The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person who killed a dog that washed up on a Barrington …
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5/17/24
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Barbara Papitto, a generous philanthropist and an advocate for education, will be the speaker at the St. Andrew’s School commencement on Saturday, June 1.
Over the last 40-years, …
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5/17/24
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The Barrington High School sailing team finished fifth at the NESSA Team Racing Championship (President’s Trophy) regatta earlier this month and earned a spot at nationals.
The strong …
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5/16/24
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Get ready to tap your toes and snap your fingers because the stage is set for a whirlwind of song, dance, and all that jazz when Arts Alive! presents "Chicago: Teen Edition.”
Student …
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5/16/24
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More than 85 people filled the Barrington Public Library auditorium to support East Bay’s Jewish population.
Attendees were welcomed by Jacob Brier, volunteer organizer, who shared their …
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5/16/24
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The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated Mount St. Charles, 12-8, on Friday, May 10.
Colin Hope scored four goals, while Peyton Hillier had three. Jake Ignall and Ben Parylak each …
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5/16/24
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For nearly three years, $500,000 earmarked for an affordable housing downpayment assistance program in Barrington has sat untouched.
Officials said restrictions placed on the funds have made it …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/16/24
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Barrington Public Schools received some great news this week: Hampden Meadows School has earned the distinction of being a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School.
The honor is based on the Blue Ribbon …
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5/16/24
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To the editor:
Well, one thing Will Newman and I agree on is to be careful what you wish for (Letter: 'Careful what you wish for,' The Post, May 2, 2024 edition). Several weeks ago he wrote an …
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5/16/24
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The State of Rhode Island recently moved one step closer to a law that would regulate electric bicycles on all state properties, including bike paths. Passed by the full House of Representatives two …
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By Scott Pickering
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5/15/24
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Barrington High School’s number one doubles team of Bryce Kupperman and Gabe Anderson won its second straight state championship last weekend.
The Eagles duo knocked off a doubles team …
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5/15/24
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Barrington Police charged a 16-year-old Barrington boy with assault on a person 60-or-older (causing bodily harm), and disorderly conduct, following an investigation last week.
Police …
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5/15/24
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Barrington Financial Town Meeting voters will face another important decision when they are asked to authorize up to $5 million in long-term borrowing, the bulk of it to create an artificial turf …
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5/15/24
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In the three years since the Town of Barrington purchased a seven-acre property on Watson Avenue, its plans have ebbed and flowed considerably, as have public opinions. Some want the land surrounding …
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5/15/24
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To the editor:
Last week’s Barrington Times letter to the editor , from Barrington Conservation Commission members David Boyes and Joseph Roberts, presented information from the Mt. Sinai …
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5/15/24
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To the editor:
At its March 4, 2024 meeting, the Barrington Town Council presented its proposal for the installation of artificial turf fields at the town’s athletic complexes and $4.5M of …
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5/15/24
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Quinn Murphy and Miles Fontaine each blasted three hits as the Barrington High School baseball team blanked Narragansett, 6-0, in a Division II game on Tuesday, May 14.
Murphy was 3-for-4 at the …
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5/15/24
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Barrington Police responded to a variety of calls last week, including one that involved teenagers riding an office chair into traffic on Maple Avenue.
On Wednesday, May 8, …
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5/15/24
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Laurie Margolis, a 36-year-old advertising executive, and her mother, the highly respected physician, …
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By Donna Bruno
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5/15/24
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A deeply moving book, “Hello Beautiful” focuses on the bond among the four close-knit Padavano sisters: the eldest Julia, the leader; …
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By Donna Bruno
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5/15/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island House Majority Leader Christopher Blazejewski has a bit more gray hair these days, but his status as the heir-apparent to House Speaker Joe Shekarchi remains …
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By Ian Donnis
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5/15/24
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Where’s the bite? Anglers are reporting fish in freshwater ponds, and all the bays, with striped bass, bluefish and tautog all heating up.
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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5/15/24
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The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team was mid-way through the second quarter of a game against Lincoln School last Wednesday when rain poured down and lightning flashed across the sky. …
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5/15/24
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To the editor:
The Town Council continues its evaluation and potential implementation of a program to provide tax savings to super-senior long-term taxpayers. Meanwhile they have authorized my …
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5/15/24
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