The head of Barrington schools and all five members of the school committee issued a statement this week, sharing their anger about recent events of racism and pledging to increase anti-racism …
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8/13/20
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What has Barrington's government done to help local businesses during the pandemic?
This question surfaced during the July 27 town council meeting, as officials discussed an initiative proposed by …
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By Josh Bickford
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8/13/20
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PROVIDENCE — At her regular weekly press conference today, Gov. Gina Raimondo confirmed what she had already hinted at during media interviews earlier this week: The opening day for Rhode …
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By Jim McGaw
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8/12/20
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Dr. Richard Gordon, newly accused of a hate crime, offered a statement through his attorney on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 11, saying he was the victim of an assault.
According to the statement, Dr. …
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By Josh Bickford
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8/11/20
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Mark Fisher, of Black Lives Matter Rhode Island, spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon, not far from the location of an ugly racially-infused property dispute between Rumstick Point neighbors last …
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8/11/20
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On Tuesday morning, the Rhode Island Attorney General filed a “Notice of Sentencing Enhancement Pursuant to the Rhode Island Hate Crimes Sentencing Act” in the matter of State of Rhode …
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8/11/20
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People gathered on the Barrington Town Hall lawn to support an end to racism and in response to an incident that occurred about a week earlier on Rumstick Point.
Video taken on Monday afternoon, …
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By Josh Bickford
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8/9/20
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To the editor:
Every day 100 Americans are shot and killed.
Read that again.
Every single day we lose 100 Americans to preventable gun violence. That is 100 Americans too many. And yet …
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7/18/20
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To the editor:
Over the past months I have become increasingly alarmed by the hyper-partisan nature of American politics. Before the advent of COVID 19, political views felt extremist and …
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7/17/20
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To the editor:
I want to thank everyone for sharing their thoughts and voices about flying a rainbow flag - or any other - along with the stars and stripes on town property. I have to say I am …
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7/17/20
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Barrington police charged Drew Vatter, 18, of Barrington, with reckless driving on Thursday, July 9.
Mr. Vatter was the driver of the Audi SUV that crashed on Washington Road on Tuesday, June …
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7/15/20
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It is a quiet place, a holy place, a retreat and a home for the eight women who live there.
But its future is uncertain.
The monastery on Watson Avenue overlooking Narragansett Bay has served …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/15/20
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Yes, Bristol is having a parade on July 4. It will be smaller, quicker and earlier than anyone has seen in decades, but there will be a parade.
Here's some of what you need to know if you're …
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7/3/20
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Steve Boyajian said he has truly enjoyed his time on the town council.
The democrat who is not running for re-election said the experience of serving the town was very rewarding, as was working …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/3/20
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To the editor:
In response to Mr. Rimoshytus , I absolutely disagree that cutting the school budget would make any sense given the uncertainties and costs of reopening the schools. We do not yet …
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7/3/20
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To the editor:
The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is considering dropping the “and Providence Plantations” part of its name. I grew up in Barrington, an almost …
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7/2/20
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Posed with a simple question, Barrington Town Council member Kate Weymouth had a direct answer.
The question: If you could do it all again, would you still serve on the town council?
Her …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/2/20
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To the editor:
I’ve lived in Barrington for 19 years and I’ve never understood why all the streets in neighborhoods closest to beach access have No Parking signs on every utility …
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7/2/20
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