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“It’s been a wonderful ride,” said retiring Portsmouth High School principal Joseph Amaral.

Retiring Portsmouth principal: ‘My whole life has been around kids’

PORTSMOUTH — When Joseph Amaral’s family first came to the United States from the Azores, he was just 5 years old. “One month later, I was in first grade and didn’t … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/23/22

Want to volunteer in Barrington schools? You must be vaccinated

On Thursday morning, Feb. 17, officials emailed Hampden Meadows School parents seeking volunteers to help students with reading and math support. To qualify, parents must have an approved … more

2/24/22

Portsmouth High pitcher John Mass hurls a fastball during the team's win over East Providence on Monday. The right-hander struck out 14 batters, allowing just one hit and no runs over six innings.

Portsmouth downs Townies as 2 pitchers combine for shutout

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity boys’ baseball team defeated East Providence 5-0 on Monday, as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. more

4/5/22

Are Barrington schools saving money with distance learning?

While some school districts in Rhode Island are projecting significant savings due in part to the switch to distance learning, that is not the case in Barrington. "We have not had a significant … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/8/20

Hathaway School third-grade teacher Ashley Adamson, the 2021 R.I. Teacher of the Year, stands in front of the entrance to the White House during her trip to Washington, D.C. last month.

For Portsmouth teacher, school bell 'comes full circle'

PORTSMOUTH — When she was a little girl, Ashley Adamson wanted to be a teacher so badly that she’d play one at home. She even owned a school bell, as a picture she keeps in her … more

By Jim McGaw | 11/2/21

Students get ready to bike home after their first day of classes at Hampden Meadows School on Monday.

Photos: Barrington students head back to school

For Barrington students, summer officially ended on Monday, Aug. 29. That day marked the start of the 2022-23 school year in Barrington. Most students returned to a half-day; at the high school, … more

8/31/22

Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice.

Bristol Warren schools projecting $1.4 million in savings this year

Bristol Warren schools could see a surplus of as much as $1.4 million this year, due in large part to spending decreases realized since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. Superintendent Dr. … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/8/20

Young competitors crawl through the mud en route to the finish line at a previous year’s Tough Tiger. After a two-year break, the race will return this month.

Tough Tiger race returning at Hampden Meadows School

It’s back! After a two-year break, the Tough Tiger adventure race is making a comeback. The event, which serves as a key fund-raiser for the Hampden Meadows School PTO, offers a fun … more

5/5/22

People stand during the playing of the National Anthem and raising of the flag in front of the new Barrington Middle School during a special grand opening ceremony in 2019. Officials recently announced the project will have a $4.3 million surplus.

Barrington Middle School project finishes with $4.3M surplus

Good news for Barrington taxpayers: Construction of the new middle school in town did not cost as much as officials initially expected. On Tuesday afternoon, April 20, Barrington Schools … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/23/21

More state aid for Barrington schools means more new staffing

School officials are anticipating a 23 percent increase in state aid next year. That is not a typo. During the school committee meeting on Feb. 17, Barrington school officials shared a … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/25/22

EPHS earns prestigious National Unified Championship School nod

EAST PROVIDENCE — Before of raucous crowd of fellow students, members of the East Providence High School Unified Basketball League team, administrators and elected officials recently unveiled a … more

By Mike Rego | 5/5/22

A recent facilities study revealed that Barrington High School School (shown) needs $39.23 million in repairs.

District taps brakes on school building plans

Gina Bae said the message from Barrington residents was clear: School officials need to slow down the process. Barrington school leaders decided late last week to pump the brakes on an in-depth … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/10/22

Barrington High School will have virtual graduation ceremony

Barrington High School will hold a virtual graduation ceremony this year because of concerns surrounding the coronavirus. School officials emailed students and their families on Wednesday night, … more

5/14/20

Five East Providence students win scholarships from new $12 million fund

PROVIDENCE — Five students from East Providence are among dozens statewide heading off to college with more than $470,000 in scholarships from a new fund at the Rhode Island Foundation: The … more

8/31/22

E.P. School District prepares annual layoffs with pandemic as the backdrop

EAST PROVIDENCE — The School Committee will hold a special session Tuesday night, May 26, when the body and the administration will review the particularly difficult circumstances pertaining to … more

By Mike Rego | 5/14/20

Westport Community Schools superintendent Thomas Aubin speaks at an even at the high school earlier

Westport school chief: District needs financial support, override

The head of Westport Community Schools said this week that while the district can live without some of the items he and the school committee proposed under a $4.4 million override budget, the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/6/22

Warren town manager lobbies for educational funding

The most recent school budget cycle was one of the most painful in recent memory, with Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members on Monday voting to lay off nearly 25 full time employees and … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/21/21

Barrington High School student Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day Shelter and Food Pantry, filming and editing a series of videos celebrating the nonprofit organization's work.

Barrington student's project helps local soup kitchen

Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark was looking for a Senior Project. What she found was much, much more. The Barrington High School senior spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/26/20

Portsmouth High’s Joseph Murphy heads a penalty kick away from the goal during a boys’ varsity soccer game against East Providence on Saturday. Jackson Fox and goalie Sean Wilkey look on. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Portsmouth, Townies play to a 1-1 draw in boys’ soccer

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ soccer team played East Providence to a 1-1 tie on the turf field at home on Saturday. Goals have been hard to come by so far this … more

9/19/22

Sowams School Principal Jim Callahan receives the Principal of the Year Award during a special ceremony on Thursday afternoon.

Barrington’s Callahan named ‘Principal of the Year’

Sowams School Principal Jim Callahan received a special award on Thursday afternoon. In front of all his students and teachers, Callahan received the Elementary School Principal of the Year … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/5/22

Gallery: MMS Drama Troupe's ‘Little Red Writing Hood’

EAST PROVIDENCE — Late in the 2021-22 term, the Martin Middle School Drama Troupe presented its spring play, “Little Red Writing Hood.” The original script was written by seventh … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 7/14/22

"Save Sowams School" signs started sprouting across town after Barrington School officials approved a plan that calls for the elementary school to be closed.

Barrington residents hope to ‘Save Sowams School’

The lawn signs lining roadsides all over the Hampden Meadows section of town plead with school officials to “Save Sowams School.” The parents have formed groups and started attending … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/1/22

Signs leading up the new speed zone near Kent Heights Elementary School heading north on Pawtucket Avenue.

School zone speed camera warning period in East Providence begins

EAST PROVIDENCE — The 30-warning period following the installation of speed control cameras near schools across the city began this week, the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva and the East … more

11/2/21

Rumford Minor Stars reach Silva tourney championship round

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rumford Little League squad in the District 2 Ron Silva Minor Baseball Division All-Star event reached the winners’ bracket final against Bristol where they won by a … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 7/14/22

Barrington School Department spending $36K on DEI audit

Barrington Public Schools will spend $36,862 on a DEI — diversity, equity and inclusivity — audit. Members of the Barrington School Committee approved the expenditure during … more

7/28/22