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Patriots shut out Islanders in rain-soaked Thanksgiving game
PORTSMOUTH — Without most of their fans and the Portsmouth High School Marching Band to support them, the Patriots’ varsity football team nevertheless dominated the annual …
The respective Mt. Hope High School girls' and boys' basketball teams began their preparations for the upcoming 2024-25 season with a … Read More
The Townies scored a thrilling 27-26 victory over rival La Salle Academy in the 95th Annual Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday, earning … Read More
A rainy Turkey Trot and a spirited Townie Bazaar highlighted some of the festivities this week. Read More
Barrington Police have obtained a warrant to arrest a Providence man after he allegedly tried to steal a package from a Barrington … Read More
Upon second hearings of two pieces of business carried over from its October meeting, the Warren Zoning Board approved that pair and … Read More
Barrington High School defeated Mt. Hope for the seventh consecutive time in the teams' Thanksgiving football series as the visiting … Read More
Things To Do ...
Blithewold has a special ‘Sparkle’ throughout the holidays
Christmas at Blithewold is a celebration both inside the mansion and throughout the grounds.
Outside, visitors can explore Blithewold’s illuminated gardens and grounds as they collect …
Annual Memorial Tree Spree, tree lighting
The annual Memorial Tree Spree is on Sunday with dozens of theme-decorated trees and other items available to win, along with food and a visit from Santa at 6 p.m. The town’s tree lighting is …
Holiday Lights Spectacular at the zoo
Grab an adult beverage or hot chocolate, roast some s’mores, and stroll through 40 acres of illuminated pathways. It’s a winter wonderland with over 3.5 million twinkling lights. Santa …
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Letter: Support heating improvements at housing complex
To the editor: I am writing to urge Town Council approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for improving the heating systems at Quaker Manor and Quaker Estates. The …
Letter: You’re invited to DEI film screening and discussion
To the editor: Barrington DEI Committee invites you to the Barrington Public Library for our December film screening and discussion of the 2002 documentary film, “Two Towns of …
Letter: Why would immigrants live here?
To the editor: USA Today on Nov. 14 said the government of Rhode Island will not support the mass deportation of immigrants in the state. There are immigrants in Rhode Island? Why would …
Letter: Business banners are a main street eyesore
To the editor: As you drive through County Road in Barrington, you will notice signage all along the Main Street on both sides. These advertising banners district from our lovely town setting, …
Letter: A tribute to Guiteras School
Reading the article in the Bristol Phoenix about the closing of Guiteras School immediately brought back the early memories where my 45 years of teaching secondary-school mathematics began in 1963 at …