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Local candidates for general assembly seats (top row, from left to right) Sam Read (House, District 66), Jason Knight (House, District 67), Pam Lauria (Senate, District 32) and (bottom row) Jennifer Boylan (House, District 66), Scott Fuller (House, District 67) and Rhonda Holmes (Senate, District 32).

Ask the candidates: How would you make the East Bay better?

Question: What could you do as a legislator to make the East Bay a better place to live? District 32, Senate Pam Lauria (D) — “The East Bay is incredibly vulnerable to the … more

9/28/22

Barrington's Charlotte Danyla returns a shot during a state tournament qualifying match last week.

Camaraderie powers Barrington High School girls tennis team

The Barrington High School girls tennis team lost nine starters from last year’s squad, but despite the player turnover, the Eagles have powered to a strong 3-1 start. Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/27/22

State and local officials toss shovels full of sand marking the groundbreaking of the new East Bay Bike Path bridges during a special event on Monday, Sept. 26.

State replacing bike path bridges

Nearly three years to the day the state closed the East Bay Bike Path bridges, officials gathered to celebrate their upcoming replacement. More than a dozen state and local officials attended the … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/27/22

Emily Mushen, Linda Beall, and Bob Molloy, who have been volunteering for the East Bay Food Bank and Thrift Shop for two and a half years, one year, and 12 years respectively, during a normal day helping out inside the pantry. The food bank has around 160 volunteers, about half of whom volunteer multiple days a week throughout the year.

Inflation, increased need put pressure on East Bay Food Pantry

Inflation, combined with a decreased focus on the pandemic and the food insecurity it caused, has led to increased need for the communities served by the East Bay Food Pantry. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/26/22

The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss the various paths forward for the former Carmelite monastery building.

What is the next step for monastery property in Barrington?

The committee meetings are finished. The consultant has submitted his report. And the future of the former Carmelite monastery property still appears a bit uncertain. Members of the 25 … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/26/22

Sara Campion-Egan, owner of Gilded Lily Medspa, has years of experience as a nurse practitioner in primary and urgent care settings. She entered the field of aesthetic injections with the belief that when people look good, they feel good, improving self-confidence and quality of life.

New business in Barrington enhances your natural beauty

Sara Campion-Egan carefully chose the name of her business. Gilded Lily Medspa, located on Maple Avenue in Barrington, specializes in enhancing a person’s natural beauty. The medical … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/24/22

The state will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the project to replace the East Bay Bike Path bridges.

State leaders will celebrate commitment to new bike path bridges

State and local leaders will attend a special groundbreaking event in Barrington on Monday, Sept. 26. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island … more

9/23/22

The owners of the former Zion Bible College property recently applied for a demolition permit for Belton Court mansion.

Property owner plans to demolish Belton Court mansion

A once-proud Barrington historic home has been marked for demolition. The owners of the former Zion Bible College property recently applied for a demolition permit for Belton Court mansion. … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/23/22

Wedge will open up at 279 Water St., in the building that formerly housed Muse jewelry shop, ideally in November.

The perfect charcuterie board: coming soon to Water Street

Water Street wanderers will soon be able to visit a one-stop-shop for all your charcuterie board needs. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/22/22

Hampden Meadows School students pose for a group photo after last year's production.

New season of Arts Alive! shows will kick off at Hampden Meadows

The Arts Alive! performing arts program will return to its participating schools this season. Arts Alive will be offering theatre programs and school-play programs for students in grades 1-8 … more

9/22/22

Jack Leduc, shown scoring a touchdown against Taunton earlier this season, ran for 170 yards and one touchdown against Dartmouth on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Eagles run over Dartmouth in Pop Warner action

The Barrington Pop Warner football teams picked up key wins last weekend. The Eagles' 12U football team evened its record to 2-2 after defeating Dartmouth 32-12 on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18, in … more

9/22/22

Alex Smuk represents RIFAC at a recent event.

RIFAC athletes complete busy summer, start new season

EAST PROVIDENCE — The new month marked a new season for the athletes at the city-bases Rhode Island Fencing Academy, who took part in the Boston Fencing Club sponsored Regional Junior/Cadet … more

9/22/22

Brandon Piedade (number 299), shown running in an indoor track meet last year, leads the Barrington High School boys cross country team this fall.

BHS Sports: Junior runner leads cross country team

The Barrington High School boys cross country team jumped out to a strong start this season. The Eagles opened with a win at the Martha’s Vineyard Cross-Country Invitational, and followed … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/22/22

Ask the candidates: How will you help local businesses?

Question: List two ways East Bay legislators can help local businesses. District 32, Senate Rhonda Holmes (R) — “Taxation and regulation. The General Assembly missed many … more

9/21/22

Barrington School Committee candidates (from left to right) Margaret Reid, TJ Peck, Frazier Bell, and Rudy Seber.

Ask the candidates: 'Do you support the Option 2b school plan?'

Question: Do you support “Option 2B” of the schools’ master facilities plan? Why or why not? Frazier Bell (I) — “No. I will listen to our community. I support … more

9/21/22

Barrington Town Council candidates (clockwise from top left) Kate Berard, Jarrod Ryan, Ray Clark, and Braxton Medlin.

Ask the candidates: 'What should Barrington do with the Monastery?'

Questions: What should the town do with the Carmelite Monastery property? Please be specific Kate Berard (D) — “To review what, if any, portion the town should retain: we have … more

9/21/22

Nellie Peecher, shown during a match last year, is a senior member of the BHS girls volleyball team.

BHS Sports: ‘Scrappy’ volleyball team opens season 2-2

This year’s Barrington High School girls volleyball team is boasting a number of returners from last year. Coach Ron Enos said this year’s team has eight returning players from last … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/21/22

Barrington Police charge man with indecent exposure

Barrington Police charged Riverside resident George Crandall Packer, Jr. with indecent exposure following a surveillance operation last week. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, a Barrington woman … more

9/21/22

(A few) businesses are turning taxes into scholarships

Every July, a small group of people gather in a conference room inside the Rhode Island Division of Taxation offices in Providence and watch as index cards are drawn one by one from a raffle bin. … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/21/22

New School Resource Officer Corey Resendes spends time with Barrington High School students last week. Officer Resendes has an office at the high school and regularly visits all of the district’s public schools.

New school year, new school resource officer in Barrington

Barrington has a new school resource officer. Barrington Police Officer Corey Resendes began his work as the new “SRO” for Barrington Public Schools at the start of the school year. … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/20/22

Lily Swintak (left) looks on as teammate Hannah Carlotto takes the ball away from a Huskies forward.

BHS Girls Soccer: Eagles drop games to Huskies, Chargers

The Barrington High School girls soccer team has a new coach, and so far, he has been very pleased with his team’s commitment and intensity. Martyn Hollands arrived in Barrington this season … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/20/22

Barrington's Matt Zimmerman wraps up the Shea running back.

Missed opportunities cost Barrington football team

Barrington fell to 1-1 overall after a 15-14 loss to Shea on Thursday night, Sept. 15. The Eagles moved the ball throughout the game, but struggled to capitalize on some of their scoring … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/20/22

Barrington tennis standout earns spot in hall of fame

Barrington native and tennis standout Jamie Gresh will be inducted into the Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s High School Athletic Hall of Fame during a special ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. … more

9/19/22

Barrington High School wins prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award

Barrington High School has earned the highest honor from the U.S. Department of Education … again. On Friday morning, Sept. 16, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the list … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/16/22

Barrington Middle School wins ‘Green Ribbon’ award

It pays to be energy efficient. Barrington Middle School has been selected for a Green Ribbon award from the U.S. Department of Education, a special honor acknowledging sustainability practices. … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/16/22