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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

7/2/24

Search underway for new building official in Barrington

Barrington is looking for a new building official. Dennis Begin, who worked as Barrington Building Official for the last five years, parted ways with the town in mid-May. Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/2/24

New grant will expand prevention programming in the East Bay

A new five-year grant was recently awarded to the East Bay Regional Coalition, through the BAY Team, the organization in Barrington that manages the East Bay regional prevention services. … more

7/1/24

Barrington Police called for porch-peeing dog

Barrington Police responded to a Barrington residence for an ongoing dispute between two tenants — police said the first floor tenant claims the second floor tenant allows their dog to urinate … more

7/1/24

Portsmouth Police make several arrests for assault

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, June 25 Michael A. Bucolo, 61, of 29 Pilgrim Lane, was charged with domestic simple … more

7/1/24

State seeks respondents to housing survey

Survey responses are anonymous and will help The Rhode Island Department of Housing and RIHousing establish a better understanding of the state's housing needs. more

7/1/24

Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann recently filed papers to run for re-election. He is undecided whether he will remain in the race for a School Committee seat. "I want to connect with the candidates before making a decision."

Barrington School Committee Chairman jumps back into the race

Two weeks after saying he was not running for re-election, Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann filed papers to run for re-election. McCrann, who has served on the School … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/28/24

Barrington’s Daylen Baillie, shown in an earlier game, had two hits and drove in a run against Middletown.

In must-win game, Barrington defeats Middletown, 16-6

Barrington Majors Softball All Stars defeated Middletown 16-6 on Thursday, June 27, in an elimination bracket game. Barrington’s bats came alive, as Claire Bickford and Molly … more

6/28/24

The Barrington Little League Seniors All Star softball team holds up the District 2 Championship banner after defeating Portsmouth on Wednesday night, June 26.

Barrington Senior Softball All Stars win District 2 championship

The Barrington Little League Seniors All Star softball team won the District 2 Championship on Wednesday night, June 26. Barrington defeated Portsmouth 10-7 in the final game of a best-of-three … more

6/28/24

Barrington School Committee members Megan Douglas (right) and Patrick McCrann (center) recently filed papers declaring their intentions to run for re-election.

Some surprises surface with candidate declarations in Barrington

By 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, eight residents filed papers to run for the three open seats on the Barrington Town Council, and six declared their intentions to run for the three open seats on the … more

6/27/24

The Barrington Town Council recently dedicated up to $10,000 to design the South Lake Drive educational and resilience park.

New park pictured along South Lake Drive in Barrington

Imagine a park that runs the length of South Lake Drive, complete with viewing platforms for birding, docks for fishing, and a pavilion that could be used as an outdoor classroom. That vision … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/27/24

Fulbright Scholar and former Orange cluster student Madison Emond visited the middle school earlier this month to speak with students about her project “Nature as Artist: Visualizing the Personhood of the New Zealand Landscape."

Fulbright Scholar revisits her middle school roots in Barrington

Fifteen years ago, Madison Emond may have been sitting in one of the auditorium chairs, looking up towards the stage, and wondering “What, exactly, is a pin-hole camera?” But now, … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/26/24

Will Coutant, shown making a play at third base in the first round game, pitched for Barrington in the second game of the District 2 tournament and struck out four Pawtucket batters.

Barrington 12U team advances to winner’s bracket final

The Barrington 12U Majors All Star team defeated Pawtucket, 13-3, in a winner’s bracket game on Tuesday night, June 25. A double by Seb Hyams on an 0-2 count put Barrington the scoreboard … more

6/26/24

Addison Lubelcyzk slides safely into home during Barrington’s Majors Division All-Star game against Portsmouth, Tuesday.

Barrington All Stars top Portsmouth 16-3 in Majors Softball opener

The Barrington Majors Division Softball team started its All Stars campaign with a 16-3 win over Portsmouth on Monday night, June 25, at Barrington High School. Barrington sprinted out to … more

6/26/24

Audrey Paxton fires a strike toward the plate during Barrington's 11-3 win over Portsmouth in the first game of the District 2 finals.

Barrington Senior Softball All Stars build early lead, roll to 11-3 win

The Barrington Senior Division Softball All Star team defeated Portsmouth 11-3 in the first game of the District 2 finals on Monday night, June 24. Audrey Paxton pitched seven strong innings for … more

6/25/24

Lisa Daft, shown speaking at a recent FTM in Barrington, criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee during a meeting earlier this month.

Barrington resident rips Committee member about canceled speaker

A member of the public called out a member of the School Committee during a meeting earlier this month. Lisa Daft criticized an unnamed member of the Barrington School Committee for allegedly … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/25/24

St Mary Academy-Bay View lists final Honor Roll students for 2023-24 term

EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of … more

6/25/24

Barrington’s Chase Corcoran slaps a hit to the left side of the infield during the Majors Division All Star game on Monday night, June 24.

Barrington 12U All Stars open district play with 2-1 win over Rumford

A first inning lead-off walk by Harrison Collins, followed by Mahir Salahuddin’s home run and a double by Luke Fluet provided all the offense the Barrington 12U Majors All Stars would need in a … more

6/25/24

Anthony Delisanti missed his birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole at the 2024 Northeast Amateur, but made it on the sixth to win the 62nd playing of the prestigious event.

Delisanti defeats Lee in playoff for 2024 Northeast Amateur title

EAST PROVIDENCE — Some rain...well a deluge...and some extra holes...this time only five...would not deter Anthony Delisanti in pursuit of his biggest title to date as the New York State native … more

By Mike Rego | 6/24/24

East Providence seeks artists for its ‘Beautility Box Mural Program’ program similar to ones done in the likes of Providence.

East Providence seeks artists for ‘Beautility Box' Mural Program

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence Department of Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the East Providence Arts Council, is calling on artists to submit design … more

6/24/24

Barrington’s Andrew Knychalski delivers a pitch to a Portsmouth batter.

Barrington 11U All Stars blast Portsmouth, 11-1

The Barrington Little League Majors 11U All Star baseball team opened the District 2 tournament with an 11-1 victory over Portsmouth at Sherwood Field on Sunday, June 23. Andrew … more

6/24/24

Twelve Barrington athletes from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club will compete at the upcoming national championships. Among those headed to nationals are (from left to right, back row) Gareth Stafford, Justin Tibbetts, Joseph Ripa, Hayden Kelley, Anika Breker, Alex Smuk, Dasha Smuk, Emma Mueller, (front row) Griffin Roper and Lily Tibbetts.

Barrington athletes qualify for fencing nationals

The Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club will send 12 Barrington fencers to the National Fencing Championships in Columbus, Ohio from June 28 to July 8. The local athletes are: … more

6/24/24

Members of the Barrington Police Department are honored during a recent Barrington School Committee meeting.

Town officials praise Barrington Police for response to BHS incident

Members of the Barrington Town Council and Barrington School Committee praised the work of the Barrington Police Department for its response to a tense incident outside the high school last month. … more

6/21/24

Christian Tacuva, 2, enjoys a strawberry at Four Town Farm on Wednesday, June 19.

Photos: Sweet treats ripe for the picking at local farm

Sunshine, warm temperatures and a light breeze greeted people as they filled their baskets with ripe, red strawberries at Four Town Farm this week. The local farm offers pick-your-own … more

6/21/24

Barrington Youth Basketball Association is offering skills clinics and organized pick-up basketball games this summer.

Barrington basketball league offering clinics and pick-up games

The Barrington Youth Basketball Association is offering skills clinics and organized pick-up games this summer at the Barrington Middle School basketball courts. The skills clinics will take … more

6/21/24