to town with the new Ivy Rehab Clinic, located in the Barrington Shopping Center. Pace serves as the … more
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Teen mental health awareness fair is Saturday in Barrington
The Confetti Kids are hosting a teen mental health awareness fair at Barrington Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Confetti Kids, a Barrington-based community … more
St. Mary Academy-Bay View names 2023-24 first semester honor roll
St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce 200 students made the honor roll for the fall 2023 semester. This academic distinction recognizes the dedication of students … more
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players presented their production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” last weekend, including a scene with Zara Jean as "Sebastian."
Gallery: Bay View Players present Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players presented their production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” over four performances last weekend, January 18-20. Saturday's events included a … more
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Letter: Barrington Town Council — a lost cause
Dear Town Council, If we are still talking about geese, and not the needs of student athletes, you are lost. If you are talking about building on a dump, and not the … more
Letter: No stranger to antisemitism
I read the article regarding what Amanda Basse posted on the Israel and Hamas situation and the potential to inflame antisemitism in town. In the 25 years I lived in … more
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