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Dillion Fesmire (right), playing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, clowns around with his future bride Constanze Weber, played by Eli Cabral, during a recent dress rehearsal of the PHS Drama Club’s production of “Amadeus,” which will be staged Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 16-18, in the school’s Kate Grana Auditorium.
‘Amadeus’ takes to the stage at Portsmouth High
PORTSMOUTH — Before it became a hit movie in 1984, the fictional story of the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the late 18th century was told on the … more
Barrington officials are considering building a new skateboard park and will apply for a DEM grant.
Barrington Town Council approves skatepark pitch
Barrington has moved one step closer to building a new skatepark. At its meeting on Monday, Nov. 6, the Barrington Town Council voted 3-1 in favor of submitting a grant application to the Rhode … more
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Barrington’s AJ DiOrio runs past a St. Raphael’s linebacker during the semifinal game on Friday night.
Determined Eagles knock off Saints in semifinals, 29-8
The Barrington High School football team scored 19 second half points and rolled to a 29-8 victory over St. Raphael’s Academy in a Division II playoff semifinal game on Friday night, Nov. 10. … more
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Board member Betty Brito presented Jeff Hirsh with Bradley Hospital's celebrated Humanitarian Award, recognizing him for his longtime support of the hospital and his unwavering commitment to healing the hearts and minds of children, teens, and adolescents.
Bradley Hospital presents noted restauranteur Hirsh with Humanitarian Award
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bradley Hospital presented Jeff Hirsh with its celebrated Humanitarian Award. The longtime owner of the famed Lobster Pot Restaurant in Bristol was recognized for his deep … more
Barrington High School held a special National Letter of Intent signing day event last week.
Barrington High School seniors sign letters of intent
More than a dozen student-athletes from Barrington High School signed their National Letters of Intent during a special ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8.   In addition, the school … more
“Fifty Years of Eagles Hockey: A celebration" is scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. at the German American Club, 27 Kelly St., Warren.
‘Fifty Years of Eagles Hockey’ celebration is Nov. 24
Barrington High School varsity ice hockey will celebrate its 50th anniversary this month. The Eagles first took the ice five decades ago, although it was a bit of a challenge getting the … more
The four-bedroom, 4.5-bath contemporary style home at 17 Willow Way sold recently for $2.25 million.
Barrington neighborhood sees its highest home sale ever
Barrington’s Alfred Drown neighborhood had its highest recorded home sale recently.   The house at 17 Willow Way, which overlooks Narragansett Bay and Allin’s Cove, sold for … more
Barrington Town Council tweaks alcohol training program law
Members of the Barrington Town Council approved what appeared to be a compromise regarding the town’s alcohol servers training program.   The previous ordinance required local … more
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Letter: On the Bike Path bridges
Why take six years to do the job wrong? more
Alex McClelland and the Barrington High School football team will host a D-II semifinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 10.
Eagles will play against Saints in semifinal matchup
The Barrington High School football team will host St. Raphael’s in a D-II semifinal playoff game on Friday night, Nov. 10, at 6:15 p.m. BHS Coach Sandy Gorham said the Saints are a … more
Letter: To the next generation, it’s time you stepped up
The voters of Barrington have spoken, and the $250 million school bond issue passed. Some 3,420 voters cast a ballot on this issue. more
Letter: Barrington needs to show its appreciation to seniors
To the editor: After reading the article on affordable housing...here are my thoughts: I would have to say I like the idea that Mr. Heffner presented with using tax credits to encourage the … more
Gwen Green (left) battles an opponent for a loose ball during a game between Barrington’s U10 Argentina team and Lenox, Mass. FC at Barrington High School on Sunday.
Soccer teams turn out for Barrington's BIT tournament
More than 100 youth soccer teams from across three states rolled into Barrington last weekend for the Barrington Invitational Tournament.   Barrington Youth Soccer Association hosted the … more
Trick-or-treaters call police about intoxicated Bigfoot
Halloween became a little too scary for a group of trick-or-treaters in Barrington.  A Barrington resident called police at about 6:30 p.m. on Halloween night, after an intoxicated man … more
Hope Robertson is pictured with her father, Dr. Alex Robertson. Hope is running in the B.A.A. Half Marathon on Sunday in memory of her father who lost his battle with cancer in March.
She's running for her dad, and to fight cancer
Barrington’s Hope Robertson is running for her dad. Hope will participate in the B.A.A. Half Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 12 in memory of her father, the late Dr. Alex Robertson, who was … more
Letter: The type of gun doesn't matter...
Like clockwork, another preventable shooting happens, and the usual anti-2nd Amendment crowd comes out with their misleading, out-of-context "facts" and other rubbish. Ms. … more
Emma Mueller slashes the ball away from an Avenger. Mueller would score Barrington’s goal in the second half.
BHS Sports Roundup: Field hockey team eliminated from playoffs
Last week marked the end of the road for three Barrington High School fall sports teams. The field hockey team lost 2-1 to East Greenwich in the semifinals. The girls tennis team fell to North … more
Plenty of push-back against electric-powered policy in Barrington
Dozens of people, including many local landscapers and contractors, crowded into the Barrington Town Council meeting on Monday night, Nov. 6, voicing concerns about a proposed policy that would … more
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The $250 million school construction bond in Barrington, which voters approved on Nov. 7, will afford targeted renovations and a large addition at the high school, as well as renovations and additions at Sowams, Primrose Hill, and Nayatt schools.
Barrington voters approve $250 million school bond
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Barrington voters approved the school construction bond... by a wide margin. According to the RI Board of Elections website, 2,803 residents (63.1 percent) voted to approve … more
Game Amo (right) speaks with a constituent after the latter voted at the Crescent Park Manor polling station in Ward 4/Riverside during the Tuesday, Nov. 7, Rhode Island Congressional District 1 special election.
Gabe is going to DC ... Amo wins CD1 special election
EAST PROVIDENCE — Democratic candidate, Pawtucket native and former member of the Obama and Biden administrations Gabe Amo became the representative-elect from Rhode Island Congressional … more
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Members of the BHS boys cross country team stand for a photo at the state championship race on Saturday. Pictured are (from left to right) Colby Napolitano, Marius Bonard, Brandon Piedade, Myles Napolitano, Daniel Chun, Connor Curran and Elliot Lefort.
Barrington teams race to strong finishes at states
The Barrington High School boys and girls cross country teams finished in third and sixth place, respectively, at the state championship races on Saturday, Nov. 4.   Brandon Piedade and … more
This ‘Marriage Portrait’ is historical fiction at its best
One of the very best book I have read all year, “The Marriage Portrait,” is a superior work of historical fiction, riveting from the very first page. Based on the arranged marriage of 14-year-old Lucrezia de Medici, daughter of the wealthy Duke of Florence, to the powerful Alphonso, Duke of Ferrara, it is a mesmerizing tale of intrigue and machinations set in the 1550s. more
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Is anyone in R.I. looking at the big picture with hospitals?
STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha has championed the cause of government transparency, often saying that the state’s public records law should be a floor and not a … more
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“Capt. Kurt Rivard of K & M Coastal Charters caught this 14-pound tautog last week with a jig when fishing off Newport,” said Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren.
Tautog bite has been outstanding – get out and fish
Fishing for tautog (also called black fish) has been outstanding in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.   The fish are abundant and quite large. Anglers are allowed just one trophy fish, … more
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Barrington Deputy Town Clerk Stephanie Bernardo stands near a voting booth. In Barrington, there will be three polling locations open for the Nov. 7 election: the high school, the middle school and Hampden Meadows School.
What you need to know when you vote in Barrington today
Voters in Barrington will decide on two key issues today, Tuesday, Nov. 7 — whether to approve a $250 million school construction bond, and who should fill the Congressional District 1 seat. … more
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