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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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Brian Ganley (left) and Melissa Cotta both spoke to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority board of directors recently, urging them to investigate how to install suicide prevention barriers on the state's tall bridges.
Advocates celebrate bill to put suicide barriers on bridge
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr., a Warwick Democrat, has introduced legislation that would require safety barriers or netting on the three tallest bridges in the state. The bill (2020-H 7366) would … more
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Barrington schools dropping lawsuit against student
The Barrington School Committee has decided to drop its lawsuit against a local student.  On Thursday, Jan. 30, the attorneys representing Barrington schools were expected to file a motion to … more
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Engineering student Lauren Donovan, a senior in the Construction Management program, will be spending only one semester in the new building before leaving for a job in Washington, D.C.
Roger Williams opens innovative state-of-the-art engineering building
It’s been a busy year for Jim Dorothy, Roger Williams University professor and director of operations for their School of Engineering. The university’s latest addition, the SECCM Labs … more
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Town Planner Ed Tanner (left) and Director of Community Development Diane Williamson look at plans for an improved Bristol Golf Club — envisioned as a nine-hole, par-3 course with new design, holes, water management, bridges, walkways and more.
Bristol tees up plans for a $1 million golf course makeover
At just over 26 acres, Bristol’s golf course, off Tupelo Street, is never going to compete with Pebble Beach. But thoughtful planning by a team including the town, Save the Bay, Save Bristol … more
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Members of the BHS Unified Theater program pose for a group photograph.
'UT: Breaking News' taking the stage at BHS
Students involved in Barrington High School's Unified Theater program will perform a play titled "UT: Breaking News" on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.  The Unified Theater program places the … more
An East Providence special hazards team emerges from the Bristol Warren school administration building with evidence late Wednesday afternoon.
Bristol Police: Suspicious letter contained no threat to schools
Responding to questions, Bristol Police Capt. Brian Burke  revealed more details about a suspicious letter containing a white, powdery substance that triggered the evacuation of the Bristol … more
Man sent to ACI after attacking two men with baseball bat
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Bristol and sent to the ACI for allegedly striking two men repeatedly with a baseball bat earlier this month. Matthew Achorn, 25, of Providence, was taken into … more
Barrington native Josh Milich (left) and Brian Tjersland ran 500 miles in 12 days to raise money and support for mission22, an organization that works to end veteran suicide.
They ran to save veterans' lives
Twelve days. Five hundred miles. One very important cause. Barrington native Josh Milich and fellow Coast Guardsman Brian Tjersland recently completed an epic journey, jogging from Massachusetts … more
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Barrington High School senior Jessica Wan's "Dreamscapes."
Barrington High School students win art awards
More than a half-dozen Barrington High School students recently received RI Scholastic Art Awards.  The students' work will be on display at Alex and Ani Hall at Rhode Island College through … more
Barrington solicitor tells board to vacate 2018 assessments
Homeowners who are appealing their recent property values because of the town's altered approach to assessments received some good news last week.  The Barrington Board of Assessment Review, … more
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Rep. Susan Donovan is proposing a bill that would ban the intentional release of balloons, such as these during a fund-raiser in Colt State Park in Bristol in October 2015.
Donovan bill would ban intentional release of balloons
PROVIDENCE — The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing tomorrow, Jan. 28, on legislation introduced by Rep. Susan Donovan (D-Dist. 69, Bristol, Portsmouth) to protect the … more
Bristol Police: Arrests for domestic assault, drugs and sexual assault
Bristol police officers made a handful of arrests from Jan. 13 to 19, including one for sexual assault and  a couple for drug-related charges. Monday, Jan. 13 Officers responded to the … more
Some of the nation’s leading experts on “All the King’s Men” and author Robert Penn Warren will be coming to Bristol for a two-day event in March.
Registration for Bristol’s inaugural BookFest opens today
Online registration opens Friday, Jan. 24, for Bristol BookFest, a free two-day public humanities program March 27 and 28 that takes a close look at Robert Penn Warren’s “All the … more
Rep. Liana Cassar
Rep. Cassar bill seeks to close the gaps on access to abortion
PROVIDENCE — On the 47th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision protecting the right to choose an abortion, Sen. Bridget Valverde and Rep. Liana Cassar last week announced legislation … more
Barrington's Matt Zeleznik, shown at Scrabble nationals two years ago, has started creating his own crossword puzzles. The college student said he's always open to puzzle theme suggestions.
Barrington resident building his own crossword puzzles
What is a four-letter word for "hymn clincher?" Give up? Try "Amen." Barrington resident and current college student Matt Zeleznik recently started creating his own crossword puzzles and is … more
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Resident files complaint about hunters in Smith's Cove
A South Meadow Lane resident in Barrington contacted police on Saturday, Jan. 18 regarding people hunting nearby in Smith's Cove. The resident said he believed the hunters had crossed private … more
Workers repair the cross-bay pipeline during the fall of 2019. The repair bill is one reason water rates are going up 20 percent.
Bristol County water rates going up 10%
Bristol County Water Authority customers will pay 10 percent more for their water starting later this winter as the authority seeks to raise funds to pay for the recent East Bay Pipeline repai r and … more
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