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Arts Alive! made its Barrington Middle School new auditorium debut with four sold out shows of Matilda Jr. The Musical. 
Barrington Middle School students shine in Matilda Jr. The Musical
Arts Alive! made its Barrington Middle School new auditorium debut with four sold out shows of Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical.  The Barrington Middle School students impressed … more
East Providence's Assembly delegation remains active early in 2023 session
PROVIDENCE — Members of the East Providence delegation in the General Assembly continued to be active in recent weeks, including freshman State Representative Jennifer Boylan. Boylan … more
Mike Holtzman said he spoke with a representative from Rhode Island Energy who told him that their rate was dropping to 9.125 cents per kilowatt hour.
Community energy program: ‘What if everyone opts out?’
The double-sided flyer lists 13 questions focused squarely on the town’s new energy aggregation program.  “When does it start?”  “Is everyone eligible for … more
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Dr. Andrew Anderson, the principal of Barrington Middle School, has been selected as a New England League of Middle Schools A+ Administrator.
BMS Principal is an A-plus administrator
Dr. Andrew Anderson, the principal of Barrington Middle School, has been selected as a New England League of Middle Schools A+ Administrator. The New England League of Middle Schools award honors … more
Blaise Rein (left) and Elizabeth Grieser (right) wait for their turns to speak during a Planning Board workshop focused on the monastery property.
Barrington residents push back against monastery plans
More than a dozen people voiced their opposition to the development plans for the former Carmelite monastery property during a special Barrington Planning Board workshop on Tuesday night, March … more
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Kelsey Gosch has been appointed director at East Bay Rowing, replacing co-founder Deb Sullivan.
Spring brings new direction for East Bay Rowing
As East Bay Rowing embarks on its 13th year on the Barrington River, new beginnings are guiding the future of the rowing club.   Kelsey Gosch has been appointed club director, replacing … more
Barrington High School seniors Ryan O’Connell (left) and Harrison Cooley organized a youth flag football tournament for their Senior Projects. Here they are surrounded by children who participated in the tournament.
In Barrington, Senior Projects ‘can be life-changing’
The small cafeteria is filled with well-dressed students, a therapy dog, and a feeling of nervous excitement. There is also a table covered with all sorts of snacks. The small cafeteria has … more
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The Ming Nie Global Change and Ecosystem Lab in Shanghai invited Mark Bertness (center) to study saltmarsh degradation in their region.
Endangered species: Saltmarshes — and what to do about it
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust kicks off its 2023 Land Trust Learning Series on Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation on saltmarsh degradation by Mark Bertness at the Barrington … more
A group of theater advocates, including former actors and actresses of 2nd Story Theatre, came together at the Cutler Mill event room on Monday night to discuss any possible course of action that could be taken to bring theater back to the Market Street building, which is currently privately owned and for sale.
A second chance for Warren's 2nd Story Theatre?
A group of more than two dozen local advocates for youth and community theater gathered to advocate for the future use of 2nd Story Theatre, which currently sits in private hands and is up for sale. more
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Veterans often charter River Rebel Charters of Bristol to fish for free as part of the Veteran Angler Charters program.
Trout fishing is the ticket this month
Rhode Island lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are currently closed for fishing. However, the season opens Saturday, April 8, and runs through Feb. 29, … more
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Anthony DeSisto, during a Warren Town Council meeting in 2020.
Little Compton close to hiring new solicitor
Little Compton could soon have a new town solicitor, after town council members voted 4-1 last week, with Paul Golembeske opposed, to negotiate a contract with Anthony DeSisto of Anthony DeSisto Law … more
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Officials from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management believe a sheen spotted on the Barrington River and in Hundred Acre Cove was likely pollen and naturally occurring bubbles.
DEM: Sheen on the Barrington River was pollen
Officials from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management believe a sheen spotted on the Barrington River and in Hundred Acre Cove was likely pollen and naturally occurring bubbles.  more
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said Barrington High School and other Rhode Island schools were part of a statewide “swatting” incident on Monday, March 27.
Police: Barrington High School lockdown was part of 'swatting' incident
Barrington High School was locked down on Monday morning, March 27, after officials received a call stating that there was a shooter at the school.  The call was bogus and part of a statewide … more
Tap-In, the non-profit that has been helping East Bay residents in need for more than three decades, is looking for specific donations and volunteer assistance.
They help others in need — can you help them?
Tap-In, the non-profit that has been helping East Bay residents in need for more than three decades, is looking for a little assistance. Tap-In is seeking volunteers to help with grant-writing, … more
Barrington Police Department receives re-accreditation award
The Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission recently held its awards ceremony to recognize six police departments that achieved re-accreditation, as well as three individuals for their … more
Steel Butterflies is based on author Elizabeth Splaine’s real-life friendship with an elderly woman who served as an OSS operative during WWII.
Bristol author set to release her fifth novel
Bristol resident Elizabeth Splaine's "Steel Butterflies" will be released in April. It is based on Splaine’s friendship with an elderly woman who served as a real-life OSS operative during WWII. more
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Barrington Rep.’s bill: Require solar on new construction
An East Bay lawmaker recently introduced a bill that would require most new construction in the state to include solar panels as part of the initial construction. Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D-Dist. … more
Police: Bicyclist damages car mirror during incident in Barrington
A motorist called Barrington Police on Thursday morning, March 16, following an incident with a bicyclist. The female motorist told police she was driving down Lincoln Avenue with her young … more
Needed: School Building Committee members in Barrington
The Barrington School Committee and School Administration are seeking members of the public to participate on the Barrington School Building Committee and assist in the development of a Master … more
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Barrington students’ artwork celebrated with Anchor Awards
More than a dozen Barrington students recently won RI Art Anchor Awards. The Rhode Island Art Educators Association organized the awards and invited all art teachers in Grades 6 through 12, to … more
East Providence Animal Control seeks public’s help finding dog’s owner
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Animal Control is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of dog. On March 16, East Providence police responded to Rumford Pets at 865 … more
Julie Gerstenblatt will sign copies of her debut novel “Daughters of Nantucket” at a special event at Inkfish Books in Warren on Thursday.
Barrington author signing copies of her book on Thursday
Barrington’s Julie Gerstenblatt will sign copies of her debut novel “Daughters of Nantucket” at a special event at Inkfish Books in Warren on Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. … more
The Barrington Planning Board will host a workshop on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. that will be focused on the future of the Carmelite monastery property.
Planning Board meeting will focus on Carmelite monastery property
There will be a special meeting of the Barrington Planning Board to discuss the former Carmelite monastery property on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Collis Gallery at Barrington Public … more
Jessica Kaela, shown in studio singing her newly released single, “Crying.”
Meet Jessica Kaela: A young singer focused on career growth
At 23, singer, songwriter, recording artist Jessica Kaela is a contemporary songster whose commitment to hard work, positivity, doing for others and doing what’s right, in the midst of a … more
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Warren PD wellness check ends with use of a taser and two officers injured
Two Barrington residents were arrested following an incident that occurred late on Friday night, March 17, in Warren. more
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