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Barrington DEI Committee adds a second student representative

The Barrington Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee grew a bit larger on Monday night, Sept. 9. Barrington Town Council members voted 5-0 to add a second student representative position to …
Eagles outscore Huskies in girls soccer, 4-3
The Barrington High School girls soccer team tied Portsmouth and defeated Mt. Hope in league games this week.   On Wednesday … Read More
Barrington Youth Basketball Association tryouts tip off soon
The Barrington Youth Basketball Association is gearing up for another exciting season, with key dates quickly approaching for both the … Read More
Barrington doctor participating in Paddle for Progress RI
Barrington resident and nationally recognized oncologist, Dr. Stephanie Graff, is once again making waves in the community with her … Read More
PBS will feature Barrington in its ‘Our Town’ series
Rhode Island PBS has selected Barrington as the next community to be featured in its “Our Town” documentary series, … Read More
Eagles fall to Townies in girls volleyball showdown
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team pushed East Providence to the edge in a five-set battle before falling 3-2 on … Read More
The town needs you … to take the comp plan survey
Town officials are encouraging residents, business owners, and the larger community to take the Community Survey about the Barrington … Read More
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Life in the Garden

There’s a growing buzz in Barrington

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Barrington Farm School, is excited to announce Barrington’s first of its kind Pollinator Pathway Tour. This Sunday, Sept. 15, …

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …

Barrington's arts festival and community fair moving to Town Hall grounds

The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Barrington Town Hall.   The Arts Festival will features dozens of artists and …
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Obituaries
Janice Fiedler Name of Deceased: Janice Fiedler Date: September 10, 2024 Janice (Phillips) Fiedler Newport, RI -Janice (Phillips) Fiedler, 93, of Bonita Springs, Florida, and Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on Se
Michael McArdle Please join us in sharing fond and funny memories of Michael(aka Mike, Magoo) on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 12:30-4:00pm, at the Common Pub, Wood Street , Bristol, RI.
Joan Underwood Joan "Gogo" Underwood, age 75, of S. Dartmouth, MA passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her residence. She was born in St. Luke's New Bedford, the daughter of the late William J. and Suzanne (Stoc
Sports
Barrington teams compete in Martha’s Vineyard Invitational The Barrington High School boys cross country team won the varsity and JV races at the Martha’s Vineyard Invitational on Saturday.   Myles Napolitano finished second overall in the …
Barrington vs. Cumberland — Eagles prep for Super Bowl rematch Barrington High School Football Coach Sandy Gorham said his team’s offense was “OK” during the Injury Fund game against East Providence on Friday night, Sept. 6.   …
Barrington High School field hockey wins three straight The Barrington High School field hockey team has opened the season with three victories, including a 1-0 win over the defending state champs on Friday, Sept. 6.   The Eagles’ Emma …
Townies outlast Eagles in 'speed-up' Injury Fund football outing EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School welcomed neighboring Barrington to Townie Stadium Friday night, Sept. 6, for the teams' annual Injury Fund football scrimmage, the host Townies …
Opinion
Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem

The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking.

Letter: Nothing can be done to resolve dilapidated properties

To the editor:   This is a public service announcement to all Barrington homeowners who spend time, effort, and money on the upkeep of their houses and/or lawns … don’t stress …

Letter: Vote no on artificial turf

To the editor: If you support student-athletes, the environment, and the responsible use of taxpayer money, then vote NO to artificial turf.   In November, Barrington taxpayers will …

Letter: Resigning, due to lack of progress

To the editor: I regretfully submitted my resignation from my volunteer position on the Barrington Resilience & Energy Committee, after serving the Town for over six years. This decision …

Letter: ’Social Host’ DUI law — an idea worth exploring

I was taught in my teens that driving is a privilege, not a right.  Another week, another driver convicted of DUI that has had numerous prior DUI convictions, many resulting in accidents …

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