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Fourth-grader Finley Goodhue leans her bicycle against a rack outside Hampden Meadows School before heading inside for the first day of classes.

Summer vacation ended on Monday, Aug. 28 for Barrington students, as they headed back to class. The district had full days of classes for some students (mostly those who were new to their … more

8/29/23

Barrington High School’s Chucky Potter gets a hand on a Central ball carrier during Saturday’s scrimmage at Conley Stadium.

Eagles battle Knights in preseason football scrimmage

The Barrington High School football team squared off against Central High School in a preseason scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 26, at Conley Stadium in Providence. Mitchell Ivatts scored a touchdown for … more

8/29/23

Helen Leffers, of Barrington, is offered a beer after participating in the 14th annual Finish for a Guinness 5K last year.

Don’t miss the 15th (and final) Finish for a Guinness 5K

Lace up your racing shoes and do some calf stretches, because it’s time for the 15th Annual Finish for a Guinness 5K race, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 3 in Warren. more

By Ethan Hartley | 8/28/23

Building a better brand for Barrington?

Barrington is rebranding itself. Barrington officials recently announced a town logo design contest. Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey said the idea for the contest surfaced a few … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/28/23

Reynolds Strong was founded in memory of Barrington resident and East Providence native Paul Reynolds who passed away at the age of 51 after a battle with esophageal cancer.

Golf tournament will raise money for nonprofit

The Paul J. Reynolds Foundation, created in honor of the late Paul Reynolds, will hold its first-ever Reynolds Strong Golf Tournament on Oct. 30 at Pawtucket Country Club. Reynolds Strong was … more

8/26/23

Volunteer David Alves cleans the gutters of a Brook Street home during a Barrington Day of Caring event in 2018. Money from the Spencer Trust helps fund the Day of Caring.

Barrington proposes changes to 'poor and unfortunate' trust bylaws

Barrington Town administration is proposing some changes to the Spencer Trust bylaws, including two amendments that impact the home repair fund. The trust was established after former Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/24/23

Taxpayers stand for a vote at the 2017 Barrington Financial Town Meeting.

Is it time for Barrington to dump the FTM?

In its best year between 2014 and 2023, the Barrington Financial Town Meeting drew 5 percent of the registered voters. Five percent. Low participation at the annual FTM is one of the reasons … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/23/23

Barrington Police investigating house break, burglary

Barrington Police responded to a Hampden Meadows home at about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for a break-in. The homeowner was away at the time of the break-in, but received a notification of glass … more

8/23/23

Belton Court mansion, with its windows and doors boarded up.

Police: Out-of-state teens trespassing at Zion property

The alarm company that monitors the former Zion Bible College property in Barrington contacted police after a camera picked up footage of five people trespassing on the property on Wednesday, Aug. 16 … more

8/23/23

Stephanie Beaute, Gabe Amo, Walter Berwick, Sandra Cano, Don Carlson, Stephen Casey, John Goncalves, Sabina matos, Ana Quezada, Aaron Regunberg

Ten Democratic Congressional hopefuls square off at Roger Williams University

It was a fast-moving debate with several lightning rounds, ensuring that everyone got a chance to flash a little personality, attempt to differentiate themselves from the other members of their party onstage, and, for better or worse, increase their name recognition. more

By Christy Nadalin | 8/22/23

Barrington High School quarterback Alex McClelland throws a pass during preseason practice on Monday morning, Aug. 21.

Barrington High School fall sports teams get rolling

Most Barrington High School teams kicked off the fall sports season with practices on Monday, Aug. 21. The football team got started a week earlier. more

8/22/23

The Legion Way ice rink is shown during the winter months.

Council says yes to ice rink repairs, new police and fire equipment

Good news for ice hockey enthusiasts: Repairs are coming to the Legion Way ice rink. At its meeting late last month, the Barrington Town Council voted 5-0 to have the outdoor rink resurfaced and … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/22/23

The district is looking for a new principal at Primrose Hill School.

Search starts for new principal at Barrington elementary school

Barrington is looking for a new elementary school principal. Officials announced earlier this month that Coleen Smith had resigned. Smith served as Primrose Hill School Principal last … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/21/23

Lily Dessel, shown competing in a Barrington High School match earlier this year, won the RICC Women's Club Championship earlier this month.

Historic day as RICC crowns club champions

The Rhode Island Country Club golf championships proved to be historic last Sunday, as a brother and sister won the men’s and women’s club championships for the first time in RICC … more

8/18/23

St. Andrew's School head basketball coach Mike Hart (left) plays a little defensive pressure on third grader Henry Tisdale during the recent Hoops with Hart Basketball Camp.

Campers turn out for another summer of Hoops with Hart

Twenty-eight years of teaching kids the fundamentals of the game of basketball and what benefits can be gained by paying strict attention to what current and former players have to offer. … more

BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA | 8/18/23

Want to camp overnight on Barrington Beach?

Barrington residents are invited to register for a community campout on Barrington Beach. The event takes place Saturday into Sunday, Sept. 9-10. People can register now with the town — … more

8/17/23

Barrington Police: 'We’re not trampling over juveniles’ rights'

Last month, Barrington Police received a tip that teenagers were partying at Mussachuck Beach. Officers in a party patrol unit responded to the secluded stretch of coastline and located the … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/17/23

Declan Maddock works with a machine used in the 3D printing class offered by the town.

Barrington family shares 3D printing fun in town camp

What do Voronoi bunnies, Taylor Swift swag, steampunk octopi with articulated arms, and Shrek have in common? They were all 3D printed at the two-hour hands-on introductory class to 3D … more

8/17/23

In Barrington, expect a visit during the property revaluation

Barrington will begin a full property revaluation this month. The town is required to complete a statistical reval every three years and a full reval every nine years. The process allows the … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/16/23

Art Eddy, a principal with Traverse Landscape Architects (second from right), discusses the condition of Barrington’s athletic fields during a special Town Council meeting on Saturday morning. The meeting included a tour of athletic fields.

‘None of these fields are getting rest’ in Barrington

Members of the Barrington Town Council stood at the center of Victory Field on Saturday morning, surrounded by 100 yards of lush green grass and a handful of signs proclaiming “Field … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/16/23

Officials in Barrington will ask voters to approve a $250 million school construction bond in November.

November ballot will include school bond question in Barrington

Officials are moving closer to presenting the potential scope of school construction work in Barrington. School Committee members Patrick McCrann and TJ Peck attended the Barrington Town … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/15/23

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

8/14/23

Wannamoisett Country Club's Bobby Leopold won his record-tying fourth Rhode Island Golf Association State Amateur championship in early July with a 9-and-8 victory over Harry Dessel at Warwick Country Club.

Wannamoisett's Leopold, Macleod win RIGA major championships

Superb summers for golfers with Wannamoisett ties continued in recent weeks as a pair of players from the noted Rumford layout claimed major Rhode Island Golf Association wins including Bobby Leopold's … more

By Mike Rego | 8/14/23

Neal and the Vipers play a show at Latham Park in Barrington earlier this summer. The concert series has moved to Barrington Beach.

Barrington Beach parking is resident-only for next three Sundays

Barrington officials are enacting new restrictions at the town beach, following an overcrowded parking situation last Sunday. Barrington Recreation Department Director Michele Geremia … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/11/23

Officials installed a Chronolog photo station at Allin’s Cove as part of a citizens science project.

Barrington land trust launches citizen science project

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust is conducting a citizens science project in an effort to collect information about changes in the environment. The citizens science project is called … more

8/11/23