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Paul Darling has been photographing his hometown for decades. Starting today, Wednesday, Feb. 26, there will be a special exhibit of Mr. Darling's photographs of Barrington at the Barrington Preservation Society museum.
His lens is focused on Barrington
In 1947 Paul Darling cashed in some war bonds and bought his first good camera.  It was a Mercury 2, said Mr. Darling, and it was not cheap. It cost $275, but was reliable and helped the … more
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A tale of two agencies
A few days ago I landed at the Fort Lauderdale airport after being out of this country. I try to view my return with the fresh eyes of a newly arrived person in order to access what image the United … more
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Barrington's Shaye Robinson dismounts from the uneven bars while competing at the State Gymnastics meet, Saturday.
Barrington freshman is second at gymnastics states
A freshman at Barrington High School nearly brought home the all-around title at the Rhode Island State Gymnastics meet on Saturday. Shaye Robinson recorded the top score on beam and finished … more
Dr. Jonathan Brice discusses his budget plan at Monday night's budget subcommittee meeting at Mt. Hope High School in Bristol.
Bristol Warren school chief: 'We need this budget'
The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee will take its first full look at the superintendent’s proposed $57.1 million budget Wednesday night, amid concerns that the state will reduce the … more
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The town has signed a purchase and sale agreement to buy 4.6 acres of open, undeveloped land off Sowams Road. Voters will need to approve the purchase at the upcoming FTM.
Barrington inks deal to purchase 4.6-acre property
At last year's financial town meeting, residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of purchasing six acres of open space on George Street. The property cost taxpayers $1.125 million. At this year's … more
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Letter: Letter on coronavirus in China was ‘pure propaganda’
To the editor: My name is John A. Bagley, age 22, and I am a resident of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and a student senator at the University of Rhode Island. As the new year started rolling along, I … more
Warren debates water discharge ban
The Warren Town Council has passed the first reading of a plan to restrict residents’ draining of water onto public streets, in the cases when draining creates a public safety hazard. … more
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Letter: Gun bans make us less safe
To the editor: Two armed men wearing hoodies and masks broke into a Florida home and began viciously beating a man in front of his wife and 11-year-old daughter. His wife, eight months pregnant, … more
Barrington council pushing for annual assessments
The Barrington Town Council recently passed a resolution asking the state's general assembly to grant cities and towns the power to assess property values annually, instead of once every three … more
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Erika Sanzi: Protect Students Now
Rhode Island is one of very few states where a teacher can legally have sex with their students. I was hopeful that 2019 was going to be the year that our legislature would do the easy and obviously … more
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Editorial: Private voices can still shape public policy
The closure of one lane over the Silver Creek Bridge will impact everyone in Bristol . Trips north will be more frustrating than ever. A quick run to the grocery store will take longer than ever. And … more
Linden Place caretaker Mark Baker works carefully and methodically to remove individual pieces of crystal from the chandelier in the museum’s dining room. The pieces are being taken down for cleaning, while the chandelier itself is re-wired.
Linden Place chandelier undergoing major restoration
Ever taken on a project where one thing leads to another and the next thing you know, you’ve taken on more than you imagined? That’s not unlike what has happened at Linden Place … more
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Letter: Silent no more — Veterans’ home leaders speak out
While the decision for General Rick Baccus to retire from the Rhode Island Veterans Home  may have been his choice, it is clearly our loss, and we can be silent no more. It is always easy to … more
Letter: High rents are choking Bristol's downtown district
Last week I was notified by Spa Yadira and Sole Sanctuary that the spa was being forced to relocate due to the relatively new property owners raising Yadira’s rent approximately 60 percent, an … more
Kevin Spencer with his wife, Tian. He is finishing his master’s degree in China, while she is studying in the UK. The couple will return to the United States this fall.
How I am surviving in China
Quarantined in a highly censored and monitored country while the spread of a possibly deadly virus is on the loose. Well, that’s where I am now.  My name is Kevin, age 26, and I am an … more
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A cement truck blocks the northbound travel lane of Route 114 on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12, as part of the Barrington River Bridge repair project.
Two bridges are same age, but only one has pier problem
Cars traveling south on Route 114 through Barrington on Thursday, Feb. 13 were greeted with gridlock as they neared the Barrington Shopping Center. The cause for the traffic became more apparent … more
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Workers from John Roccio Corp. have been busy relocating utility lines in preparation for complete replacement of the Silver Creek Bridge.
Bristol bridge will be one-way for most of the next 6 months
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol on Monday, March 2 to begin … more
Commissioner slams Barrington School Committee over request
The state's education commissioner recently offered a strongly-worded response to the Barrington School Committee's request for an advisory opinion regarding a student suspension case. Barrington … more
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Question over AP exam fees sparks debate in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A conversation about the future of Portsmouth High School’s AP exam policy at a recent School Committee meeting spiraled into a debate over who’s responsible to pay … more
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Letter: TCI will hurt business, add taxes and fuel exodus
To the editor: The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is another “wonderful” idea promoted by our governor and the East Side (Providence) think tank in an attempt to extract … more
Commentary: Saddened masterpiece ‘Superman’ building is being thrown into the dustbin
Paris is endeavoring to repair and restore Notre Dame Cathedral. We here in Providence have neglected our only Skyscraper, the most poetic and "philosophical" structure in our downtown. It saddens me … more
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Editorial: A just ending to Barrington school legal case
The Barrington School Committee deserves credit for stepping in and ending the school district’s nearly two-year legal battle with one of its own students.By dropping its Superior Court suit … more
Bristol Police: Officers break up college party, arrest two
Bristol police officers made a few arrests and issued numerous citations after shutting down a party involving Roger Williams University students last weekend. Following are incident reports from the … more
Sixth-graders Neida Cornejo (left) and Sophia Borton watch their 3D project being made right in front of their eyes.
Students get hands-on experience with 21st-century technology
For the past couple of weeks, Kickemuit Middle School students have had the opportunity to gain some exposure to CNC technology through the Mobile Maker Lab . CNC stands for Computer Numerical … more
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Editorial: The real scare isn’t the white powder
One could not watch the scene outside the Bristol Town Common last week and come away with any conclusion other than this — what an extraordinary waste of time, resources and energy. This … more
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