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Barrington's hazard mitigation plan goes up for review soon

In accordance with the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the Town of Barrington is updating its hazard mitigation plan is seeking feedback from the public. The town will make a draft of the …

Median price of homes sold jumps by $100K in Barrington

The median price of homes sold in Barrington continues to climb. According to data provided by the Statewide Multiple Listing … Read More

Former Eagle is a standout at St. Lawrence

Oliva Middleton’s junior season at St. Lawrence University got off to a flying stop. A junior point guard and a Barrington … Read More

Volunteers needed to create tree inventory in Barrington

The Town of Barrington is looking for volunteers to help create a new comprehensive inventory of town trees. The survey will … Read More

Westport police charged man with OUI, negligent driving

Monday, May 2 Police checked a D Drive residence after receiving a burglar alarm alert just after 10:30 a.m. A 911 caller … Read More

Tiverton police: Investigators probe alleged rape

Monday, May 9 A caller reported a disorderly person at the Tiverton Casino Hotel at 1:16 a.m. A caller asked that police keep … Read More

Denson pitches Huskies past La Salle, 3-0

Mt. Hope starting pitcher Brad Denson struck out ten in a complete game, two hit shut out as the Huskies beat La Salle 3-0 in … Read More

Little Compton's 'Meehan Triangle' to be a model for nature-based land stewardship

The tiny sliver of land tucked between Old Main and West Main roads, near Taylor's Lane, is easy to miss — it's just two and a … Read More

Westport needs more summer lifeguards

The weather is getting warmer and Cherry & Webb Beach will be officially open soon. The only thing missing is hot beach weather, … Read More

Westport reduces solar array farm size

Prospective solar farm operators in Westport will have less room to work with in the future, after voters at Town Meeting earlier this … Read More

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Obituaries

Kathleen Scorpio Memorial |On June 1st on a Wednesday I am having a memorial service for Kathleen Scorpio at 10am at the First Congregational Church on 300 high st in Bristol Rhode Island. Following the mass a recepti

Anthony Eddins Eddins, Anthony J. Sr., 59, of Terrace Avenue, Riverside Terrace, Riverside, died peacefully on May 16, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Susan C. (Sturm) Dus

John Braz John Braz, 66, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away, May 15, 2022, at Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI. He was the husband of Wanda C. (Banalewicz) Braz. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of th

Helen Waite Waite|Helen H. (Hastie) Waite, 94, of Tiverton, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare. She was the wife of the late Arnold W. Waite with whom she shared

John Farnworth John Paul Farnworth, 87, of Tiverton, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. He was the husband of Judith "Judie" (Hipson) Farnworth. They shared 63 years of marriage. Prior to his retirement, John was emp

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Sports

Bay View edges East Providence once again in D-I softball EAST PROVIDENCE — For the second time this spring the playoff-bound EPHS softball team and its first-place neighbors from Bay View engaged in a pitchers’ duel with the game ending in the …

Townies vie in Class A outdoor track championship meets The East Providence High School outdoor track and field teams continued their respective postseasons last weekend, vying in the Class A Championships held at Coventry High School on Saturday, May 21, …

Gallery: EPHS girls' lacrosse wins 2022 home finale EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ lacrosse squad wrapped up the best regular season in the program’s 15-year history over the last few weeks, edging Ponganset, …

Accomplished athlete, educator has Bristol roots From the pitch to the tops of school administration, Joseph Aguiar excelled.

Opinion

Letter: Once monastery is gone, the town will be forever changed

To the editor: The Town of Barrington passed a highly contested vote, by one at last year’s Financial Town Meeting (FTM) to purchase the former Carmelite Monastery at 25 Watson Ave, under …

Letter: Vote ‘NO’ to the demolition of the monastery

To the editor: I would like to publicly voice my thoughts on the future of the Carmelite Monastery, located at 25 Watson Avenue. I hope many of you will join me in voting ‘NO’ to the …

Letter: Give us porta-potties, trash cans and bleachers in Barrington, please

To the editor: As a frequent visitor to the athletic fields at the new middle school, I wonder if I am the only resident appalled at the complete lack of a bathroom facility for the numerous …

Letter: Diverse equity overcomes common sense... again

To the editor: Well, your school district has now gotten its deserved "10 minutes of fame" on FOX News, America's news source. When I first saw/heard today's Barrington episode, I figured they …

Letter: At the FTM, send a strong message to the council

To the editor: As neighbor of the monastery, I am very concerned about giving the town council the ability to demolish this building given the unnecessary and potentially devastating risks that …