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Start of the Third Leg of The Ocean Race Europe, from Alicante, Spain, to Genoa, Italy.
Enright tests positive for Covid, watches 11th Hour team place second
Charlie Enright’s 11th Hour Racing team placed second without their skipper due to testing positive for Covid, during the In-Port Race in Alicante, Spain on Sunday as the Ocean Race gets under … more
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The town’s first-ever “Aging Optimally” symposium will feature a musical performance by Joanne Lurgio.
‘Aging Optimally’ is focus of upcoming symposium
It’s a health fair, with a twist.  Barrington’s first-ever “Aging Optimally” symposium on Jan. 24 will offer a bit more than most typical health fairs.  In … more
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A worker from the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority directs traffic during work on the Mt. Hope Bridge last month.
RITBA clarifies restriction on Mt. Hope Bridge weight limit
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — The new 30-ton weight restriction for the Mt. Hope Bridge applies only to certain vehicles, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) stated in a … more
Stories to watch in 2023: Climate change, housing and the economy (stupid)
We reached out to dozens of people of influence to ask what story or stories they will be watching in the new year. Here’s what they had to say, in their own … more
Barrington Firefighter Dave Morelle holds the dog while Firefighter Jared Pedro pushes through the ice to help Morelle and the dog back to shore.
Barrington Firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice
Two Barrington Firefighters rescued a dog that fell through the ice at Brickyard Pond last week.   Police and fire received a 911 call at 3:24 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 — the caller … more
DEM stocks 10 ponds, lakes for winter fishing
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will be stocking the following 10 lakes and ponds with rainbow trout, Sebago Atlantic salmon, and new this year, lake … more
Cindy Elder (front), executive director of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, leads a winter walk through Sowams Woods, one of the properties preserved by the land trust.
Grant will help Barrington land trust increase its outreach
The New England Grassroots Environment Fund awarded a $2,840 grant to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust to help the organization increase its outreach to under-represented communities in 2023. … more
Barrington High School’s Eli Terrell competes in the long jump. Terrell won the event and also captured first place in the high jump.
Eagles run past Blue Wave, Kilties and Broncos
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team picked up three wins during a regular season meet on Wednesday night, Jan. 5. The Eagles defeated Hope 104-5, Mt. Pleasant 98-11, and … more
Reps. June Speakman and Jason Knight will host a Q&A series on the state's affordable housing law on Wednesday, Jan. 11
Q&A on affordable housing law to be held in Warren
A community conversation on the state's affordable housing statute will be held in the lower level of Warren Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. more
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11th Hour Racing skipper Charlie Enright (left) aboard Mãlama with Jack Bouttell (right) while training in Newport last summer. He and the team will embark on 14th Ocean Race starting on January 15, in Alicante, Spain.
Enright and 11th Hour Racing crew ready to start 14th Ocean Race, Jan 15
The 11th Hour Racing Team, skippered by Charlie Enright of Barrington, is currently undergoing final preparations for the start of the 14th edition of The Ocean Race on January 15. “We’d … more
Barrington Police: Speeding cars lead to arrest, summonses
During a three-day span last week, the Barrington Police twice engaged in high speed pursuits.  On Thursday, Dec. 29, police spotted a car speeding through town at about 1:30 a.m. Officers … more
Town hall hours change; plenty of board openings
The hours at Barrington Town Hall have changed. More specifically, the town hall is closing an hour earlier on Mondays. Following are the hours of operation at the town hall: Mondays from 8:30 … more
After lengthy search, missing Barrington girl located
A widespread search for a missing Barrington child ended in relief about four hours after it started on New Year’s Eve. According to police, a 12-year-old Barrington girl went missing from … more
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Members of the Barrington Town Council have already approved the expenditure of $1 million in ARPA funds for Haines Park improvements.
Wish list takes shape for Barrington Parks and Rec.
Resurfacing the Lincoln Avenue tennis courts made the cut. As did dugout covers for the baseball field at Chianese.  In fact, the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission has recommended six … more
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Maddie Gill, shown in a recent regular season game, played a key role in the Eagles' victories in the Notre Dame Fairfield Holiday Tournament last week.
Eagles win twice in Connecticut basketball tournament
The Barrington High School girls basketball team went 2-0 in the Notre Dame Fairfield Holiday Tournament last week.  The Eagles opened the tournament with a 50-45 win over defending … more
Isis Murillo, Soren Hayward, Lilly Hayward, Spenser Lawrence and Alison Hayward (from left to right) race toward the water while participating in the "New Years Day Dip in the Bay" fundraiser, hosted by the Barrington Lion's Club.
New Year's Day plunge draws crowd to Barrington Beach
The first-ever New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay at Barrington Beach treated participants to a warmer-than-normal polar plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1. The temperature hovered near 50 when people … more
Barrington High School senior captains Tucker Squires, Christian Vieira and Cole Vieira (from left to right) display the Cape Ann Savings Bank Holiday Tournament plaque.
Eagles’ hockey team wins holiday tournament
The Barrington High School boys hockey team won the Cape Ann Savings Bank Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The Eagles opened the tournament with a 6-3 win over the host team, Gloucester, … more
Barrington’s Sean Bonneau pulls up for a jumper during the Eagles' game against Middletown on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
Barrington’s 11-point lead turns into 1-point loss to Islanders
The Barrington High School boys basketball team built a 36-25 advantage against Middletown on Tuesday, Dec. 27, but it would not be enough as the Islanders rallied for a 60-59 win over the Eagles in … more
Barrington Police respond to schools for marijuana-related incidents
Barrington Police responded to separate drug-related incidents on Monday, Dec. 19. At about 9:40 a.m., Barrington school officials reached out to police regarding a middle school student who … more
Former Bayside YMCA Director Joe Martino said writing a book was challenging ‘all the way’ but well worth it in the end.
Longtime YMCA leader pens his first book
For 20 years, Joe Martino ran the Bayside YMCA.  As executive director of the popular branch, Martino was kept very busy with everything from managing the staff, to interacting with members, … more
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Michael Burke (right) cringes as his uncle, Bob Burke, splashes him with water during a polar plunge at Barrington Beach.
Barrington Beach hosting New Year’s Day Dip
People are invited to usher in the new year with an exhilarating swim at Barrington Beach on Jan. 1. The Barrington Business and Community Association’s first-ever “New Year’s … more
Parker Hughes competes against a Bishop Hendricken opponent in the 138 weight class during Wednesday's Varsity Tri Meet.
Eagles defeat Huskies in wrestling, 54-21
The Barrington High School wrestling team opened the regular season with a split on Wednesday night, Dec. 21 — the Eagles defeated Mt. Hope and lost to Bishop Hendricken. In the 54-21 win … more
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Prevention Coalition helps spread ‘kindness’ throughout the East Bay
EAST BAY — The East Bay Prevention Coalition recently celebrated World Kindness Week with activities in each community that brought smiles and more to many residents and businesses. In East … more
BankRI’s Highland Avenue branch in East Providence collected over 100 gifts during the 2022 “Holiday Giving Tree” program led by employees (left to right) Chrissy Boi, Highland Avenue Branch Manager; David Holliday Isom, Banker; Ally Gorman, Senior Teller; Susan Herd, Assistant Branch Manager; and Helen Couto, Senior Teller.
Bank RI’s Holiday Giving Tree provides 1,000s of gifts to area children
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Islanders in every corner of the state embraced this year’s Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) Holiday Giving Tree program, leading to an incredible 5,556 gifts donated to … more
New patrol officers Joel Saccoccio, Adam Duarte, Kelsey Maynard and Ryan Boraski (from left to right) are congratulated by Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell and Chief Michael Correia after being sworn in during a ceremony at the Barrington Library on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Barrington Police celebrate new officers and promotions
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia was proud to hold a special promotion/swearing-in ceremony at the public library auditorium last week. On Wednesday, Dec. 21, a large crowd turned out for … more
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