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Barrington Police identify victims in fatal car crash

The Barrington Police Department identified the two victims of a car crash that happened Saturday morning in the southbound lane of the Wampanoag Trail, just past the East Providence / Barrington … more

1/22/24

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks during a press conference held Monday afternoon, Jan. 22.

RIDOT issues first Washington Bridge update in 10 days, doesn't rule out complete westbound replacement

Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an impromptu update on the status of the Washington Bridge during a news conference called Monday afternoon, … more

By Mike Rego | 1/22/24

Firefighters exit a North Lake Drive home on Monday morning, Jan. 22 — a fire broke out in a laundry room at the house. No one was injured.

Road closed while crews battle house fire in Barrington

A section of North Lake Drive was closed down on Monday morning, Jan. 22, due to a house fire. Firefighters from Barrington and surrounding departments responded to the western end of … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/22/24

Barrington Police: Two people killed in Saturday morning car accident

Barrington Police are investigating a Saturday morning car accident that left two people dead. Police said the accident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on the Wampanoag Trail just south of the … more

1/20/24

Mary Beth Ryder, Michael St. Angelo and screen legend Barbara Eden, now 92 years old, pose inside Spaghetti Lane after the actress visited for dinner.

An ‘old school’ eatery, and a Hollywood legend

In the late 1800’s, Italy suffered a deep economic depression, ravaging the country, prompting thousands of Italian citizens and their families to migrate to America in search of employment, … more

By Michael khouri | 1/20/24

Barrington Council pushes back on DEI's 'no-tolerance condemnations'

Members of the Barrington Town Council voiced some concerns over a request made the town’s DEI Committee at the Jan. 8 meeting. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee was … more

1/18/24

Olivia Middleton squares up for a free throw during a recent Rhode Island College basketball game. The former BHS standout, who played four years at St. Lawrence University, is finishing her college basketball career as a fifth-year player for the Anchorwomen.

Former Barrington hoops standout jumps onto RIC team

Years ago, Olivia Middleton wore a Barrington High School basketball jersey as she raced up and down the court at The Murray Center. This year she’s driving for layups on the same court, … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/18/24

The Council approved an expenditure that will pay for an implementation action plan for the town’s Complete Streets Plan, which “serves as a policy framework for identifying pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure needs.”

Barrington Council approves $98,500 for sidewalk and bike path consultant

The Barrington Town Council gave the green light to spending nearly $100,000 on a consultant who will help the town create an implementation plan for sidewalk and bike path improvements. … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/17/24

The Barrington High School wrestling team finished second at the Griswold (Conn.) Wrestling Tournament last weekend.

BHS wrestling team grabs second place in Connecticut tournament

The Barrington High School wrestling team battled to a second place finish at the Griswold Wrestling Tournament in Griswold, Conn. last weekend. A total of 17 teams from across two states … more

1/17/24

Carol Mello of Portsmouth (left) and Constance Gee of Westport (third from left), who oppose SouthCoast Wind’s proposal, hand out work sheets while one of the wind energy supporters, Jill Gabrielsen (right), shows how she feels outside the Portsmouth High School auditorium before Tuesday’s Town Council meeting.

Portsmouth enters host community agreement with SouthCoast Wind

PORTSMOUTH — After more than three hours of listening to both opponents and supporters of wind energy Tuesday night, the Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a host community agreement … more

By Jim McGaw | 1/17/24

DEI requests Barrington Council share ‘Respectful’ pledge

Should the Barrington Town Council read a pledge before the start of every meeting, calling for people to speak respectfully and honestly? That was the request made by members of the … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/17/24

Barrington High School’s Adam Gorman looks for a scoring opportunity against Smithfield last week. Gorman scored in the second period, and Barrington won in an overtime shoot-out.

Eagles win thriller in overtime shoot-out

Last week, the Barrington High School boys ice hockey team defeated Smithfield 2-1 after an overtime shoot-out. The Eagles and Sentinels were locked in a scoreless tie through the first … more

1/16/24

Evan Anderson (left), shown in an earlier game this season, scored a career-high 19 points in the Eagles' win over North Kingstown on Friday, Jan. 12.

Eagles battle back for wins over Mariners and Skippers

The Barrington High School boys basketball team rallied for comeback wins against Narragansett and North Kingstown last week. On Friday night, Jan. 12, the Eagles trailed North Kingstown … more

1/15/24

Vehicle driven by Barrington teenager strikes two pedestrians

Barrington Police are urging motorists to slow down and pay attention to pedestrians and bicyclists following an accident on Friday morning, Jan. 12. Police said a vehicle driven by an … more

1/14/24

This home on New Meadow Road was nearly surrounded by flood waters on Saturday morning.

Photos: Saturday morning storm forces road closures

For the second time in less than a week, Barrington's coastline was flooded by a hard-hitting rain storm. The rain started on Friday night and continued through Saturday morning. It combined … more

1/13/24

Barrington OKs $175,000 for climate action plan consultant

The town will pay a consultant $175,000 to help draft a climate action plan. The Barrington Town Council approved the expenditure during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 8. The approval … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/12/24

The new Starbucks, located toward the center of the Barrington Shopping Center, will be the first restaurant or coffeeshop in town to feature a drive-through lane.

Barrington Starbucks update: New location opening in February or March

People hoping to frequent Barrington’s first-ever drive-through restaurant will need to wait a little while longer. According to the owner of the Barrington Shopping Center … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/12/24

Haven Box, a nonprofit that provides comfort boxes to survivors of sexual violence, was the beneficiary of the 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island’s fall event.

Networking with a mission

When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their … more

By Julia Stearly | 1/12/24

Isys Dunphy goes in for a lay-up late in the second half.

Barrington girls win third straight game

Isys Dunphy had a strong night and finished with a double-double in points and rebounds while leading the Barrington High School girls basketball team to a 60-30 win over Scituate on Tuesday, Jan. 9. … more

1/11/24

The scene inside a previous FTM in Barrington.

End of the FTM era in Barrington?

The Barrington Charter Review Commission reviewed the results of a resident survey, explored possible alternatives to the financial town meeting format, and has agreed on a possible new … more

1/10/24

Members of the Barrington High School boys track team competed in the Marathon Sports Winter Classic in Boston on Sunday. Pictured are (from left to right) Coach Bill Barrass, Bobby Wind, Jared Lesk, Ethan Knight, Chucky Potter, Ryan Martin, and Charly Potter.

Barrington track team celebrates strong performances

Members of Barrington High School boys indoor track team braved the storm on Sunday and competed at two separate meets — the Bryant University High School Throws Competition, and the debut of … more

1/10/24

A Barrington resident captured this photo of a local school bus trying to make morning pickups along a flooded-out Mathewson Road.

Storm and high tide swamp coastal Barrington

A hard-hitting storm dumped inches of rain on Barrington and the rest of the region on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, Jan. 9 and 10. The storm combined with a significant high-tide to … more

1/10/24

Bristol and Warren lead the region in ’23 price increases

With only a few exceptions, single family, 2-4 family and condominium prices in the East Bay real estate market continued to climb in 2023 vs. 2022, a continuation of a multiyear trend. Bristol … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 1/10/24

Barrington school administrators (from left to right) Paula Dillon, Mike Messore, Doug Fiore and Patrick Guthlein are pictured at a meeting last year. Dillon recently announced she will resign at the end of the school year.

Barrington’s assistant superintendent of schools is resigning

The Barrington School Department, already in the midst of a search for a new superintendent, will also need to replace its assistant superintendent. On Thursday, Jan. 4, Paula Dillon … more

1/9/24

Barrington High School’s Henry Kelsey gets ready to score one of his three goals against the East Greenwich/Toll Gate team on Thursday night, Jan. 4.

Eagles skate past East Greenwich/Toll Gate

Henry Kelsey had a hat-trick and helped the Barrington High School boys hockey team defeat the East Greenwich/Toll Gate Co-op team, 5-1, on Thursday, Jan. 4. Kelsey opened the scoring with a … more

1/9/24