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Gov. Gina Raimondo at her daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, May 29.
Nursing homes will remain closed to visitors on June 1
PROVIDENCE — If you’ve been unable to visit a loved one living in a nursing home or an assisted living facility since the COVID-19 outbreak, you’ll have to wait at least … more
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Party patrols target underage drinking in Barrington
Barrington Police are using extra party patrols to crack down on underage drinking. On Thursday, June 25, a party patrol unit was checking Barrington Beach at about 8:40 p.m. when officers … more
Senior guard Nina Gibbons launches a three at the buzzer and ties the game to send the championship into overtime.
Eagles lose championship game in overtime thriller
With the clock about to expire, Barrington High School senior Nina Gibbons capped an improbably comeback, sinking a long-range three-pointer to tie the Division I State Championship game and send it … more
Barrington patrolman Tim Oser helps Hampden Meadow's students and their parents cross County Road to avoid road work on Wednesday.
Who said what about the bike path bridges?
Did the DOT director tell Barrington officials that the state would replace the East Bay Bike Path bridges? Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha and Town Council Vice President Rob Humm say … more
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Members of the District 2 Championship team display the banner on Friday, following their 10-9 win over Portsmouth.
Photos: Barrington girls win District 2 All-Star softball title
The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team defeated Portsmouth in dramatic fashion on Friday night, battling back from a run down in the bottom of the sixth inning. The 10-9 win … more
Barrington will fly same flags again next year
Members of the Barrington Town Council did not make any changes to their flag policy on Monday night, July 25. Instead, councilors voted unanimously to fly the same set of flags on the town hall … more
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DZP CoDesign was contracted to develop the plan for “Belton Court Village,” which is a proposed residential development that would fill the former Zion Bible College property.
350-unit 'Village' planned for vacant Barrington property
The new plan for the former Zion Bible College property in Barrington calls for a large scale residential development. The design, shared publicly at Tuesday night’s planning board meeting, … more
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Boaters have noticed a stronger current in the water near Atlantic Marine following the demolition of the East Bay Bike Path bridge over the Barrington River.
Work stalls on bike path bridges — new design to blame
Work on the East Bay Bike Path bridges came to abrupt stop recently, as CRMC officials voiced questions and concerns about the design of the replacement bridges. During their Oct. 24 meeting, … more
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Barrington’s Kenny Berg lofts a shot toward the basket during a recent game against Gaudet Middle School.
BMS students cheer on classmates during Unified Basketball game
High-fives, hoops, and happiness. Late last month, Barrington Middle School hosted a Unified Basketball game that featured plenty of excitement and lots of reasons to celebrate.   … more
Barrington catcher Molly O’Connell tags out a Tiverton baserunner at home plate during the District 2 Championship game on Monday, July 1.
Tiverton tops Barrington in District 2 softball final
The Tiverton Majors Division All Star softball team defeated Barrington 8-0 in the District 2 Championship game on Monday, July 1, in Tiverton.   Tiverton scored twice in the first inning, … more
A suspect checks out a vehicle parked outside a Barrington home at about 3:15 a.m. on Monday, June 20. Police said two vehicles were stolen from resident’s driveways on Governor Bradford Drive and Chapin Road.
Vehicles stolen in Barrington early Monday morning
Two Barrington residents woke up Monday morning, June 20, and discovered that their vehicles had been stolen.   Barrington Police said a Governor Bradford Drive resident and a Chapin Road … more
Barrington's Will DiGiacomo returns a punt to midfield in the first quarter of the Injury Fund game on Thursday night.
Barrington defeats Pilgrim in Injury Fund game, 16-0
The Barrington High School football team used its rushing attack to power past Pilgrim 16-0 in an Injury Fund game on Thursday night, Sept. 1 at West Warwick High School.  Barrington … more
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Bicyclists ride along the East Bay Bike Path, approaching the intersection with Middle Highway in Barrington.
Paving the way for improvements in Barrington
A rebuilt County Road.  Upgraded bike paths and walking trails.  And a town-wide speed limit of 25 miles per hour.  These are a few of the action items included in the … more
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After lengthy search, missing Barrington girl located
A widespread search for a missing Barrington child ended in relief about four hours after it started on New Year’s Eve. According to police, a 12-year-old Barrington girl went missing from … more
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Huskies' midfielder Maddox Canario (left) and Barrington High School’s Yanni Tapinos collide while fighting for a loose ball.
Barrington boys soccer team defeats Mt. Hope, 3-0
The Barrington High School boys soccer team celebrated a 3-0 victory over Mt. Hope on Thursday, Sept. 14. That marked the Eagles’ first win of the season — the team’s record is … more
The home at 127 Adams Point Road sold recently for $3.7 million. That is the highest home sale in Barrington through the first two months of 2024.
Record sale price for Adams Point Road home in Barrington
The recent sale of a home on Adams Point Road marked the highest sale in Barrington so far this year.   According to a press release from Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International … more
The Barrington Town Council renamed the throwing circle and surrounding field at Barrington High School "Robert Gourley Field."
Weight throwing area named for longtime BHS coach
A short walk from the Barrington High School campus, atop a hill just beyond the JV softball field, is where Bob Gourley worked his magic. Over the course of four decades, the longtime throwing … more
Josh Osborn looks to shoot during the Eagles 50-48 win over Portsmouth in Barrington last Thursday. Osborn scored 18 points during the game.
Barrington edges Portsmouth 50-48 in unified hoops
Josh Osborn scored 18 points to lead the Barrington unified basketball team past Portsmouth 50-48 during a league game at Barrington on Thursday afternoon. Jack Almond and Kelton Satine each scored 8 … more
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Author Julia Stearly pedals a Class 1 electric bicycle on the East Bay Bike Path while traveling south from Colt State Park.
Electric bikes – A test ride removes some of the mystery
With some controversy surrounding electric bikes on the East Bay Bike Path , I wanted to experience an e-bike for myself. Courtesy of Bristol Bikes, I borrowed a Class 1 e-bike and went for a ride on … more
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Times are tough at the St. John’s Lodge Food Pantry, which is having trouble keeping up with demand from local families in need.
Numbers show East Bay Food Pantry facing unprecedented need
“We're busier than we've ever been,” said Executive Director Emily Mushen. “With the expiration of COVID-era SNAP benefits, plus ongoing high prices for food, energy, and housing, we're seeing higher numbers than ever before at the pantry.” more
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State withholds AP data, which impacts BHS national rank
Barrington High School dropped nearly 5,000 places in the recent U.S. News and World Report “Best High Schools” ranking. BHS ranked 308 out of nearly 20,000 high schools in last … more
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Barrington Police, RI DEM law enforcement, and RI State Police searched for a missing Barrington teenager on Friday afternoon, Oct. 20.
Search for missing Barrington teenager leads to three arrests
While conducting a search for a missing teenager on Friday, Oct. 20, Barrington Police located a Newport man wanted on two arrest warrants.   Police said the man had been found in … more
Members of the Barrington School Committee are shown at a recent meeting.
Next superintendent salary ‘in the range of $265,000’
The Barrington School Committee is offering a salary “in the range of $265,000” to candidates interested in becoming the district’s next Superintendent of Schools.   That … more
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Owen Cameron of Portsmouth was last seen leaving his job in Middletown at about 7:15 p.m. Saturday night, March 23.
Heartbreak: Body of missing Portsmouth teen found
MIDDLETOWN — The body of Portsmouth teen Owen B. Cameron, who was last seen Saturday night after leaving his Middletown job, was discovered late this morning in that town. more
Ariana Renzi is out at the plate during the Eagles' game against Portsmouth on Tuesday.
Portsmouth outslugs, outscores Barrington in softball
The Barrington High School softball team allowed five runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth and lost to Portsmouth, 11-1, on Tuesday, May 7.   The Eagles took a 1-0 lead … more
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