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“Guinness” Book Club members Ralph Caruso, Sally Caruso, Rick Bensusan, Andy Crellin and Brian Power (from left to right) rehearse "It Can't Happen Here — Again.”
Barrington book club will take the stage this week
It started as a book club. It has become a bit more. When Ralph Caruso retired from teaching in 2007 he started looking for something else to do. The longtime Barrington High School educator … more
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The existing field and track at the Victory Field athletic complex. The Barrington School Committee recently voted unanimously to award the design and engineering bid for the new BHS athletic complex to Nesra Engineering, Inc.
Barrington officials select company to design new Victory Field complex
A firm based in Plainville, Mass. will design the new Victory Field athletic complex. The Barrington School Committee voted unanimously to award the design and engineering bid for the new BHS … more
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Barrington High School’s Rachel Freshman (left) and Ruby Ciummo defend the net while rallying with Pilgrim in the second set.
Intelligent team opens volleyball season with 10-2 record
One of the keys to success for the Barrington High School girls volleyball team is its serve.   The Eagles boast more than a half-dozen players who are strong at the service line, … more
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Good news kids, school year is ending one day early in Barrington
Summer vacation will start earlier than expected for Barrington students this year. Members of the Barrington School Committee approved a change to the school calendar during their meeting on … more
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A deep magenta aurora borealis over the Bristol Narrows just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Look up — aurora borealis!
All of Rhode Island and the farm coast of Massachusetts — indeed, much of the northern half of the United States — got a rare treat Thursday evening with a rare visit by aurora borealis, … more
Five local questions await Barrington voters this November
When Barrington voters head to the polls on November 5, 2024, they will face several local ballot questions that could shape the future of the town’s government and facilities. Question 1 … more
Michael Holtzman (left), Sharon Wyllie (right) and others participate in a senior strength training class at the Bayside YMCA on Wednesday morning, Oct. 2.
New Bayside YMCA class aims at helping senior citizens
The Bayside YMCA in Barrington is offering a Senior Strength class as part of its efforts to support older adults in maintaining independence and improving their quality of life.   … more
Barrington Little League hosting movie night on Saturday
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Barrington Little League will host its first-ever Fall Family Movie Night at the Thomas H. Mellow Field at Vets Park. Movie Night, which is open to all residents of … more
Six firms bid on Barrington High School Victory Field project
The Barrington School Committee is expected to review the bids from six companies who are interested in designing the new Victory Field athletic complex.   The item is listed on the agenda … more
Candidates for Barrington School Committee, Liz Singh, Karen Rasnick, Lisa Nelson and Tim McNamara (from left to right) prepare for a recent forum.
Democrats critical of current Barrington School Committee
Question: Do you believe the current school committee has been transparent in its decision-making, and would you change anything about how the committee operates and communicates? Karen Rasnick … more
Barrington Town Council candidates
Would Barrington Council candidates change anything about how current Council operates?
Question: Is there anything you would change about how the Town Council sets its agendas, conducts its meetings, interacts with the public or makes its decisions? Brian Hughes (I) … more
Approximately 70 percent of the seniors in the BHS Class of 2024 took at least one AP exam during high school, and 64 percent scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam.
Barrington High School selected for AP Honor Roll
The Barrington High School community is celebrating a special Advanced Placement recognition. According to an email from Barrington Superintendent of Schools Rob Wargo, the high school was … more
Barrington High School’s Ava Koczera-Kasem, shown competing in a recent team match, is one of six BHS players who will compete in the state tournament.
First place Barrington tennis team defeats Narragansett 6-1
The Barrington High School girls tennis team improved to 12-0 after defeating Narragansett 6-1 on Oct. 3. Ava Koczera-Kasem won her match at number one singles, 6-2, 6-3, and Sadie Spector won … more
Barrington was the site of a recent shoreline access walk led by Nate Vinhateiro, science director for the URI Coastal Institute.
Shoreline access and sea level rise: Barrington in focus
Coastal municipalities like Barrington are playing a crucial role in understanding and addressing shoreline access issues. The Coastal Resources Management Council, in partnership with the … more
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Myles Napolitano (right) and Connor Curran (left) were the top two finishers for Barrington at the fifth in the 2024 Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy in Vermont on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Barrington boys finish fifth at Woods Trail Run in Vermont
The Barrington High School boys cross country team finished fifth in the 2024 Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy in Vermont on Saturday, Oct. 5.   St. Johnsbury Academy finished first, … more
Barrington’s Ava Anderson, shown getting tripped by an East Greenwich attacker earlier this season, scored two goals for the Eagles during a 5-0 win over North Kingstown on Senior Night.
Barrington field hockey knocks off North Kingstown on senior day
The Barrington High School field hockey team celebrated its senior night with a 5-0 win over North Kingstown on Thursday, Oct. 3.   Barrington acknowledged its seniors — Addyson … more
A Barrington Firefighter helps the BEF ducks reach the finish line on the far side of Woods Pond on Saturday.
Ducks race across the pond for Barrington Education Foundation fund-raiser
Beautiful weather. A big crowd. And a pond full of tiny yellow ducks. Welcome to the Barrington Education Foundation Duck Race.   More than 500 people attended the BEF fund-raiser near … more
Portsmouth High’s Adam Conheeney escapes a tackle on a quarterback-keeper play during the Patriots’ win over Barrington Friday night, 28-16.
Portsmouth spoils Barrington Homecoming with 28-16 win
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team improved its record to 2-2 in Division I following a come-from-behind victory over Barrington on the road Friday, Oct. 4. … more
Charly Potter and Ava Maddox are announced during the BHS Homecoming celebration on Friday night, Oct. 4.
Barrington High School crowns Homecoming Golden Eagles
Charly Potter and Ava Maddox were selected this year’s BHS Homecoming Golden Eagles.   Potter, a member of the Barrington High School football team, and Maddox, a member of the BHS … more
Barrington officials are asking residents and business owners to fill out the survey regarding the town's comprehensive plan.
Interested in outdoor recreation in Barrington? Fill out this survey
The Town of Barrington is inviting residents and business owners to help shape its 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The town has developed a survey and is asking people to respond to it by Tuesday, Oct. … more
The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission plans to check with Fall River and Bristol (shown) to see how they handle their pickle-ball courts.
Pickle-ballers ask for exclusive use of new town courts in Barrington
Some pickle-ball players recently asked the town to close off the pickle-ball courts at Chianese Park to outside players during specific times each week.   The request surfaced at the … more
Barrington High School’s Liv Morrissette (left) vies for possession of the ball.
Eagles improve to 5-4-1 after back-to-back shutout victories
The Barrington High School girls soccer team outscored its competition 10-0 over the last two games.   On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Eagles defeated Pilgrim, 6-0. And on Thursday, Oct. 3, … more
Candidates for Barrington School Committee, Liz Singh, Karen Rasnick, Lisa Nelson and Tim McNamara (from left to right) prepare for Monday night's forum.
Barrington School Committee candidates highlight top issues
Question: If elected to the Barrington School Committee, what would be your top priority — what would be the one item you would want to add to your first School Committee meeting agenda? … more
Brian Hughes (left) shares an answer during Monday's forum, while other candidates sit nearby.
Barrington Council candidates share their top priorities
Question: If elected to the Barrington Town Council, what would be your top priority — what would be the one item you would want to add to your first Council meeting agenda? Bryan Hoffman … more
The existing scoreboard at the Thomas H. Mellow Memorial Field at Veterans Park is beginning to show its years. An anonymous donor wants to give the town a new scoreboard for the field.
Anonymous donor gifting scoreboard for Vet’s Park field
The ball field at Veterans Park is getting a new scoreboard, and possibly some other improvements.   Barrington Little League officials Jim Peluso and Aaron Aguiar attended the Barrington … more
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