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Barrington's Chase Squires (left) makes a move past a Portsmouth defender during the Eagles' recent win.
BHS Sports Roundup: Boys lacrosse tops Hendricken, crushes Portsmouth
The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team celebrated wins over Hendricken and Portsmouth last week. On Tuesday, April 18, Barrington High School sophomore Colin Hope returned after five games … more
Immanuel Alcindor tips the ball over the net for the Barrington boys volleyball team.
Barrington boys jump out to 6-1 start this season
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team is off to a 6-1 start this season.  The Eagles, ranked second in Division II standings, knocked off Westerly and Toll Gate last week. … more
Kerri Frattaruolo, who began working at Crossroad Pub Restaurant over 20 years ago, purchased the restaurant in March with her husband, Vinny.
Crossroad Restaurant changes owners, but stays in the 'family'
Originally opening in 1977, Crossroad Pub Restaurant on Market Street in Warren has officially changed owners for the first time. But loyal patrons shouldn't be concerned. 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
Portsmouth High shortstop Megan Malone takes a throw from first baseman Kaelyn Mahoney on a grounder to first to force out a Barrington baserunner last Thursday, April 20.
Portsmouth shuts out Barrington in softball, 11-0
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity softball team notched its first win of the season in impressive fashion last week, routing Barrington on the road, 11-0. Portsmouth scored three … more
Washington Trust opened a new bank branch in Barrington recently. Pictured are (from left to right) East Bay Chamber of Commerce Chair-Elect Andy Arruda, Washington Trust Vice President and Regional Manager Matthew Raiche, President and COO Mark Gim, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Lending Officer Mary Noons, Vice President and Branch Manager Michael Geoghegan, Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer Deb Gormley, Chairman & CEO Edward O. “Ned” Handy III, Tap-In President Shauna Hyde, A. Autiello Construction Vice President Anthony Autiello, Jr., and Tap-In President-Elect Laurie Ward.
Barrington welcomes Washington Trust to town
The newest bank to open a branch in Barrington showed its focus on the community during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 21.   Officials from Washington Trust invited … more
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Violet Gagliano reaches for a pass during the first half of Thursday's game against Portsmouth.
‘Hungry and humble’ Eagles move to 5-2
They are 5-2. They are working hard. And they are still focused on improvement. Barrington High School girls lacrosse coach Andy Soutter said his team has been doing well so far this season, but … more
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A row of wrapped boats still await their spring awakening at Striper Marina near the Barrington Yacht Club. Striper is one of the numerous local marinas where boaters can take part in a fee-based recycling program for the shrinkwrap waste.
From wrap to recycle
Everyone living along the New England coastline is familiar with the sight of marinas in the winter. They transform into seas of plastic white, with thousands of boats shrink-wrapped for their … more
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Members of the Barrington High School math team pose for a group photo. The team recently won the math state championship — its 21st in the last 24 years.
Another state championship for BHS math team!
The BHS math team has done it again. Earlier this month, Barrington High School outscored teams from across Rhode Island and captured the math state championship.  It was … more
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.
Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay
A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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Vertical monument signs including the words “Barrington Town Center” were installed in two locations along County Road late last week.
Welcome to Barrington — how do you like our new signs?
Workers installed two new signs along County Road in Barrington late last week. The vertical monument signs include the words “Barrington Town Center” and are reportedly part of the … more
‘Trauma and stress’ relieved as BHS stays with June 4 graduation date
Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore shared some good news with BHS seniors on Friday night, April 21: The high school graduation ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 4, as it was … more
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Portsmouth High’s Kylie Delemos is pressured by a Barrington opponent while clearing the ball away from the Barrington goal Thursday night. The Eagles edged the Patriots, 13-12.
Portsmouth edged by Barrington in LAX thriller, 13-12
PORTSMOUTH — It was a battle of champions. In this corner, visiting Barrington — last year’s Rhode Island Division I girls’ lacrosse champions.  And in this … more
Teachers Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right) sit with their attorney, Greg Piccirilli, during a previous appeal hearing.
End of the road for Barrington Schools’ vaccine mandate
The Barrington School Committee has voted unanimously to end the district’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. At its meeting on Thursday, April 20, the committee voted 3-0 to amend the policy that … more
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Kaleigh Moran speaks to the School Committee during Thursday night's meeting. The senior created an online petition asking for school officials to reverse their decision to move the graduation date. By 8 p.m., more than 300 people had signed it.  
BHS students and parents irate about graduation date change
Barrington High School seniors learned late Thursday afternoon that officials were moving the BHS graduated date from June 4 to June 11. In an email to parents and students, Barrington … more
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A BEF grant funded a new community garden at Barrington Middle School.
BEF grants: Dinosaur Rocks, smart boards and more
Barrington Education Foundation’s annual Giving Drive 2023 is underway. Since its inception in 1992, Barrington Education Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in innovative grants, … more
Barrington resident Rich Turilli said his book, “The Art of War and Baseball,” shares plenty of tips about baseball, but also operates at a deeper level. Turilli had the idea to write the book while coaching one of his son's Little League baseball teams.
Barrington resident's book is about baseball, and much more
It is a book about baseball, but not really about baseball. Barrington resident Rich Turilli said his book, “The Art of War and Baseball,” shares plenty of tips about baseball, but … more
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Barrington Planning Board member Bill Kurtz created this plan for how the monastery property could be subdivided. Some lots would be for single-family homes, others for senior housing units, and one section of the property would be reserved for future use.
New plan for monastery property in Barrington: Fewer homes
A new plan for the former monastery property calls for a significantly reduced number of housing units.  Crafted by Planning Board member Bill Kurtz, the plan shows the property being … more
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Barrington’s Matt Davis delivers a hit for the Eagles during the team’s win over Tiverton.
Eagles walk-off wins against Tiverton and East Providence
The Barrington High School baseball team celebrated its first league win in dramatic fashion last week. The Eagles battled back from a one-run deficit against Tiverton, scoring two runs in the … more
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Ava Monroe looks up from working on a design project within the Graphic Communications room at East Providence High School. Graphics is one of 10 different Career and Technical Education tracks offered at the school, where about half the students are enrolled in some form of CTE programming.
Career and Technical — a new era in education
Since school choice began to proliferate a few years ago, hundreds of students have chosen to leave their hometown districts and enroll elsewhere. They often enroll close to home, choosing a neighboring district or a district a short drive away. But not always. more
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Missed target? Barrington man finds two arrows in his backyard
A Washington Road resident stopped into the Barrington Police station on Tuesday, April 11, after finding two arrows in his backyard. The resident’s property is located a short distance … more
Ace McCoy applies the tag to a St. Raphael’s player during a game last week.
Barrington softball team battles through early-season challenges
The season just started but the Barrington High School softball team has already faced a handful of challenges.   The Eagles were missing a few key players during April vacation and are … more
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Barrington's Alex McClelland (left) receives a custom-painted pair of cleats from former NFL MVP Cam Newton after leading his team, Breakthrough Elite, to a 6-0 record in the Cam Newton 7-on-7 football tournament last weekend. McClelland, who plays quarterback, was named MVP of the tournament.
Barrington QB shines in Cam Newton football tournament
Barrington High School junior Alex McClelland was named MVP of the Cam Newton 7-on-7 football tournament in Washington, D.C. last weekend. McClelland plays quarterback and led his team, … more
BHS juniors Sam Weiser (left) and Mia Biagetti won second place at the recent statewide National History Day competition.
BHS students take silver in History Day competition
Two Barrington High School students finished in second place in the statewide National History Day competition held recently at Toll Gate High School. BHS juniors Mia Biagetti and Sam Weiser … more
Dani Calderon sings Holy Diver by Chaka Kahn during the recent BHS Music Coffeehouse event at Barrington High School.
Coffeehouse vibe settles in at Barrington High School
It had a little bit of everything — a Miranda Lambert hit, a song by Katy Perry, and even a duet featuring a bag pipes and a snare drum.   The Barrington High School Music Department … more
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