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Lifelong Barrington resident Clara DeSpirito celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this month. Her family organized a special car parade past her home.

Lifelong Barrington resident celebrates 100th birthday

Clara DeSpirito calls it a blessing. Earlier this month, the lifelong Barrington resident celebrated her 100th birthday. Her family and friends made the day extra special, as they held a car … more

1/19/21

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation closed the bike path bridges in Oct. 2019. A Barrington resident said it's time the bridges were reopened.

Barrington man asks DOT to reopen bike path bridges

Where was the risk analysis? That is the question Barrington resident Peter Shinkle is asking town and state officials in regards to the closure of the East Bay Bike Path bridges. Mr. Shinkle … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/30/21

Rep. Jason Knight (D. District 67, Barrington and Warren) recently shared his intentions to seek a fourth term in the RI House of Representatives.

Incumbent running for re-election to House seat

Rep. Jason Knight is the only Barrington legislator seeking re-election this year. Earlier this month, Rep. Liana Cassar (D. District 66, Barrington and East Providence) and Sen. Cindy Coyne (D. … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/28/22

Pat Tolento has stepped down from her role as Primrose Hill School principal.

Barrington elementary school principal resigns; staying in district

Primrose Hill School will start the new year with an interim principal. Pat Tolento announced earlier this month that she was resigning from her position as Primrose Hill School principal. Tolento … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/22/22

Barrington teachers union president Ben Fillo speaks to district administrators and the school committee during Thursday night's meeting.

School committee sees red as teachers speak out in Barrington

Dozens of Barrington teachers, many of them wearing red shirts, attended the school committee meeting on Thursday night, Sept. 8, and shared their frustrations and concerns with the district’s … more

9/9/22

Barrington Public Schools hire new legal counsel

Barrington Public Schools will split with its long-time legal counsel, Whelan Corrente & Flanders LLP. At its meeting on March 27, the Barrington School Committee voted 5-0 to sign a … more

3/31/23

Holmes, played by Aiden Pilipski, (right) and Watson, played by Will Walker, rehearse a scene from the upcoming Stagemasters production of “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles.”

Sherlock and Holmes visiting Barrington High School this weekend

The Barrington High School Stagemasters will be performing "Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles" this weekend. Shows are planned for Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6 at 7 … more

5/4/23

These flyers were found in Barrington on Saturday night and Sunday morning, May 27 and 28.

Barrington Police: White nationalist flyers found in town

Barrington Police received multiple reports last weekend of white nationalist flyers scattered on nearly a dozen roads in town. The flyers had been left inside plastic sandwich bags and weighed down with small rocks; they were located on Washington Road, Cedar … more

5/30/23

Eric Chason will read from his book "Breathless" on Friday night, at Barrington Books.

Remembering Lill 10 years later

Eric Chason wants to tell people about his daughter, Lillian. He wants to tell them about how funny she was, and about how smart she was, and about how strong she was. He wants people to know how … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/14/19

Council member Joy Hearn said she has enjoyed her time serving the town.

Councilors cite different reasons for not running again

Steve Boyajian said he has truly enjoyed his time on the town council. The democrat who is not running for re-election said the experience of serving the town was very rewarding, as was working … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/3/20

Barrington High School senior Mackenzie Stephens (center) poses for a photo with her parents, Mark and Suzette. Mackenzie recently signed a National Letter of Intent to compete at the University of Delaware next year.

BHS weight thrower signs with University of Delaware

At first glance, Mackenzie Stephens may not look like a typical weight thrower. But don’t let that fool you. The Barrington High School senior standout recently signed her National Letter of … more

2/10/21

The Eagles placed first in the Regional Championship meet, with a total score of 133.775.

Barrington High School gymnasts are regional champs

The Barrington High School gymnastics team won the RI Regional Championship on Sunday. It was a total team effort for the Eagles — 10 girls scored points during the competition. Barrington … more

2/14/22

Tommy Coutant fires a pitch to an East Providence batter while competing in the 12U All-Star playoffs, Saturday.

Barrington bounced from Majors All-Star bracket

The Barrington Little League Majors Division All-Star baseball team lost to East Providence in the first round of the District 2 tournament on Saturday night, and was eliminated on Sunday night after … more

6/28/22

Nellie Peecher, shown during a match last year, is a senior member of the BHS girls volleyball team.

BHS Sports: ‘Scrappy’ volleyball team opens season 2-2

This year’s Barrington High School girls volleyball team is boasting a number of returners from last year. Coach Ron Enos said this year’s team has eight returning players from last … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/21/22

Barrington resident David Onik (right) is shown during his arraignment on Sept. 13. He is facing additional charges.

Barrington residents involved in Newport brawl facing additional charges

Barrington’s Rachel Onik is facing two additional charges stemming from a brawl with police officers in Newport last month. According to the multiple media outlets, Newport Police … more

10/20/23

Mike D’Ambra (left) and his father, Gary, stand in a section of woods that the D’Ambra family recently donated to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.

Land donation expands nature preserve in Barrington

There is a corner of Barrington along Wampanoag Trail where you can look across the highway to Osamequin Nature Preserve, but you can’t find a wilderness trail on your side of the road. … more

5/5/24

Quinn McNamara looks for an opportunity while pressured by a LaSalle defender.

BHS boys lacrosse team loses to LaSalle in semifinals

The postseason came to an end for the Barrington High School boys lacrosse team on Tuesday, May 28. The Eagles, who opened the playoffs with a 16-4 win over North Kingstown, lost to LaSalle … more

5/30/24

Food is available to Barrington residents in need.

Food available for Barrington residents in need

Help is available for residents in need. Any Barrington residents facing an emergency and needing food should call the Town of Barrington's coronavirus hotline at 401-247-1900 ext. … more

4/3/20

The Barrington Town Council recently created a revolving fund to support affordable housing in town and started it with $500,000.

Barrington Town Council establishes fund for affordable housing

The Barrington Town Council recently approved the creation of a revolving fund to support affordable housing in town. The council also voted to put $500,000 into the fund. Barrington Town … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/18/21

A vaccination clinic will be held at Barrington Middle School for students ages 12 to 15.

Barrington parents quick to register their children for vaccine

Less than three hours after the superintendent of schools sent out an email on Thursday announcing that there would be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the middle school for students ages 12 to 15, … more

5/14/21

The Barrington Town Council has asked the town’s Resilience and Energy Committee to explore the idea of installing solar panels atop some of the capped landfills. Pictured is the capped landfill on Upland Way.

Council news: Town to explore putting solar panels on capped landfills

Former landfills in Barrington could be home to solar fields in the future. During the Oct. 4 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously in favor of having the town’s … more

10/14/21

Should Barrington allow the sale of recreational marijuana?

The Barrington Town Council is encouraging the public to attend a workshop on Tuesday, May 31 to provide feedback on whether the sale of recreational cannabis should be permitted in … more

5/29/22

Workers install metal sheeting into the western approach of the Warren River bike path bridge. The temporary bulkhead will allow the contractor to utilize a barge at the site.

Bike path bridge demolition to begin mid- to late-August

Workers began installing temporary bulkheads at the Barrington and Warren River bike path bridges last week. The work, said Rhode Island Department of Transportation Spokesman Charles St. … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/2/23

Orange traffic cones block the entrance and exit for the new Starbucks drive-through lane in the Barrington Shopping Center. Officials said the drive-through lane was expected to open on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

After a short delay, drive-through lane expected to open

Officials say the drive-through lane at the new Starbucks will be open on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. The new coffee shop opened earlier this month, on Feb. 9, but the drive-through lane, … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/26/24

Barrington Firefighters spray water onto a gas main leak on Tiffany Circle on Thursday morning, May 2.

Video: Fire department responds to gas leak in Barrington neighborhood

The Barrington Fire Department responded to a gas main leak on Tiffany Circle on Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. According to residents in that neighborhood, a contractor was attempting to connect a … more

5/6/24