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Members of the first place shuttle hurdles team, (from left to right) Eli Terrell, Ethan Knight, Bobby Wind and Ryan Martin, pose for a photo at the Injury Fund meet on Saturday.
Barrington boys aim for more indoor track titles
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team is hoping for a three-peat. Last year, the Eagles won their second straight Class B Championship, while finishing 8-1 in the Metropolitan Division … more
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The Barrington Fire Department battled a house fire in Roberta Plat on Tuesday afternoon. The back of the house was badly damaged, said Barrington Fire Chief Gerald Bessette.
Fire tears through Barrington home
Firefighters responded to a house fire in Roberta Plat on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 13. Barrington Fire Chief Gerald Bessette said the department received the call a little before 12:30 p.m. and … more
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Matt Raffa drives to the basket guarded by James Rustici of Mt. Hope during the Eagles’ win on Friday. Raffa scored 23 points in the victory.
Eagles' pressure too much for Huskies to handle
The Barrington High School boys basketball team used its relentless full-court pressure to build an early lead against Mt. Hope and cruised to a 64-29 victory. Playing in front of a hometown … more
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Officer Corey Resendes recently took a job with the East Providence Police Department. He had served as the SRO (school resource officer) in Barrington.
Barrington SRO leaves for nearby police force
The Barrington Police Department is looking to fill a number of recent vacancies, including the school resource officer job. Officer Corey Resendes had been working as the SRO for Barrington … more
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Proposed policy spells out ‘professional conduct with students’
The Barrington School Committee has introduced a policy that establishes clear boundaries for relationships between students and district employees. At its meeting on Thursday night, Dec. 9, the … more
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Members of the Barrington School Committee are (from left to right) student representative Madeleine Kaufman, Frazier Bell, Patrick McCrann (chairman), TJ Peck (vice chairman), Dr. Megan Douglas, and Amanda Regino Basse.
McCrann and Peck chosen to lead new School Committee
Patrick McCrann is the new chairman of the Barrington School Committee. The first order of business at Thursday night’s meeting was the election of officers. The action followed the recent … more
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A map of the area where tree trimming will limit access to the bike path next week in Warren.
DEM announces tree work will temporarily limit access to East Bay Bike Path
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced access on three sections of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren will be limited starting on Monday, Dec. … more
Barrington man finds tracking device on his vehicle
For the second time in the past few weeks, Barrington Police investigated a tracking device placed on a resident's vehicle.  A Barrington resident called police on Friday, Dec. 2 to report … more
Bicyclists ride along the East Bay Bike Path, approaching the intersection with Middle Highway in Barrington.
Paving the way for improvements in Barrington
A rebuilt County Road.  Upgraded bike paths and walking trails.  And a town-wide speed limit of 25 miles per hour.  These are a few of the action items included in the … more
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According to the Barrington High School student handbook, cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be used during class time “unless authorized by the teacher.”
Temptation, distraction and cell phone use
It’s a Friday morning at Barrington High School and the class is engaging in a group discussion — several students are working on their Chromebooks, some are speaking with the teacher, … more
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Barrington resident Anthony Rondeau recently wrote his first book, “What I Know (so far).”
He’s happy to share what he knows … so far
Barrington resident and Bristol native Anthony Rondeau has been collecting his thoughts in notebooks, journals, and in digital files, certain that one day he would have the opportunity to share it all in a book.  Now he has. more
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'Porch pirate' strikes in Barrington, steals two packages
A Sowams Road resident called Barrington Police on Thursday, Dec. 1 to report that two packages had been stolen from her front porch. The resident told police that she observed through her … more
Bradley Hospital enrolls teens with OCD for brain stimulation research study
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital has begun enrolling teens for a study focused on the use of a non-invasive type of brain stimulation … more
Portsmouth’s Stoddard Rice (left) and Barrington’s Erik Hall battle for possession of the puck during Sunday night’s Injury Fund contest.
Barrington dominates Portsmouth in Injury Fund hockey
PORTSMOUTH — Last year, the Division II Portsmouth Patriots hockey team played admirably against Division I Barrington High in the annual Injury Fund exhibition game, losing by just a goal … more
Pam Lauria (right) stands with fellow Barrington resident and first-time legislator Jennifer Boylan.
Barrington’s Lauria ready for Statehouse assignment
Pam Lauria has been involved in local politics for years. Now she’s ready to take an even more active role in policy-making.  The long-time Barrington resident and East Providence … more
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Braxton Howard Medlin (right) and Kate Berard (left) are sworn in as new council members during a special ceremony at the Barrington Town Hall on Monday night, Dec. 5.
New Barrington officials sworn in
There was a special swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Barrington town officials on Monday night, Dec. 5. The event, held inside the Barrington Town Hall council chambers, also offered … more
Once the rain stopped, Barrington's tree lighting event was moved outdoors, where Barrington High School students performed for the crowd.
Tis the season for songs, sweets and a tree lighting
Wind and rain could not scare away the holiday spirit, as Barrington residents turned out for the annual tree lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 3.   Town officials moved many of the … more
A woman takes a polar plunge in town last New Year's Day. People are invited to usher in the new year with an exhilharating swim at Barrington Beach on Jan. 1.
On New Year’s Day, take a dip in the bay (in Barrington)
People are invited to usher in the new year with an exhilharating swim at Barrington Beach on Jan. 1. The Barrington Business and Community Association’s first-ever “New Year’s … more
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Members of the Barrington High School Choral Ensemble perform a holiday song for the large crowd at a previous tree lighting festival.
Barrington’s tree-lighting festivities moving indoors
Activities planned for the Barrington Tree Lighting event will be held indoors on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 3, because of the expected rain and wind. The forecast calls for a dry start to … more
BHS field hockey team seniors (from left to right) Amy Labelle, Violet Gagliano, Peyton Whittet, Caroline West, Emma Johnson and Abby Martel, made the All State All-Academic Team, which means they maintained a high academic record through their high school years.
Accolades and academic honors for BHS field hockey team
The 2022 Barrington High School field hockey team recently held its season-ending banquet, when head coach Anne Gasbarro announced a long list of accolades and accomplishments for many of the … more
The Barrington Pop Warner JV 1 cheer team finished first at regionals and will compete at nationals.
Two Barrington Pop Warner teams headed to nationals
The Barrington Pop Warner JV-1 and JV-2 cheer teams will compete at Pop Warner Nationals in Orlando, Fla. this month. The Barrington cheer teams finished in first place in their respective … more
Students’ test scores rebounding in Barrington
“We’re coming back.” That is what Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore heard from local teachers while visiting the high school earlier this … more
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Police order teenagers off Barrington school roof
Barrington Police responded to Hampden Meadows School on Sunday, Nov. 27 at about 11:20 a.m. after receiving a phone call from someone who saw two individuals climbing onto the roof of the … more
Barrington officials consider changing the town seal
Changes could be coming for the town seal. Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey said a survey will soon be posted to the town’s website, asking residents to share their ideas about what … more
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BHS senior running back Payton Murphy finished the season with more than 1,000 yards rushing.
Barrington running back eclipses 1,000-yard mark
The Barrington High School football team finished the Thanksgiving Day game with 296 yards rushing on 32 carries. Senior running back Payton Murphy led the way with 140 yards, while AJ DiOrio … more
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