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It was a special afternoon at Barrington High School. On Sunday, June 13, the Class of 2021 gathered at Victory Field to celebrate its graduation.   And in the bleachers, hundreds of … more
Barrington baseball teams were unable to use the new ball field at the middle school this spring, but work is underway to bring the field into playing condition as soon as possible. A … more
The days of driving your car down South Lake Drive are gone forever. At their meeting on June 7, members of the Barrington Town Council voted to close the road to vehicle traffic permanently. … more
In honor of Flag Day 2021, the Barrington United Veterans Coalition will be hosting a 1st Amendment Flag Rally at the Barrington Town Hall in the vicinity of the Veterans Honor Roll on June 14 from … more
She never planned to write a book. She never thought she would have the time. But when the pandemic set in, Betsy Brenner found herself with more than enough time to share her story of discovery … more
To the editor: This spring the Barrington Town Council voted to add a one-time appropriation of $500,000 to the town budget for affordable housing. The lack of affordable housing in town has … more
To the editor: Barrington is an amazing town. Our neighborhoods are filled with people who are passionate about the community; our schools, our shores, parks and fields, our library, the … more
Legislation before the Rhode Island General Assembly would take a swipe at both newspapers and transparency in government — two things that are intrinsically linked. House Bill 6375 and Senate … more
Barrington residents will be asked to decide on at least three amendments at the June 16 financial town meeting. Four members of the Barrington Town Council filed one of the amendments — … more
The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) is about to launch two significant projects that will be noticeable, temporarily disruptive and designed to give Bristol’s water infrastructure a major … more
Stephen Primiano has found a simple way to describe Barrington’s budget this year: The tax levy is going down, but spending is going up. The chairman of the town’s Committee on … more
Members of the Barrington High School senior class were treated to a special car parade on Friday, June 4. The parade started at Barrington High School and followed a route through the western … more
Barrington native Anders Weiss has earned a second trip to the Olympics. Mr. Weiss, who graduated from Barrington High School in 2011, was recently named to the U.S. Olympic Men’s Four … more
Rep. Jason Knight is leading a charge to have the state repair and reopen the two closed East Bay Bike Path bridges. Rep. Knight and a group of his fellow East Bay representatives want the state … more
Barrington has hired a new police chief.   On Thursday, June 3, the town manager announced that Michael Correia, a 34-year veteran of the Providence Police Department, has been named the … more
Where do you start when discussing long-time Barrington High hammer and weight throw coach Bob Gourley? Might it be that he has developed at least eight national and six state champions? … more
The Barrington School Committee is updating its “alcohol sensor device” policy. Last month, committee members conducted a first reading for the new policy. Barrington School … more
On multiple occasions late last month, residents in a quiet West Barrington neighborhood found themselves under attack. A large raccoon ambushed people on Walnut Road, Grant Street and Bradford … more
Barrington’s Marketa Douglas could soon have her artwork displayed on the Google homepage. The Barrington Middle School student is one of Google’s top five national finalists in the … more
Consider two Rhode Island communities. In one, just 3 percent of the students in the public schools are racial minorities — classified as anything other than “white.” In the other, … more
More than 600 Rhode Island students from grades 7 to 12 were featured in the 2021 RIMEA (Rhode Island Music Education Association) All-State Music Festival Concert, premiering on YouTube on May 2, … more
What will the district’s new “diversity, equity and inclusivity” policy mean for students and their families? Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae said the direct … more
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