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Manuel C. “Manny” Correira accepts the Man of the Year plaque from Bristol Sports President Elisio Castro, shortly before the unveiling of his portrait, which hangs proudly in the sports club’s banquet hall on Wood Street.

Editorial: A community celebration for a writer who sees the good

Last Saturday night, in a jam-packed banquet room, a couple hundred people squeezed elbow to soup bowl for a three-hour celebration of community. The occasion was the Bristol Sports Club’s … more

11/11/21

Letter: Why am I able to keep my job while they lose theirs?

To the editor: Once again this week I was disappointed with the leadership of our town. I was disappointed, but not surprised, because over the past year our leaders have been tone deaf to reason … more

11/10/21

Letter: What about the veterans who served this country?

This is in reference to the Afgans being brought into this country by the Biden administration. Once again our government picks and chooses who they will help. As a Vietnam veteran, I watched … more

11/5/21

Letter: Greed is the root of many modern problems

To the editor: Remember when - it was only a few years ago - that Boston’s parking lots near Fenway Park were gouging fans with ridiculously astronomical parking fees. Why would … more

11/4/21

Editorial: Take the shot or say goodbye to your students

There’s only one reason the Barrington School Department can demand Covid-19 vaccinations of all employees — because so many of its employees are already vaccinated. If the district … more

10/27/21

Column: Remembering three coaches and a team that welcomed everyone

It’s easy to mock the “way things used to be” guy. He’s always got a story about the old days, about things that no longer exist, about people you’ve never heard of. He … more

By Scott Pickering | 10/22/21

Sally Turner's dog Tilly Pearl went missing recently.

Letter: Thank you, Barrington — you showed up for me

To the editor: I’ve lived in Barrington for 28 years and until now have never had reason to reach out to my community for help. I lost my little dog, Tilly Pearl recently and am astounded … more

10/8/21

Editorial: Is this the best time of the year?

Best month of the year in New England? While July gets a lot of love, and September is a favorite for many, October should be in everyone’s top-three. Consider the opportunities in the … more

10/6/21

Letter: Arlene Violet — A hard act to follow

To the editor: The very first thing I would do when the Sakonnet Times arrived was to go to Arlene Violet's column. If there was not one in that edition I felt cheated, something very important was … more

10/1/21

Letter: Barrington blocks children from taking the bus

To the editor: The School Department is hiding behind poor-policy in conflict with the needs of the community besieged by increasing rush hour traffic. The town is bisected by County … more

10/1/21

Letter: Recreation facilities need more attention in Barrington

To the editor: The recent editorial in the Barrington Times did not go far enough into the demise of the town’s recreational facilities. I question the proposed suggestion for … more

9/29/21

Letter: Busing issue in Barrington raises plenty of questions

To the editor: A week before school started this year, many parents discovered that their children, who were previously entitled to bus transportation, would no longer qualify. The lack of … more

9/29/21

Letter: The retirement generation deserves better than this

There is one group of Americans we have not heard much from or much about during the past year and a half. That group comprises seniors who are not in nursing homes, who are healthy and productive, … more

9/23/21

Editorial: Dreams of fields in Barrington

Three years ago, the Barrington town manager floated a proposal to more than double the fee for 6-year-olds to chase a soccer ball across a bumpy patch of grass, or smack a T-ball through a scratchy … more

9/22/21

Letter: AG is fighting for our rights to the coastline

To the editor: Congratulations to Attorney General Peter Neronha for fighting for the people's rights to our coastline! He called foul on the Court's decision approving the so-called … more

9/17/21

Letter: Be strong, do not fear!

To the editor: We shouldn't underestimate the wisdom found in stories we were told when we were children. Take for instance "Chicken Little." In the story, Chicken Little runs around in … more

9/17/21

Letter: If this were a civics class, school board would be failing

To the editor: We should expect more from our school committee, superintendent, and assistant superintendent. So many in this community moved here, willing to pay hefty property … more

9/16/21

Letter: Composting will save the town thousands

I am writing this letter in response to the editorial of Aug. 11 “The cost of composting." I believe that your criticism of the Barrington Town budget allocation of $5,000 for a composting … more

8/27/21

Editorial: The virus masks the best education possible

A few weeks ago we shared our opinions about mandatory masking in schools. Based on some reactions , you might think we advocated for citizen revolt against both the government and the medical … more

8/26/21

Letter: Mighty doctors rightly admonished us simpletons

While open dialogue about COVID is censored and punished across major social media platforms, and the free exchange of information is policed by fact-checking apparatchiks and filtered by an openly … more

8/19/21

Letter: Safety vs. freedom, what is the right balance?

To the editor: Recently, the Barrington Times dared to share its view on masks, which in turn generated several passionate responses. One reply stated how she was “ Shocked and infuriated … more

8/17/21

Letter: Give our girls their own field

To the editor: Congratulations to the Barrington Minor Division All-Star girls softball team for their recent championship run! What is even more impressive is that the girls did all … more

8/13/21

Norman Stephen Taber won gold in the 3,000-meter team really and bronze in the 1,500-meter run at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.

Commentary: Norman Taber: Rhode Island’s overlooked Olympian

John Kinsella’s great baseball novel, “ Field of Dreams,” popularized the phrase “Go the distance.” I regard it also as an exhortation to runners — from the mile … more

By Patrick T. Conley | 8/11/21

Letter: Join the Committee on Divisiveness, Intolerance and Even-stevens

To the editor: The Town Council proudly announced its foray into its next lunatical fantasy. An anonymous source says the Committee on Divisiveness, Intolerance and Even-stevens (DIE) will … more

8/11/21

Letter: Sloppy logic in last week’s editorial

To the editor: Newspaper editorials have long played an important role staking positions within a community that may be unpopular but necessary to consider. I have long admired the Times-Gazette … more

8/11/21