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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
Council to discuss possible new skatepark in Barrington
When the Barrington Town Council meets on Monday night, Nov. 6, members will consider submitting an application to the RI Department of Environmental Management for a grant to construct a new … more
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Barrington quarterback Alex McClelland extends into the end zone to score for the Eagles.
Eagles beat Kilties in quarterfinals, prepare for semis
The Barrington High School football team scored three touchdowns in the first seven minutes and rolled to a 43-8 victory over Mt. Pleasant in a Division II quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. … more
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Barrington High School’s Evan Memoli attempts to dribble through Moses Brown defenders during the playoff game on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Eagles defeat Quakers in Division I boys soccer play-in game
The Barrington High School boys soccer team defeated Moses Brown 1-0 in a Division I play-in game in Providence on Wednesday, Nov. 1.   Evan Memoli provided the only goal of the game … more
Teammates celebrate with Kasey Dillon (right) after she won a point with a spike. Dillon finished the match with 13 kills for the Eagles.
Barrington High School advances in DII volleyball playoffs
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team outlasted Middletown, 3-2, in a Division II quarterfinal playoff match on Wednesday night, Nov. 1. The victory propels the Eagles into a … more
Barrington one of seven communities voting on school construction bonds
Barrington is not the only community that will be voting on a multi-million dollar school construction bond on Tuesday, Nov. 7. According to Rhode Island Department of Education Communications … more
Letter: We need your leaves
To the editor: Even with all the fall foliage dropping leaves all around us, the compost team at BFS (Barrington Farm School) is out of them.   We have recently exhausted the stockpile … more
Barrington election workers Terri DeCosta, Diane Egge and Al Schrade (from left to right) and Deputy Town Clerk Stephanie Bernardo (rear) oversee early voting inside the Barrington Town Hall. The town is making a big push to recruit additional election workers.
Barrington looking to bolster election effort
Terri DeCosta applied for the job because she had retired and finally had the time. Diane Egge applied because she was looking to give back to her community. And Al Schrade applied because … more
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Students in Mark Whittaker’s and Kristin Mitchell’s classes at Hampden Meadows School celebrate after hearing that they will be reporters for the Barrington Times Kids Corner page.
Kids Corner: Barbie lovers, school clubs and more
Here are some reasons why Barrington is amazing Barrington has safe neighborhoods and excellent schools By Adriana Conde and Avery Martin Life in Barrington is amazing. There is a lot … more
Letter: Resilience committee is overstepping its charge
Here is why the Town Council needs to say no to the proposal to ban your lawnmowers, leaf blowers and construction equipment. The Barrington Resilience and … more
Letter: Vote yes, Barrington needs to make upgrades
On Nov. 7, the voters of Barrington will be asked to approve a bond of up to $250 million dollars to make critical repairs and improvements to our schools. We should vote … more
Letter: The future of Barrington Schools is at risk
I am planning to vote for the school bond next week. In spite of our elementary and high school facilities, Barrington Schools are the envy of every community in the state. But … more
Barrington Middle School runners (from left to right) Kendall Blaney, Molly Reagan, Carley Gill, Abby Glass, Gracie Gaines, Annabelle Meech, and Charlotte Farrell break from the starting line during the Oct. 22 state championship race at Ponaganset High School.
Barrington Middle School perseveres through protests, wins state title
The Barrington Middle School girls cross country team won the state championship last month … twice. The local girls team won the race held at Ponaganset High School on Sunday, Oct. 22, … more
Police: Warren man charged after trying to abandon his dog in Barrington
Barrington Police charged 58-year-old Warren resident Gerald Stills with abandonment of an animal-first offense and improper care of animals, after he allegedly tried to abandon his dog inside a … more
Dr. Heidi Lane, describing the West Bank plan from the Oslo Accords.
Learning and sharing about Israel and the Middle East
Nearly 100 people filled the sanctuary at Temple Habonim — Barrington’s only Jewish institution — on Oct. 26, for a presentation by Dr. Heidi Lane, a professor at the US Naval War … more
Police: Students were playing beer pong at Barrington Beach
An off-duty Barrington Police officer called the station at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, after noticing a group of young men playing beer pong at the town beach. Police responded to the … more
Letter: How did the schools get this way?
To the editor: I would like to encourage Barrington voters to VOTE NO on the proposed $250 million bond issue on the Nov. 7 ballot. Borrowing that amount of money in the current long term … more
Letter: Vote yes for school bond — the cost of inaction is too high
To the editor: Last week, Scott Fuller referred to the school bond as a “shiny object,” presenting opinion as fact to sway people away from this overdue investment in our schools. … more
Barrington Middle School is solar panel-ready, but officials are yet to have any panels installed, said Magnus Thorsson.
Barrington committee pushing for net-zero schools and town buildings
A local committee is recommending the Town Council adopt net-zero building standards for all new construction and rehabilitation of town-owned buildings… and that includes Barrington Public … more
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A scene from this year's Sowams School Octoberfest in Barrington.
Letter: Thanks for making Sowams Octoberfest a success
To the editor: Sowams Elementary School is so thankful for the support of our community who made our Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 14 a huge success. Octoberfest is the largest fundraiser … more
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