SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025

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Barrington Police aim to pull the plug on dangerous e-bike riders

A masked Barrington boy rides an electric motorbike along the bike path earlier this summer.

A day after a 15-year-old boy crash his e-bike into a moving car on County Road, Barrington Police announced that residents young and old should expect a renewed police effort to curb the …

Barrington resident reports attempted car theft

A Barrington resident told police that someone tried to steal his car early Sunday morning, July 13. The resident — he lives in the Rumstick section of Barrington — said he …

Barrington resident says Segway-powered salesman would not leave

A Clover Lane resident in Barrington called police at about 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, to report that a salesman would not take no for an answer. In fact, the resident said the salesman refused …

Farm-to-table dinner will benefit Barrington Farm School

Barrington Farm School is hosting a special farm-to-table fundraising event at the farm on Aug. 2. “Please join the … Read More

Barrington 9/10U All Star team walks it off, headed to finals

It took two days and two extra innings, but thanks to Grant Garneau’s one-out single to centerfield in the bottom of the eighth … Read More

Barrington's 11U All Stars win district title, lose at states

The Barrington Little League 11U All Star baseball team earned a trip to the state tournament after winning the District 2 title. … Read More

Federal education funding freeze targets $115K for Barrington schools

Barrington schools could stand to lose more than $115,000 due to the recent freeze of federal education funding. In late June, … Read More

Barrington woman facing larceny charge

Barrington Police charged an 18-year-old Barrington woman with larceny after she allegedly stole controlled substances from an … Read More

PBS scholarship will help Barrington grad achieve her goal

A Barrington High School graduate recently received a scholarship for high school seniors or college students pursuing a career in … Read More

Things To Do ...

Guided walks continue at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Free guided bird walks continue every-other Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Normal Bird Sanctuary. The next is this Sunday, July 20. No registration is required. Meet in the parking lot and take a walk …

'Food Trucks Sunset' in Portsmouth

Safe Harbor New England Boatworks hosts a “Food Trucks Sunset” event this Saturday, July 19. From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., more than a dozen food trucks (out of a rotation of about 75) will be …

Newport Dance Festival has performances every night

The Newport Dance Festival takes place all this weekend, from Wednesday, July 16, to Sunday, July 20, with performances each night at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport. Performances on the …

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Obituaries

Mary Kaiser Barrington|Mary Jane (Brule) Kaiser, 82, of Barrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert George Kaiser for 38 years. Born in Fall Ri

Virginia Eagan Virginia C. Eagan, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937 to Nicola and Donata Calitri in Providence, RI. She is survived by her daughter Virginia E. Curtis and

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Sports

Barrington softball All Stars reach District Two finals The Barrington Little League Minors All Star softball team lost to Tiverton 5-1 in the District Two Championship game on Sunday night, July 13. Tiverton struck first with a run in the …

Damage an athletic field in Barrington and it could cost you Play ball on a wet field in Barrington and you could face some stiff penalties. The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission is recommending a series of penalties, including suspension from …

New view offers update on Victory Field renovation project Workers are rebuilding the running track and stadium field at Barrington High School — the work started in early June and officials are hoping to wrap it up by the end of September or start of …

Five Barrington Flag Football teams hoist championship trophies Barrington Pop Warner and Barrington Flag Football hosted “Championship Sunday” late last month at Chianese Field. Twenty-four teams competed for the five division …

Opinion

Letter: Accurate, timely budget information is important

To the editor: I was dismayed to see incorrect information about this year’s budget process reported in last week’s Barrington Times (Superintendent looking for new job before …

Letter: Barrington teachers are unified in disapproval

To the editor: On behalf of the members of the National Education Association of Barrington (NEAB), we write with a heavy heart and deep disappointment regarding the School Committee’s …

Letter: Thefts force changes at Barrington Farm stand

To the editor: Many of you may have noticed that our iconic Barrington Farm School stand has had a bit of a facelift. This involved a much needed roof repair and a partial paint job. The …

Letter: Why did manager remove the American flags?

This action by the town manager to remove the flags from the circle around Barrington Town Hall without contacting me regarding his directive was unprofessional by his action. For the past three …

Letter: Barrington taken on an expensive ride to nowhere

I've just read the news about School Superintendent Robert Wargo's resignation, and I hope the newspaper will dig deeply into whatever happened behind the scenes. I've found everything about Mr. …

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