2018 Rolling Stone "Artist to Watch" Lisa Morales will be playing at the Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday, August 5 at 7 p.m.
The Mexian-American artist is known for fusing country music and …
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8/1/22
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Members of the school building committee endorsed a plan to build two new elementary schools, renovate Nayatt and turn it into an early learning center, and eliminate Sowams School, as part of the …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/29/22
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What struck me about local singer, songwriter, guitarist Colby James, when I met him recently, was his unpretentious, warm, affable manner. Although it was the first time we’d met, he treated …
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By Michael Khouri
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7/29/22
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On the surface, a new Morning Consult finding showing Gov. Dan McKee as the lowest-ranked governor in the nation (with a 38% approval rating) doesn’t reflect well on the incumbent. But if McKee …
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By Ian Donnis
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7/29/22
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The Barrington School Committee is expected to complete its “second read” of the Covid-19 policy during its meeting tonight, Thursday, July 28.
Two weeks earlier, the committee held …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/28/22
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Barrington Public Schools will spend $36,862 on a DEI — diversity, equity and inclusivity — audit.
Members of the Barrington School Committee approved the expenditure during …
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7/28/22
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Become an armchair traveler as librarian Doug Swiszczshows movies set in diverse locales in the air-conditionedSalem Family Auditorium. The series begins Aug. 3 with“Summertime” (1955, …
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7/27/22
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The Barrington Town Council has taken a step toward banning any new gas stations from opening in town.
During the council meeting on Monday night, July 25, members discussed the idea of …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/27/22
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Along the edge of the water, where Hundred Acre Cove meets Walker Farm, chunks of concrete and broken rubble mix with rocks and sea grass.
There is a boat dock and a concrete boat ramp, and …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/27/22
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To the editor:
Not so long ago, being teased (bullying was always wrong) was just part of growing up. And being needled was just part of being a public figure. Teasing and needling once …
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7/27/22
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The Barrington 11U All-Star baseball team lost 4-1 to Cranston East in a must-win game in the state tournament last week.
Barrington dropped its first tournament game 11-0 to the eventual …
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7/27/22
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Narrows Center for the Arts will be presenting "Wise Guise," a collaborative art exhibition featuring four Massachusetts-based artists. This exhibition explores the unknown utilizing an array of …
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7/27/22
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The Aquidneck Growers Market is bringing fresh, local food to the Embrace Home Loans Middletown campus every Saturday morning from May 7-October 29. From fruit and vegtables, to flowers, to baked …
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7/27/22
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Newport's Whitehorne House Museum will be hosting a summer story program on Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. through August 26. Kids can listen to a storybook reading and complete a themed craft …
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7/27/22
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For the last two years, students district-wide enjoyed free meals at school. But that will change this fall.
Barrington School officials emailed families earlier this month to alert them to the …
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7/26/22
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King Park in Newport will be holding free concerts every Sunday through August 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m., as a part of NIMFest. The whole family is welcome, including pets. This Sunday, July 31, come …
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7/26/22
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Coaches will no longer need to send their players into the woods when nature calls at Barrington athletic fields.
On Monday night, July 25, members of the Barrington Town Council voted …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/26/22
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Simmons farm will be hosting goat yoga on Saturday, July 30 from 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Come meet the "kids" and get a relaxing workout in while hanging out with some adorable friends. Enrollment is $25 …
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7/26/22
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Revolve Dance Project will be bringing together young dancers, musicians, choreographers at the Jane Pickens Theater in Newport.
The performances will feature live music from string musicians, …
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7/25/22
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Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park July 29-31. With a full lineup of over 50 acts as well as plenty of food an exhibits, this year's festival is set to be a music-packed …
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7/25/22
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Barrington recently recorded its highest multi-family home sale price ever.
According to a press release from Residential Properties Ltd., the recent sale of 404 County Road in Barrington for …
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7/22/22
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More than two dozen Barrington residents will pedal in this year’s Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-a-thon that raises money for cancer research and patient care.
The Barrington riders are: …
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7/22/22
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The first-ever Barrington Pickleball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 23 at the Barrington Middle School courts.
The age divisions are 18-to-49, and 50-and-older in men’s doubles, …
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7/21/22
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