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Letter: Call for investigation of teacher fiasco
To the editor: The Barrington Public Schools has settled with three teachers fired for failing to comply with BPS' onerous and almost unique Covid vaccine requirement, agreeing to reinstatement … more
As FTM draws near, Barrington Councilors call for raises
Members of the Barrington Town Council recently voted unanimously to give themselves raises.   Four Council members currently receive $1,000 annual stipends, while the Council President … more
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Jim Lundy with a spring striped bass caught in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay off Prudence Island.
Clarification on new striped bass regulation
Currently, the striped bass regulations from last year are still in effect, meaning Rhode Island and Massachusetts anglers can retain one fish between 28” and 35” until the new … more
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She lived her dream, and learned how to fly
In “Fly Girl,” the most recent book by local author Ann Hood, she chronicles her eight years spent as a flight attendant for TWA (Trans World Airways). Escaping her “small, depressed mill town” of Warwick, R.I.” to see the world was her primary goal. She just knew that whatever exciting was happening, it was “far from West Warwick.” more
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Gun control debates will heat up as the General Assembly winds down
STORY OF THE WEEK: Now that the May Revenue Estimating Conference is complete, the General Assembly session is expected to race to a mid-June conclusion, with a few contentious issues still hanging … more
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Members of the Barrington High School LifeSmarts team pose for a photo with a competition mascot during nationals.
Barrington High School finishes third at LifeSmarts Nationals
A team of five students from Barrington High School recently captured third place at the LifeSmarts National Championship.   Barrington’s Aidan Hurlock, Stella Densley, Shaswat … more
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Barrington High School's Gabe Anderson (left) and Bryce Kupperman won the state doubles championship on Saturday.
Barrington doubles team wins state championship
Barrington High School’s Bryce Kupperman and Gabe Anderson won the state doubles championship on Saturday, May 13. Kupperman, a sophomore, and Anderson, a freshman, knocked off the team … more
More than two dozen BHS student-athletes plan to compete in a variety of sports in college.
BHS student-athletes taking their skills to the next level
Barrington High School recently recognized members of the senior class who have made a commitment to play sports at the collegiate level.   More than two dozen student-athletes plan to … more
Barrington elementary school recognized as ‘Lighthouse School’
Barrington Public Schools announced Friday, May 12, that Sowams Elementary School has been recognized as the newest Lighthouse School in the nation by Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.   … more
A crew from Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt repaves a Barrington road a few years ago. The company recently was awarded a bid to repave nine roads in Barrington.
Did your street make the repaving list in Barrington?
The Barrington Town Council has approved a bid to hire a Pawtucket company to repave nine roads in town and a parking lot at the Peck Center. At its May 1 meeting, the Council voted 5-0 to award … more
Violet Gagliano sends a pass to a teammate while pressured closely by a South Kingstown defender.
Eagles defeat South Kingstown, extend winning streak
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team improved its record to 9-2 after defeating South Kingstown 19-7 on Tuesday night, May 9. The victory pushed Barrington’s win streak to four games. … more
Bristol Theatre Company to hold auditions in Warren
The BTC will be holding auditions for their summer 2023 show, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, on Monday, May 15 and Wednesday, May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mary V. Quirk School, 790 Main St., Warren. more
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Teachers Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right) sit with their attorney, Greg Piccirilli, during a previous appeal hearing.
Fired Barrington teachers settle with School Committee, offered their jobs back
The Barrington School Committee has settled with the three teachers who were fired after they failed to follow the district’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. The district announced the … more
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A look out towards Narragansett Bay from Bullocks Point in May of 2023.
Department of Environmental Management opens seasonal phone line May 15
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the opening of its seasonal 24-hour telephone information line beginning on May 15 through October15. … more
A boat heads south up the Sakonnet River, with Gould Island in the background.
Problems on the water? Call DEM’s Bay Line starting May 15
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) seasonal, 24-hour Bay Line, used to report any Narragansett-related environmental problems or occurrences, will open May 15 and remain … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Skipper Charlie Enright of Barrington, hoists the cup after he and the 11th Hour Racing Team won Leg 4, during the Ocean Race 2023 in Newport.
Homecoming sweet for Skipper Charlie Enright 
It was a sweet homecoming for Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team as they sailed into Newport among a throng of welcome boats and helicopters winners for won Leg 4 of the Ocean Race … more
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EP's Noah Araujo
Eagles sweep host Townies, Huskies in Eastern Division golf
EAST PROVIDENCE — The unbeaten and league leading Barrington High School golf team visited East Providence with Mt. Hope Wednesday afternoon, May 10. And even though the host Townies shot a … more
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Barrington's Gabe Anderson (front) and Bryce Kupperman will play in the championship round of the state tournament next weekend.
BHS doubles team advances to state tournament finals
The Barrington High School boys tennis team picked up two wins last week, and also celebrated a number of strong performances in the individual state tournament which was held over the weekend. … more
Cole Vieira, shown in a match earlier this season, fired a 74 and led Barrington to a second place finish at the Hendricken Invitational.
BHS golfers tie for second at Hendricken Invitational
Four Barrington High School golfers fired an 80 or better and helped the Eagles finish tied for second at the Hendricken Invitational on Monday, May 8. Thayer Academy won the tournament, which … more
Barrington’s Matt Davis, shown in a game earlier this season, had four hits in the Eagles' win over Prout.
Barrington baseball team defeats Prout, North Providence, Johnston
Barrington improved to 10-3 after defeating Johnston and North Providence last week, and Prout on Monday, May 8. Barrington pounded the Crusaders 12-2. Matt Davis finished the game with four … more
Maddox Godwin, shown during a match earlier this season, led Barrington with 13 kills and six digs against Central.
Barrington volleyball team defeats Central and West Warwick
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team defeated Central last Tuesday 3-1. The game scores were 25-14, 24-26, 25-17, 25-17. Maddox Godwin led the Eagles with 13 kills and six digs. … more
Colin Hope, shown in a game earlier this season, scored four goals and had two assists in the Eagles' recent win over North Kingstown.
Eagles overcome slow starts to defeat Skippers and Avengers
Despite slow starts, the Eagles posted two decisive victories at home against North Kingstown and East Greenwich. Against North Kingstown on Tuesday, May 2, Barrington ended the first half down … more
A new shade structure is planned for the bath house at Barrington Beach.
Barrington officials shift money to beach shade structure and field house study
Barrington officials recently voted to move $67,800 in American Rescue Plan Act funding from one capital project to two other projects. The money had been earmarked for improvements to the … more
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The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a bill that would make electric bicycles legal on all the state’s bike paths, including the East Bay Bike Path, shown here during a warm day last summer. The bill was approved by a House committee earlier this month, and it may be heard by the full House of Representatives this week.
E-bikes bill would make them legal on all R.I. bike paths
Rhode Island is one of the few states in the country yet to pass laws regulating electric bicycles. A pair of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly would change that. The companion bills before the House and Senate would make it clear that electric bicycles can be used on bike paths, and they would prevent municipalities from restricting their use any further. more
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