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A large board rests upon a folding table found at the makeshift campsite.

Makeshift campsite in Barrington woods dismantled

The Barrington Department of Public Works removed a couch, table and piles of litter from a makeshift campsite that someone had built in the woods behind the YMCA. A resident who was going for a … more

9/30/20

Bristol Police collecting expired medications April 24

On Saturday, April 24, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA )will be holding its 20th National Take-Back event. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, … more

4/12/21

Barrington resident Rachelle Zani pleads with members of the school committee about problems with the school transportation system in town during the meeting last Thursday night.

Barrington parents on busing issue: ‘This is ridiculous’

For more than a month, Barrington resident Liz Clare has asked officials to allow one of her sons to ride a bus to the middle school each day. She said his commute to school is long and dangerous, … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/21/21

This Fessenden Road home sold recently for $4.75 million. It sits on more than two acres of land overlooking Narragansett Bay.

Barrington home overlooking the beach sells for $4.75 million

Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of a Fessenden Road for $4.75 million. This new waterfront construction sits on more than two acres of land along Barrington Beach. … more

3/2/22

Former Hometown Tavern owners Jon and Rose Tagessian are flanked by their realtors, Robert Rox (left) and Michael Alves, of KW Elite Commercial Realty.

After two decades, the owners of Hometown Tavern hand over the keys

The new owners, Jay Cardosi and Sharon McCarthy, who took over from the Tagessians on Feb. 28, own a couple of other well-known local establishments in Rhode Island. more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/24/22

Mt. Hope softball clinches division title, finishes season 16-0

The Mt. Hope softball team clinched the Division II South title as they out-slugged Portsmouth 8-4 during a home game on Tuesday afternoon. The Huskies finished the regular season 16-0 in league play and 17-1 overall. more

By Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 5/27/22

Tournament director Ben Tuthill hands the Northeast Amateur crystal championship trophy to back-to-back winner Dylan Menante.

Menante is magnificent in defense of his Northeast Amateur title

EAST PROVIDENCE — Mother Nature had nothing on reigning Northeast Amateur Invitational champion Dylan Menante as he completed a defense of his title under sweltering conditions Saturday … more

By Mike Rego | 6/25/22

Barrington officials learned recently that it will likely cost tens of millions of dollars to renovate or repair Belton Court mansion, shown.

Price skyrockets for Belton Court renovation

The cost to repair, renovate or rehab the Belton Court mansion on the former Zion Bible College property is in the tens of millions of dollars. And that price, said Barrington Town Manager Phil … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/19/22

Kyle Jackson and Jarrod Hazard are competing for one open seat on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee.

WATCH: Warren School Committee Forum 2022

Jarrod Hazard and Kyle Jackson, the two candidates vying for one available seat to represent Warren on the regional school committee, each spoke about their desires to positively change the culture and outward appearance of the school board. more

By Ethan Hartley | 10/18/22

Bristol PD: Fight at Mt. Hope ends in three teen arrests

Bristol police responded to a fight at Mt. Hope High School and assisted on multiple deer-related calls between Oct. 31 and Nov. 6, 2022. more

11/11/22

The 12 Days of Christmas Eve, starring Kelsey Grammer, was written by Barrington native Eirene Tran Donohue. It premiers Saturday night.

Barrington native's scripts become Lifetime holiday movies

Three movies written by Barrington native Eirene Tran Donohue are being aired on the Lifetime network over the Thanksgiving weekend. • “Sugar and Spice” was re-broadcast on … more

11/25/22

Westport police officer Mike Chicca assists a resident casting her ballot in Tuesday's election.

Ouellette, Soares, Stinson winners in Westport election

WESTPORT — Westport’s annual town election yesterday brought just over 1,800 voters to the polls, appointing a handful of new faces and re-electing some old. Here were the … more

By Paige Shapiro | 4/12/23

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.

Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay

A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/24/23

Town Council President John Hanley and Governor Dan McKee shake after signing the Learn365RI compact during a visit to Town Hall last Wednesday afternoon.

Warren becomes sixth town to sign Governor's Learn365RI initiative

The Learn365RI program strives to accelerate statewide student performance on standardized test scores, improve attendance, and increase the percentage of families who successfully file FAFSA paperwork. more

By Ethan Hartley | 5/17/23

Fourth at Pierce 'fires' on July 3

The annual East Providence Independence Day Celebration, conducted by the Recreation Department, takes place Monday July 3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium on Mercer Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. A … more

6/30/23

Uriah Donnelly speaks at the Warren Folks Fest, which is one of the popular events that has been organized by The Collaborative, the arts nonprofit group he formed with two of his friends, Adam Tracy and Jeff Danielian.

Donnelly stepping down as director of The Collaborative

Uriah Donnelly announced he was stepping down as The Collaborative’s executive director in an email to supporters on Monday morning, eight years after founding the group in Warren. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/29/23

Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore speaks to the crowd during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Barrington Middle School. Messore will retire at the end of the school year.

Barrington Superintendent of Schools is retiring

Mike Messore is retiring. The longtime district employee will retire from his post as Barrington Superintendent of Schools at the end of the fiscal year. In a recent email to … more

9/13/23

Huskies first singles player Elsa White hits a backhand during her 6-3, 6-4, win over Mia Renzulli of Prout. White has been dominant at times in her 4-1 start to the season.

Tennis team pounds Prout 6-1, starts season 4-1

The senior laden Mt. Hope tennis team pounded Prout 6-1 in a home match on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosted the Huskies record to 4-1 in Division I, with their lone loss, a 7-0 drubbing by … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/24/23

Members of the public listen to a presentation on the school bond proposal during a community forum on Monday night at Mt. Hope High School.

Students offer perspective on need for new Mt. Hope High School

Sewage smells in the science wing, constant water issues, and a lack of school spirit has these seniors advocating for a new school; even if they themselves won't benefit from it. more

By Ethan Hartley | 10/4/23

Police seize guns from Barrington home following 911 call

Barrington Police received a 911 call at about 12:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, regarding a suspicious condition at a Sowams area home — the caller told police his father would not turn over his … more

11/29/23

Will Alves looks to drive to the basket during Portsmouth's win over Mt. Hope during a holiday tournament in Barrington.

Portsmouth and Mt., Hope hoops teams look to get on track

The Portsmouth basketball team trounced Mt. Hope 85-48 in the annual holiday tournament at Barrington High School on Wednesday afternoon. The win boosts the Patriots record to 2-3 in Division I, … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 12/29/23

Dean Petrella formed a rock band 25 years ago, and they’re still going strong. They recently released their fifth album.

Meet Dean Petrella: From child pianist to successful adult rocker

I recently had the opportunity for a sit down with Rhode Island singer/songwriter/guitarist Dean Petrella to chat about his nearly three-decade-long career in the local and national music scenes. The … more

By Michael Khouri | 2/14/24

Portsmouth High’s Tyler Hurd goes in for a layup while battling Narragansett in overtime Thursday night. The Patriots were victorious, 64-60, to advance to the Division I quarterfinals.

Conheeny’s hot shooting propels Portsmouth in OT victory

PORTSMOUTH — Adam Conheeny scored four 3-pointers in the final two and a half minutes of regulation — including one that tied the contest with less than a minute left — to … more

2/24/24

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

3/15/24

Council could vote on monastery property development question on Monday

The Barrington Town Council will discuss the Carmelite monastery property on Monday night, May 6, and is expected to vote on whether to advance a monastery-specific resolution question to the … more

5/3/24