The Barrington Police Department is once again collecting toys as part of its "Fill a Cruiser" holiday campaign.
For years, Barrington police officers have organized a toy collection program for …
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12/11/20
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Reporter Tom Mooney, who earlier interviewed me about my objection to removing the words “Providence Plantations” from the state’s name — a view the Journal allowed me to …
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12/10/20
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Rhode Island’s ‘pause’ has been extended another week, expiring now on Dec. 20, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon.
Originally, those …
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By Kristen Ray
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12/10/20
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The case of the State of Rhode Island versus Dr. Richard Gordon is currently being heard in Sixth Division District Court, and local officials believe the case could be decided soon.
The case …
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12/10/20
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Multiple Barrington residents asked the same question following a recent regional storm: Why does Barrington lose power so often?
A look at the National Grid website during a storm on Monday, …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/10/20
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Last week, Gov. Gina Raimondo petitioned the Rhode Island Superior Court and obtained a temporary restraining order closing two Maxx Fitness Clubs in Lincoln and Warren, and in the case of the Warren …
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12/9/20
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Last week, Debbie Thurston received a phone call from Karen Medeiros, manager of the Barrington Shaw's Supermarket.
Ms. Medeiros said the store had about 100 loaves of fresh bread that they wanted …
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12/9/20
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Barrington police are investigating an accident that occurred on Monday afternoon on New Meadow Road involving two people in their 80s.
Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo said an 82-year-old …
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12/8/20
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To the editor:
Barrington is our hometown choice for many wonderful reasons; at the top of the list was the reputation for stellar education.
We were so excited for Peter to start …
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12/8/20
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Steve Coutu is leaving his long-held position as Director of Public Works in the City of East Providence to become the new Executive Director of the Bristol County Water …
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By Mike Rego
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12/8/20
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Just a few hours before Monday night's meeting, Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced he was withdrawing his bid to be council president, and he apologized for comments he made about …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/8/20
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Was a 10 percent rate increase necessary?
Did some staff get pay raises up to 10 percent and several others were told that they would receive another raise before the end of the year?
Was a …
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12/4/20
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The roots for Lifetime's first Asian-centered holiday movie stretch from Hollywood all the way to Barrington, Rhode Island.
Eirene Donohue, who grew up in Barrington, wrote the screenplay for …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/4/20
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Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced Thursday that he would like to serve as the next council president, a position currently filled by Michael Carroll.
In a mass email, Mr. Brier …
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12/4/20
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Four days into the two-week ‘pause’ and the evidence was suggesting that Rhode Islanders were complying with the new rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo shared during her COVID-19 …
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By Kristen Ray
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12/3/20
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Steven Fuller is warning his neighbors.
The Barrington resident who lives in the Bay Spring neighborhood spotted a coyote just outside his home a few days before Thanksgiving, and thinks it may …
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By Josh Bickford
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12/3/20
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To the editor:
I am finally able to take an easy breath now that it appears that our American democracy can once again achieve a peaceful transition of our presidency. For many months, up to and …
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12/3/20
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To the editor:
Barrington is our hometown choice for many wonderful reasons; at the top of the list was the reputation for stellar education.
We were so excited for Peter to start …
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12/3/20
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A Barrington police officer was on patrol at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, when he spotted a vehicle speeding on Maple Avenue.
The officer ordered that vehicle over to the side of the road, and …
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12/3/20
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To the editor:
On Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, the area was hit by a storm with gale winds that knocked out power.
Shortly before 5 p.m., as I was driving through Warren heading into Barrington …
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12/1/20
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To the editor:
I am blessed to have a generator and wished all my neighbors had one as well. I am beginning to believe that the town council is in cahoots with generator companies!
While I …
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12/1/20
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Two veterans groups in Barrington are requesting their own flag be flown under the U.S. flag atop the pole near the town hall.
Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington …
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12/1/20
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To the editor:
This was the second time this year that Barrington lost power. I had to drive across town during both blackouts. What I witnessed was a potential for a life changing accident. At …
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12/1/20
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