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Mayflower Wind map shows what route the cables for its proposed wind turbine project would traverse Portsmouth.

More concerns raised over Mayflower Wind project

PORTSMOUTH — A major wind developer’s plan to lay a 20-mile-long stretch of mostly underwater cables that would also traverse protected land in Portsmouth is attracting increased scrutiny … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/4/22

Kasey Dillon spikes the ball over the net while rallying with East Providence, Thursday.

Eagles tangle with Townies in D-II showdown

The Barrington High School girls volleyball team battled a tough East Providence team last week — the Townies blanked the Eagles, 3-0. East Providence, currently ranked third in Division … more

10/11/22

Members of the BHS boys basketball team gather for a quick photo following their win over Smithfield on Monday night, Dec. 19.

Barrington High School boys beat Sentinels by 40

The Barrington High School boys basketball team outscored Smithfield 52-21 in the second half and rolled to an 85-45 victory on Monday night, Dec. 19. Matt Raffa got Barrington off to a strong, … more

By Josh Bickford | 12/21/22

Police: Bicyclist damages car mirror during incident in Barrington

A motorist called Barrington Police on Thursday morning, March 16, following an incident with a bicyclist. The female motorist told police she was driving down Lincoln Avenue with her young … more

3/23/23

Barrington's number one singles player, Luke Sapolsky sends the ball back to his opponent during a recent match.

Eagles knock off Clippers, Mounties and Lions

The Barrington High School boys tennis team stands atop the Division I standings at 7-1. The Eagles knocked off Cumberland and Mount St. Charles last week — capturing each match by … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/26/23

James Lynch delivers a pitch for the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad during a recent Rhode Island American Legion Baseball game.

Post 10 takes top spot in Junior Legion Baseball standings

EAST PROVIDENCE — The ATC-sponsored Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club, on the cusp of finishing first in the Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League standings at the start of play … more

By Mike Rego | 7/25/23

Wannamoisett Country Club's Bobby Leopold won his record-tying fourth Rhode Island Golf Association State Amateur championship in early July with a 9-and-8 victory over Harry Dessel at Warwick Country Club.

Wannamoisett's Leopold, Macleod win RIGA major championships

Superb summers for golfers with Wannamoisett ties continued in recent weeks as a pair of players from the noted Rumford layout claimed major Rhode Island Golf Association wins including Bobby Leopold's … more

By Mike Rego | 8/14/23

Barrington Schools’ ‘Option 5’ would reduce building transitions

Barrington School officials are considering a construction plan that would reduce the number of elementary schools in the district — moving from four schools to three. The plan … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/13/23

Members of the Barrington High School debate team put together a strong showing at a recent tournament held at Mt. Hope High School.

Barrington High School debate team soars at recent tournament

The Barrington High School debate team concluded its regular season with a tournament at Mt. Hope High School recently. The Eagles’ novice team had an especially strong showing … more

2/28/24

Barrington's Collin Phillips has been missing since May 12, said police. Anyone with information about him should call Barrington police at 437-3933.

Barrington police still searching for missing teenager

A 16-year-old Barrington boy has been missing from his home for more than two weeks. Police said Collin Phillips left his home in Barrington on May 12 and has not returned. A family member … more

5/29/20

Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman comes to Temple Habonim with a wealth of experience, a warm compassionate demeanor, a passion for education, and a strong history of social justice work. He fills the vacancy left by Rabbi Andrew Klein, who retired from Temple Habonim recently.

Temple Habonim in Barrington welcomes new rabbi

The Temple Habonim Board of Trustees recently announced the arrival of Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman to begin as Temple Habonim’s next rabbi, starting Wednesday, July 1. "We are honored and … more

6/30/20

District decides: In-person learning continues at BHS

The voicemail was good news. A student's parent had called Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore to say thanks for the administration's decision to continue in-person learning at … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/20/20

New England Healing Sports Association volunteer Vee Zenaro instructs and helps out Russ Cokonis, a Navy Sea Bees veteran who was disabled during the Cold War. The pair had a wonderful time paddling on quiet Brickyard Pond.

Veterans offer a clinic in resilience

Ed Dusick met Ralph Marche about 25 years ago. Ed, an Army veteran from Milford, Conn., accepted an invitation from Ralph, who worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs office in … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/28/21

Barrington Town Council candidates (clockwise from top left) Kate Berard, Jarrod Ryan, Ray Clark, and Braxton Medlin.

Ask the candidates: Does local government reflect residents' values, priorities?

Question: Do you think Barrington government reflects the values and priorities of Barrington residents? Should it? Jarrod Ryan (R) — “Our current government is polarized and … more

9/29/22

Police order teenagers off Barrington school roof

Barrington Police responded to Hampden Meadows School on Sunday, Nov. 27 at about 11:20 a.m. after receiving a phone call from someone who saw two individuals climbing onto the roof of the … more

11/30/22

‘It’s always a good time to buy’

t’s no secret that over the past few years, the housing market has been one of the hottest topics, especially among new buyers. We saw major shifts when the pandemic hit; between heightened … more

By Julia Stearly | 2/15/23

Barrington Rep.’s bill: Require solar on new construction

An East Bay lawmaker recently introduced a bill that would require most new construction in the state to include solar panels as part of the initial construction. Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D-Dist. … more

3/23/23

The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a bill that would make electric bicycles legal on all the state’s bike paths, including the East Bay Bike Path, shown here during a warm day last summer. The bill was approved by a House committee earlier this month, and it may be heard by the full House of Representatives this week.

E-bikes bill would make them legal on all R.I. bike paths

Rhode Island is one of the few states in the country yet to pass laws regulating electric bicycles. A pair of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly would change that. The companion bills before the House and Senate would make it clear that electric bicycles can be used on bike paths, and they would prevent municipalities from restricting their use any further. more

By Scott Pickering | 5/10/23

Over the years, East Bay Rowing alum have gone on to compete at more than 20 colleges and universities.

East Bay Rowing alums competing in college

Over the last few weeks, East Bay Rowing was well-represented at collegiate conference championship regattas throughout the Northeast. Barrington High School graduates Ellie McGee and … more

6/2/23

Barrington’s Brendan Watson (left) proudly displays the 40-pound striped bass he caught late last month. His father (right) holds up the broken fishing rod.

Striper snaps rod, but Barrington man lands fish

Brendan Watson caught his first striped bass on June 30, and it was a whopper. The Barrington resident landed a 48-inch, 40-pound striper off Falmouth Heights Beach. Watson was fishing with his … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/5/23

Alex McClelland and the Barrington High School football team will host a D-II semifinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 10.

Eagles will play against Saints in semifinal matchup

The Barrington High School football team will host St. Raphael’s in a D-II semifinal playoff game on Friday night, Nov. 10, at 6:15 p.m. BHS Coach Sandy Gorham said the Saints are a … more

11/9/23

A glimpse at traffic Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, at around 9 a.m. in East Providence at the intersection of Broadway and Grovesnor Avenue near City Hall.

Washington Bridge closure creates chaos for drivers in and around East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — As expected with the shock announcement the day prior by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to immediately close the structurally deficient westbound side of the … more

By Mike Rego | 12/12/23

Don’t forget, Earth Hour is this Saturday night

On Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. local time, residents are asked to participate in “Earth Hour,” which encourages communities to turn off non-essential lights for one hour as … more

3/20/24

A class of third-graders from Sowams School surrounds the donation box set aside for items that will be sent to the Izzy Room at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. The students’ teachers, Rachel Lally (back row, left) and Ashley Adamson (back row, right) said the students also made pillows and wrote notes for those at the Izzy Room.

Barrington school's pillow project helps children at hospital

Students at Sowams School are hoping their recent project will make a big difference in someone else’s life. The third-graders in Ashley Adamson’s and Rachel Lally’s … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/27/24

Chicken coop catches fire on Maple Avenue in Barrington

A chicken coop on Maple Avenue caught fire early Saturday morning, April 4. Barrington firefighters and police officers responded to the blaze quickly. The fire department was able to extinguish … more

4/8/20