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Gallery: 2022 R.I. Folk Fest
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival was held at Larisa Park in Riverside on Sunday, Aug. 28. — East Providence Post and eastbayri.com contributing photographer Tyler … more
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An assent with the CRMC requires that the property owner install and maintain a sign or plaque at each end of the riprap retaining wall “clearly visible to the public, indicating that passage atop the riprap shall not be denied the public, per order of CRMC…” A trip to the property on Monday, Aug. 29 revealed a different sort of sign staked at the edge of the property. It reads: “Private property, No trespassing, No walking on seawall.”
CRMC orders public access to Nayatt seawall
The southernmost section of Elm Lane is easy to mistake for a driveway. The short stretch of pavement, which is bookended by large bushes, travels downhill from Nayatt Road toward Narragansett … more
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Barrington bicyclist clipped by passing vehicle
A Barrington resident stopped into the Barrington Police Station on Wednesday, Aug. 24 to report a dangerous motorist. The resident said she was riding bicycles with her husband in the area of … more
The concrete boat launch at Walker Farm. Hundred Acre Cove is to the left.
Missing kayaker located, but kayak rental company upset
Barrington first responders received a report of a missing kayaker at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28. Police and fire officials responded to Walker Farm and eventually were able to track … more
Barrington running back Eddie Wong sprints past a Taunton defensive back during a long touchdown run early in the 12U game.
Eagles kick off season with thrilling victory
The Barrington Pop Warner 12U football team scored with less than three minutes remaining in the game, knocking off Taunton 18-14 in the season-opener on Saturday, Aug. 27. The game was played in … more
Day of Caring volunteers gather for a group photo at a prior year's event.
Barrington Day of Caring celebrating five years
On Monday, Oct. 10, the annual Barrington Day of Caring will celebrate five years of serving residents in need.  In 2018, town and local civic leaders partnered together to organize the … more
Barrington Police: Flags stolen from veterans memorial
Monday, Aug. 15 A motorist stopped into the station to report a previous auto accident. No one was injured.   Police received a 911 call for an accident on County Road in the area of … more
Democrats Susannah Holloway (left) and Pam Lauria are running for the District 32 seat in the Rhode Island Senate.
RI Senate District 32 candidates — where they differ
What is it that separates the candidates — Susannah Holloway and Pam Lauria — for the District 32 seat in the Rhode Island Senate? According to both candidates, there are plenty of … more
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Barrington officials want to hear from residents as the town moves forward with prioritizing roadway projects and seeking funds for construction in the coming years.
How do you feel about Barrington's ‘Complete Streets’ plan?
Barrington officials are seeking resident input on sidewalks and bikeways.   The town’s “Complete Streets” plan was drafted in 2021, and approved by the Planning Board in … more
Multiple members of the Fraid Knots cycling team showed up to The Guild last week to enjoy their new Pints With Purpose, on tap now at the brewery. Group from L-R: Tony Moscrop, Mike Reuter, Mark Hoder, Dave Cambria, Kedrik Knight, Jeanne Leffers, Matt Leffers, Chip Wilkerson and Chris Jensen.
The Guild teams up with Fraid Knots for charitable brew
The Fraid Knots, which began with a team of Barrington dads in 2011, has grown to 20 members and has raised nearly $1 million for cancer research. They now have a limited time signature beer at The Guild. more
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A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.
E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable
Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more
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See the complete Barrington School bus schedules here
The Barrington School District has released bus schedules for the 2022-23 school year, which begins on Monday, Aug. 29. Because of a publishing error, an incomplete version of these schdeules was … more
People enjoy a film during a FLM FWD festival at the Barrington Town Hall campus.
FLM FWD’s top film pick wins at European festival
Reviving Rivers, a documentary film that premiered at Barrington’s FLM FWD Environmental festival in July and took top honors there, has been awarded a top prize at Europe’s Kinosaray … more
Barrington resident Ruth Oppenheim (center) stands with members of the Barrington Police Department after sharing her first-person account of “Kristallnacht” (Night of Broken Glass) in 1938 Germany. BPD Chief Michael Correia (left) helped organize the recent event.
Resident shares her account of ‘Kristallnacht’ with local police
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia was on vacation a few weeks back when news broke about a Tiverton restaurant that posted a Facebook meme making light of Anne Frank.  The meme was met … more
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Democratic candidates for the RI Senate District 32 seat Susannah Holloway (left) and Pam Lauria share their thoughts during a recent online forum.
Healthcare, gun laws and environment fill Senate 32 forum
The candidates for the Rhode Island Senate District 32 seat shared their thoughts on the environment, healthcare and other issues during a forum last week. Pam Lauria and Susannah Holloway will … more
Amy LaBelle blasts a shot toward the goal after dribbling during a cone drill.
Barrington High School kicks off preseason practices
Barrington High School’s fall sports teams sprinted into the fall sports season with the start of preseason practices on Monday, Aug. 22. That day marked the first official day of … more
Plenty of staff changes at Barrington schools this year
Following is a list of the new teaching hires for Barrington schools, the teachers who resigned, and those who retired recently. Some of the changes were announced at the Aug. 17 school committee … more
Pat Tolento has stepped down from her role as Primrose Hill School principal.
Barrington elementary school principal resigns; staying in district
Primrose Hill School will start the new year with an interim principal. Pat Tolento announced earlier this month that she was resigning from her position as Primrose Hill School principal. Tolento … more
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Barrington School Committee members (from left to right) Amanda Basse, Gina Bae, Megan Douglas and Erika Sevetson voted to move forward on Option 2B, which calls for two new elementary schools (grades 1 to 5) at the Primrose Hill and Hampden Meadows sites, the construction of a new early learning center at the Nayatt School location, and the closure of Sowams School.
Despite opposition, school committee moves forward on new schools plan
On Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee voted to move forward on their facilities master plan. Committee members voted 4-0 to accept “Option 2B” which includes the … more
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Following two searches, Barrington finds its next high school principal
Barrington High School will have a new principal this year. District officials recently announced the hiring of Christopher Ashley as Barrington High School’s next principal. Ashley replaces … more
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Longtime Barrington resident Barbara Barton passed away recently. She was 113 years old.
Barrington says good-bye to a longtime resident
Barrington lost one of its longest-living residents this month when Barbara Gibbs Barton passed away. Barton was 113 years old — she had been the sixth-oldest person in the United States prior … more
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Barrington firefighters tend to an injured bicyclist last week. A vehicle struck the bicyclist at the intersection of South Lake Drive and the bike path.
Warwick man injured on bike path accident in Barrington
Barrington Police and EMTs responded to the intersection of South Lake Drive and the bike path at about 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 for an accident — police said a vehicle struck a … more
Barrington Police seize BB guns from Warren man
Barrington Police received a call on Monday, Aug. 8 at 7:40 p.m., from a Jennys Lane resident who said a man was shooting a BB gun in a nearby yard. Police responded and spoke to the … more
Police: Man with brick threatens motorists in Barrington
Barrington Police responded to a convenience store on Willett Avenue at about 12:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8 after residents claimed they were nearly attacked by a man holding a brick. Two … more
Skipper Charlie Enright and James O’Mahony man the crankshaft to make a tack while media are on aboard Mãlama on July 21.
Third time’s the charm for Barrington's Enright
Barrington’s Charlie Enright is currently preparing for his third Ocean Race — and this time the veteran skipper is determined to win.  Backed by sponsor 11th Hour Racing of … more
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