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This is all that remains of an Audi SUV involved in a single-vehicle crash on Washington Road in Barrington early Tuesday morning, June 30.
Barrington Police charge driver involved in crash
Barrington police charged Drew Vatter, 18, of Barrington, with reckless driving on Thursday, July 9. Mr. Vatter was the driver of the Audi SUV that crashed on Washington Road on Tuesday, June … more
In years past, Barrington's Republican and Democratic town committees held an agreement banning the use of political lawn signs. That agreement fell by the side of the road a few years ago.
Political agreement buried, along with plenty of lawn signs
For years, the two major political parties in town had an agreement banning the use of political lawn signs. So while residents in other towns covered their yards with colorful signs, folks in … more
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Money from the Spencer Trust helps cover some of the costs for Barrington's annual Day of Caring.
Half of Spencer Trust budget used for management
A local official is questioning whether the town should be spending about half of its annual Spencer Trust budget on administrative costs. Jacob Brier, a member of the town council, said during … more
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The Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheer team finished second at regionals and will compete at nationals on Dec. 4.
Barrington Pop Warner cheer team qualifies for nationals
Barrington Pop Warner Junior Varsity cheerleaders placed second at the New England Regional competition and will compete at Pop Warner Nationals. The 2023 Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance … more
Members of the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team pose for a group photo shortly after winning the state championship on Saturday, June 1.
State Champs! BHS boys win outdoor track championship
The Barrington High School boys outdoor track team won the state championship on Saturday, June 1, at Connelly Stadium in Providence. Barrington scored 120 team points and finished ahead of … more
A group of Barrington children assembled care packs for homeless veterans recently. Barrington's Tinsley Kampmier-Williamson, who founded a charity called The Care Pack Project RI, organized the care pack assembly event.
Kids who care — youngsters assemble packs for homeless veterans
Many hands make light work. That was the case at Tinsley Kampmier-Williamson's home late last month, when more than a dozen Barrington children helped assemble care packages that will be … more
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The four candidates for Barrington Town Council pose for a photo outside Barrington Town Hall. They are (from left to right) Rob Humm, John Alessandro, Annelise Conway and Carl Kustell.
Meet the town council contenders
The candidates for Barrington Town Council are focused on a variety of issues and priorities, ranging from repairing the East Bay Bike Path to ensuring that Barrington remains accessible to people of … more
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Seven new restrictions to go into effect on Sunday
Seven new restrictions will go into effect this Sunday, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Starting Nov. 8, the following regulations will be in effect … more
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Local candidates for general assembly seats (top row, from left to right) Sam Read (House, District 66), Jason Knight (House, District 67), Pam Lauria (Senate, District 32) and (bottom row) Jennifer Boylan (House, District 66), Scott Fuller (House, District 67) and Rhonda Holmes (Senate, District 32).
Ask the candidates: Would you make changes to the gun laws?
Question: Would you like to see any changes made to Rhode Island’s gun laws? District 32, Senate Pam Lauria (D) — “As a Moms Demand Action volunteer, I have strenuously … more
BHS senior running back Payton Murphy finished the season with more than 1,000 yards rushing.
Barrington running back eclipses 1,000-yard mark
The Barrington High School football team finished the Thanksgiving Day game with 296 yards rushing on 32 carries. Senior running back Payton Murphy led the way with 140 yards, while AJ DiOrio … more
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The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 26 February 2023, Leg 3 onboard 11th Hour Racing Team. Fresh conditions at the start of Leg 3...Charlie Enright driving from the hatch during a period of light wind.
Damage to the rudder and main has hampered Leg 3 for 11th Hour crew
We are now lying in fourth place, 450 nautical miles southwest of New Zealand and just 144 nautical miles behind leader Holcim-PRB, wrote media specialist Amory Ross of Newport in his blog on the … more
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Barrington native Eirene Tran Donohue wrote the screenplay for the movie “A Tourist’s Guide to Love,” which was recently released on Netflix.
New Netflix film has roots in Barrington
A movie written by Barrington native Eirene Tran Donohue celebrated its global release this month. “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” was released on Netflix on Friday, April 21.   … more
Preparations began last week for the upcoming bike path bridges replacement project.
Crews begin early work for bike path bridges project
Preparations are underway for the upcoming bike path bridge replacement work.   Vanessa Gonzalez, a spokesperson with the RI Department of Transportation, confirmed that the work taking … more
Tiverton firefighters remove a window after a mill fire
Amendment to injured firefighters law stirs municipal budget concerns
According to Jordan Day, associate director of the R.I. League of Cities and Towns, this law could be a financial disaster for municipal budgets already straining under the pressure from, well, everything else. more
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Members of the Barrington High School boys tennis team celebrate after winning the deciding match against LaSalle on Saturday night, June 1, at Slater Park in Pawtucket.
More State Champs! Barrington tennis team defeats LaSalle in finals
The Barrington High School boys tennis team capped an undefeated season with a 4-2 win over LaSalle Academy in the Division I State Championship finals on Saturday night, June 1, at Slater Park in … more
Paul Darling has been photographing his hometown for decades. Starting today, Wednesday, Feb. 26, there will be a special exhibit of Mr. Darling's photographs of Barrington at the Barrington Preservation Society museum.
His lens is focused on Barrington
In 1947 Paul Darling cashed in some war bonds and bought his first good camera.  It was a Mercury 2, said Mr. Darling, and it was not cheap. It cost $275, but was reliable and helped the … more
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Donated toys fill the lobby of the police station in Barrington. The Barrington Police Department is once again holding its "Fill a Cruiser" toy drive.
Can you help fill a cruiser this holiday season?
The Barrington Police Department is once again collecting toys as part of its "Fill a Cruiser" holiday campaign. For years, Barrington police officers have organized a toy collection program for … more
Organizer Mariana Silva-Buck enjoys a moment at the first of her "block parties" in Barrington last week.
Barrington begins allowing liquor sales on public property
Picture this: The rear entrance to Barrington Town Hall has been transformed into a beer garden. Servers from local breweries pour cups of beer while customers line up near the electric car charging … more
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Bryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on the bridge, along with barriers on Rhode Island’s two other main bridges.
Advocates hopeful that bridge barrier bill will soon save lives
“That bridge at the end of town? That's a loaded gun." more
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Attorney Greg Piccirilli (right) sits with his clients Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right) during a previous hearing at the high school.
Why is Barrington School Committee re-adopting its Covid-19 policy?
The Barrington School Committee is expected to complete its “second read” of the Covid-19 policy during its meeting tonight, Thursday, July 28. Two weeks earlier, the committee held … more
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Eli Fedoryshyn (left) and Avery Bright work on school lesson inside one of the new modular classrooms at Primrose Hill School.
Modular classrooms at Barrington school: ‘This is a really nice space’
Maritime flags decorate the ceiling inside Abigail Canto’s classroom at Primrose Hill School. The colorful trimmings are a reminder of the year-long nautical theme celebrated by the students … more
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Ann Strong, shown at a recent Planning Board meeting, recently filed a motion for the FTM calling for a vote to preserve the monastery property as passive open space. The town solicitor has rejected the motion.
Barrington resident: Let the public vote on monastery property at FTM
Ann Strong believes Barrington residents at this year’s FTM should be allowed to vote on whether to keep the monastery property preserved as open space. The longtime Barrington resident and … more
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The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 13 June 2023. IMOCA In-Port Race in the The Hague. 11th Hour Racing Team.
After crash, Enright and crew get back in the race
It could have been one of the tightest of Ocean Races with the top two boats dueling till the finish. Instead, skipper Ben Schwartz and Holcim PRB are leading Leg 7, currently in second place with 31 … more
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Teammates celebrate after Barrington ties the game against Mt. Hope with a 30-yard direct kick that looped over Huskies' goalkeeper Emily Moran.
Eagles rally for 4-2 victory over Huskies
The Barrington High School girls soccer team trailed Mt. Hope 2-1 at halftime of a league game last Thursday, but exploded for three second-half goals and captured a 4-2 victory.   The win … more
Members of the Barrington High School Science Olympiad team gather for a photo after finishing sixth at the recent Brown University Science Olympiad Invitational.
BHS Science Olympiad team impresses at Ivy invitationals
Barrington is ready for the Ivy League.   The Barrington High School Science Olympiad team celebrated two top-10 finishes at a pair of recent Ivy League Science Olympiad Invitationals. … more
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