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Two Democrats and an Independent win Council seats in Barrington, turf fields fail

Early voting ballots propelled the Democrats running for Barrington Town Council into two of the three open seats. Democrats Liana Cassar and Kerry O’Neill won spots on the Council, as did …
Barrington runners place at state cross country meet
The Barrington High School boys and girls cross country teams qualified to compete at the regionals after strong showings at states … Read More
On Election Day eve, Barrington residents turn out to vote
It was a record-breaking year for early voting in Barrington. Barrington saw its largest turnout ever for early voting, according … Read More
Almost perfect — BHS girls tennis team loses in state finals
The Barrington High School girls tennis team came within one match of a perfect season.   The Eagles, undefeated in the … Read More
Barrington residents report stolen political lawn signs
A Highland Avenue resident called Barrington Police on Saturday night, Nov. 2, after discovering someone had stolen their Harris Walz … Read More
Barrington girls shock LaSalle in Division I soccer playoffs
The Barrington High School girls soccer team upset second-seeded LaSalle Academy in the Division I quarterfinals on Friday night, Nov. … Read More
Barrington course will help students prepare for ACT
The town is offering a course called “Acing the ACT.” The course is designed to introduce high school juniors and seniors to … Read More
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Life in the Garden

There’s a growing buzz in Barrington

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Barrington Farm School, is excited to announce Barrington’s first of its kind Pollinator Pathway Tour. This Sunday, Sept. 15, …

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …

Barrington's arts festival and community fair moving to Town Hall grounds

The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Barrington Town Hall.   The Arts Festival will features dozens of artists and …
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Obituaries
James Angelo James G. St. Angelo, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Muriel P. (Champagne) St. Angelo for 65 yea
Rev. Shirley Andrews Rev.Shirley M. Andrews, 87, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, to join her dearly beloved husband Ronald Andrews, and second-born daughter Elizabeth MacMillian. She was born in Fall River, MA
Edward Jamiel Edward A. Jamiel peacefully joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was a resident of both Warren and Bristol, RI. The husband of the late Anna Jamiel and son of the late Al
Sports
Top-seeded Eagles open playoffs with 3-0 win over Burrillville The Barrington High School girls volleyball team moved one step closer to the Division II State Championship match after defeating Burrillville 3-0 in the playoff opener on Wednesday night, Oct. 30. …
Eagles overpower Avengers in girls tennis semifinals The Eagles are headed to the state championship finals. The Barrington High School girls tennis team defeated East Greenwich 4-1 in a Division 1 semifinal showdown on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The win …
Barrington girls outscore Mt. Hope 5-0 in soccer playoffs The Barrington High School girls soccer team scored four second-half goals and rolled to a 5-0 win over Mt. Hope in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs on Tuesday night, Oct. 29.   …
Eagles clip Falcons in boys soccer playoff opener, 1-0 Aden Memoli scored the lone goal in Barrington High School’s 1-0 win over Cranston West in a Division 1 preliminary round playoff game at Victory Field on Tuesday night, Oct. 29. Memoli …
Opinion
Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

Letter: Vote 'No' on Question 1

Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.

‘Yes’ on Question 1 will restore power to the people

Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.

Letter: Artificial turf is not a status symbol, Barrington!

To the editor: Collectively, as a town, I hope we will unequivocally vote NO on local ballot questions #9 and #10. Covering our open spaces with carpets of plastic turf contradicts what …

Letter: Comments should be a red flag to local voters

To the editor: In last week’s Barrington Times, one of the leading Independent candidates for Town Council was quoted saying that he and the other Independents on the ballot are running …

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