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AG to share 'Democracy in Crisis!' forum in Barrington on Monday

Barrington Interfaith Partners will host Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha during a special spring 2025 public forum titled "Democracy in Crisis! Where Do We Find Hope?" The event …
Barrington school counselor pens book she hopes will help students
She is a Barrington Middle School counselor … and an author.   Stephanie Ann Nary recently wrote the children’s … Read More
Camps with indoor options (not everyone wants to stay outside)
Most traditional summer camps send kids outdoors for most of the day, but not all kids want to spend the entire day outside. Finding a … Read More
Barrington resident will be inducted into hall of fame posthumously
Late Barrington resident Buster Clegg will be inducted into the RI Hockey Hall of Fame posthumously. Clegg, who helped co-found … Read More
Local lawmakers accepting requests for legislative grants
Two local lawmakers are reminding residents about state legislative grant opportunities. Representative Jason Knight (D-Dist. 67, … Read More
Barrington Police charge Cranston man in fund-raising scheme
The Barrington Police Department has made an arrest in its investigation into an alleged fund-raising scheme that was tied to the … Read More
Police bag three dead birds found at Barrington Beach
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia and Captain Kevin Igoe responded to Barrington Beach last week to help clean up some of the … Read More
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Business Expo features two prominent business leaders

One of those “Wouldn’t it be nice if …” moments will soon become a real-life moment when the 2025 East Bay Business Expo arrives at Roger Williams University next week. …

The fast and the curious 

Falling asleep on the job is typically a fireable offense. Maybe that’s why office chairs tend to have wheels — so no one gets too comfortable. A more comfortable chair might invite a …

Winter lights up   

There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are …
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Obituaries
Joseph Pires Joseph R. Pires, Jr., 61, of Rego Avenue, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at home, after a very brave battle with cancer. He was the husband of Kimberly (Michaud) Pires. Born in Fall River
Pauline Marabello Pauline J. (Aguar) Marabello, 98, of Bristol passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 9, 2025 with her loving family at her side. She was the wife of the late Frank Marabello for 70 years b
Kenneth Cairrao Kenneth J. Cairrao, 69, of Bristol, RI passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late Bento and Jean (Baker) Cairrao and the beloved husband of Vicki (Marshall
Sports
Local rowing club holding open house on Saturday, March 15 Are you 12 years old or older? Wonder about all those boats rowing up and down the Barrington River? Want to join an group of teenagers who work hard?   “East Bay Rowing welcomes …
Barrington basketball teams bounced from state tournaments (Video) Monday night marked the end of the road for the Barrington High School boys and girls basketball teams this season. Both teams lost quarterfinal matchups in their respective State Tournaments on …
Portsmouth upsets Barrington in ‘elite eight’ game PORTSMOUTH — The Barrington High girls’ varsity basketball team had no trouble with Portsmouth when they last faced each other on Jan. 14.
Eagles’ offense hits its stride in 67-31 victory over Saints The Eagles made a statement in their double-digit victory over St. Raphael’s Academy on Friday night: We can still score a lot of points. Barrington scored early and often in the Sweet 16 …
Opinion
Letter: Another look at Trump Derangement Syndrome

I saw Matthew Fletcher’s letter about not fearing Trump and decided to take a closer look at Trump Derangement Syndrome. According to Wikipedia: "The term has mainly …

Letter: Artificial turf — where is the financial analysis?

To the editor: The Barrington Committee on Appropriations will meet with the school committee to create a school budget for the next fiscal year, which will be voted on at the Financial Town …

Letter: Save taxpayers $1,024,757.22 - go with grass

To the editor: Thank you to all our parents, community members, and elected officials for their service to provide safe and high quality education and facilities to our students.   As …

Letter: Most all of us are descendants of immigrants

To the editor: It’s a wonderful month — “Irish Heritage Month,” and like many of you I am a descendent of Irish immigrants.   My grandparents left Ireland in …

Letter: Trump’s wrongs are too many to be listed

To the editor: Mr. Trump is right about a few things. First, the long-standing dispute between Israel and the Palestinians can be resolved by asserting that Palestinians don’t matter. …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.