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The demolition of the two dams that create the Kickemuit Reservoir is awaiting a final permit approval from RIDEM for the upper dam, while the lower dam is fully approved and ready for removal. Seen in this historic postcard, the water treatment facility will likely face demolition this year if no alternative plan is presented.
Bristol County Water Authority to propose 6 percent increase
Bristol County Water Authority customers may be facing a 6% increase this year. more
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Barrington Town Council Vice President Rob Humm shared a detailed presentation at Monday night’s meeting regarding the town's athletic fields and facilities.
Barrington council opens the door for a new recreation vision
A recreation center. A turf field. Better field maintenance. Barrington Town Council Vice President Rob Humm shared a detailed presentation at Monday night’s meeting that offered three … more
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Goalie Dominic Bruzzi makes a stop while battling Mount St. Charles, Saturday.
Mounties defeat Eagles in boys hockey
On Saturday, the Barrington High School boys hockey team hosted Mount Saint Charles at the Portsmouth Abbey. The Mounties opened up the scoring four minutes into the game and skated into the second … more
Fond memories of Lincoln Almond at a time of Republican turmoil
STORY OF THE WEEK: History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes, or so the saying goes. That spurred thoughts on two different events this week. In D.C., U.S. House Republicans were unable to … more
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David Robertson celebrates with his son Luke after the Phillies won the NLCS last year. Robertson, who now pitches with the Mets, will put on a skills clinic for local Little Leaguers later this month.
A big league treat for local Little Leaguers
Youth registered for the upcoming Barrington Little League spring season will have an opportunity to learn from a pro. Major League Baseball pitcher David Robertson will lead a special skills … more
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The Eagles celebrate a goal early in Saturday’s game against the Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho girls’ co-op team at Portsmouth Abbey.
Eagles, Titans skate to 1-1 tie in girls’ hockey (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Even after a five-minute overtime period, a winner could not be decided between the Barrington/Mt. Hope/Portsmouth and Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho high school girls’ co-op … more
Start of the Third Leg of The Ocean Race Europe, from Alicante, Spain, to Genoa, Italy.
Enright tests positive for Covid, watches 11th Hour team place second
Charlie Enright’s 11th Hour Racing team placed second without their skipper due to testing positive for Covid, during the In-Port Race in Alicante, Spain on Sunday as the Ocean Race gets under … more
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The town’s first-ever “Aging Optimally” symposium will feature a musical performance by Joanne Lurgio.
‘Aging Optimally’ is focus of upcoming symposium
It’s a health fair, with a twist.  Barrington’s first-ever “Aging Optimally” symposium on Jan. 24 will offer a bit more than most typical health fairs.  In … more
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A worker from the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority directs traffic during work on the Mt. Hope Bridge last month.
RITBA clarifies restriction on Mt. Hope Bridge weight limit
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — The new 30-ton weight restriction for the Mt. Hope Bridge applies only to certain vehicles, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) stated in a … more
Stories to watch in 2023: Climate change, housing and the economy (stupid)
We reached out to dozens of people of influence to ask what story or stories they will be watching in the new year. Here’s what they had to say, in their own … more
Barrington Firefighter Dave Morelle holds the dog while Firefighter Jared Pedro pushes through the ice to help Morelle and the dog back to shore.
Barrington Firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice
Two Barrington Firefighters rescued a dog that fell through the ice at Brickyard Pond last week.   Police and fire received a 911 call at 3:24 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 — the caller … more
DEM stocks 10 ponds, lakes for winter fishing
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will be stocking the following 10 lakes and ponds with rainbow trout, Sebago Atlantic salmon, and new this year, lake … more
Cindy Elder (front), executive director of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, leads a winter walk through Sowams Woods, one of the properties preserved by the land trust.
Grant will help Barrington land trust increase its outreach
The New England Grassroots Environment Fund awarded a $2,840 grant to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust to help the organization increase its outreach to under-represented communities in 2023. … more
Barrington High School’s Eli Terrell competes in the long jump. Terrell won the event and also captured first place in the high jump.
Eagles run past Blue Wave, Kilties and Broncos
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team picked up three wins during a regular season meet on Wednesday night, Jan. 5. The Eagles defeated Hope 104-5, Mt. Pleasant 98-11, and … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, January 4, 2022
Reps. June Speakman and Jason Knight will host a Q&A series on the state's affordable housing law on Wednesday, Jan. 11
Q&A on affordable housing law to be held in Warren
A community conversation on the state's affordable housing statute will be held in the lower level of Warren Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. more
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11th Hour Racing skipper Charlie Enright (left) aboard Mãlama with Jack Bouttell (right) while training in Newport last summer. He and the team will embark on 14th Ocean Race starting on January 15, in Alicante, Spain.
Enright and 11th Hour Racing crew ready to start 14th Ocean Race, Jan 15
The 11th Hour Racing Team, skippered by Charlie Enright of Barrington, is currently undergoing final preparations for the start of the 14th edition of The Ocean Race on January 15. “We’d … more
Barrington Police: Speeding cars lead to arrest, summonses
During a three-day span last week, the Barrington Police twice engaged in high speed pursuits.  On Thursday, Dec. 29, police spotted a car speeding through town at about 1:30 a.m. Officers … more
Town hall hours change; plenty of board openings
The hours at Barrington Town Hall have changed. More specifically, the town hall is closing an hour earlier on Mondays. Following are the hours of operation at the town hall: Mondays from 8:30 … more
Tom Hood with a false albacore caught on his kayak earlier this year. Fishing for these speedsters was good in 2022 in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Warming water has brought false albacore and the forage they like to eat into our region in greater numbers.
North Atlantic right whales still endangered
NOAA Fisheries has released their five-year review of the endangered North Atlantic right whales at North Atlantic Right Whale 5-Year Review | NOAA Fisheries . The report finds the population is … more
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After lengthy search, missing Barrington girl located
A widespread search for a missing Barrington child ended in relief about four hours after it started on New Year’s Eve. According to police, a 12-year-old Barrington girl went missing from … more
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The County Road park and ride lot was completely flooded on Friday morning, Dec. 23.
Editorial: Storm was no joke
The storm that blew ashore on Friday, Dec. 23, is a reminder that Barrington is among the most vulnerable of communities to the escalating impacts of climate change.  The wind howled through … more
Members of the Barrington Town Council have already approved the expenditure of $1 million in ARPA funds for Haines Park improvements.
Wish list takes shape for Barrington Parks and Rec.
Resurfacing the Lincoln Avenue tennis courts made the cut. As did dugout covers for the baseball field at Chianese.  In fact, the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission has recommended six … more
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Maddie Gill, shown in a recent regular season game, played a key role in the Eagles' victories in the Notre Dame Fairfield Holiday Tournament last week.
Eagles win twice in Connecticut basketball tournament
The Barrington High School girls basketball team went 2-0 in the Notre Dame Fairfield Holiday Tournament last week.  The Eagles opened the tournament with a 50-45 win over defending … more
Isis Murillo, Soren Hayward, Lilly Hayward, Spenser Lawrence and Alison Hayward (from left to right) race toward the water while participating in the "New Years Day Dip in the Bay" fundraiser, hosted by the Barrington Lion's Club.
New Year's Day plunge draws crowd to Barrington Beach
The first-ever New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay at Barrington Beach treated participants to a warmer-than-normal polar plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1. The temperature hovered near 50 when people … more
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