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Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department will be flying drones over the bird sanctuary periodically, and people can also expect to see increased police patrols.
Barrington Police increasing patrols at bird sanctuary on Wampanoag Trail
Planning a walk at the Osamequin Nature Preserve? Do not be surprised if you see a police drone flying overhead.   Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department will be taking … more
Letter: Separation of faith and state: Elections
To the editor: Our government exists only to serve us-per our founders. It serves us through agents chosen by voters every few years, acting on our behalf. So, an election, by definition, is an … more
Letter: Disappointed about guest speaker’s canceled visit
To the editor: I was very disappointed to learn that a Barrington School Committee member censored Betsy Brenner’s recent scheduled discussion with BHS students about her courageous fight … more
MG Commercial Real Estate was recently purchased by George Paskalis and Barrington resident Leeds Mitchell IV (shown).
Business partners purchase real estate company
The full-service commercial real estate brokerage company MG Commercial Real Estate has been purchased by the firm’s two long-time partners, George Paskalis and Leeds Mitchell IV.   … more
Barrington Police: Owners of aggressive dog will not be cited
The owners of a dog that crashed through a glass door at a neighbor’s house and forced that family to retreat into a bedroom will not be cited by police.   Barrington Police Chief … more
Bike Newport campers showed off their bike skills on the Big Blue Bike Barn’s “Pump Track.”
Teaching kids how to ride with power
A leading bike advocate believes strongly that everyone riding a bicycle needs training and education, and that applies even more strongly to the growing population riding around on electric … more
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With no clear future for the broken bridge, questions abound
STORY OF THE WEEK: The timeline for creating a new westbound Washington Bridge remains uncertain, as Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and state Transportation Director Peter Alviti indicated during a … more
An insider’s look at military life and the toll it takes
This book is a first-hand account of the multiple challenges and difficulties faced by those who choose to serve in the military. Based on … more
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Horseshoe crabs spawn on beaches. A new Massachusetts program is designed to bolster the population, though results may take years to come to fruition. Photo from DMF website.
Horseshoe crabs were here before the dinosaurs
“Horseshoe crabs have been around for 350 to 450 million years, long before the dinosaurs. And they have been so successful that they have remained largely unchanged for millennia,” said … more
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Barrington School Committee members Megan Douglas (right) and Patrick McCrann (center) recently filed papers declaring their intentions to run for re-election. McCrann later withdrew from the race.
Signatures are in, the field of candidates in Barrington is set
The field of candidates has shifted a bit, following the deadline to submit endorsement signatures. According to Barrington Town Clerk Merrie DeSisto, all but one of the candidates gathered the … more
Michele Geremia served as the recreation director and senior services director in Barrington. She retired last week.
Barrington's former ‘Leisure Services’ director stepping down
Michele Geremia believes the time is right.   After leading the town’s recreation and senior services departments for the last 12 years, Geremia is retiring.   “It was … more
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Bristol/Warren players and coaches react after jackson Adams halts a big inning for Barrington with his play in the field. Bristol/Warren won the game 9-3. The two teams play for the title tonight, Saturday July 13.
Bristol/Warren All-Stars clobber Barrington 9-3
The Bristol/Warren All-Star team bashed 9 hits in clobbering Barrington 9-3 at Sherwood Field on Friday night. The two teams play again in a deciding game at Vets Memorial Park tonight (Sunday) … more
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Barrington Police deal with multiple dog-related incidents
Sunday, July 7 was a busy day for dog-related incidents in Barrington. Early in the day, a dog was found wandering loose in the area of Whipple Avenue. The dog was later returned to its … more
Letter: Being offered worst possible choices needs to end
To the editor: If we continue to be the leading nation of the world, then certainly our politicians are the most powerful people in civil discourse.   Then how is it one party kowtows … more
Barrington resident and East Bay Rep. Jason Knight sponsored legislation that will allow nursing home residents to choose to have cameras installed in their rooms.
New law allows cameras in nursing home residents’ rooms
A new law sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight will allow nursing home residents to choose to have cameras installed in their rooms. The legislation (2024-S 2263A, 2024-H 7969A), which was signed into … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks while showing a graph on traffic patterns on the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, July 9.
Westbound traffic flows improve, east side stalls with lane changes
PROVIDENCE — There's more than a hint of irony in the updated traffic figures for the Washington Bridge provided by state officials last week after they were forced to make dramatic alterations … more
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Will Haggerty delivers a pitch for the Post 10 Senior squad during his five-inning, no-hit performance in Riverside's 10-0 win over Pawtucket Post 25 Wednesday night, July 10.
Post 10 Seniors sweep Pawtucket for first two wins of 2024 season
It's been an admittedly unsatisfying start to the 2024 Rhode Island American Baseball League season for the Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club. The locals, however, are hoping to turn around … more
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Barrington’s Ava Tine (front row, first on the left) helped the US Women’s Eight boat capture a gold medal at the recent FISU 2024 World University competition.
Barrington rower helps U.S. team win gold in the Netherlands
Barrington’s Ava Tine and her teammates on the US Women’s Eight boat won first place in the FISU 2024 World University games. Tine is an alum of the East Bay Rowing club, and after … more
Members of the Barrington Little League Ron Silva Tournament team line up for the National Anthem prior to the start of Tuesday’s game in Bristol.
Barrington advances in Ron Silva All Star baseball tournament
Barrington opened the Ron Silva All Star baseball tournament with a 5-2 win over Bristol on Tuesday, July 9, at Veterans Memorial Park in Bristol.   Bristol jumped out to a 2-0 lead over … more
An updated comprehensive plan in Barrington will help officials chart the course for the next 20-plus years on issues related to sidewalks, roads, bicycle routes and much more. A special comprehensive plan open house will be held in Barrington on Tuesday, July 23.
No tickets needed for Barrington’s ‘CompPlanPalooza’ on July 23
Barrington officials are asking residents to assist in drafting a blueprint for “Barrington 2050” at a special open house on Tuesday, July 23 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peck Center and … more
Belton Court mansion, on the campus of the former Zion Bible College, has been targeted by vandals over the years.
Trespassers spotted at vacant Zion Bible College property
An alert resident and a quick response by Barrington Police may have thwarted a dangerous or destructive situation last week, as trespassers and full cans of gasoline were spotted at a vacant … more
Canceled speaker: ‘I was really looking forward to it’
Betsy Brenner wants to know ‘What changed?’ A year ago, the longtime Barrington resident visited health classes at the high school to share a talk on eating disorders. Brenner said … more
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Attorney Max Wistow speaks July 10 during a review of the legal aspects pertaining to the Washington Bridge closure.
Bridge counselors coyly answer questions about their investigation
PROVIDENCE — It's likely the general public will not get all of the information it would expect and want to know about the Washington Bridge debacle any time soon. At least that's how the … more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Chris Charbonneau drove in a run for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors as the locals won their fifth game in a row with an 8-4 victory over South Kingstown Post 39 Tuesday night, July 9.
Post 10 Juniors pop South Kingstown, win fifth in a row
The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad, sponsored by the ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility, returned to Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League action after the July Fourth … more
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