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Presidential debate left Democrats reeling

STORY OF THE WEEK: The Kennedy - Nixon debate in 1960 marked the dawning of a new age, when the optics of televised images carried more weight than the substance of what candidates conveyed verbally. … more

By Ian Donnis | 7/1/24

Portsmouth Police make several arrests for assault

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, June 25 Michael A. Bucolo, 61, of 29 Pilgrim Lane, was charged with domestic simple … more

7/1/24

State seeks respondents to housing survey

Survey responses are anonymous and will help The Rhode Island Department of Housing and RIHousing establish a better understanding of the state's housing needs. more

7/1/24

Letter: Concerned about South Lake Drive plans

To the editor: We were somewhat taken aback by the front page article in the June 26 article in the Barrington Times . When we were contacted by Council member Rob Humm, we were unaware of the … more

7/1/24

Letter: Your donations help support American Legion

To the editor: On behalf of the American Legion Post 8 in Barrington and the veterans in our local communities, I want to express gratitude to all who provided donations during our poppy drive … more

7/1/24

Letter: Erasing RI’s history and political districts

To the editor: In 2020, a slim majority of voters foolishly erased the words “Providence Plantations” from the name of our country’s smallest state, a state which played a … more

7/1/24

Letter: DEI — The censorship crusade continues

To the editor: I remain gob smacked by the lack of legal acuity and common sense demonstrated by Braxton Cloutier, Town Council, and Larry Berren, DEI Chair, attorneys both. One … more

7/1/24

Letter: We need more funding for child care programs

To the editor: As a small business owner running a pediatric occupational therapy institute in Rhode Island, I know that the struggle to find affordable, convenient child care is a daily reality … more

6/30/24

Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann recently filed papers to run for re-election. He is undecided whether he will remain in the race for a School Committee seat. "I want to connect with the candidates before making a decision."

Barrington School Committee Chairman jumps back into the race

Two weeks after saying he was not running for re-election, Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann filed papers to run for re-election. McCrann, who has served on the School … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/28/24

Barrington’s Daylen Baillie, shown in an earlier game, had two hits and drove in a run against Middletown.

In must-win game, Barrington defeats Middletown, 16-6

Barrington Majors Softball All Stars defeated Middletown 16-6 on Thursday, June 27, in an elimination bracket game. Barrington’s bats came alive, as Claire Bickford and Molly … more

6/28/24

The Barrington Little League Seniors All Star softball team holds up the District 2 Championship banner after defeating Portsmouth on Wednesday night, June 26.

Barrington Senior Softball All Stars win District 2 championship

The Barrington Little League Seniors All Star softball team won the District 2 Championship on Wednesday night, June 26. Barrington defeated Portsmouth 10-7 in the final game of a best-of-three … more

6/28/24

Barrington School Committee members Megan Douglas (right) and Patrick McCrann (center) recently filed papers declaring their intentions to run for re-election.

Some surprises surface with candidate declarations in Barrington

By 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, eight residents filed papers to run for the three open seats on the Barrington Town Council, and six declared their intentions to run for the three open seats on the … more

6/27/24

The Barrington Town Council recently dedicated up to $10,000 to design the South Lake Drive educational and resilience park.

New park pictured along South Lake Drive in Barrington

Imagine a park that runs the length of South Lake Drive, complete with viewing platforms for birding, docks for fishing, and a pavilion that could be used as an outdoor classroom. That vision … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/27/24

Fulbright Scholar and former Orange cluster student Madison Emond visited the middle school earlier this month to speak with students about her project “Nature as Artist: Visualizing the Personhood of the New Zealand Landscape."

Fulbright Scholar revisits her middle school roots in Barrington

Fifteen years ago, Madison Emond may have been sitting in one of the auditorium chairs, looking up towards the stage, and wondering “What, exactly, is a pin-hole camera?” But now, … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/26/24

Barrington Times - Wednesday, June 26, 2024

6/26/24

Will Coutant, shown making a play at third base in the first round game, pitched for Barrington in the second game of the District 2 tournament and struck out four Pawtucket batters.

Barrington 12U team advances to winner’s bracket final

The Barrington 12U Majors All Star team defeated Pawtucket, 13-3, in a winner’s bracket game on Tuesday night, June 25. A double by Seb Hyams on an 0-2 count put Barrington the scoreboard … more

6/26/24

Addison Lubelcyzk slides safely into home during Barrington’s Majors Division All-Star game against Portsmouth, Tuesday.

Barrington All Stars top Portsmouth 16-3 in Majors Softball opener

The Barrington Majors Division Softball team started its All Stars campaign with a 16-3 win over Portsmouth on Monday night, June 25, at Barrington High School. Barrington sprinted out to … more

6/26/24

Audrey Paxton fires a strike toward the plate during Barrington's 11-3 win over Portsmouth in the first game of the District 2 finals.

Barrington Senior Softball All Stars build early lead, roll to 11-3 win

The Barrington Senior Division Softball All Star team defeated Portsmouth 11-3 in the first game of the District 2 finals on Monday night, June 24. Audrey Paxton pitched seven strong innings for … more

6/25/24

Lisa Daft, shown speaking at a recent FTM in Barrington, criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee during a meeting earlier this month.

Barrington resident rips Committee member about canceled speaker

A member of the public called out a member of the School Committee during a meeting earlier this month. Lisa Daft criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee for allegedly … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/25/24

St Mary Academy-Bay View lists final Honor Roll students for 2023-24 term

EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of … more

6/25/24

Barrington’s Chase Corcoran slaps a hit to the left side of the infield during the Majors Division All Star game on Monday night, June 24.

Barrington 12U All Stars open district play with 2-1 win over Rumford

A first inning lead-off walk by Harrison Collins, followed by Mahir Salahuddin’s home run and a double by Luke Fluet provided all the offense the Barrington 12U Majors All Stars would need in a … more

6/25/24

Instructor and student review the proper technique for chest compressions during a CPR training class.a

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Facts versus TV fiction

C ardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, involves pressing down hard on the chest and forcing air into the lungs to maintain blood flow and is a procedure to revive someone if their heart stops … more

By Bonnie Evans | 6/25/24

An insider’s look at military life and the toll it takes

This book is a first-hand account of the multiple challenges and difficulties faced by those who choose to serve in the military. Based on … more

By Donna Bruno | 6/24/24

Major moves in the R.I. healthcare landscape

STORY OF THE WEEK: Thursday was the day to buy a lottery ticket if you predicted two key developments involving Rhode Island’s healthcare landscape. Brown University and the state’s … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/24/24

Vito Marsico with a 28-pound striped bass he caught on the Cape Cod Canal. Photo by his father Vinnie Marsico.

NOAA re-envisioning how it estimates angler catch

NOAA’s recreational catch and effort program, the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), engaged a major effort to reinvent itself earlier this year with a re-envisioning process. … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 6/24/24