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The Barrington Middle School auditorium was closed in the late winter of 2020 after school officials discovered that the acoustic panels were falling off the walls. It has remained closed since.

Auditorium off-limits for last two years at new Barrington school

The new Barrington Middle School building has been open for less than three years. And for two of those years, the state-of-the-art auditorium located inside the school has been … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/9/22

Members of the Barrington High School boys swim team hold their state championship trophy during a dunk in the Brown University pool on Saturday. It was just the second time in more than 30 years that a public school team defeated Hendricken in the state championship meet.

Two state championships, two state records, and three sets of dry clothes

Sandy Gorham brought three sets of dry clothes to the pool on Saturday. The head coach of the Barrington High School boys and girls swim teams knew there was a chance his teams could win state … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/9/22

Brice: Bristol Warren schools will be closed for Rosh Hashanah

Bristol Warren schools will be closed on Rosh Hashanah this fall, after Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice issued a directive Monday afternoon that overrules the school committee's earlier vote to … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/19/21

Dr. Kerri McKinnon, the school's principal, directs students to their first period classroom.

Westport opens new $97 million middle high school

More than 800 students poured into Westport's brand new flagship middle and high school Tuesday morning, nearly two years after groundbreaking began on the $97 million project and a decade after high … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/7/21

Hennessey Elementary School third grade teacher Emily Rendine gathers with her students after receiving the 2022 Milken Educator Award.

East Providence teacher Rendine receives $25,000 Milken Award

EAST PROVIDENCE — Hennessey Elementary School third grade teacher Emily Rendine received a 2022 Milken Educator Award, presented by the Milken Family Foundation, in the amount of $25,000 during … more

10/5/22

Emma Schiebl (left) and Sudiksha Mallick play the roles of stepsisters in Barrington High School Stagemasters' performance of Cinderella this weekend.

BHS Stagemasters bringing Cinderella to life this weekend

The Barrington High School Stagemasters will be performing Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella this weekend. The musical was originally written as a televised musical starring Julie Andrews … more

11/21/19

School committee members Victor Cabral, Marjorie McBride and Tara Thibaudeau discuss a point made by a resident during the open meeting at the high school on Monday night.

School board members give in, then fire back at critics

Bristol Warren schools will not open on the first full day of Rosh Hashanah this fall, after Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice issued a directive Monday afternoon that overrules an earlier school … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/20/21

Assistant principal Bob Currier checks the bus list at the end of the first day of classes at the new EPHS late last summer. Currier is retiring at the conclusion of the 2021-22 term after 28 years in the district.

Long-time staff members depart East Providence school district

EAST PROVIDENCE — The exodus of some of the district’s most senior and respected employees continued to be announced in recent days, … more

By Mike Rego | 5/13/22

Art teacher Leah Keith enjoys a moment with one of her students, Alan Leach.

In Bristol Warren, an uncommon bond between teacher and students

Even across the dull screen of a 10" Chromebook, the joy was impossible to miss when art teacher Leah Keith logged on Friday morning to talk to one of her classes at Mt. Hope High School. It was … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/1/21

Vanessa Reale hired as next Portsmouth High principal

PORTSMOUTH — Vanessa Reale, who has previous experience as a principal and headmaster, has been selected by Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy to be Portsmouth High School’s next … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/14/22

Seniors depart the new EPHS after their first day in the building on September 3.

New EPHS opens to rave reviews

EAST PROVIDENCE — Impeccable…imposing…incredible, most any approving adjective could be used to describe the new East Providence High School as it opened last week with freshmen … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/21

Barrington schools updating ‘alcohol sensor device’ policy

The Barrington School Committee is updating its “alcohol sensor device” policy. Last month, committee members conducted a first reading for the new policy. Barrington School … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/2/21

Barrington resident Kara Kelley speaks to the school committee and administrators during Wednesday night’s meeting.

Barrington High School bringing back some honors options

Barrington High School Principal Joe Hurley announced the return of an honors distinction program during a special meeting on Wednesday night, although some parents and students were calling for the re-instatement of full honors courses. more

By Josh Bickford | 3/31/22

Barrington High School students are hosting a special Ukraine relief dinner on April 3 at the school. A number of students are helping out, including (from left to right, back row) Zachary O'Connor, Max Splaine, Grace Zwolinksi, Jillian Sullivan, and (front row) Yael Goldstein, Angelica Bazyk, Paris Mashburn, and Tessa Sullivan.

Barrington High School organizing Ukraine relief dinner

Barrington High School will hold a special dinner on Sunday afternoon, April 3, from 1 to 4 p.m., to raise money for Ukraine refugees. The school community has been involved in the relief … more

3/22/22

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae (right) and member Erika Sevetson listen to a comment from BHS Principal Joe Hurley.

Barrington School Committee calls for ‘firm timeline’ for new honors plan

Barrington School Committee members waited for more than two hours to share their comments and ask questions about the honors program at Barrington High School during Wednesday night’s meeting. … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/31/22

Attorney Greg Piccirilli reacts in frustration during a portion of the appeal hearing on Thursday night. Piccirilli represents teachers Kerri Thurber (left), and Brittany DiOrio and Stephanie Hines (not shown).

Barrington School Committee votes: Unvaccinated teachers are still fired

After listening to nearly four hours of testimony on Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee voted 4-1 to uphold their previous decision to fire three unvaccinated Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/1/22

Portsmouth High’s Chris Vachon, Kevin Sullivan and Kaden Kluth (from left) run in a pack during the 1,500 meter run at Monday’s home track meet. Kluth would go on to win the event, and also set a new school record in winning the 3,000-meter run.

Portsmouth boys, girls both winners in track meet

Just two weeks after he shattered a 42-year-old Portsmouth High School running record, Kaden Kluth improved on another school best during a home meet on Monday. Competing against East … more

4/26/22

East Providence, Barrington school bus drivers reach tentative contract agreement

EAST BAY — A tentative agreement was reached Tuesday night, Jan. 21, between school bus drivers for East Providence and Barrington represented by Teamsters Local 251 and Ocean State Transit, a … more

1/22/20

Barrington School Committee chairwoman not running for re-election

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae announced Monday night, April 25, that she will not be running for re-election. Bae made the announcement during a Barrington Town Democratic … more

4/26/22

Steven Clark takes a handoff from Max Whiting for the EPHS football team in its Division II opener against St. Raphael, September 15. Clark scored three times for the Townies in their 29-22 win.

East Providence edges St. Raphael in Division II football opener

EAST PROVIDENCE — After several twists and turns throughout much of the game's 48 minutes, the East Providence High School football team opened up its 2022 Division II regular season schedule … more

By Mike Rego | 9/15/22

Portsmouth High’s Avery Pelletier blocks the net on Townie player during Friday night’s non-conference volleyball game.

Portsmouth High volleyball team falls to Townies, 3-2 (photos)

PORTSMOUTH — The Patriots’ varsity girls’ volleyball team lost a non-conference match against East Providence on the road Friday night, 3-2. The Patriots are now in fourth … more

9/26/22

Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Budget/Facilities Subcommittee Chairwoman Sheila Ellsworth, at a recent school committee meeting.

Bristol Warren to vote on $2.3 million in cuts

Members of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee's budget/facilities subcommittee on Thursday night approved a list of budget cuts totaling $2.3 million, sending the proposed cuts to the full … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/7/21

Portsmouth High’s Kaitlin Roche checks to see how close her Mt. Hope opponent is while in possession of the ball during Thursday’s game won by the Patriots, 17-3. Roche scored two goals during the game.

Portsmouth remains undefeated in D-2 girls’ lacrosse

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity lacrosse team kept on its winning ways with an impressive 17-3 win against Mt. Hope at home on Thursday, May 12. The victory … more

5/13/22

Takeaways from four hours of vaccine mandate testimony

Nearly four hours of testimony offered plenty of information surrounding the Barrington School Committee’s vaccine mandate. What we learned … The Barrington School District’s … more

4/1/22

East Providence school busing costs could rise dramatically

EAST PROVIDENCE — “Quite the pickle…Stuck between a rock and a hard place,” those were some of the words used to describe the district’s busing situation as it begins … more

By Mike Rego | 6/11/20