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DCYF imposed a one-day suspension of the childcare license of Kids Quarters, LLC in June 2018 as a result of an injury to a child attending the center.
DCYF suspended Barrington daycare's license in 2018
The Barrington daycare that is being investigated by DCYF and Barrington Police for giving melatonin gummies to children had its license suspended in 2018 following an earlier DCYF … more
Little change projected in student enrollment in Barrington
Barrington School officials kicked off the upcoming budget season with a deeper dive into student enrollment.  During their meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12, members of the school committee … more
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Emily Maiato powers through the Barrington defense to reach the hoop in the Patriots’ 49-46 win Monday night. Maiato led the Patriots with 17 points.
Portsmouth edges Barrington in girls’ basketball, 49-46
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High senior Emily Maiato scored 17 points in leading the Patriots to a 49-46 victory over Barrington in a Division I contest at home Monday night. The win improved … more
Sarah Henderson leaps across the beam, earning an 8.5 on the event.
Eagles top Skippers, fall to Rams in gymnastics
The Barrington High School gymnastics team split in a recent meet, defeating North Kingstown and losing to LaSalle.   LaSalle finished with a score of 137.40, while Barrington had 134.05, … more
Barrington’s Nick Scandura elevates for a jumper in front of the net.
Defense powers Eagles to win over Patriots
Sean Bonneau knocked down two early three-pointers and helped the Eagles build a 19-7 lead over Portsmouth in the first quarter. Barrington’s defense extended the margin to 35-15 at the … more
Members of the Barrington School Committee decided not to pursue a plan to build a new grade 3-to-5 school on the Hampden Meadows School site. Instead, officials plan to submit a new Stage 1 application.
Barrington School Committee abandons plan for new grade 3-to-5 school
Barrington School officials reviewed the most recent school construction plan during their meeting on Thursday night, Jan. 12.  The plan, presented by the architecture firm Kaestle Boos … more
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Barrington High School’s Eli Terrell, Ryan Martin, Ethan Knight and Bobby Wind (from left to right) won the shuttle hurdle event at the East Coast Invitational on Saturday.
Barrington track athletes qualify for nationals
Barrington’s shuttle hurdle team brought home a first place medal from the East Coast Invitational, which is the second-largest single-day track meet in the New England region this season. … more
DZP CoDesign was contracted to develop the plan for “Belton Court Village,” which is a proposed residential development that would fill the former Zion Bible College property.
350-unit 'Village' planned for vacant Barrington property
The new plan for the former Zion Bible College property in Barrington calls for a large scale residential development. The design, shared publicly at Tuesday night’s planning board meeting, … more
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An analysis of real estate sales in eight different East Bay communities shows that median prices have risen dramatically in every category (single-family, multi-family and condominiums) in every community in the past five years. Increases range from 20% to 100%.
Nothing but up for the East Bay real estate market
East Bay real estate values increased exponentially during the past five years. The increases were similar to what happened in the rest of New England and nationally, but like politics, all real … more
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Barrington's Sophia Ford, shown competing in the outdoor track state championship meet, set a new school record in the long jump on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Barrington girls win, Ford sets school record in long jump
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team easily outscored Pilgrim and Mount St. Charles in a regular season meet on Wednesday night, Jan. 11.  The Eagles defeated Pilgrim, 66-42, … more
The red light camera in operation since early 2022 at the intersection of Broadway and Grovesnor Avenue.
False start: All of East Providence’s ‘red light' cameras are not yet operational
EAST PROVIDENCE — The controversial program of installing “red light” cameras at 10 busy intersections around East Providence received some “accidental” publicity … more
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Luke Fluet looks upfield while running the ball for Barrington. Fluet was one of nearly two dozen Barrington Pop Warner athletes to be named an All American Little Scholar.
Barrington Pop Warner boasts nearly two dozen All-Americans
Barrington Pop Warner is celebrating a stellar season this past fall.  The Eagles had a football team qualify for the playoffs, sent multiple cheer teams to the national championships, and … more
Members of the Barrington High School boys basketball team stand with teachers during a special event on Wednesday night, Jan. 11.
Barrington team thanks teachers, runs past Skippers
The Barrington High School boys basketball team treated the home crowd to a double-digit victory over North Kingstown, 81-46, on Wednesday night, Jan. 11. Members of the varsity team also took … more
Lawrence Air Systems employees pose for a group photo with Barrington Firefighter Jesus Sanchez (front row, left) and Jesus’s dog, Paco.
Company pays it forward to Barrington firefighter
The red Lawrence Air Systems trucks lined the side of the road as workers moved with purpose around the Barrington property. Inside the attic of the home, men cut holes for air conditioning vents. … more
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Rind owners Ashley LaPlante and Tim Fichera worked together in restaurants for more than 20 years and recently opened a new cheese shop in Barrington.
Cheese shop in Barrington offers tour of tastes
On the center shelf is the Robiola Bosina. And about a foot to the right is the Der Scharfe Maxx. And just below that, on the bottom shelf, is the Beemster XO.  Inside the cooler at Rind on … more
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Providence Country Day announces 2022-23 first trimester honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE -— The Providence Country Day School in city recently announced the honor roll of students from the first trimester of the 2022-23 term. High Honors Class of 2030: Maja … more
The Eagles are scheduled to swim against East Greenwich on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Bayside YMCA at 4 p.m. 
After a long wait, Eagles open swim season
For six weeks, the Barrington High School boys and girls swim teams waited for the chance to compete. Last week, the wait ended. The Eagles responded by powering past teams from Cumberland High … more
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Barrington Police and the DCYF are investigating allegations that a staff member at Kid's Quarters gave melatonin gummies to children there.
Police and DCYF investigating Barrington daycare
Barrington Police and DCYF are investigating a Barrington daycare where an employee allegedly gave melatonin gummies to children. According to multiple media reports, an employee at Kids Quarters … more
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Barrington High School’s Brandon Piedade, shown competing a regular season meet, set a new school record in the 3,200-meter race while running in the Ocean Breeze Freedom Games on Staten Island in New York.
Runners break two Barrington High School track records
On Saturday, Jan. 7, a small group of Barrington boys track athletes headed to the Ocean Breeze Freedom Games on Staten Island in New York, one of the largest attended indoor track and field meets in … more
The Barrington High School boys basketball team is hosting a special teacher appreciation night on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
BHS basketball team holding teacher appreciation event tonight
Members of the Barrington High School boys basketball team are taking time before their game on Wednesday night to say thanks to their teachers.  The Eagles will hold a “Teacher … more
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The demolition of the two dams that create the Kickemuit Reservoir is awaiting a final permit approval from RIDEM for the upper dam, while the lower dam is fully approved and ready for removal. Seen in this historic postcard, the water treatment facility will likely face demolition this year if no alternative plan is presented.
Bristol County Water Authority to propose 6 percent increase
Bristol County Water Authority customers may be facing a 6% increase this year. more
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Barrington Town Council Vice President Rob Humm shared a detailed presentation at Monday night’s meeting regarding the town's athletic fields and facilities.
Barrington council opens the door for a new recreation vision
A recreation center. A turf field. Better field maintenance. Barrington Town Council Vice President Rob Humm shared a detailed presentation at Monday night’s meeting that offered three … more
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Goalie Dominic Bruzzi makes a stop while battling Mount St. Charles, Saturday.
Mounties defeat Eagles in boys hockey
On Saturday, the Barrington High School boys hockey team hosted Mount Saint Charles at the Portsmouth Abbey. The Mounties opened up the scoring four minutes into the game and skated into the second … more
David Robertson celebrates with his son Luke after the Phillies won the NLCS last year. Robertson, who now pitches with the Mets, will put on a skills clinic for local Little Leaguers later this month.
A big league treat for local Little Leaguers
Youth registered for the upcoming Barrington Little League spring season will have an opportunity to learn from a pro. Major League Baseball pitcher David Robertson will lead a special skills … more
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The Eagles celebrate a goal early in Saturday’s game against the Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho girls’ co-op team at Portsmouth Abbey.
Eagles, Titans skate to 1-1 tie in girls’ hockey (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Even after a five-minute overtime period, a winner could not be decided between the Barrington/Mt. Hope/Portsmouth and Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Chariho high school girls’ co-op … more
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