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Isis Murillo, Soren Hayward, Lilly Hayward, Spenser Lawrence and Alison Hayward (from left to right) race toward the water while participating in the "New Years Day Dip in the Bay" fundraiser, hosted by the Barrington Lion's Club.
New Year's Day plunge draws crowd to Barrington Beach
The first-ever New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay at Barrington Beach treated participants to a warmer-than-normal polar plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1. The temperature hovered near 50 when people … more
The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.
Architectural marvel is a beacon of light
Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more
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Reminder: Lane restrictions on Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday
BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today reminded motorists that scheduled lane restrictions on the Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday, March 11.   … more
St Mary ­Academy-Bay View lists final Honor Roll students for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of … more
A bus picks up Barrington students on the Wampanoag Trail last year. Members of the union who serve as drivers and monitors for the bus company voted recently to authorize a strike.
Barrington keeping an eye on school bus union negotiations
Barrington and East Providence public school officials are preparing for a potential strike by local school bus drivers and monitors. Members of the Teamsters Local 251 union who serve as bus … more
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Barrington residents, angry letters and a forgotten lawn sign law
Was it racially motivated or politically motivated? During an interview on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier pondered whether the letter sent to a handful of … more
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Barrington's Mitchell Ivatts (4) and Chucky Potter (33) react after missing an opportunity to intercept a SK pass.
Mistakes and missed opportunities cost Eagles
For the second straight week, the Barrington High School football team allowed more 30 points to its opponent. But unlike last week’s victory, the Eagles’ offense failed to keep pace … more
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Maddie Gill, shown in a recent regular season game, played a key role in the Eagles' victories in the Notre Dame Fairfield Holiday Tournament last week.
Eagles win twice in Connecticut basketball tournament
The Barrington High School girls basketball team went 2-0 in the Notre Dame Fairfield Holiday Tournament last week.  The Eagles opened the tournament with a 50-45 win over defending … more
Members of the Barrington High School boys basketball team stand with teachers during a special event on Wednesday night, Jan. 11.
Barrington team thanks teachers, runs past Skippers
The Barrington High School boys basketball team treated the home crowd to a double-digit victory over North Kingstown, 81-46, on Wednesday night, Jan. 11. Members of the varsity team also took … more
Crews prep the area near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Middle Highway for a new turning lane.
State clears the way for new turning lane near Barrington Middle School
The state recently broke ground on a new road construction project near Barrington Middle School. A spokesman for the state Department of Transportation said the plan is to add a turning lane on … more
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Haven Box, a nonprofit that provides comfort boxes to survivors of sexual violence, was the beneficiary of the 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island’s fall event.
Networking with a mission
When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their … more
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Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia is riding in this year’s Policy Unity Tour. The ride will cover approximately 300 miles in four days.
Barrington Police Chief will ride 300 miles in four days
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia will ride in this year’s Police Unity Tour, an event that raises awareness about law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and also … more
Quinn Murphy, shown homering earlier this season, hit a long home run in the first inning against Mount St. Charles on Tuesday, May 21.
Eagles wrap up regular season with 18-2 win
Quinn Murphy belted a three-run homer in the first inning as Barrington swept its season series from Mount St. Charles by coasting to an 18-2 victory on Tuesday, May 21. The Eagles (15-3) … more
Adele Carlson (left) and her husband Gerald (right) present Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore with one of the air purifiers. The Carlsons donated 10 air purifier units to the school department recently.
Barrington school supporters donate the gift of clean air
Adele Carlson had been trying to think of some way to give back to the community. She grew up in town and attended the local schools, and both her daughters did the same. Now her three … more
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Barrington’s Karen Rasnick (right) and her daughter Rachel display the Autism Awareness flag in front of their home last week. Mrs. Rasnick is requesting that the town fly the Autism Awareness flag from the town hall flagpole.
Barrington residents’ request: Will you fly our flags?
Karen Rasnick said she is not a political person. But after attending the Feb. 1 online town council meeting, the longtime Barrington resident grew very concerned with the ongoing flag issue in … more
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Barrington resident Mark Hanchar (left) shares his concerns about the price tag for the proposed projects — the rough estimate is between $98 and $124 million.
Barrington picks its school plan: Build new Grades 1-5 schools, close Sowams
Members of the school building committee endorsed a plan to build two new elementary schools, renovate Nayatt and turn it into an early learning center, and eliminate Sowams School, as part of the … more
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A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.
E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable
Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more
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The School Committee recently selected the firm, Tecton Architects, to handle the design work for upcoming school construction. Pictured is a middle school in Connecticut that was designed by Tecton.
Barrington selects Tecton Architects for school construction work
The Barrington School Committee voted unanimously to enter contract negotiations with Tecton Architects to spearhead the district’s ongoing construction design work. The Committee voted … more
Police swarm Barrington home following suspicious phone call
An apparent “swatting” incident late Tuesday night, July 4, sent a large number of police officers to a Barrington home. At about 8:50 p.m., Barrington Police received a 911 call … more
Barrington School Committee member Patrick McCrann asks questions during Thursday night's presentation about the BHS honors program.
Barrington High school bringing back dedicated honors courses
Parents shared their thanks with school officials during a meeting Thursday night after learning that Barrington High School is bringing back dedicated honors courses next year and an improved honors … more
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Ed Korkuc during his managerial stint of the 1978 Big League All-Stars.
Riverside Little League recognizes revered volunteer Korkuc
Riverside Little League plans a special event in memory of recently deceased coaching luminary Edmund Korkuc on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Ron Silva Baseball Complex off Wampanoag Trail. The public … more
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D-Dist. 66, Barrington, East Providence)
East Bay lawmaker’s bill targets microplastics
Sen. Sandra Cano and Rep. Jennifer Boylan, of Barrington, recently introduced legislation to ban synthetic polymer microparticles, which are better known as microplastics, from Rhode Island. The … more
A crew from the Barrington Department of Public Works plants a tree as part of a service project for Kelly Gorman and her organization, Change for the Better.
Student activist spearheads tree-planting project in Barrington
On a beautiful fall morning, Kelly Gorman and a group of other residents did their part to help the planet. Gorma, a freshman at Northeastern University in Boston and the founder of the … more
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Grant money will help with shoreline improvements in Barrington
Barrington will receive a grant as part of the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank’s Municipal Resilience Program. The grant, which totals $249,521, will be used to make improvements at the … more
People enjoy a film during a FLM FWD festival at the Barrington Town Hall campus.
FLM FWD’s top film pick wins at European festival
Reviving Rivers, a documentary film that premiered at Barrington’s FLM FWD Environmental festival in July and took top honors there, has been awarded a top prize at Europe’s Kinosaray … more
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