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Kayak angler Tom Houde said, “Caught a stringer of keeper tog last week in the West Bay, including this 21” female which was released after a quick photo. Water temp 60 degrees, depth 20 feet.”
NOAA releases updated report on endangered Right Whales
NOAA Fisheries has released a comprehensive population viability analysis for North Atlantic right whales, along with 2023 population estimate. The analysis allows users to project how the total … more
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The ‘Do Nothing’ attitude about guns is sickening
If I hear one more feckless politician express sympathy for gun victims after he/she voted against sensible gun regulation, I am going to barf. Take the recent hand-wringing by Maine’s U.S. … more
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Barrington’s Chucky Potter, Will DiGiacomo, Graham Bennett and Trevor Snow (from left to right) tackle a Woonsocket ballcarrier during the Eagles’ 42-14 win on Saturday.
Barrington builds early lead, defeats Woonsocket, 42-14
The Barrington High School football team defeated Woonsocket 42-14 on Saturday, Oct. 28, and enters the Division II playoffs as one of the top seeds. The Eagles (6-0 in Division II-B) are … more
Barrington High School’s Michael Chun, Brandon Piedade and Myles Napolitano (from left to right) race in the Class B Championship on Saturday.
Barrington High School boys win Class B Championship
The Barrington High School boys cross country team captured the Class B Championship at Ponaganset High School on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 28.   The Eagles had three runners finish in the … more
Evelyn Lefort was Barrington’s top finisher in the Class B Championship on Saturday at Ponaganset High School.
BHS girls cross country team wins Class B Championship
The Barrington High School girls cross country team, paced by two freshmen runners, won the Class B Championship at Ponaganset High School on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 28.   Barrington … more
Barrington's Ava Koczera-Kasem won her match on Thursday, defeating East Greenwich’s Ellie Coker Dodham, 6-1, 6-2.
Barrington tennis team defeats East Greenwich in playoff opener
The Barrington High School girls tennis team defeated East Greenwich, 4-1, in a Division I quarterfinal playoff match on Thursday, Oct. 26.   Barrington’s number one singles player, … more
A special Trunk or Treat event will be held at Barrington Beach on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Halloween 'Beach and Treat' is Saturday in Barrington
There will be a Trunk or Treat event held at Barrington Beach on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The event will also award prizes for best costumes, scariest costume, most creative … more
The driver of this stolen vehicle fled on foot into a Barrington neighborhood early Thursday morning, Oct. 26.
Driver of stolen vehicle escapes on foot into Barrington neighborhood
A man driving a stolen car fled police early Thursday morning, Oct. 26, and disappeared on foot into a Barrington neighborhood.   A Barrington Police officer was on radar post on the … more
In past years, Luigi Carusi has been a mainstay in the kitchen during special events at Holy Angels Church. After a four-year hiatus, a sit-down "Fall Pasta Dinner" in the church hall will take place on Nov. 9.
Holy Angels Church prepares for Fall Pasta Dinner
It’s been awhile since Holy Angels Church has hosted a macaroni dinner in its spacious downstairs church hall area, but that’s all about to change on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. … more
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Teachers and teacher assistants wore red shirts while attending the Barrington School Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 31. The red shirts were a show of solidarity for members of the B.E.S.T. That union, which had started the year without a contract, recently reached a new agreement with the district.
Barrington Educational Support Team union reaches agreement with district
The Barrington School Committee and the Barrington Educational Support Team (B.E.S.T.) reached an agreement on a new contract.   The two sides had been negotiating off and on for nearly a … more
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Sowams School saw an impressive jump on its RICAS scores.
Barrington outperforms other districts on RICAS tests
Barrington students continue to outperform their peers across the state when it comes to standardized testing.   The recent round of RICAS test results showed Barrington students were tops … more
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Barrington Police charge woman following report of wrong-way driver
Barrington Police charged Johanna L. Kilroy, 38, of Newport, with DUI of liquor-.15 or greater-first offense, and domestic violence-criminal violation of a no contact order, following an incident on … more
Letter: You can vote no and still support education
To the editor: Contrary to how it is being positioned by some, the vote on the current “not to exceed $250 million” bond is not a binary choice between “for” or … more
Barrington High School’s George Zhukov-Gelfand kicks the ball to a teammate during the Eagles’ game against LaSalle on Sunday night.
BHS Sports Roundup: Barrington boys soccer ties Lincoln, loses to LaSalle
The Barrington High School boys soccer team moved its record to 4-4-6 after tying Lincoln 1-1 on Oct. 18 and losing to LaSalle 2-1 on Sunday night, Oct. 22.   Barrington is ranked ninth in … more
Barrington Police, RI DEM law enforcement, and RI State Police searched for a missing Barrington teenager on Friday afternoon, Oct. 20.
Search for missing Barrington teenager leads to three arrests
While conducting a search for a missing teenager on Friday, Oct. 20, Barrington Police located a Newport man wanted on two arrest warrants.   Police said the man had been found in … more
Barrington High School celebrates its homecoming with a parade during halftime of Friday night's game.
Big crowd celebrates Barrington High School Homecoming
Kate Mellen and Chelsea Duncan were crowned the Golden Eagles during the Barrington High School Homecoming celebration at halftime of Barrington's game against Portsmouth on Friday night. The … more
The trends continue: Fewer sales, higher prices
The East Bay residential real estate trend of decreasing housing units sold and decreasing days on market, driven by the Fed’s action to increase rates, continues unabated. Homeowners are … more
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Editorial: These staggering school investments are overdue
This is not a great time to build a new school or rehabilitate an old school. Construction costs are soaring. The Massachusetts School Building Authority tracks data on major school construction … more
The East Bay Community Development Corporation gets property tax discounts for its two affordable housing complexes in Barrington — Sweetbriar and Palmer Pointe. Barrington resident Janine Wolfe said corporate America is not paying workers enough and that is resulting in the housing problems.
At Barrington meeting, residents differ on need for affordable housing
Is there a lack of affordable housing in Barrington or have wages not kept pace? That debate surfaced during the Barrington Town Council meeting in September. Early in the meeting, Matthew … more
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Letter: A plea in Barrington
To the editor: Recent census data states that 2,635 seniors live in Barrington (65+). Among this demographic, it's difficult to find anyone who has ever opposed the betterment of our cherished … more
Barrington's Mitchell Ivatts makes a Portsmouth defender miss during the Eagles' 40-6 win on Friday night.
Barrington High School football team defeats Portsmouth 40-6
The fans in the bleachers begged to see Barrington’s vaunted passing attack.   “Throw the ball!” shouted the student section.   But BHS Coach Sandy Gorham had a … more
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Chris ‘Higgie’ Higgins with the 13.56-pound tautog he caught this week off Newport with Capt. Mike Littlefield of ArchAngel Charters.
Anglers working with Congress, and great fishing continues
Last week I was one of eight recreational fishermen who met with Rep. Seth Magaziner and his staff in their Warwick office to talk about habitat, fish and recreational fishing.   He met with us … more
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Talking unions, organized labor and leadership in America
STORY OF THE WEEK: Organized labor has made a lot of headlines of late, what with strikes by writers in Hollywood and auto workers in Michigan. The common thread is how technology is extending the … more
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Excavators clear dirt at the Barrington Middle School construction site in 2018. Members of the Barrington School Committee recently voted to pursue Option 5 in a new round of school construction.
Barrington School Committee votes 5-0 for ‘Option 5’
The Barrington School Committee voted unanimously to pursue “Option 5” for the proposed school building construction project.   That option calls for an addition and targeted … more
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Barrington's Sean Bonneau, a freshman at Keene State College, was named Rookie of the Year for the Little East Conference in Men's Golf.
Barrington High School graduate named Rookie of the Year
Keene State College freshman Sean Bonneau, of Barrington, was named Men’s Golf Rookie of the Year for the Little East Conference recently.   Bonneau, who graduated from Barrington … more
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