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Maddie Gill and the BHS girls basketball team will play in the Girls State Tournament on Monday night, March 11. Barrington will play the winner of the Chariho vs. Mount St. Charles game.

Barrington basketball teams earn byes in state tournaments

Both Barrington High School basketball teams will compete in their respective open state tournaments. The BHS girls team, fresh off their Division I championship title, will enter the Girls … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/8/24

Star Riders Motorcycle Club member Kevin Hebert (left) looks on as Vietnam veteran Donald DiPierro of Barrington reacts to seeing his new car at the Bristol VFW on Saturday during a brief ceremony including veterans from the Sidewinders, Star Riders, and the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Clubs of Bristol County, Rhode Island and New York.

Local veteran gets a new set of wheels

United States Veterans Motorcycle Clubs (USVMC) are popular social and recreational clubs across the country. “Almost every state has at least one or two,” said Paul Mello, himself a … more

4/2/21

A sprinkler splashes water across a lawn in Barrington.

Dry weather lingers, but no water ban yet in town

On a quiet side street in Hampden Meadows, a contractor has set up a sprinkler near some newly-planted grass seed. By 9:30 a.m. the sprinkler is on, splashing water across a small section of … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/29/22

Members of the Barrington High School cheer team pose for a photo at the RIIL Game Day Cheer Comp.

Barrington High School cheer team celebrates strong performance

The Barrington High School cheer team finished fourth out of 21 teams that competed in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Game Day Cheer Comp late last month. The Eagles, coached by Kayla … more

11/17/22

Barrington Middle School students sing classic songs at the recent holiday concert.

Photos: Tis the season for holiday concerts

Barrington Middle School and Hampden Meadows School held holiday concerts last week, while Barrington High School students shared their concert this week. The performances were very … more

12/21/22

Matt Raffa barrels through the North Smithfield defense to reach the hoop.

Eagles eliminate Northmen, earn a trip to the Elite Eight

Fourth-seeded Barrington survived a scare from 13th-seeded North Smithfield, 56-52, in the first round of the state open tournament. The Division I Eagles, playing in front of a home crowd on … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/4/23

Dani Calderon sings Holy Diver by Chaka Kahn during the recent BHS Music Coffeehouse event at Barrington High School.

Coffeehouse vibe settles in at Barrington High School

It had a little bit of everything — a Miranda Lambert hit, a song by Katy Perry, and even a duet featuring a bag pipes and a snare drum. The Barrington High School Music Department … more

4/14/23

‘United With Pride’ event planned for June 24 in Barrington

An event will be held at Barrington Town Hall on June 24 at 1 p.m. to celebrate Pride Month. “United With Pride” will include a rally, ceremonial flag-raising, and an … more

6/15/23

Barrington Middle School students Gracie Gaines (left) and Eddie Wang raised the most money in the recent “Read to Feed” fund-raiser.

Barrington students give the gift of chickens, cows and more

A group of Barrington Middle School students recently raised more than $10,000 for Heifer International, a nonprofit organization that works to eradicate poverty and hunger by distributing animals to … more

6/4/24

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said town officials had no control over the recent closing of the BP gas station on County Road.

Town manager: Barrington did not force BP station to close

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha wants residents to know that the local government did not force the BP gas station on County Road to close down. "We support all local businesses," said Mr. … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/5/19

Gov. Gina Raimondo begins her COVID-19 briefing on Friday afternoon, June 12.

Governor urges restaurant workers, bus drivers to get tested

PROVIDENCE — The state is expanding its symptomatic testing for COVID-19 to include restaurant workers and bus drivers, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced at a news briefing Friday, June … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/12/20

In a 5-0 vote on Monday night, the council chose to keep flying the Black Lives Matter flag on the Barrington Town Hall flag pole indefinitely.

Black Lives Matter flag will keep flying in Barrington

Members of the Barrington Town Council pledged their allegiance to the Black Lives Matter flag during a lengthy meeting on Monday night, Sept. 14. In a 5-0 vote, the council chose to keep flying … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/15/20

Barrington's Sophia Ford, shown competing in the outdoor track state championship meet, set a new school record in the long jump on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Barrington girls win, Ford sets school record in long jump

The Barrington High School girls indoor track team easily outscored Pilgrim and Mount St. Charles in a regular season meet on Wednesday night, Jan. 11. The Eagles defeated Pilgrim, 66-42, … more

1/13/23

This Tiverton home is a good example of the real estate market in 2022. It listed for $1,950,000 and sold for over-asking at $2 million.

The spring market may look familiar – low inventory, high prices

The housing market in the East Bay has been in a whirlwind for the past few years, and experts don’t expect much of a change when spring comes around. Lowered post-pandemic interest rates are … more

By Lucy Probert | 2/15/23

Needed: School Building Committee members in Barrington

The Barrington School Committee and School Administration are seeking members of the public to participate on the Barrington School Building Committee and assist in the development of a Master … more

3/23/23

Olga Lopez (left) helps Save The Bay’s Wenley Ferguson plant salt tolerant shrubs at Walker Farm earlier this month.

Volunteers help shore up the shoreline in Barrington

Improvements to Walker Farm continued earlier this month when teams of volunteers worked on restoring the natural habitat at the waterfront park. Save The Bay is partnering with the Town … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/18/23

JR Breen competes in the sack race event during the Lime Cluster Field Day at Barrington Middle School on Friday.

Barrington Middle School students focus on fun at Field Day

Students in the Lime Cluster at Barrington Middle School enjoyed plenty of outdoor activities at last week's Field Day. The event included a sponge race, Capture The Flag, bocce, basketball … more

6/15/23

Barrington High School celebrates its homecoming with a parade during halftime of Friday night's game.

Big crowd celebrates Barrington High School Homecoming

Kate Mellen and Chelsea Duncan were crowned the Golden Eagles during the Barrington High School Homecoming celebration at halftime of Barrington's game against Portsmouth on Friday night. The … more

10/25/23

Members of this Barrington Pop Warner cheerleading team turned a traumatic experience into something fun and unforgettable – after they finished fourth in the country.

They lifted spirits after their flight was grounded

Last week, after placing fourth at a national championship competition, the Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheerleading team took their teamwork and pep somewhere unexpected — a … more

By Julia Stearly | 12/12/23

Evan Anderson (left), shown in an earlier game this season, scored a career-high 19 points in the Eagles' win over North Kingstown on Friday, Jan. 12.

Eagles battle back for wins over Mariners and Skippers

The Barrington High School boys basketball team rallied for comeback wins against Narragansett and North Kingstown last week. On Friday night, Jan. 12, the Eagles trailed North Kingstown … more

1/15/24

Shailen Bhatt, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, speaks to the media after touring the Washington Bridge Monday, Feb. 5.

Top Federal Highway Administration official tours Washington Bridge

Shailen Bhatt, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, visited the area Monday, Feb. 5, as part of the national response to the local Washington Bridge Closure crisis. Bhatt … more

By Mike Rego | 2/5/24

Barrington teenagers charged with felony assault

Three Barrington teenagers are facing felony assault charges following a fight on Wednesday, April 24. Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said an 18-year-old Barrington High School student … more

4/29/24

Town Council President Carl P. Kustell (left) answers questions concerning the monastery development at the financial town meeting on Wednesday night.

Barrington taxpayers vote yes to housing development, $5M fields bond and more

Yes to the monastery development. Yes to the $5 million bond for athletic fields. Yes to the school and municipal budgets totaling more than $95 million. Barrington taxpayers approved nearly all … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/23/24

Barrington High School senior Lucy Dreier has been named as a 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar. The award is based on a student’s academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership.

Barrington's U.S. Presidential Scholar: 'She’s worked so hard'

Yes, he is impressed by her grades. They are impressive: All A’s, not a single B — and with a course-load that features the top-level calculus class and a handful of other AP … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/9/22

One view of the suspect from Rockland Trust robbery.

Seekonk Police seek assistance IDing recent robbery suspects

SEEKONK — The Seekonk Police Department is attempting to identify the suspects in a series of recent robberies on and around the heavily trafficked commercial locations of Route 6. Suspect … more

7/9/22