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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fishermen have been capturing images of what they find while out on the water.
Fishermen come out in support of balloon-release bill
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday, Jan. 28, on legislation, introduced by Rep. Susan Donovan (D-69), which attempts to protect the environment and wildlife by banning the … more
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More Barrington residents report checks stolen from post office mailbox
A Barrington resident stopped into the police station on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to report that one of his checks had been fraudulently cashed. The resident said he had written the check out to someone … more
Members of the BHS Quiz Show team pose for a photo during an earlier taping. Pictured are (from left to right) Benjamin Lamb, Eli Terrell, Douglas Meeker, Clara Kugler, Eden Lamb and Connor O'Neal.
BHS team competes for third quiz show crown
Could a "three-peat" be in the cards for Barrington High School when it returns to compete in High School Quiz Show: Rhode Island? Barrington, which has brought home the title in the first two … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo talks to a large crowd inside a large, elegant room at WaterRower in Warren.
Gov. Raimondo takes the mic to talk jobs, skills and schools (Video)
Gov. Gina Raimondo spent about an hour with a large gathering of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce last Friday, Jan. 31, in a wide-ranging dialogue that talked about tired schools, a growing economy, … more
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Barrington's Ilhy Gomez said she wrote much of her novel, "Say Something Nice," when she was supposed to be taking notes in class. "I mostly find myself inspired when I’m in school, mostly by the things going on," she said.
Barrington teen tackles love and loss in debut novel
Everything is not as it seems in 16-year-old Ilhy Gomez’s debut novel, Say Something Nice . Set during World War II, the story follows Walter Grover, a former detective with a tragic past, as … more
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Ken and Wendy Wajda recently relocated their repair shop, K&W Automotive, from the BP gas station property in Barrington to the garage that housed Gil's Automotive Services in Warren.
Forced to close shop, Wajdas move to Warren
The Wajdas have moved their business to Warren. But just barely. The longtime owners of K&W Automotive Repair at the BP gas station on County Road recently relocated their business to a … more
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The late Rusty Serpa loved being surrounded by people, especially during the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration.
Friends remember Rusty Serpa, the leader and public servant
It didn’t matter one iota to Russell S. “Rusty” Serpa. Whether working in the family milk delivery business as a youngster, or later on as a public servant in the local police … more
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An artist's rendering of the Starbucks proposed for County Road in Barrington.
Drive-through lane a must for proposed Starbucks in Barrington
A drive-through lane drew much of the focus of Barrington Planning Board officials and members of the public during a discussion on Tuesday night, Feb. 4 about the proposed Starbucks … more
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Man cited for illegal duck hunting in Barrington
  Barrington police responded to the Osamequin Bird Sanctuary at about 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, after a resident called to complain about duck hunters on Hundred Acre Cove. The … more
Barrington's Maddie Gill looks for an opening in the Kickemuit Middle School defense during a game last week. Maddie and the BMS girls team finished the regular season undefeated.
Barrington Middle School girls undefeated in regular season
When the 2019-20 Barrington Middle School girls’ basketball season began, head coach Mike Topazio hinted that maybe this was going to be a team to be reckoned with as the year rolled … more
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Molly Thibaudeau dismounts from the beam during a home meet against South Kingston, Tuesday, January 21st.
After four undefeated seasons, it’s a rebuilding year for Mt. Hope gymnasts
The Mt. Hope gymnastics team is finally in a rebuilding year, after going undefeated four straight years and winning four state championships, one Division I title in 2019, and three Division II championships from 2016-18, with talented gymnasts Meghan Oliver, Jayme Foreman and Kaitlyn Quinn. more
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The Confetti Kids throw birthday parties for children who are hospitalized. Pictured are (from left to right, front) Libby Magendantz, Neal Bansal, JP Currie and high school volunteer Elizabeth Fitzhugh, and (back row) Katie Gray, Kendra Satine, Gabby Ormonde, Charlotte Poirier, Hero Bremer, and Garrett Poirier.
Confetti Kids hosting community celebration
A group of Barrington Middle School and Hampden Meadows School students are trying to make a positive change in the world. The students, who range in age from 10- to 13-years-old, started a … more
The Rite Aid on County Road is closing soon — the pharmacy's last day is Feb. 17, and the store will close two weeks after that.
Barrington drug store closing its door
The Walgreens-owned Rite Aid store in Barrington is closing. Walgreens representative Alex Brown confirmed earlier this week that the last day of operation for the store's pharmacy will be … more
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