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Lawson cooks Coogan, Furtado flies by Pereira in East Providence primaries
EAST PROVIDENCE — Voters in East Providence who headed to the polls for the 2024 Primary Election Tuesday, Sept. 10, didn't really have to put in much effort as only two races involving city pols … more
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Jordan Jancosek, Kerry O'Neill, Anthony Arico and Liana Cassar (from left to right) are shown during a candidates forum last week. Jancosek, O'Neill and Cassar won the Primary on Tuesday night, Sept. 10.
Endorsed Democrats in Barrington Council race win Primary
The lone unendorsed Democrat was on the outside looking in after Primary voting results were tallied for the Barrington Town Council race on Tuesday night, Sept. 10.   Anthony Arico, a … more
Demolition crews from the Aetna Co. began deck and beam removal from the westbound Washington Bridge span earlier this week.
Demolition of westbound span starts
In the past week contractors for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation began demolition of parapet walls along both sides of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge. The work, being … more
Barrington High School’s Emma Mueller makes a stop and moves the ball up the field.
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 … more
Crews have encountered a series of obstacles while trying to repair a sewer pipe located near the intersection of Middle Highway and Legion Way. “We hit an unknown steel plate,” said DPW Director Alan Corvi, referencing one of the obstacles.
Barrington sewer pipe repair: 'I’m frustrated. I want this project done'
An emergency construction project to repair a broken sewer pipe neared its one-month anniversary this week.   The work to repair the broken pipe, which is located about 20 feet underneath … more
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A Monarch Butterfly rests on a native Joe Pye weed plant in a Barrington backyard.
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, … more
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Two boats stolen in Barrington; third boat nearly stolen
Two boats were stolen from their docks in Barrington last week, and a third was nearly stolen, said police.   A Mathewson Road resident called police at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3 … more
Matt Zimmerman (50) and Sanders Toman (22) slow down an East Providence running back.
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 … more
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Teenage drivers implicated in two separate accidents
Two teenagers from Barrington. Two car accidents. Two victims — one was a pedestrian in Warren, and the other was a garage door in Barrington.   On Thursday, Aug. 29, Warren Police … more
A police cruiser is parked on the BHS soccer field during a lockdown incident last May.
Police issue no trespass order to student involved in lock-down
Police issued a no trespass order to the former student whose actions led to a lock-down at Barrington High School last spring. Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the former student … more
A preseason practice for the Barrington High School girls soccer team.
BHS girls soccer: ‘It’s about competing in every game’
Barrington High School girls soccer coach Martyn Hollands said this year’s team is led by a strong group of seniors.   “It’s a good group of players — I always talk … more
Barrington School Committee members Patrick McCrann (right) and TJ Peck speak to Council members during a joint meeting in August.
A private meeting, rental fees and unexpected budget moves
Tensions had been on the rise between Barrington’s Town Council and School Committee, ever since the Council increased the School Committee’s budget contribution for landscaping and field … more
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Police: Angler allegedly assaulted at the Warren River Bridge
Barrington Police responded to the Warren River Bridge on Saturday night, Aug. 31, at about 9 p.m., after someone called 911 to report an assault at the bridge. Police said a Warren man who was … more
Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey said officials are currently investigating ideas for tax break programs for seniors.
Barrington Town Manager investigates tax deferment plan for seniors
Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey said officials are currently investigating ideas for tax break programs for seniors.   Hervey challenged the plan pitched by Allan Klepper — he … more
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Democrat candidates for Barrington Town Council (from left to right) Jordan Jancosek, Kerry O'Neill, Anthony Arico and Liana Cassar fielded a number of questions during a forum on Wednesday night, Sept. 4.
Barrington Democrats offer answers on turf fields, budget challenges and more
Six days before people head to the polls to vote in a Democratic Primary for Barrington Town Council, the four candidates offered their thoughts on all sorts of issues. At a forum sponsored by … more
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A woman walks dogs on a path near the town beach near the end of Water Way.
Barrington secures grant to help reduce stormwater runoff near town beach
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management recently announced that it has awarded more than $3 million in grants to local and state governments, non-profit organizations, and community … more
Barrington's Aden Memoli wins possession of the ball during last week's Injury Fund game.
Barrington forwards possess ‘Speed, speed and more speed'
Don Denham is expecting good things from his team this season.   The coach of the Barrington High School boys soccer team said this year’s roster is loaded with talented, hard-working … more
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Suspects turn out to be kids playing ‘ding-dong-ditch’
A Barrington resident called police on Monday night, Aug. 26, after spotting two individuals trespassing on her property.   The Watson Avenue resident told police that her doorbell camera … more
Allan Klepper speaks at the annual financial town meeting in May. Klepper has researched possible tax relief programs for senior citizens in Barrington. “You’re helping the people who need the help now,” Klepper said.
Longtime Barrington resident pitches senior tax break plan
Allan Klepper believes he has found the answer. The longtime Barrington resident said he discovered information about a tax relief program offered in a Canadian province that could be tweaked to … more
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Paul Amadio, head of school at Pennfield School, with Allison Serina, senior director of operations and finance. Serina, the first person from Pennfield with whom he had any interaction, also grew up in Leominster, Mass. They didn’t know each other back then, but Amadio played football with her brother.
From the stage to the school
PORTSMOUTH — Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in. For years Paul Amadio had been a head of several college-prep boarding schools, most recently in Sedona, Ariz., but … more
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Students ranging from all grade levels gathering on the first day of the 2024-25 term at St. Mary Academy-Bay View, opening the 150th year at the all-female school in East Providence.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 150th anniversary
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View located in the Riverside section of the city kicked off celebrations of its 150th anniversary, including the start of the 2024-25 term when it … more
Middle Highway, from the intersection with Maple Avenue to Nayatt Road, has been closed while crews repair a sewer line.
Barrington road closed while crews repair sewer line
A failing sewer line has forced officials to close a section of road in Barrington.   About two weeks ago, officials from the Barrington Department of Public Works closed the southern end … more
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Two Barrington High School linemen square off in a drill during preseason practice late last month. The BHS offensive and defensive lines will return with multiple starters from last year’s team.
Veteran lines will anchor BHS football team this season
The Barrington High School football team will lean heavily on its offensive and defensive lines when it takes to the field this fall. Barrington Coach Sandy Gorham said the Eagles boast a number … more
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Police responded to the Carmelite monastery property last week after someone apparently broke into the building.
Police: Vacant monastery building targeted for break-in
Barrington Police responded to the former Carmelite monastery at about 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, after an alarm signaled that there was an intruder in the building.   Police checked the … more
Barrington Police partnering with Family Service
The Barrington Police Department has entered into an agreement with Family Service of Rhode Island.   The partnership, said Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia, will help the department … more
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