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Swift passage of abortion bill shows how Assembly has changed
STORY OF THE WEEK: For supporters like state Sen. Bridget Valverde and Rep. Katherine Kazarian, the legislative sponsors of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, passing the EACA was unfinished … more
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Skipper Charlie Enright takes in the view of the throng of fans on land and boat from Mālama’s bowsprit during the Leg 5 start of the Ocean Race 2023 on Sunday.
Enright and Ocean Race fleet leave Newport to embark on Leg 5
The shorelines along Newport and Jamestown were jam packed with cheering fans and the bay was crammed with spectator boats blasting their horns as 11th Hour Racing skipper Charlie Enright and the … more
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Barrington’s Julia Little sits with John Cariani, who plays the role of her father in the production of Ragtime.
Little girl with big dreams performs at Symphony Hall
Barrington resident Julia Little is living out her dream — the nine-year-old recently performed in Ragtime at Symphony Hall in Boston and will take her talents to Tanglewood this summer. … more
Editorial: Barrington likes to make up its own rules
The Barrington town government has shown a surprising willingness to ignore its own rules. The latest example was articulated by Town Manager Phil Hervey, when he told the Barrington Town Council and … more
Organizers announced changes to Saturday’s schedule at Ocean Live Park due to a forecast of severe weather, including strong winds and torrential rain.
Ocean Race park makes changes to weekend schedule due to weather
NEWPORT, R.I. (May 19, 2023) — Organizers announced changes to Saturday’s schedule at Ocean Live Park due to a forecast of severe weather, including strong winds and torrential rain. … more
Barrington resident Thomas "TR" Rimoshytus, shown at last year's financial town meeting, withdrew his motion for the upcoming FTM after he got a call from the Town Manager.
Resident withdraws FTM motion after getting call from Town Manager
Town Manager Phil Hervey called a Barrington resident on Thursday, May 18, and recommended he withdraw his motion from the upcoming financial town meeting. Thomas “TR” Rimoshytus … more
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Letter: Preventing criminal gun use requires facts, not fiction
To the editor: Every reasonable person favors preventing the criminal use of guns. But we are not going to make progress on that until the gun control lobby ends its campaign of misinformation … more
Quinn McNamara (left) and Jake Ignall celebrate following a Barrington goal.
Barrington boys lacrosse spoils Senior Night at Portsmouth
What started out as Portsmouth’s Senior Night, ended as Quinn McNamara night.   The Barrington High School junior midfielder scored six goals to lead the Eagles to a 16-10 win over … more
Gov. Dan McKee, seated, signed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, with sponsors Katherine Kazarian (D-House Dist. 63, East Providence Pawtucket) , to the left of him holding bill, and Sen. Bridget Valverde, to his right holding bill. At left is House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and at right is Senate Majority Leader Ryan W. Pearson.
Rhode Island General Assembly passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
PROVIDENCE — A signature piece of legislation a local lawmaker has been trying to help gain passage in the Rhode Island General Assembly over the last several sessions finally occurred … more
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Young competitors crawl through the mud en route to the finish line at a previous year’s Tough Tiger.
Barrington school's adventure race is this weekend
The Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger adventure race will step off this Sunday, May 21. The race will feature two routes and plenty of fun obstacles. There is a 1.5-mile course that starts at … more
Olga Lopez (left) helps Save The Bay’s Wenley Ferguson plant salt tolerant shrubs at Walker Farm earlier this month.
Volunteers help shore up the shoreline in Barrington
Improvements to Walker Farm continued earlier this month when teams of volunteers worked on restoring the natural habitat at the waterfront park.   Save The Bay is partnering with the Town … more
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Bayside Family YMCA swim coach Jennifer Baker (second row, middle) was recently named National Swimming Coach of the Year by YMCA USA.
Bayside Family YMCA swim coach earns national award
Bayside Family YMCA swim coach Jennifer Baker has been named National Swimming Coach of the Year by YMCA USA. Each year YMCA USA recognizes a dedicated swim coach who promotes achievement, … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Barrington's Violet Gagliano, shown during the Eagles' game against South Kingstown, had five goals, three assists and nine draw controls in the win over Portsmouth.
Eagles celebrate seniors with win over Portsmouth
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team stretched its win streak to six with a 21-14 victory over Portsmouth on Monday night, May 15.   The Eagles’ record improved to 11-2 with … more
Gabe Tanous, shown in a game earlier this season, had a hit in the Eagles' game against Narragansett on Tuesday.
Win streak snapped — Barrington baseball loses to Narragansett
The Barrington High School baseball team lost to Narragansett 3-2 on Tuesday, May 16. The Eagles had reeled off 12 straight wins and locked up a first round bye in the Division II playoffs, … more
Police investigate report of suspicious person on BHS campus
Barrington Police responded quickly to a report of a suspicious person spotted on the Barrington High School campus Wednesday morning, May 17. At about 10 a.m., school officials received … more
Letter: Questions unasked at the CNN Town Hall
The moderator of the recent CNN Trump Town Hall tried valiantly to ask pertinent, newsworthy questions to a declared presidential candidate, now convicted and under other legal duress. He … more
Letter: Barrington has a serious planning and communication problem
To the editor: Although Barrington is a town of only 16,000 residents, the Council and a majority of the School Committee belong to the same political party and the Town Manager has an advanced … more
Barrington High School’s Ellie Noonan, shown competing the Eastern Division Championship meet, placed fifth in the pole vault at the Mariner Invitational.
BHS Sports Roundup: Girls track ties for second at Mariner Invitational
The Barrington High School girls track team finished tied for second place at the Mariner Invitational in Narragansett on Saturday, May 13.   Barrington’s Helena Hyde continued her … more
Letter: The state legislature’s plan to ruin the East Bay Bike Path
To the editor: It’s ludicrous that the state legislature can deem a motor not a motor, as in the pending e-bike legislation (covered in these pages last week) that deems e-bikes – … more
Barrington resident Thomas Rimoshytus, shown at a previous town meeting, has filed an amendment calling for a new account dedicated to the reconstruction/maintenance of the grass recreation fields.
Barrington FTM motion: Create fields account and fund it with $1.5M
Barrington’s annual Financial Town Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 24 inside the Barrington High School auditorium at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.   Barrington … more
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Letter: Barrington’s ‘branding’ effort missed the mark
To the editor: I am giving my two cents about the new signs in town .   Suffice to say there is enough reaction and not in a good way that I thought about not even writing this letter. … more
James Ciummo (middle) is congratulated by teammates after serving consecutive aces in the first set against Toll Gate, Tuesday.
Eagles top Bolts, Titans and Lions in volleyball
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team improved to 12-1 last week. The Eagles opened the week with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Lincoln on Monday, then crushed Toll Gate 3-0 on Tuesday, … more
Letter: Schools need to spread out cost to taxpayers
To the editor: Regarding your article: “ Leftover middle school money will pay for new bike path in town ” -   I preface this by saying I am a product of Barrington schools … more
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