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The RIFAC-based Brown University women's fencing team medaled at the recent New England Intercollegiate Conference Championships.
Rhode Island Fencing Academy athletes fare well in recent events
Several local competitors with ties to the city-based Rhode Island Fencing Academy under the direction Alex Ripa have enjoyed success in recent competitions, including the Brown University’s … more
Warren volunteers feed nearly 400 on Thanksgiving
A fleet of volunteers and a fleet of cars delivered nearly 400 meals to the needy Thanksgiving afternoon, running the operation out of St. Thomas The Apostle Church in Warren. The volunteers, led by … more
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Volunteer Elizabeth Peters helps client Joe Barreiro with selecting produce during a visit to the East Bay Food Pantry in Bristol last week.
Food prices are rising, and so are trips to local food banks
Everything is getting more expensive, and that includes food. According to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual rate of inflation in the United States was 6.2 … more
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Will Winfield of EPHS is guarded by Owen Pfeffer in front of the Eagles Dan Coogan.
Eagles edge East Providence in dynamic D-I boys' basketball contest
BARRINGTON — Matt Raffa’s spinning jumper five feet from the cup with two seconds left was the winning bucket as Barrington High School edged visiting East Providence, 70-67, in a dynamic … more
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The BHS girls swim team celebrates its state championship with Coach Sandy Gorham on Saturday, March 4.
Barrington swimmers dominate at states
Twice as nice.   For the second straight year, the Barrington High School boys and girls swim teams won state championships. Eagles Coach Sandy Gorham credited the team-first approach … more
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Barrington High School’s Jordan Roskiewicz clears a hurdle in the 300-meter hurdle event during the Eastern Division Track Championship on Saturday, May 6. Roskiewicz won the 100- and 300-meter hurdles and her team won the division championship.
Barrington girls outscore the competition at Eastern Division Championship
The Barrington High School girls track team scored points in every event and finished in first place at the Eastern Division Championship meet, held Saturday at BHS. The Eagles scored 236.5 … more
Thirteen-year-old Barrington boy facing multiple police charges
A Barrington Police officer was on patrol early Sunday morning, July 2, when he spotted a boy riding a bicycle near the intersection of Maple Avenue and Cottage Street. The officer paused … more
Charlie Peabody (front, left) and Joe MacRae (front, right) lay a ceremonial wreath at the Veterans Monument outside Barrington Town Hall on Monday, Aug. 14, while Al Girard, Charles Brule, Anthony Arico and Council President Carl Kustell (back row, from left to right) look on.
Victory Day observed in Barrington
Barrington veterans held a special Victory Day observance on Monday, Aug. 14.  This year marked the 75th anniversary of Victory Day. Rhode Island is the only state that celebrates Victory … more
A photo of an early construction phase for the Barrington Middle School project. Officials are now pursuing additional school facilities work.
The $250 million question facing Barrington taxpayers
What would a $250 million school construction bond mean for Barrington taxpayers? School Committee member TJ Peck said officials have dug deeply into the potential tax impact of the bond and believe … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti (left) and Gov. Dan McKee address the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 12.
McKee calls closure of westbound Washington Bridge an unavoidable event
PROVIDENCE — In a press conference held mid-day Tuesday, Dec. 12, Gov. Dan McKee made his first public comments since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the temporary … more
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Bishop-elect James Ruggieri, a Barrington native, will be consecrated and installed as the 13th bishop of Portland in a Mass on May 7.
Bishop-elect for Portland, Maine has deep roots in Barrington
A Barrington native will serve as the next bishop of Portland, Maine.   Last month, the Vatican announced that Father James Ruggieri has been named Bishop-elect for the Portland Diocese. He … more
Brook Street — Assessment increase: 54 percent • Old assessment: $299,000 • Old tax bill: $6,069 • New Assessment: $458,000 • New tax bill: $6,755
How will the FTM votes impact Barrington tax bills?
Here is the good news: The tax rate in Barrington is dropping from $20.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $14.75. Officials announced the new rate toward the end of the Financial Town … more
Barrington's Chucky Potter competes in the high jump at states.
Photos: Barrington makes history by winning track state championship
The Barrington High School boys outdoor track team made history on Saturday, winning the track state championship at Connelly Stadium in Providence. In 100 years of outdoor track and field … more
Wendy and Ken Wajda stand outside their BP gas station and repair shop on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21. A day later, a plan was filed to turn that gas station property into a new Starbucks coffee shop with a drive-through lane.
Plan filed for new Starbucks in Barrington at site of BP gas station
A preliminary plan filed Friday morning, Nov. 22, at Barrington Town Hall calls for the construction of a new Starbucks coffee shop to be built on the site currently home to the BP gas station and an … more
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Longtime Barrington resident and television news reporter Bill Rappleye died on Thursday, Jan. 7.
Barrington resident, TV news reporter passes away
Longtime Barrington resident and television news reporter Bill Rappleye died on Thursday, Jan. 7, following a battle with cancer. He was 66 years old. Mr. Rappleye worked as a political reporter … more
Illustration provided by Mayflower Wind shows how proposed cables would make landfall in Portsmouth at Island Park Beach, follow Boyds Lane underground to Anthony Road, and then take one of three as-yet-undetermined routes before transitioning back to offshore in Mt. Hope Bay. The cables would eventually make it to the regional transmission system at Brayton Point in Somerset.
Portsmouth: Mayflower Wind reps grilled about cable route
PORTSMOUTH — During an informational meeting before the Town Council Tuesday night, Mayflower Wind representatives were peppered with questions about the route of a proposed cable that … more
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Barrington received reimbursements from the state when building the new middle school — pictured is the school's media center under construction a few years ago.
No money left from 2018 school construction bond
Money from the $250 million school construction bond passed in 2018 is gone.  According to Victor Morrente, a spokesman for the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), all $250 million … more
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Town hall hours change; plenty of board openings
The hours at Barrington Town Hall have changed. More specifically, the town hall is closing an hour earlier on Mondays. Following are the hours of operation at the town hall: Mondays from 8:30 … more
Barrington's Iain DeBoth (middle) powers across the finish line in the 100-meter race.
BHS boys track team sprints to division championship
The Barrington High School boys track team scored nearly double the points of any other team at the Eastern Division Championship meet. The Eagles finished with 265.5 points, while Portsmouth was … more
Barrington's Jeremy Kuo crushes a shot while fans watch just outside the fence. The Eagles knocked off Mount St. Charles 4-0 and advanced to the state finals.
Barrington will battle against LaSalle for D-I tennis state championship
The Barrington High School boys tennis team will square off against LaSalle Academy in the Division I State Championship on Saturday, June 3. The match will be played at Slater Park in Pawtucket … more
Barrington High School’s Ellie Noonan soars to a first place finish in the pole vault at the state track championship on Saturday.
Pole vaulter leads Barrington girls at state track meet
The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team finished 14th at the state track championship on Saturday, June 1, at Connelly Stadium in Providence.   Ellie Noonan was … more
Barrington senior Owen Hackett celebrates after the game.
Eagles devour Huskies, 22-6, in annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry
Barrington beat Mt. Hope 22-6, in their annual Thanksgiving Day football game in Barrington on Thursday morning. The now Eagles have an 18-9 series lead over the Huskies. more
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Barrington Police: Resident reports her vehicle stolen
A Barrington resident called police on Wednesday, July 27 at about 11:45 a.m. to report a stolen vehicle. The resident told police her ex-boyfriend took her rental car without permission and was … more
Violet Gagliano looks upfield while advancing the ball toward the goal.
Eagles lose to Avengers in lacrosse semifinals, 13-11
Violet Gagliano and Emma Johnson each scored four goals, but it would not be enough as the Barrington High School girls lacrosse team lost to East Greenwich 13-11 in the Division I semifinals on … more
Barrington High School’s George Zhukov-Gelfand kicks the ball to a teammate during the Eagles’ game against LaSalle on Sunday night.
BHS Sports Roundup: Barrington boys soccer ties Lincoln, loses to LaSalle
The Barrington High School boys soccer team moved its record to 4-4-6 after tying Lincoln 1-1 on Oct. 18 and losing to LaSalle 2-1 on Sunday night, Oct. 22.   Barrington is ranked ninth in … more
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