Here is what motivates the Barrington Town Council candidates
Question: Is there a particular issue that motivates you to serve? Neile Hartman — Independent:   More than any single … Read More
Renovated YMCA gymnasium draws a crowd in Barrington
The overhead lights inside the Bayside YMCA gymnasium reflected brilliantly off the hardwood floor on Friday morning, Oct. 23, as … Read More
MHHS ends girls' soccer slate with a win, notes Nencka's 100th career point
Mt. Hope High School girls' soccer standout Sara Nencka certainly rose to the occasion during the final regular season home match of … Read More
KMS Soccer Notes: Huskies fall in boys' playoff quarterfinals
The run in the 2026 state championship tournament for the Kickemuit Middle School boys' soccer squad came to an end Thursday night, … Read More
Unshoveled sidewalks in Warren could incur a stiff fine
Not shoveling your sidewalk this winter soon might become significantly more costly after the town council took up the topic of … Read More
Barrington Farm School workshop will share secrets of composting
Barrington Farm School is holding a free backyard composting workshop on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to noon. Stewart Martin, … Read More
Things To Do ...

Celebrate Halloween on the Farm!

Good Witch Emma Connors from Bedford, New Hampshire, a Youth Education Coordinator with TerraCorps, does a little tidying up at the almost-300 year old Coggeshell homestead in preparation for this …

Bristol's Halloween Walkabout is Sunday

The Halloween Walkabout in downtown Bristol takes place on the Sunday afternoon before Halloween, which is this Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. Local businesses who are members of the Bristol …

Vineyard's annual Harvest Festival is Sunday

Newport Vineyards is hosting its ninth annual Harvest Festival this Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 5 p.m. Expect live music, time-honored harvest traditions, friendly competitions, and plenty of fall …
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Obituaries
Janet Clark

Janet Clark

4/13/47 - 10/16/26|On October 16th, 2026, our beloved mom, Janet Clark, passed peacefully with her daughters by her side. Janet was loved by her sisters, Wendy and her family, Sally Ann and her famil
John Coyle

John Coyle

John T. Coyle, 62, of Warren passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 22, 2026. He was the husband of Joan A. (Lee) Coyle for 41 years before his passing. Born in Potsdam, NY, he was t
Elizabeth Stephens

Elizabeth Stephens

Elizabeth "B.J." (Milford) Stephens, 85, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, succumbing to the effects of advancing dementia. She had been receiving marvelous, lo
Sports
KMS Soccer Notes: Huskies shutout Lincoln, advance to girls' state semis The unbeaten and reigning champion Kickemuit Middle School girls' soccer squad advanced to the final four of the 2026 state championship playoffs after the Huskies defeated visiting Lincoln, 4-0, in …
Barrington native named conference offensive player of week for URI University of Rhode Island quarterback Alex McClelland was named the CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday morning, Oct. 19. McClelland accounted for 377 …
Barrington rowers medal at Head of the Charles regatta Three Barrington girls — Avery Collins, Claire Kao and Anna Friel — took home medals for a fourth place finish at the Head of the Charles regatta on Sunday, Oct. 18. Avery, Claire and Anna …
Wildcats edge Tigers 1-0 in first-ever game The Westport field hockey team edged Tiverton 1-0 during a physical defensive battle of two playoff teams in their first-ever meeting at Westport on Tuesday afternoon. Both teams came away with bumps …
Opinion
Letter: She has demonstrated a willingness to do the work

To the editor: I’m writing in support of Neile Hartman for Barrington Town Council. Effective local government requires thoughtful decision making, careful consideration of the facts, and …

Letter: Rhode Island’s next governor: Where is your vision?

To the editor: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” —Proverbs 29:18 Rhode Island needs a vision. Helena Foulkes, Ken Block and Aaron Guckian: which of you will share one …

Letter: Putting students first: A commitment to better outcomes

To the editor: As a parent of two children and a school psychologist with more than a decade of experience in public education, I am running for School Committee because I believe every child …

Letter: Refusing to debate is not acceptable

Personally, by declining to debate, it made it very easy for me to see who is worth voting for.

Letter: Barrington Town Council needs to rethink how it provides services

To the editor: For years, Barrington DPW would pick up any type of waste (so long as it wasn’t dangerous). This included so-called “construction material” resulting from the homeowners own …

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