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Best Team Photo in Block Island Tournament was awarded to team ‘Defiant’ for this photo taken in the Block Island Wind Farm. Some nice fluke caught by youth anglers.
Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament big success
The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament ended Sunday, July 23, with a winning striped bass measuring 48”, caught by team ‘Frayed Knot,’ led by Capt. Richard Lipsitz of North … more
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Preparations began last week for the upcoming bike path bridges replacement project.
Crews begin early work for bike path bridges project
Preparations are underway for the upcoming bike path bridge replacement work.   Vanessa Gonzalez, a spokesperson with the RI Department of Transportation, confirmed that the work taking … more
Barrington resident Quincy Burke stands beside the accessible path he built at Barrington Beach as part of his Eagle Scout Project.
Eagle Scout Project brings accessible path to beach
An Eagle Scout Project has made Barrington Beach more accessible for people.   The project, completed by Barrington resident Quincy Burke, involved constructing an accessible path at the … more
Meet the residents who want to serve on Barrington Charter Review
The Barrington Town Council will interview candidates for the Charter Review Commission during Monday night’s meeting. Council President Carl Kustell said he is looking forward to the process … more
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A view of the Matos campaign signature sheet discarded by the East Providence Canvassing Office with the residences listed with the City Hall address highlighted.
East Providence is latest municipality to flag fraudulent Matos signatures
EAST PROVIDENCE — As previously reported by various media outlets, East Providence was the latest municipality to flag forged signatures and addresses in support of Lt. Governor Sabina Matos' … more
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A Barrington DPW worker cuts the grass at Chianese Field last week. Traverse Landscape Architects is taking an in-depth look at athletic fields in Barrington.
Fields consultant: ‘Do you need more fields or is it organizing them?’
Art Eddy knows athletic fields. And soon, he will know a lot more about Barrington’s athletic fields.   A principal with Traverse Landscape Architects, Eddy has been conducting a … more
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Editorial: Focus should be a new Barrington High School
The school department is deep into the process of redesigning and possibly rebuilding schools. That process has been happening for more than two years, has continued through two versions of the … more
Paul Philips of North Kingstown with the nine-pound summer flounder he caught in deep water off Newport last week on ArchAngel Charters.
Strong reports on tuna and large fluke
There is still time to register for the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament which takes place within the three-mile limit around Block Island. This year the Tournament starts Saturday, July 22, … more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Work on Bradford and Central Streets in downtown Bristol began after the Fourth of July and is anticipated to be complete before school resumes at Colt and Andrews Schools.
Bristol County Water Authority work will continue through summer
Work on cast iron water mains, as well as gas mains, have begun and will proceed through the coming few weeks. more
Police investigate attempted break-in at Barrington elementary school
Barrington Police officers responded to Primrose Hill School at about 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, after multiple motion detection alarms were triggered inside the building. Officers checked … more
The plaque recognizing the "Carousel Five" on the grounds of the Looff Carousel at Crescent Park.
'Crescent Park' is back, City Council returns historic moniker to East Providence landmark
EAST PROVIDENCE — Seeing it as a means of correcting the historical record, the East Providence City Council, at its Tuesday, July 18, meeting, unanimously voted to once again call the … more
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MEGA Disposal is the private contractor that removes Barrington residents’ trash and recycling each week. The town spends about $1.65 million on residential trash and recycling pickup and disposal each year.
Barrington resident calls out town for trash issue
Are there limitations to what residents can put out for the trash each week? According to the director of the Barrington Department of Public Works, the town requests that residents only put out … more
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Carnival at the Carousel
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside quite literally takes center stage on the city's community calendar in the coming days and weeks, beginning this weekend with the inaugural Crescent Park Carousel … more
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Police: ‘Night putting’ leads to alcohol possession charges in Barrington
Barrington Police charged four Barrington teenagers with possession of alcohol by an underage person following an incident late Friday night, July 14.   According to Barrington Police, an … more
A new law sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria (shown) and Rep. Michelle McGaw will require health insurers in Rhode Island to cover the full cost of Epi-Pens.
East Bay legislators sponsor bill requiring no-cost Epi-Pens
A new law sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria and Rep. Michelle McGaw will require health insurers in Rhode Island to cover the full cost of Epi-Pens.   The legislation (2023-S 0575A, 2023-H … more
Pictured are (from left to right) Coach Pete Romano, Coach Will LoVerme, Nate Romano, Zachary Sheinberg, Jay Barrass, Max Boyajian, Tommy Coutant, Charlie Lucas, Jordan Burns, Cole Fluet, Finn LoVerme, Anthony Fede, Ollie Cope, and James Palmieri, and Coach Pete Lucas.
Barrington Junior League All-Stars headed to states
The Barrington Little League Juniors All-Star baseball team defeated Pawtucket in the District 2 championship game on Thursday, July 13. Barrington defeated Pawtucket 13-2 earlier in the … more
The home at 330 Rumstick Road has five bedrooms, a pool, spa, cabana, and a boat mooring in Smith Cove. It sold for $5.6 million this week.
Record-breaking sale: $5.6M for Barrington home
A home on Rumstick Road sold for $5.6 million on Monday, July 17.   According to the real estate agencies involved, the sale price is the highest ever for a home in Barrington.   … more
The 2023 District 2 champion Barrington Little League 8-10 baseball All Star team included (front row, left to right) players Leo Espindle, Henry St. Onge, Owen Paxton, Porter Campo, Brendan Philippe, Owen Ayres, Michael McGovern, Will Coutant, Sebastian Hyams, Chase Corcoran and Andrew Viele; (back row) coaches Jody Corcoran, Dave McGovern and Ralph Coutant. Missing from photo Xavier Maddox.
Barrington beats Rumford for 10u District 2 All-Star tourney title
BARRINGTON — The Barrington entry into the District 2 Little League Baseball 8-10-year-old All Star tournament won the title Friday night, July 14, at Sherwood Field with an 8-2 victory over … more
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RISPCA offers reward for information on abandoned guinea pigs
EAST PROVIDENCE — Two hikers discovered a total of 42 guinea pigs abandoned at the Browning Mill Pond Area off of Arcadia Road in Exeter on Tuesday, July 12. The hikers, along with two … more
Portion of Bike Path in Riverside will be closed briefly July 17
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management  is informing users of the East Bay Bike Path that a stretch of the path in Riverside will be closed for about … more
Barrington assistant coach Dave Caldarella speaks to the team during a time out. Barrington beat Portsmouth 3-2 and will face Pawtucket in the District 2 finals on Saturday.
Barrington All Stars edge Portsmouth 3-2, advance to finals
The Barrington 12U All Star baseball team knocked off the District 2 defending champions and state runners-up Portsmouth in an eight inning thriller on Wednesday night, July 12.   With the … more
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Work is underway on a new Starbucks in the Barrington Shopping Center. Compass real estate and Ivy Rehab are also opening locations in the center.
Barrington Shopping Center to host new businesses
The Barrington Shopping Center recently announced three new retail openings for 2023.   Starbucks will relocate to the large storefront that had previously hosted the men’s clothing … more
Bay View selects Hall of Famer Scorpio as new athletic director
EAST PROVIDENCE — All Stater, player of the year, team captain, Hall of Famer, championship level coach and, now, athletic director. One of the most consequential student-athletes in the … more
Barrington Police Sgt. David Wyrostek and Providence Patrolman Debbie Rosso practice a drill during the training held inside the former Carmelite monastery in March.
Barrington Police plan training exercise at former monastery
Barrington Police are notifying the community — and specifically the people who live in the Watson Avenue neighborhood — that there will be a special active shooter response training … more
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