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Barrington election workers Terri DeCosta, Diane Egge and Al Schrade (from left to right) and Deputy Town Clerk Stephanie Bernardo (rear) oversee early voting inside the Barrington Town Hall. The town is making a big push to recruit additional election workers.
Barrington looking to bolster election effort
Terri DeCosta applied for the job because she had retired and finally had the time. Diane Egge applied because she was looking to give back to her community. And Al Schrade applied because … more
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Students in Mark Whittaker’s and Kristin Mitchell’s classes at Hampden Meadows School celebrate after hearing that they will be reporters for the Barrington Times Kids Corner page.
Kids Corner: Barbie lovers, school clubs and more
Here are some reasons why Barrington is amazing Barrington has safe neighborhoods and excellent schools By Adriana Conde and Avery Martin Life in Barrington is amazing. There is a lot … more
Barrington Middle School runners (from left to right) Kendall Blaney, Molly Reagan, Carley Gill, Abby Glass, Gracie Gaines, Annabelle Meech, and Charlotte Farrell break from the starting line during the Oct. 22 state championship race at Ponaganset High School.
Barrington Middle School perseveres through protests, wins state title
The Barrington Middle School girls cross country team won the state championship last month … twice. The local girls team won the race held at Ponaganset High School on Sunday, Oct. 22, … more
Police: Warren man charged after trying to abandon his dog in Barrington
Barrington Police charged 58-year-old Warren resident Gerald Stills with abandonment of an animal-first offense and improper care of animals, after he allegedly tried to abandon his dog inside a … more
Dr. Heidi Lane, describing the West Bank plan from the Oslo Accords.
Learning and sharing about Israel and the Middle East
Nearly 100 people filled the sanctuary at Temple Habonim — Barrington’s only Jewish institution — on Oct. 26, for a presentation by Dr. Heidi Lane, a professor at the US Naval War … more
Police: Students were playing beer pong at Barrington Beach
An off-duty Barrington Police officer called the station at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, after noticing a group of young men playing beer pong at the town beach. Police responded to the … more
Barrington Middle School is solar panel-ready, but officials are yet to have any panels installed, said Magnus Thorsson.
Barrington committee pushing for net-zero schools and town buildings
A local committee is recommending the Town Council adopt net-zero building standards for all new construction and rehabilitation of town-owned buildings… and that includes Barrington Public … more
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Barrington’s Chucky Potter, Will DiGiacomo, Graham Bennett and Trevor Snow (from left to right) tackle a Woonsocket ballcarrier during the Eagles’ 42-14 win on Saturday.
Barrington builds early lead, defeats Woonsocket, 42-14
The Barrington High School football team defeated Woonsocket 42-14 on Saturday, Oct. 28, and enters the Division II playoffs as one of the top seeds. The Eagles (6-0 in Division II-B) are … more
Barrington High School’s Michael Chun, Brandon Piedade and Myles Napolitano (from left to right) race in the Class B Championship on Saturday.
Barrington High School boys win Class B Championship
The Barrington High School boys cross country team captured the Class B Championship at Ponaganset High School on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 28.   The Eagles had three runners finish in the … more
Evelyn Lefort was Barrington’s top finisher in the Class B Championship on Saturday at Ponaganset High School.
BHS girls cross country team wins Class B Championship
The Barrington High School girls cross country team, paced by two freshmen runners, won the Class B Championship at Ponaganset High School on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 28.   Barrington … more
Barrington's Ava Koczera-Kasem won her match on Thursday, defeating East Greenwich’s Ellie Coker Dodham, 6-1, 6-2.
Barrington tennis team defeats East Greenwich in playoff opener
The Barrington High School girls tennis team defeated East Greenwich, 4-1, in a Division I quarterfinal playoff match on Thursday, Oct. 26.   Barrington’s number one singles player, … more
A special Trunk or Treat event will be held at Barrington Beach on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Halloween 'Beach and Treat' is Saturday in Barrington
There will be a Trunk or Treat event held at Barrington Beach on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The event will also award prizes for best costumes, scariest costume, most creative … more
The driver of this stolen vehicle fled on foot into a Barrington neighborhood early Thursday morning, Oct. 26.
Driver of stolen vehicle escapes on foot into Barrington neighborhood
A man driving a stolen car fled police early Thursday morning, Oct. 26, and disappeared on foot into a Barrington neighborhood.   A Barrington Police officer was on radar post on the … more
In past years, Luigi Carusi has been a mainstay in the kitchen during special events at Holy Angels Church. After a four-year hiatus, a sit-down "Fall Pasta Dinner" in the church hall will take place on Nov. 9.
Holy Angels Church prepares for Fall Pasta Dinner
It’s been awhile since Holy Angels Church has hosted a macaroni dinner in its spacious downstairs church hall area, but that’s all about to change on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. … more
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Teachers and teacher assistants wore red shirts while attending the Barrington School Committee meeting on Thursday, Aug. 31. The red shirts were a show of solidarity for members of the B.E.S.T. That union, which had started the year without a contract, recently reached a new agreement with the district.
Barrington Educational Support Team union reaches agreement with district
The Barrington School Committee and the Barrington Educational Support Team (B.E.S.T.) reached an agreement on a new contract.   The two sides had been negotiating off and on for nearly a … more
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Sowams School saw an impressive jump on its RICAS scores.
Barrington outperforms other districts on RICAS tests
Barrington students continue to outperform their peers across the state when it comes to standardized testing.   The recent round of RICAS test results showed Barrington students were tops … more
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Barrington Police charge woman following report of wrong-way driver
Barrington Police charged Johanna L. Kilroy, 38, of Newport, with DUI of liquor-.15 or greater-first offense, and domestic violence-criminal violation of a no contact order, following an incident 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
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
Barrington High School celebrates its homecoming with a parade during halftime of Friday night's game.
Big crowd celebrates Barrington High School Homecoming
Kate Mellen and Chelsea Duncan were crowned the Golden Eagles during the Barrington High School Homecoming celebration at halftime of Barrington's game against Portsmouth on Friday night. The … more
The trends continue: Fewer sales, higher prices
The East Bay residential real estate trend of decreasing housing units sold and decreasing days on market, driven by the Fed’s action to increase rates, continues unabated. Homeowners are … more
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The East Bay Community Development Corporation gets property tax discounts for its two affordable housing complexes in Barrington — Sweetbriar and Palmer Pointe. Barrington resident Janine Wolfe said corporate America is not paying workers enough and that is resulting in the housing problems.
At Barrington meeting, residents differ on need for affordable housing
Is there a lack of affordable housing in Barrington or have wages not kept pace? That debate surfaced during the Barrington Town Council meeting in September. Early in the meeting, Matthew … more
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Barrington's Mitchell Ivatts makes a Portsmouth defender miss during the Eagles' 40-6 win on Friday night.
Barrington High School football team defeats Portsmouth 40-6
The fans in the bleachers begged to see Barrington’s vaunted passing attack.   “Throw the ball!” shouted the student section.   But BHS Coach Sandy Gorham had a … more
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Excavators clear dirt at the Barrington Middle School construction site in 2018. Members of the Barrington School Committee recently voted to pursue Option 5 in a new round of school construction.
Barrington School Committee votes 5-0 for ‘Option 5’
The Barrington School Committee voted unanimously to pursue “Option 5” for the proposed school building construction project.   That option calls for an addition and targeted … more
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Barrington's Sean Bonneau, a freshman at Keene State College, was named Rookie of the Year for the Little East Conference in Men's Golf.
Barrington High School graduate named Rookie of the Year
Keene State College freshman Sean Bonneau, of Barrington, was named Men’s Golf Rookie of the Year for the Little East Conference recently.   Bonneau, who graduated from Barrington … more
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