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Barrington candidates meet in live forum Tuesday night

The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island and the East Bay Media Group are sponsoring two Candidates’ Forums to be held at the Barrington Library from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. … more

10/17/22

Scouts unload truckloads of food gathered during the 34th annual Scouting for Food Drive in Barrington.

This holiday season, Barrington Scouts are helping those in need

A growing need for help is being met by an enduring pursuit to do good this holiday season. A few weeks ago, members of Barrington Boy Scouts Troops 46 and 2, and Cub Scout Pack 1 held the 34th … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/17/22

Lily Cregan, shown at the state outdoor track meet last year, won the weight throw event for the BHS girls indoor track team at a recent dual meet.

Barrington girls indoor track team tops Rebels and Falcons

The Barrington High School girls indoor track team narrowly defeated two teams in a regular season meet last week. The Eagles knocked off Cranston West 55-50, and South Kingstown 55-54. … more

12/21/22

Luke Fluet looks upfield while running the ball for Barrington. Fluet was one of nearly two dozen Barrington Pop Warner athletes to be named an All American Little Scholar.

Barrington Pop Warner boasts nearly two dozen All-Americans

Barrington Pop Warner is celebrating a stellar season this past fall. The Eagles had a football team qualify for the playoffs, sent multiple cheer teams to the national championships, and … more

1/12/23

Barrington’s Kate Shields, shown playing for Bay View girls lacrosse, serves as an ambassador for Morgan’s Message — a nonprofit organization that aims to create awareness regarding the need for open communication about mental health amongst student athletes.

Lacrosse standout is ambassador for Morgan’s Message

Barrington’s Kate Shields recently finished her junior year at Bay View Academy in East Providence. The All-State girls lacrosse goalie has verbally committed to play lacrosse at the University … more

6/26/23

Real estate values resume their upward trend

After pausing for a few months in the first three months of this year, East Bay residential real estate values show a resumptive trend of increasing values. With one rare exception, an analysis of … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 7/25/23

This home on New Meadow Road was nearly surrounded by flood waters on Saturday morning.

Photos: Saturday morning storm forces road closures

For the second time in less than a week, Barrington's coastline was flooded by a hard-hitting rain storm. The rain started on Friday night and continued through Saturday morning. It combined … more

1/13/24

Barrington's proposed municipal budget calls for two new positions

In what could be the last financial town meeting ever in Barrington, residents will be asked to approve a $65.8 million school budget, a $21.8 million municipal budget, and a $5 million bond. … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/20/24

Barrington High School graduate Maddie Cox carries the puck up the ice for Salve Regina this winter.

BHS graduate is a stand-out at Salve

Ever since she was a freshman, Barrington’s Maddie Cox has skated as one of Salve Regina University’s front-line defenders. “In terms of how Maddie positions herself … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 4/8/22

Barrington High School again ranked near the top nationally

Barrington High School continues to earn a spot near the top of the annual U.S. News and World Report “Best High School” list. This year, Barrington High School was ranked 308 … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/30/22

RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical … more

12/11/23

Barrington Middle School students Madeline Brackett, Alessandra Brunskill, Naima Basse, Lucia Buonnacorsi (sitting), Ella Mackley and Miles Vaage (from left to right) will star in the production of Mean Girls, Jr.

Barrington students sharing an important message with Mean Girls, Jr.

Arts Alive! and the students at Barrington Middle School will perform Mean Girls, Jr. this month. There will be four chances to see this “fetch” musical which is packed with keen … more

3/8/24

Rhode Island shutting down schools for one week

Rhode Island public school students will be staying home next week as the state government steps up measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Shortly after a conference call with school … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/13/20

DEM issues COVID-19, other boating safety guidelines

PROVIDENCE — As Memorial Day and the start of the boating season approaches, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and … more

5/22/20

Warren DMV branch closing for good

Warren's part time DMV branch at Warren Government Center has been closed since March. Now, it has likely served its last customer. DMV spokesman Paul Grimaldi confirmed Friday morning that the … more

By Ted Hayes | 11/20/20

The Barrington High School debate team hosted a tournament earlier this month.

BHS debate team shines in first two tournaments

The Barrington High School debate team is off to a strong start in its first two tournaments of the season. The first tournament of the season, held last month, was hosted by Cumberland … more

12/21/22

‘Bunny’ attends special Lions event in Barrington

The Barrington Lions Club held a community Easter egg hunt at Latham Park earlier this month. Nearly 300 families attended the special event — children of all ages brought their … more

4/13/23

Good Energy's Jamie Rhodes answers residents' questions during an earlier energy aggregation meeting in Barrington. Rhodes was back in front of the Barrington Town Council on Monday night, requesting a change to the contract.

Questions surface about energy aggregation contract change

Barrington’s electricity aggregation program is less than a year old, but already the contract signed with the provider is going to be amended. On Monday night, members of the … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/25/23

Barrington High School’s Adam Gorman celebrates after scoring a goal during the Eagles’ 6-2 victory over Mount St. Charles on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Eagles defeat Mounties in hockey opener, 6-2

The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team opened up its regular season with a 6-2 victory over Mount St. Charles in Woonsocket on Saturday night, Dec. 9. First-year Eagles Coach … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/11/23

Runners sprint from the starting line at the Nayatt 5K in Barrington.

Hundreds turn out for annual Nayatt 5K in Barrington

The rain held off just long enough for the 18th running of the Nayatt 5K. The road race serves as a key fund-raiser for the Nayatt School PTO. This year’s races — there was a … more

4/8/24

The former Zion Bible Institute land in Barrington has been the subject of much speculation, as private developers work on plans for the large, vacant property.

A long-range vision for housing and open space in Barrington

Matthew Heffner has framed a poignant discussion for Barrington, and he’s brought together four very knowledgable people to start that discussion. His premise is that Barrington should be … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/19/24

Gov. Raimondo previews state’s 'Phase 2’ reopening plans

PROVIDENCE — Explaining “a lot of information will be coming out in next couple of weeks as we start reopening our economy,” Gov. Gina Raimondo spent the better part of her Friday, … more

By Mike Rego | 5/22/20

Barrington High School’s Jackson Bennett flies through the air to connect with a shot on goal during a game this fall. Jackson was recently selected to the United Soccer Coaches Association’s All American team.

Barrington High School boasts soccer All-American

Barrington High School senior Jackson Bennett was recently selected All American in soccer. But his standout season and the impressive post-season award that followed almost never … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/25/21

Barrington will pursue a DEM grant to expand and improve the splash pad at Police Cove Park.

Barrington will expand its splash pad park on Route 114

The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission recommended the town pursue a Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management grant to expand the splash pad at Police Cove Park. During … more

10/13/23

Vehicle driven by Barrington teenager strikes two pedestrians

Barrington Police are urging motorists to slow down and pay attention to pedestrians and bicyclists following an accident on Friday morning, Jan. 12. Police said a vehicle driven by an … more

1/14/24