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Barrington High School girls win 10 events, capture division title

Barrington High School’s Charlie Dimery clears a hurdle while competing in the Eastern Division Championship on Sunday, May 18. Dimery finished second in the event.

The Barrington High School girls track team powered to victory at the Eastern Division Championship held at Victory Field on Sunday, May 18. The Eagles scored 273.5 points, more than …

More than 1,200 run in annual Hampden Meadows Tough Tiger

Runners break from the starting line at the Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger adventure race on Sunday, May 18. This year’s event drew more than 1,200 competitors.

The Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger saw one of its biggest crowds ever this year. Nearly 1,300 people registered for the annual adventure race, which was held Sunday, May 18. Even more people …

Barrington boys overpower the field at Eastern Division Championship

Barrington High School’s Charly Potter soars to a first place finish in the long jump at the Eastern Division Championship on Sunday, May 18.

The Barrington High School boys track team dominated the competition and won the Eastern Division Championship at Victory Field on Sunday, May 18. The Eagles finished with 345 points, …

Barrington resident’s book answers question: When did the Civil War end?

It was the wrong box. The roots for Michael Vorenberg’s newest book, “Lincoln’s Peace, The struggle to … Read More

Finding fields: Barrington officials search for more athletic field space

The search for more field space in Barrington continued on Thursday, May 15. Town officials held a special meeting focused on … Read More

Eagles battle back for 9-7 win over Patriots on senior night

The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team celebrated its seniors — Ryan Owens, Nick Spaight, and Ben Parylak — with a 9-7 … Read More

Barrington Town Council pitches fix to parking pinch near school

The Barrington Town Council moved one step closer to establishing a time limit for any vehicles parked on streets near the high … Read More

Barrington home with views of the bay sells for $3.25 million

A home on Rumstick Point in Barrington fetched more than $3 million recently. Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 6 … Read More

Downpours flood south Main Street at Warren-Bristol town line at morning rush

Severe downpours flooded south Main Street/Route 114 at the town border of Warren and Bristol at the most inopportune time, too, … Read More

Things To Do ...

Land trust to host spring birding morning

Join the Bristol Land Conservation Trust for springtime birdwatching with Lauren Parmelee, Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s senior director of education programs. Dress for the weather and …

Green Animals is open for the season

A camel, giraffe and bears, oh, my! Green Animals Topiary Garden, a historic 7-acre property along Narragansett Bay, features more than 80 boxwood, privet and yew plants shaped like animals and …

Annual ‘Blossoms & Sweets’ sale is Saturday

The Sogkonate Garden Club’s annual “Blossoms and Sweets” sale will have perennials, vegetables, annuals and herbs along with hand-crafted bird houses, a small selection of trees and …

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Obituaries

Rev. Ira Chace Rev. Ira Winsor Chace, of Melbourne FL, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born into a prominent Tiverton family, Ira Chace grew up with strong roots in the Amicab

Dolores Galhardo Dolores Galhardo, 85, of Tiverton, R.I., wife of Anthony Galhardo, passed away at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Eugenia (Fuss) Ferneza.

Richard Kissell With sadness and gratitude, we share the passing of Richard Kissell on May 11, 2025, at age 82. Born February 20, 1943, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Richard was a man who led with laughter and kindness.

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Sports

Barrington tops E.G. in battle of undefeated teams The Barrington High School boys tennis team improved to 11-0 after a key victory over East Greenwich last week. The match between the Eagles and Avengers was a showdown of the two undefeated …

Barrington girls track team notches victories at Classic Three Barrington High School student-athletes won individual events at the Classical Classic Track and Field meet at Conley Stadium in Providence last weekend. Helena Hyde cleared the bar …

Barrington High School sailing team preps for national regatta The Barrington High School sailing team will compete in the National Invitational Tournament in Norfolk, Va. this weekend. Barrington recently finished first overall at the New England …

Eagles’ balanced attack proves too much for Skippers Ben Parylak, Peyton Hillier and Dylan Edwards each scored two goals and Nick Spaight tallied three assists as the Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated North Kingstown 9-8 on Monday …

Opinion

Rhode Island case against energy producers knowingly distorts facts

For those that are following, a two-hour hearing on April 15 in Providence County Superior Court marked the latest chapter in Rhode Island’s long-running …

Support bill prohibiting sale of products from fur farms

To the editor: Kudos to Sen. Linda Ujifusa for cosponsoring the Trade in Farmed Animal Fur Products Act (S.25), which would prohibit the sale of new products made with fur sourced from fur farms …

Letter: Reactive dog policies in Barrington

To the editor: Did you know that as of mid-2022, nearly 2,000 dogs were registered with the town of Barrington? I learned this via an open records request. And there are undoubtedly many more …

Letter: The Barrington School Committee’s publicity stunt

To the editor: The Barrington School Committee has asked its communication consultant to issue a press release explaining the approval of an artificial turf field contract at the high school and …

Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly.

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