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Some Barrington residents are trying to figure out what this object, found recently along the shoreline on Mathewson Road, could be.
Mathewson Road mystery: What is this?
Some Barrington residents are trying to identify a large object that can be seen at low tide along the shoreline on Mathewson Road, just south of the Barrington River Bridge. The object is … more
Barrington players hoist the Pierce Donovan Memorial Trophy after winning the Thanksgiving Day game.
Eagles overpower Huskies in rivalry showdown
The Barrington High School football team capped its championship season with a commanding 36-7 win over Mt. Hope in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game. The Eagles, who won the Division II … more
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Distinctive Homes | Winter 2023
The 2023 winter edition of Distinctive Homes more
Editorial: In Barrington, playing is second fiddle
For a community of its size, means and resources, Barrington has the most underwhelming array of recreational facilities in Rhode Island. Through many budgets and many changes in government, … more
Barrington High School quarterback Alex McClelland scores a touchdown in the Division II State Championship game.
Bragging rights on the line in Barrington on Thanksgiving
Two familiar foes will square off on Thanksgiving Day in Barrington.   The Barrington High School football team, just days off its Division II State Championship victory, will host Mt. Hope … more
An early draft of the plan for the BHS addition and renovation work. School officials are still working on the plans.
What’s next for the Barrington school construction project?
The $250 million school construction bond passed. Now what? On Nov. 8, Barrington voters approved the largest school construction bond in the town’s history. Clearing that hurdle was no … more
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The Bears finished the season undefeated and won the 8U Division Championship.
Barrington flag football teams celebrate titles on Championship Sunday
Barrington Pop Warner and Barrington Flag Football hosted “Championship Sunday” earlier this month at Chianese Field.   Seventeen teams competed for the four division … more
A serious true crime spell-binder and a light, fun read
I read “Killers of the Flower Moon” before all the movie hoopla started. The film doesn’t sound as accurate as the book by David Grann, which I highly recommend. For something … more
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'At least I'm not boring' – A 2026 campaign preview?
STORY OF THE WEEK: “At least I’m not boring” – as Attorney General Peter Neronha quipped this week on X, formerly known as Twitter – could be the theme of a 2026 run for … more
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Boaters have noticed a stronger current in the water near Atlantic Marine following the demolition of the East Bay Bike Path bridge over the Barrington River.
Work stalls on bike path bridges — new design to blame
Work on the East Bay Bike Path bridges came to abrupt stop recently, as CRMC officials voiced questions and concerns about the design of the replacement bridges. During their Oct. 24 meeting, … more
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Walt Galloway and his fishing partner Walter Berry caught tautog to 21” earlier this week in the General Rock, North Kingstown area.
Public hearings on draft striped bass regulation options
The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped … more
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Nathaniel Dempsey, 41, of Warren, plays guitar and totes his Jesus sign on Main Street in Warren.
A conversation with the East Bay 'street preacher'
You've likely seen Nathaniel Dempsey walking miles many days to spread his message; but what exactly is it? more
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The annual pre-Thanksgiving bonfire at Barrington High School will be held on Monday night, Nov. 20.
Barrington High School bonfire is tonight, following Eagle Bowl
The entire community is invited to the annual pre-Thanksgiving bonfire at Barrington High School on Monday night, Nov. 20. The bonfire will be lit at about 6 p.m., shortly after the end of the … more
Troy Van Ness (left) Marco Lopergolo (55) and Matt Zimmerman bring down a Cumberland ball carrier.
Barrington football team wins state championship
The Barrington High School football team made two goal line stands in the fourth quarter and won the Division II State Championship, 28-21, against Cumberland on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 18.   … more
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The Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheer team finished second at regionals and will compete at nationals on Dec. 4.
Barrington Pop Warner cheer team qualifies for nationals
Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheerleaders placed second at the New England Regional competition and will compete at Pop Warner Nationals. The 2023 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance … more
Letter: I could have been killed the other night
On Monday evening, Nov. 6, I just missed getting killed by a second or less. After an afternoon of raking and mowing my lawn, the final step of cleanup was retrieving … more
Editorial: Rolling in the right direction
Maybe it will work best in the parking lot behind Barrington Town Hall. Or maybe it would have been better tucked away in a quiet corner of Haines Park. Or maybe, as one resident suggested, Chianese … more
Neal and the Vipers play a show at Latham Park in a previous year.
Latham Park changes anger some Bay Spring residents
Six evergreen trees and a slab of cement at Latham Park have left some Bay Spring residents feeling pretty upset. The town planted the trees and installed the cement pad at Latham Park as … more
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Barrington football team preps for state championship game
The Barrington High School football team will play against Cumberland in the Division II state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 18, at noon, at Cranston Stadium. Team supporters are planning … more
Barrington residents cast ballots during a previous year's financial town meeting.
Barrington’s FTM — should it stay or should it go?
For many years Barrington has used its FTM — Financial Town Meeting — to determine the annual budget. But that may change in the future. The Barrington Charter Review Commission … more
The new Henderson Bridge connecting East Providence with the East Side of Providence will open to traffic in the coming days, beginning on Friday, Nov. 17.
RIDOT plans to open new Henderson Bridge this week
EAST PROVIDENCE — On schedule, one half of the the new Henderson Bridge connecting East Providence with the East Side of Providence over the Seekonk River is set to open by Friday morning, Nov. … more
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Jack Almond celebrates following the conclusion of last year's BHS graduation ceremony.
Barrington High School survey: Should we move graduation to Saturday?
Barrington High School officials are contemplating a change for the upcoming graduation date. According to an email from Barrington High School Principal Christopher Ashley, the district is … more
Kolten Kirkpatrick (left) and Thalia Baillie help collect the fruits and vegetables not eaten during lunch at Hampden Meadows School. The food scraps will later be composted.
Students learn ‘Composting 101’ at Barrington elementary school
Back from a break, and better than ever.   After a pause during the pandemic, the composting program at Hampden Meadows School has returned and is thriving.   Students who help … more
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John Migliori with an Aquidneck Island largemouth bass: “Sunday morning I caught this nice, 17-inch largemouth using a Kastmaster lure.”
DEM announces winter programs and reopens shellfishing area
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced its winter season of outdoor programs, from fly tying to wild game cooking classes. The Aquatic Resource Education, Hunter … more
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Gabe Amo is a practiced politico, living the American dream
STORY OF THE WEEK: At the ripe old age of 35, Gabe Amo emerged this week as the bright new star among Rhode Island Democrats. While he will enter Congress as its most junior member, Amo seems poised … more
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