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RIDEM confirms domestic bird case of Avian Flu

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a noncommercial farm flock …
Barrington council gives jolt to safety, approves purchase of 10 AEDs
Ten AED devices are coming to recreational facilities across Barrington in the near future.   Members of the Barrington Town … Read More
Eagles upset Quakers in girls basketball showdown
The Barrington High School girls basketball team handed Moses Brown its first loss of the season on Wednesday night, Jan. 22. The … Read More
Stop by the library to speak with your representatives
Barrington's General Assembly members will hold a drop-in community conversation for constituents. This informal, drop-in event … Read More
Show your support for Barrington High School sailing
The Barrington High School sailing team will hold a fund-raising dinner on Thursday, Jan. 30.   The event will be held at … Read More
Washington Bridge caused much damage, but also something interesting
A trend towards local communities supporting their home town restaurants drove positive economic impact in places you might not … Read More
Barrington boys cruise to Headley Division Championship
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team dominated the Headley Division Championship on Tuesday night, Jan. 21. The … Read More
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program

The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers …

Barrington Tree Lighting event is Saturday, Nov. 30

The Barrington Tree Lighting is fast-approaching.   The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 5:15 p.m. It will include activities, music, games, performances, a visit from Santa, …
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, …
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Obituaries
Dora Goncalves Dora Maria Gonçalves, 83, of Bristol, RI, died on January 23, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1941, in São Gonçalo on the beautiful Island of Madeira, Portugal to José Lourenço
Elaine Bouthiette Elaine Marie Bouthiette, 71, of Coventry, RI, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Born on April 27, 1953, raised in Bristol, RI, she was the beloved daughter of the late Agnes E. and William M
E. Cochran Bristol|E. Ross Cochran, 68, of Bristol, RI passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 4:20PM surrounded by his loving family and close friends. A son of the late Judge Eugene and Elizabeth (Moran) Co
Sports
Barrington girls grab second place at division championship The Barrington High School girls indoor track team finished second at the Headley Division Championships on Tuesday night, Jan. 21.   The Eagles scored 91 team points while first place …
Eagles set relay record at East Coast Invitational It was a record-setting weekend for the Barrington High School boys indoor track team.   The Eagles’ 4x200-meter relay team was crowned meet champion at the East Coast Invitational …
Barrington boys skate past Prout and Longmeadow Henry Kelsey scored two goals and Dawson Wood scored a goal and assisted on another to help lead the Barrington High School boys ice hockey team to a 4-3 win over Prout School on Wednesday, Jan. 15. …
Eagles vault past LaSalle in gymnastics The Barrington High School girls gymnastics team defeated LaSalle 137.375-136.525 during a meet last weekend.   Sophie Dunham led the way for the Eagles in the all around. Dunham scored a …
Opinion
Letter: Barrington DEI Committee continues its film series

To the editor: “Have you ever known anyone named Grace Lee?” (There are many more than you might imagine.) And then, “How would you describe her.” (Most said, …

Letter: I voted no on turf items on November ballot

I voted no.   I voted no on both turf items on the November ballot, along with 60 percent of Barrington residents. Imagine my surprise when I recently learned that the …

Letter: Barrington will hold a special place in our hearts

To the editor: Dear Barrington community, as my family packs up to move and prepares to embark on the next chapter of our lives, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for …

Letter: Speed cameras are not the answer in Barrington

To the editor: In the articles about traffic safety in the Jan. 15 issue of the Barrington Times the word that was used most frequently was “intersection.” Other words, implying the …

Letter: Please take down the advertising banners in Barrington

To the editor: I applaud Barrington resident Kay Chapin for speaking out regarding the plethora of objectionable advertising banners that mar the beautiful ornate light poles that line County …

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