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The concrete boat launch at Walker Farm. Hundred Acre Cove is to the left.
Police: Dispute surfaces between worker and fisherman
Barrington Police responded to Walker Farm on Tuesday, Sept. 20 for a dispute between a fisherman and a construction worker. Police said a construction worker had approached a man who was … more
Police issue stern warning to man who took off with wallet
A Barrington resident called police on Monday, Sept. 19 after losing his wallet at a County Road gas station. The man said he left his wallet on his vehicle when driving away and it fell to the … more
Barrington School Committee candidates (from left to right) Margaret Reid, TJ Peck, Frazier Bell, and Rudy Seber.
Ask the candidates: What's at the top of your agenda?
Question: What's at the top of your agenda if elected to the Barrington School Committee? Rudy Seber (D) — “Issues need not be divisive. I will work together with my peers so that we … more
Letter: Ending private school caps is a bad idea
To the editor:I would like to commend the East Providence Post for the high degree of editorial bravery displayed in your call to divert a higher amount of tax dollars from the general fund towards … more
Barrington Town Council candidates (clockwise from top left) Kate Berard, Jarrod Ryan, Ray Clark, and Braxton Medlin.
Ask the candidates: Does local government reflect residents' values, priorities?
Question: Do you think Barrington government reflects the values and priorities of Barrington residents? Should it? Jarrod Ryan (R) — “Our current government is polarized and … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Editorial: Yay, for the bridges :(
Forgive us if we don’t add to all the jubilation felt at Police Cove Park in Barrington on Monday. There, a contingent of federal, state and local politicians and bigwigs celebrated Rhode … more
BHS graduate Eric Zhang hits a shot while competing for Kenyon College.
Former Eagle soars for college tennis team
Barrington native Eric Zhang is excelling in two worlds: sports and academics. A sophomore at Kenyon College, Zhang not only is a proficient student in the classroom, but he is also one of the … more
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Barrington’s Hank Alessandro and his club team 3D New England Red recently won the Boy’s Inside Lacrosse Elite Eight National Championship.
Barrington resident helps team win national title
Barrington’s Hank Alessandro and his club team 3D New England Red won the Boy’s Inside Lacrosse Elite Eight National Championship in Baltimore, Md. The team is the number one ranked … more
A group of Barrington school officials and middle school students celebrate the Green Ribbon Award won by Barrington Middle School. Holding the check for a $1.5 million energy bonus are RI Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green (left) and Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore.
Barrington Middle School earns district $1.5 million
The Commissioner of Education in Rhode Island stopped by Barrington Middle School last week to help celebrate a special Green Ribbon awarded to the school.  Commissioner Angélica … more
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Local candidates for general assembly seats (top row, from left to right) Sam Read (House, District 66), Jason Knight (House, District 67), Pam Lauria (Senate, District 32) and (bottom row) Jennifer Boylan (House, District 66), Scott Fuller (House, District 67) and Rhonda Holmes (Senate, District 32).
Ask the candidates: How would you make the East Bay better?
Question: What could you do as a legislator to make the East Bay a better place to live? District 32, Senate Pam Lauria (D) — “The East Bay is incredibly vulnerable to the … more
Barrington's Charlotte Danyla returns a shot during a state tournament qualifying match last week.
Camaraderie powers Barrington High School girls tennis team
The Barrington High School girls tennis team lost nine starters from last year’s squad, but despite the player turnover, the Eagles have powered to a strong 3-1 start.   Barrington … more
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State and local officials toss shovels full of sand marking the groundbreaking of the new East Bay Bike Path bridges during a special event on Monday, Sept. 26.
State replacing bike path bridges
Nearly three years to the day the state closed the East Bay Bike Path bridges, officials gathered to celebrate their upcoming replacement. More than a dozen state and local officials attended the … more
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Dr. Karissa Niehoff, chief executive officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations; and Mike Lunney, executive director of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League.
Commentary: Bad behavior by coaches, parents and fans must stop
There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in Rhode Island and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school athletic … more
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Emily Mushen, Linda Beall, and Bob Molloy, who have been volunteering for the East Bay Food Bank and Thrift Shop for two and a half years, one year, and 12 years respectively, during a normal day helping out inside the pantry. The food bank has around 160 volunteers, about half of whom volunteer multiple days a week throughout the year.
Inflation, increased need put pressure on East Bay Food Pantry
Inflation, combined with a decreased focus on the pandemic and the food insecurity it caused, has led to increased need for the communities served by the East Bay Food Pantry. more
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The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss the various paths forward for the former Carmelite monastery building.
What is the next step for monastery property in Barrington?
The committee meetings are finished. The consultant has submitted his report. And the future of the former Carmelite monastery property still appears a bit uncertain.   Members of the 25 … more
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Sara Campion-Egan, owner of Gilded Lily Medspa, has years of experience as a nurse practitioner in primary and urgent care settings. She entered the field of aesthetic injections with the belief that when people look good, they feel good, improving self-confidence and quality of life.
New business in Barrington enhances your natural beauty
Sara Campion-Egan carefully chose the name of her business. Gilded Lily Medspa, located on Maple Avenue in Barrington, specializes in enhancing a person’s natural beauty. The medical … more
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The state will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the project to replace the East Bay Bike Path bridges.
State leaders will celebrate commitment to new bike path bridges
State and local leaders will attend a special groundbreaking event in Barrington on Monday, Sept. 26. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island … more
The owners of the former Zion Bible College property recently applied for a demolition permit for Belton Court mansion.
Property owner plans to demolish Belton Court mansion
A once-proud Barrington historic home has been marked for demolition.  The owners of the former Zion Bible College property recently applied for a demolition permit for Belton Court mansion. … more
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Wedge will open up at 279 Water St., in the building that formerly housed Muse jewelry shop, ideally in November.
The perfect charcuterie board: coming soon to Water Street
Water Street wanderers will soon be able to visit a one-stop-shop for all your charcuterie board needs. more
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Hampden Meadows School students pose for a group photo after last year's production.
New season of Arts Alive! shows will kick off at Hampden Meadows
The Arts Alive! performing arts program will return to its participating schools this season.  Arts Alive will be offering theatre programs and school-play programs for students in grades 1-8 … more
Jack Leduc, shown scoring a touchdown against Taunton earlier this season, ran for 170 yards and one touchdown against Dartmouth on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Eagles run over Dartmouth in Pop Warner action
The Barrington Pop Warner football teams picked up key wins last weekend. The Eagles' 12U football team evened its record to 2-2 after defeating Dartmouth 32-12 on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18, in … more
Alex Smuk represents RIFAC at a recent event.
RIFAC athletes complete busy summer, start new season
EAST PROVIDENCE — The new month marked a new season for the athletes at the city-bases Rhode Island Fencing Academy, who took part in the Boston Fencing Club sponsored Regional Junior/Cadet … more
Brandon Piedade (number 299), shown running in an indoor track meet last year, leads the Barrington High School boys cross country team this fall.
BHS Sports: Junior runner leads cross country team
The Barrington High School boys cross country team jumped out to a strong start this season. The Eagles opened with a win at the Martha’s Vineyard Cross-Country Invitational, and followed … more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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