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Barrington School Committee legal counsel Aubrey Lombardo, and Committee members Frazier Bell, TJ Peck, Patrick McCrann and Megan Douglas (from left to right) discuss the MAC program at Nayatt School during a meeting late last month.
Barrington School Committee postpones phase-out of MAC program
The Barrington School Department will not begin phasing out a multi-age program at Nayatt School, as officials had initially planned.   Late last month, members of the Barrington School … more
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Lena Shanty and the EPHS girls' tennis team closed their week undefeated in Division III at 12-0 to date this fall. Shanty is 11-1 individually playing from the No. 2 singles position.
Townies cruise past their competition in Division III girls' tennis
The … more
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Dozens of families gathered for the 2023 edition of what has now become an annual holiday happening, a community staple, the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller Learning Center Halloween Costume Parade on Tuesday night, Oct. 31.
Gallery: Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller Learning Center Halloween Costume Parade
EAST PROVIDENCE — Dozens of families gathered for the 2023 edition of what has now become an annual holiday happening, a community staple, the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller … more
Neal and the Vipers play a show at Latham Park in a previous year.
Latham Park changes anger some Bay Spring residents
Six evergreen trees and a slab of cement at Latham Park have left some Bay Spring residents feeling pretty upset. The town planted the trees and installed the cement pad at Latham Park as … more
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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
Between classes at Portsmouth Middle School on Monday, Connor Urban pets “Officer Holly,” the district’s new comfort dog, as her partner and School Resource Officer Westley Lemar holds her leash. Also pictured are Caroline Clooney (gray sweatshirt), Maria Walker (blue and white stripes), and Jeffrey Dunn (blue and black stripes).
‘Officer Holly’ brings comfort and joy to Portsmouth students
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Police Department’s newest member has jet-black hair, stands under two feet tall, has four legs, and is cute as a button. But show some respect, for … more
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CREDIT USACE A map shows the proposed location of dredging in red, and the planned dump site, a rectangular stretch of bottom just off Horseneck Beach.
Army corps would dump Westport dredge spoils off Horseneck
The head of the Westport Beach Committee wants the US Army Corps of Engineers to come to Westport to explain its plan to dredge the federal channel into Westport Harbor, and to dump the spoils off … more
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Barrington’s Isys Dunphy defends the basket against Bay View during the State Tournament semifinals at URI's Ryan Center on Saturday.
Photos: Barrington High School teams battle in Final Four games
The Barrington High School boys and girls basketball teams competed in the State Tournament Final Fours at URI's Ryan Center over the weekend. And while the Eagles were not able to bring home a … more
113 pound junior Nick Gomes won all three of his matches at the quad meet, including this match as he held down Cumberland’s Brady Gillis to win a 7-4 decision. Gomes also won by default against East Providence and won a 7-5 decision over Hope’s Jonatan Jimenez.
Mt. Hope wrestlers look sharp as they prep for the state tournament
The Mt. Hope wrestling team beat East Providence, 60-12, but fell to Cumberland, 39-30, and Hope, 34-26, during a quad meet at East Providence on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Huskies’ record dropped to 5-4 in Division I and 16-6 overall.  more
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Portsmouth High School senior Steve Alix safely collects his graduation cap and gown outside the main office on Wednesday, May 6.
Portsmouth High seniors collect caps and gowns at 'drive-through'
PORTSMOUTH — Problem: How to safely distribute graduation caps and gowns to Portsmouth High School seniors in the midst of a pandemic? more
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Paddle board teammates Peter Maloney and Eileen Malloy, both of Bristol, return the ball back over the net during a pickle ball match on the Town Common on Tuesday. 
Pickleball on the Common — a ‘winter lifesaver’
Peter Maloney and his teammate Eileen Malloy celebrated after he whacked the softball-sized plastic yellow ball over the net, sending it whistling by his opponents, Cathy Winston and David Schwartz, … more
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Barrington resident Ruth Oppenheim (third from left) heads back to her car after discovering she was not able to register for a vaccination on Friday morning.
Barrington seniors brave cold weather, hope to register for vaccine
Ruth Oppenheim pushed through a bitterly cold wind as she made her way to the front door of Barrington Town Hall early Friday morning. The 93-year-old Barrington resident was hoping to register to … more
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Officials with the Barrington Community Garden will hold plot registration from March 1 to 15 for those who leased a plot in 2020. For newcomers, the registration period runs March 16 to 31.
Reserve your community garden plot in Barrington
The gray of winter will soon be replaced with the green of spring. That means Barrington residents may want to start thinking about registering for a plot in the community garden. The … more
Who spends least on students? Would you believe … Barrington?
Let’s try a game the kids like to play — two truths and a lie. Following are three statements. Two are true, one is not … 1. Barrington has the best public schools in Rhode … more
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Laufton Ascencao, in his 2018 campaign photo.
Elected state rep. Ascencao sentenced in felony embezzlement case
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a former state representative-elect was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court after pleading to felony embezzlement and campaign finance … more
More police at Westport schools through end of the year
With fewer than 20 days left in the school year, officials are moving quickly to beef up security at district schools following the shooting that left 19 students and two teachers at a Texas … more
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Senator Jack Reed, Town Council President Nathan Calouro, Joseph Brito, Jr. and his wife Betty, town administrator Steven Contente and others gather as Brito cuts a ribbon in front of the Brick Pizza Co. on Friday.
From busted to bustling — Bristol's Unity Park celebrates grand opening
Just about three years ago, Bristol’s Industrial Park was blighted and virtually empty...much has changed since. more
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Warren Police are investigating a widespread scam involving the sale of puppies that don't actually exist.
Warren Police investigating large-scale puppy scam
The Warren Police Department confirmed there is an active investigation regarding the scams, which includes departments from out of state as well. more
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Hathaway School kindergarten teacher Liz Gill organizes materials in her classroom on Monday as she prepares for the first day of school next week. The 2022-23 academic year begins on Monday, Aug. 29, for staff; Tuesday, Aug. 30, for kindergarten, fifth- and ninth-grade students; and Wednesday, Aug. 31, for all other students.
Portsmouth schools reminder: No free lunches this year
PORTSMOUTH — They’ll be no free lunch for students when they report back to school next week. more
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Veteran Tom Acciardo receives an award from Bristol Town Manager Steve Contente.
Purple Heart recipients honored at Bristol Veterans Home
The ceremony was held to recognize Bristol’s Purple Heart recipients, with Bristol’s official designation as a Purple Heart Town, following the Town Council’s unanimous approval of a resolution at their Aug. 3 meeting. more
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Day of Caring volunteers pose for a group photo before heading off to complete service projects.
Barrington shows it cares: Day of Caring turns 5
Another year. Another Day of Caring. Barrington celebrated its fifth annual Day of Caring earlier this month, as dozens of volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors with all sorts of … more
Coach Mike Raffa and his BHS boys basketball team defeated Mount Pleasant 70-46 on Thursday night, Dec. 15.
Strong second half powers Eagles to 24-point victory
The Barrington High School boys basketball team rebounded from a four-point halftime deficit to defeat Mount Pleasant 70-46 on Thursday night, Dec. 15.   The Eagles stormed out to a 19-10 … more
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Police, EMTs use thermal camera to find missing 12-year-old
Barrington Police and Firefighters tracked down a local girl a short time after she was reported missing last week. A Barrington resident called police on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at about 7:25 p.m. to … more
Barrington re-starts school improvement process
One night. Two meetings. Two votes.  On Thursday night, Feb. 9, Barrington officials formally voted to submit a Stage 1 proposal to the Rhode Island Department of Education for improvements … more
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Warren PD seeks input for accreditation process
As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments to the assessment team. more
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