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Barrington’s Molly DiGiacomo leaps off the block during the 200 free relay event.
Barrington High School swimmers off to a strong start
Can the Eagles make it 10 in a row? Barrington High School girls swim coach Sandy Gorham said it is possible.   “I think we have the potential to do it again. That would be … more
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Barrington Town Council member Kate Berard said Chianese Field, shown this past summer, may be the best option for a new synthetic turf field.
Barrington's fields report is final, now what?
Victory Field? St. Andrew’s Farm? Chianese Field? Members of the Barrington Town Council recently discussed potential locations for new synthetic turf fields in town, but … more
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Letter: Barrington's interest policy is unfair and unlawful
I am writing to share my experience in resisting an interest charge assessed by the Town against my property tax account. I believe my experience may be useful to others. … more
Letter: A better you, for a better world
It is no secret that we have a major health crisis in this world, specifically in this country.   This crisis is because our diets are too high in sodium, saturated fat, … more
Letter: Where were the Committee member’s posts?
To the editor: Very disappointed that when I read your article “ Crowd debates whether official ‘s posts were anti-semitic ” that no where in the article was there a quote of … more
Matt Raffa swings the ball to the opposite side of the court while guarded closely by a Woonsocket defender.
Eagles extend home winning streak to 15 games
On Monday night, Jan. 22, Barrington hosted Westerly and rolled to a 61-54 win.   The victory extended Barrington’s home winning streak to 15 games. Matt Raffa led the Eagles with 22 … more
Barrington Police identify victims in fatal car crash
The Barrington Police Department identified the two victims of a car crash that happened Saturday morning in the southbound lane of the Wampanoag Trail, just past the East Providence / Barrington … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks during a press conference held Monday afternoon, Jan. 22.
RIDOT issues first Washington Bridge update in 10 days, doesn't rule out complete westbound replacement
Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an impromptu update on the status of the Washington Bridge during a news conference called Monday afternoon, … more
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Firefighters exit a North Lake Drive home on Monday morning, Jan. 22 — a fire broke out in a laundry room at the house. No one was injured.
Road closed while crews battle house fire in Barrington
A section of North Lake Drive was closed down on Monday morning, Jan. 22, due to a house fire.   Firefighters from Barrington and surrounding departments responded to the western end of … more
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Letter: Please explain how the economy is so ‘bad’
How bad is reality right now? Unemployment down, under 4 percent for two years. Employment up, with hundreds of thousands of jobs added every month. Wages up, if only … more
Barrington Police: Two people killed in Saturday morning car accident
Barrington Police are investigating a Saturday morning car accident that left two people dead. Police said the accident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on the Wampanoag Trail just south of the … more
Mary Beth Ryder, Michael St. Angelo and screen legend Barbara Eden, now 92 years old, pose inside Spaghetti Lane after the actress visited for dinner.
An ‘old school’ eatery, and a Hollywood legend
In the late 1800’s, Italy suffered a deep economic depression, ravaging the country, prompting thousands of Italian citizens and their families to migrate to America in search of employment, … more
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Barrington Council pushes back on DEI's 'no-tolerance condemnations'
Members of the Barrington Town Council voiced some concerns over a request made the town’s DEI Committee at the Jan. 8 meeting. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee was … more
Olivia Middleton squares up for a free throw during a recent Rhode Island College basketball game. The former BHS standout, who played four years at St. Lawrence University, is finishing her college basketball career as a fifth-year player for the Anchorwomen.
Former Barrington hoops standout jumps onto RIC team
Years ago, Olivia Middleton wore a Barrington High School basketball jersey as she raced up and down the court at The Murray Center. This year she’s driving for layups on the same court, … more
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The Council approved an expenditure that will pay for an implementation action plan for the town’s Complete Streets Plan, which “serves as a policy framework for identifying pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure needs.”
Barrington Council approves $98,500 for sidewalk and bike path consultant
The Barrington Town Council gave the green light to spending nearly $100,000 on a consultant who will help the town create an implementation plan for sidewalk and bike path improvements.   … more
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The Barrington High School wrestling team finished second at the Griswold (Conn.) Wrestling Tournament last weekend.
BHS wrestling team grabs second place in Connecticut tournament
The Barrington High School wrestling team battled to a second place finish at the Griswold Wrestling Tournament in Griswold, Conn. last weekend.   A total of 17 teams from across two states … more
Carol Mello of Portsmouth (left) and Constance Gee of Westport (third from left), who oppose SouthCoast Wind’s proposal, hand out work sheets while one of the wind energy supporters, Jill Gabrielsen (right), shows how she feels outside the Portsmouth High School auditorium before Tuesday’s Town Council meeting.
Portsmouth enters host community agreement with SouthCoast Wind
PORTSMOUTH — After more than three hours of listening to both opponents and supporters of wind energy Tuesday night, the Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a host community agreement … more
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DEI requests Barrington Council share ‘Respectful’ pledge
Should the Barrington Town Council read a pledge before the start of every meeting, calling for people to speak respectfully and honestly? That was the request made by members of the … more
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Schneider's anti-Trump stance shows she's a rare breed in U.S. politics
STORY OF THE WEEK: Claudin Schneider is a rare breed in American politics: a Republican and former Rhode Island congresswoman who is doing everything in her power to stop Donald Trump from returning … more
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A President who cared more about the Presidency than the self
‘The Trials of Harry S. Truman – The Extraordinary Presidency of an Ordinary Man, 1945-1953’ By Jeffrey Frank Of all U.S. Presidents, Missourian Harry Truman may have been the … more
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Barrington High School’s Adam Gorman looks for a scoring opportunity against Smithfield last week. Gorman scored in the second period, and Barrington won in an overtime shoot-out.
Eagles win thriller in overtime shoot-out
Last week, the Barrington High School boys ice hockey team defeated Smithfield 2-1 after an overtime shoot-out.   The Eagles and Sentinels were locked in a scoreless tie through the first … more
The world gene banks currently hold about 40,000 bean varieties.
La Cocina Povera/The Poor Kitchen – Homage to the Legume
This is the second feature in a series of cultural meals aimed to highlight history, nutrition and simplicity. As I reflect on cultural meals that showcase the heart of a poor kitchen, the bean … more
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John Migliori with his first of 2024.  A 21” Sebago Salmon caught at his favorite Aquidneck Island, RI pond with a Kastmaster lure.
Speed zones save right whales
\NOAA Fisheries announced the annual opening of a Seasonal Management Area (SMA) in Cape Cod Bay to protect North Atlantic right whales starting on Jan. 1, 2024, to May 15, 2024.   All vessels … more
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Evan Anderson (left), shown in an earlier game this season, scored a career-high 19 points in the Eagles' win over North Kingstown on Friday, Jan. 12.
Eagles battle back for wins over Mariners and Skippers
The Barrington High School boys basketball team rallied for comeback wins against Narragansett and North Kingstown last week.   On Friday night, Jan. 12, the Eagles trailed North Kingstown … more
Vehicle driven by Barrington teenager strikes two pedestrians
Barrington Police are urging motorists to slow down and pay attention to pedestrians and bicyclists following an accident on Friday morning, Jan. 12.   Police said a vehicle driven by an … more
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