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A book on every bed for Christmas
Books make excellent and well-appreciated gifts for Christmas. For one thing, they are beneficial in multiple ways: enjoyment, enrichment, broadening knowledge, and expanding cultural awareness. … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti (left) and Gov. Dan McKee address the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 12.
McKee calls closure of westbound Washington Bridge an unavoidable event
PROVIDENCE — In a press conference held mid-day Tuesday, Dec. 12, Gov. Dan McKee made his first public comments since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the temporary … more
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A glimpse at traffic Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, at around 9 a.m. in East Providence at the intersection of Broadway and Grovesnor Avenue near City Hall.
Washington Bridge closure creates chaos for drivers in and around East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — As expected with the shock announcement the day prior by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to immediately close the structurally deficient westbound side of the … more
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Members of this Barrington Pop Warner cheerleading team turned a traumatic experience into something fun and unforgettable – after they finished fourth in the country.
They lifted spirits after their flight was grounded
Last week, after placing fourth at a national championship competition, the Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheerleading team took their teamwork and pep somewhere unexpected — a … more
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Barrington High School’s Adam Gorman celebrates after scoring a goal during the Eagles’ 6-2 victory over Mount St. Charles on Saturday, Dec. 9.
Eagles defeat Mounties in hockey opener, 6-2
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team opened up its regular season with a 6-2 victory over Mount St. Charles in Woonsocket on Saturday night, Dec. 9.   First-year Eagles Coach … more
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RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical … more
A large pine tree broke during Monday morning’s storm and fell across wires at the intersection of Middle Highway and Route 103.
In Barrington, storm downs tree that snaps pole that snarls traffic
Barrington nearly escaped a powerful weekend storm unscathed. Nearly.   Just before 7 a.m. on Monday morning, a large pine tree located near the intersection of Middle Highway and Route 103 … more
The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.
Architectural marvel is a beacon of light
Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more
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Members of the Barrington School Committee chose the Sowams School site for the construction of a preK to Grade 5 school.
Barrington School Committee selects Sowams School site for construction
Hampden Meadows or Sowams — which will it be? On Thursday night, Dec. 7, members of the Barrington School Committee chose the Sowams School site for the construction of a preK to Grade 5 … more
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Dozens of people turned out for the first-ever New Year's Day Dip in the Bay at Barrington Beach.
Are you brave enough for the New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay
Are you brave enough to take the plunge? The Barrington Business and Community Association will host the annual New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay on Jan. 1, 2024 at noon at Barrington Beach. … more
Barrington High School students Sabine Cladis (left) and Emma Pautz stand in front of the new compost drop-off site. It is located near the Barrington Senior Center parking lot.
New compost drop-off site opening soon in Barrington
A new compost drop-off site in Barrington will be open to the public starting Monday, Dec. 11. The site is the creation of Barrington High School students Sabine Cladis and Emma Pautz — … more
The town is applying for two recreation grants offered through the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. The top-ranked grant is for a skatepark that would be located behind Barrington Town Hall (shown).
Barrington Town Council supports skatepark grant as top priority
The Barrington Town Council followed the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission and ranked a grant application for a new skatepark behind Town Hall higher than an application for … more
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Barrington resident and East Bay Rep. Jason Knight has been considering the idea of running for RI Attorney General for a few months.
East Bay legislator considers running for Rhode Island Attorney General
Jason Knight is considering running for Rhode Island Attorney General.   Knight, a Barrington resident, is in his fourth term as Representative for District 67, which includes sections of … more
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Bands playing at Barrington’s summer concert series will face toward the water, after the town made changes to Latham Park. Officials have since removed the evergreen trees, replacing them with beach grass. The cement pad will remain in that location.
In Barrington, Town Manager says new concert layout is a must
The trees have been removed, but the cement pad is staying put.   Town officials responded to some of the concerns residents shared about recent changes made to Latham Park.   … more
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Letter: Rhode Island desperately needs a bottle bill
In September, the Sogkonate Garden Club of Little Compton collected over 87 pounds of trash from our beaches in one day and over the past year, Friends of the Saugatucket in Wakefield collected over … more
Madeline Miller (left) and Larkin Damell pose for a photo after the tree is lit.
Barrington celebrates the holidays with tree lighting
The annual tree-lighting celebration drew an excited crowd to Barrington Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2.   There was plenty of excitement leading up to the tree-lighting: … more
This image shows the possible layout of Hampden Meadows School, including a new gymnasium, and a two-story addition. It also shows new parking areas and student pick-up/drop-off zones.
Barrington decides, Sowams School or Hampden Meadows?
One resident said he preferred expanding and renovating Hampden Meadows School because the site offers more space and greater flexibility. Another said Sowams School was the better option … more
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Hockey Hall of Fame plans first-ever high school All-Star games
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame will host a first-ever High School All-Star Showcase at Schneider Arena, on the campus of Providence College, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The aim of the … more
The story of two feisty women who broke barriers
“First Ladies” By Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray A highly skilled writer of historical fiction, Marie Benedict usually chooses as her subjects women of substance who … more
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The Israeli-Hamas war is a loss all-around
It’s almost crass to write about the Israeli-Hamas war in the abstract. Whether it is a father searching for his children under rubble that had been his home in Gaza or a parent and child bound … more
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Jonathan Stone, former executive director of Save the Bay, was presented this year’s person of the year award by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse at the 14th Annual Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day.
Hats off to Senator Whitehouse for another great Leaders Day
Hats off to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and his staff for putting together the Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This is the 14th year the … more
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Plumbing problem surfaces at Barrington High School
Principal Chris Ashley announced that Barrington High School would have a half-day of classes on Tuesday, Dec. 5, due to a plumbing issue at the school.   According to multiple sources, the … more
This rendering shows a close-up of the pocket neighborhood included in the plan for the monastery property.
Barrington Council will discuss future of monastery property
The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss the former Carmelite Monastery property during its meeting on Monday night, Dec. 4, and could entertain a motion to draft an RFP for the development … more
Letter: Republicans don’t seem to have any interest in governing
To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps … more
Barrington’s Zoey Despines, a junior on the Haverford College field hockey team, earned all-conference recognition recently.
Barrington High School alum named all-conference in field hockey
Barrington’s Zoey Despines earned all-conference recognition for a standout season on the Haverford College field hockey team. Despines, a junior midfielder for the Fords, was recently … more
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