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For and against — Barrington residents split over speed cameras

A car drives along New Meadow Road past Hampden Meadows School last week. Officials are exploring the idea of installing speed cameras in school zones.

Joelle Adams is for them. So is Camille Field. James Jackson is against them. And so too is Anthony Bucci. More than a dozen residents spoke out about speed cameras during a …

Barrington Police: Resident blames neighbor for dead mouse in the pool

An Upland Way resident in Barrington called police on Tuesday, June 10, after finding a dead mouse in her swimming pool. The resident told police she suspected a neighbor had thrown the dead …

Barrington School Committee waiting to offer opinion on speed cameras

Signs warning motorists about speed cameras are posted along the road in front of East Providence High School. Barrington officials are considering the same approach for local school zones.

The speed camera proposal landed in front of the Barrington School Committee on Thursday night, June 12. Committee member Tim McNamara said speed cameras were a hot topic in town. He also said …

Barrington legislator’s bill aimed at helping law enforcement

Rep. Jennifer Boylan introduced a bill that is intended to assist law enforcement in solving gun-related crimes by taking advantage of … Read More

Barrington Police investigating alleged sexual assault that occurred on school bus

The Barrington Police Department is investigating a possible second degree sexual assault of a local elementary school student. … Read More

New video scoreboards in Barrington would require policy change

Barrington Boosters is exploring the idea of installing two video scoreboards at Barrington High School. Representatives from … Read More

Barrington needs volunteers — 13 boards and commissions have vacancies

Barrington has more than two dozen boards and commissions, and about half of them have vacancies. A recent press release … Read More

Students receive Barrington Times, CVS Classic and other scholarships

The Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington held its annual awards ceremony late last month. The event include a special tribute to … Read More

Barrington schools have not joined speed camera discussion – until tonight

The Barrington Town Council is moving forward with speed cameras. The Barrington School Committee is trying to catch up. To … Read More

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Waterfire honors Juneteenth and RI Pride

WaterFire Providence is hosting apartial lighting on Thursday, June 19, made possible through the support of the Providence Tourism Council (PTC). Designated as the Juneteenth & R.I. Pride …

Local attractions offer free admission for thousands this weekend

Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry from any location are invited to “Be Our Guest” and enjoy free admission or discounts at 19 participating …

Newport Live hosts outdoor concert at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Acclaimed Americana artist Laura Cantrell performs at Norman Bird Sanctuary on Friday, June 20. This is the fifth anniversary of the popular outdoor concert series from Newport Live, set against the …

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Obituaries

Barbara Bacon Prudence Island - Barbara M. (Hutton) Bacon, 82, of Prudence Island, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Nathanael Bacon. Born Providenc

Wayne Cahoon Wayne Cahoon (74) of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Fall River. Wayne was born on November 28, 1950 to the late Henry Cahoon and Gertrude Miller Cahoon.

Lillian Cost Barrington |Barrington with a photo-Website Lillian Mae (Case) Cost, 87, of Adams Avenue, Barrington, died peacefully on June 7, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the

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Sports

First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21 Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and …

Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur …

Track state champ from Barrington: ‘R and R’ was most important (Video) More than a dozen Barrington High School student-athletes finished among the top three competitors in all of Rhode Island in a variety of events at the outdoor track state championships over the …

In last game ever at Victory Field, Barrington comes up short The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team was hoping to send Victory Field out a winner, but Hendricken had other plans. The Eagles, playing in the final game at Victory Field before …

Opinion

Letter: Why didn’t we start road safety improvements years ago?

To the editor: After attending the June 10 special meeting on speed cameras, it was hard not to feel like it was just for show. Before anyone from the community was allowed to speak, the …

Letter: Support those being illegally targeted for deportation

To the editor: The League of Women Voters (LWV) Newport County stands in solidarity with those who are heartbroken and outraged by the forceful removal of citizens of Newport County by trickery …

Letter: In support of an assault weapons ban

To the editor: I never know day to day if another community will be devastated by gun violence once again. Even more worrisome is if I turn the news on and hear one of those communities is right …

Letter: ‘No Kings’ in the USA — Join us June 14

To the editor: I had intended to write a much different letter this week with information on No Kings Day. I will get to that, but first I feel the need to express my horror and heartbreak at …

Letter: Extolling the virtues of a state-based, single-payer healthcare system

To the editor: Attorney General Peter Neronha recently announced several important actions related to healthcare that seek to address the problems facing our state and all RI citizens. These are …

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