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Members of the Hampden Meadows School Student Council recently dropped off more than 1,000 cans of soup at Tap-In. The HMS community collected the food donations with an event called “SOUPerbowl.”
Barrington students make a difference with ‘SOUPerbowl’
The Hampden Meadows School Student Council recently hosted the school’s first ever SOUPerbowl.   The event, which coincided with the NFL Super Bowl, featured students collecting cans … more
Westbound bridge span must be completely replaced
PROVIDENCE — Confirming the worst and what many anticipated, state officials made the public formally aware the closed westbound span of the Washington Bridge is structurally deficient and … more
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In Barrington, residents will soon receive revaluation notices
Barrington property owners will soon receive mail from the town notifying them of the new property values resulting from the latest revaluation. Property owners who have questions or … more
Jake Zimmerman (left) applies a patch to his brother Hayden’s uniform during a special ceremony when Hayden was promoted to sergeant.
Barrington brothers serve together, half a world away
Hayden Zimmerman and his brother Jake have not always shared a room.   During their high school years, Hayden and Jake had their separate rooms in the family house in Barrington. But that … more
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Barrington resident and data specialist Ken Block will discuss his book, “Disproven,” at two special events this month.
Book events planned for this month in Barrington
Later this month, Barrington resident and data specialist Ken Block will discuss his book, “Disproven,” which details his experience searching for voter fraud after the 2020 election. … more
Mike Topazio (left), shown here coaching the Barrington Middle School girls basketball team a few years ago, will be inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
Guess who made this year’s Hall of Fame class?
Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club recently announced that tickets are now on sale for an awards dinner to honor the ninth class of the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of … more
Evan Anderson and Matt Raffa vie for possession of the ball as their North Providence opponent looks for the ref’s call.
Eagles scratch out overtime win against Cougars
The Barrington High School boys basketball team survived a scare and knocked off North Providence in overtime, 64-61, during a quarterfinal showdown in the State Open Tournament, on Tuesday night, … more
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Isys Dunphy, shown playing in the Division I finals, scored 20 points to lead Barrington to a win over Chariho in the quarterfinals of the State Open Tournament.
Barrington girls advance to State Tournament semifinals
The Barrington High School girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the State Open Tournament with a 62-41 win over Chariho on Monday night, March 11.   Barrington’s Isys … more
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches" included (top row, left to right) Jillian Escobar, Yishan Brady, Theodora Minca, Emelia Zabbo, Elizabeth Dunlop, Maggie Peterson, Sophia Delara, Julie DaSilva, Lily Tremble, Cassandra Bonilla; (front row) Zara Jean, Yiling Brady, Mrs. Nancy Peters, Olivia Dufresne, Ava Sousa, Selah Ethier.
Bay View Players take top prize at Rhode Island Drama Festival
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players theatre troupe was crowned champion at the 2024 Rhode Island Drama Festival last week for its performance of “The Night Witches,” a play about the … more
Barrington Police charge Coventry man with child molestation
A lengthy Barrington Police investigation has led to the arrest of Coventry resident Richard C. Antonio, Jr.   The investigation began in Dec. 2022. On Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, Barrington … more
Barrington's shuttle hurdles team of Ethan Knight, Ryan Martin, Jared Lesk and Bobby Wind (from left to right) clocked a time of 31.11 to place ninth at nationals.
Barrington student-athletes place at nationals
Members of the Barrington High School boys indoor track team performed well at the New Balance Nationals meet in Boston. One of the highlights of the meet was Sunday's All-American performance … more
St. Mary Academy-Bay View announces second quarter honor roll for 2023-24 term
St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi announced 170 students made the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2023-24 term. This academic distinction recognizes the dedication of … more
A crowd cheers on a previous year's parade in front of the Barrington Town Hall.
Barrington Town Council approves $5,000 to hire Memorial Day parade planner
The Barrington Town Council voted 5-0 to hire an event planner to run this year’s Memorial Day Parade. At a meeting on March 4, the Council approved a $5,000 expenditure from its … more
Bishop-elect James Ruggieri, a Barrington native, will be consecrated and installed as the 13th bishop of Portland in a Mass on May 7.
Bishop-elect for Portland, Maine has deep roots in Barrington
A Barrington native will serve as the next bishop of Portland, Maine.   Last month, the Vatican announced that Father James Ruggieri has been named Bishop-elect for the Portland Diocese. He … more
Maddie Gill and the BHS girls basketball team will play in the Girls State Tournament on Monday night, March 11. Barrington will play the winner of the Chariho vs. Mount St. Charles game.
Barrington basketball teams earn byes in state tournaments
Both Barrington High School basketball teams will compete in their respective open state tournaments. The BHS girls team, fresh off their Division I championship title, will enter the Girls … more
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Barrington Middle School students Madeline Brackett, Alessandra Brunskill, Naima Basse, Lucia Buonnacorsi (sitting), Ella Mackley and Miles Vaage (from left to right) will star in the production of Mean Girls, Jr.
Barrington students sharing an important message with Mean Girls, Jr.
Arts Alive! and the students at Barrington Middle School will perform Mean Girls, Jr. this month. There will be four chances to see this “fetch” musical which is packed with keen … more
Visiting band will perform with BHS Jazz Ensemble
The Barrington High School Jazz Ensemble will be hosting a Jazz Band from Germany on March 8 and 9.   Both the Barrington High School band and the Phoenix Foundation Jazz Orchestra will … more
Isys Dunphy blocks a shot by a North Kingstown opponent.
Eagles hold Skippers scoreless for second quarter, win D-I Championship
There is defense, and then there is championship-level defense.   The Barrington High School girls basketball team exhibited the latter during the Division I State Championship game at the … more
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Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia is riding in this year’s Policy Unity Tour. The ride will cover approximately 300 miles in four days.
Barrington Police Chief will ride 300 miles in four days
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia will ride in this year’s Police Unity Tour, an event that raises awareness about law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and also … more
Reminder: Lane restrictions on Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today reminded motorists that scheduled lane restrictions on the Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday, March 11.   … more
The Barrington High School girls basketball team celebrates after winning the Division I State Championship tournament at the AMP on Wednesday night, March 6. Barrington defeated North Kingstown, 50-40.
Barrington girls win Division I State Championship
The Barrington High School girls basketball team held off a late charge by North Kingstown and won the Division I State Championship, 50-40, in front of a large crowd at the AMP on Wednesday night, … more
Members of the Barrington High School Science Olympiad team gather for a photo after finishing sixth at the recent Brown University Science Olympiad Invitational.
BHS Science Olympiad team impresses at Ivy invitationals
Barrington is ready for the Ivy League.   The Barrington High School Science Olympiad team celebrated two top-10 finishes at a pair of recent Ivy League Science Olympiad Invitationals. … more
Cody Wood clears the puck away from the Burrillville goal.
Eagles drop back-to-back games against Burrillville
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team lost its quarterfinal playoff series against Burrillville last weekend and was eliminated from the Division I playoffs. On Friday night, March 1, … more
Barrington Town Council approves $5 million bond for athletic fields
A member of the Barrington Town Council is hoping to bring synthetic turf athletic fields to Barrington Middle School.   During the meeting on Monday night, March 4, Councilor Rob Humm … more
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Janaya Prince-Baquero goes in for a lay-up with the score tied at 48. She was fouled under the hoop and made both free throws to take the lead with 12 seconds on the clock.
Barrington girls will play for Division I championship
The Barrington High School girls basketball team is going to the AMP. The Eagles defeated LaSalle 50-48 in the Division I tournament semifinals at RIC on Sunday night, March 3, and will play for … more
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