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Isys Dunphy swings at a pitch during the team's home game against Westerly on Thursday night.

Young Barrington High School softball team battles to 3-5 record

The good news is that the Barrington High School softball team is loaded with young, talented players. It’s also one of the challenges for the team. “They’re still in the … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/4/22

With the acoustic panels reinstalled, school officials were happy to announce that the Barrington Middle School auditorium has been reopened.

After lengthy delay, Barrington Middle School auditorium reopens

Good news: the Barrington Middle School auditorium has been reopened. Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore said the district was given the green light to reopen the middle school … more

5/3/22

Barrington High School again ranked near the top nationally

Barrington High School continues to earn a spot near the top of the annual U.S. News and World Report “Best High School” list. This year, Barrington High School was ranked 308 … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/30/22

Father Angelo Caruso shares a benediction during the Barrington UVC-organized Memorial Day event at Victory Gate last year. The BUVC will again hold a Memorial Day ceremony at Victory Gate this year.

Veterans council holding its own Memorial Day ceremony

There will be two Memorial Day ceremonies held at Victory Gate on Monday, May 30. The first, held by the Barrington United Veterans Council, will begin at 8 a.m. The second, set for 9 a.m., will … more

4/29/22

Spouses Cathy Plourde (left) and Kara Larson launched their first professional venture together three years ago. Their Rhode Island Spirits products are now being sold in restaurants and package stores throughout Rhode Island, and they are beginning to work on expansion into Massachusetts.

Rhode Island distillery relies on farms, fields and wild foraging

The founders, co-owners and distillers at Rhode Island Spirits have a saying. It’s actually more than a saying; it’s a philosophy, a sales pitch, and the essence of their business … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/28/22

Budget increases continue to grow for Barrington schools

In 2018, the school department received a budget increase of 2.53 percent. A year later, the increase was 2.96 percent, and in 2020, the Barrington School Department received a 3.59 percent … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/28/22

Members of Barrington Daisy Troop 723 carry an American flag through the Memorial Day parade route a previous year.

Barrington continues to plan Memorial Day parade

It’s been a couple years since the town held a Memorial Day parade. And unlike prior years, the 2022 Memorial Day parade in Barrington is being organized by a group other than the … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/28/22

Members of the Barrington Town Council include Jacob Brier (back, left) and Carl Kustell (front, center). Brier criticized Kustell in a monthly email he sends to hundreds in the Barrington community. Kustell responded with harsh criticism of his fellow Democrat on the council.

Councilor criticizes 'disturbing pattern' from fellow board member

Statements made in a recent town council member’s newsletter have left another member of the council feeling concerned. In Jacob Brier’s emailed newsletter for April, he wrote about an … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/27/22

Council member: Veterans council should run Memorial Day parade

The Barrington United Veterans Council needs to be front and center when it comes to any Memorial Day or Veterans Day event in Barrington. That is the message being shared by Carl Kustell. … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/27/22

Barrington School Committee chairwoman not running for re-election

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae announced Monday night, April 25, that she will not be running for re-election. Bae made the announcement during a Barrington Town Democratic … more

4/26/22

Drew Lapointe sprints around second base en route to his first of two triples during the Eagles' win on Friday.

Eagles sweep Islanders, improve to 5-3 in division

The Barrington High School baseball team scored five runs in the first inning, two more in the second, and rolled to a 13-3 win over Middletown on Friday afternoon, April 22. Junior pitcher … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/26/22

Pictured are (from left to right) Barrington Shaw’s Store Director Karen Medeiros, and Tap-In’s Laurie Ward, Pascale Lord, Debbie Thurston and Tirza Rivera-Cira. Medeiros stopped by Tap-In to share a $12,800 donation from Shaw’s to the local nonprofit.

Tap-In receives generous donation from Shaw’s

Once again, Shaw’s Supermarket has stepped up to support Tap-In’s efforts to address food insecurity and economic hardship in the East Bay. Barrington Shaw’s, … more

4/26/22

A photo of an early construction phase for the new Barrington Middle School. Barrington officials are currently recruiting a visioning team that will create a “long-term educational vision for our schools."

Barrington building a visioning team for public schools

Barrington Public Schools are recruiting members for the district’s “visioning team.” According to a recent email from the district, the visioning team will assist with the … more

4/22/22

The Barrington Business and Community Association has developed a new website and is planning some exciting events for this summer.

Association plans summer street fair, farmer’s markets in Barrington

Bryan Hoffman and the BBCA have big plans for Barrington. The chairman of the Barrington Business and Community Association said his group has been helping to develop a number of exciting new … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/21/22

Barrington budget: Police body-worn cameras in, new position on-hold

The Committee on Appropriations is recommending a 5 percent increase to the proposed municipal budget. Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey initially proposed a 5.41 percent increase (or … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/21/22

Members of the Barrington High School 2001 basketball team pose for a photo. The team was inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame recently. The team was undefeated within its division, posted a 26-1 overall record and won the school’s first Class B State Championship in basketball since 1982.

BHS Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club honored the the eighth class of inductees into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame at an awards dinner held recently at the Rhode … more

4/21/22

Barrington High School student forum to focus on honors program

Barrington school officials continue their work re-vamping the high school honors program. A special student forum to discuss honors in English language arts and social students will be held at … more

4/20/22

The Barrington High School baseball team, shown in a game against East Providence, defeated LaSalle on Monday afternoon.

Barrington knocks off LaSalle in baseball, 6-3

The Barrington High School baseball team, fueled by timely hitting and solid defense, defeated LaSalle 6-3 on Monday afternoon, April 18. Senior Andrew LaPointe crushed a two-out triple to the … more

4/20/22

Members of the Barrington High School math team pose for a photo. The team recently won the state championship, its 20th in the last 23 years. BHS math teacher Bob Marley (left) coaches the team.

Barrington High School’s top team

The Barrington High School math team has added another state championship to its impressive 23-year run. Barrington recently outscored public and private schools from across Rhode Island to win … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/20/22

$2.555 million increase recommended for Barrington school budget

Barrington school officials were asking for a $3.096 million increase for their nearly $60 million operating budget. The Committee on Appropriations has recommended a smaller increase … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/19/22

Barrington’s Andy Fletcher delivers a pitch during Wednesday’s game. Fletcher threw six no-hit innings against East Providence on Wednesday.

Barrington pitchers no-hit Townies in D-I baseball showdown

Andy Fletcher and Matt Davis combined to throw a no-hitter as the Barrington High School baseball team defeated East Providence, 5-2, on Wednesday, April 13. Fletcher struggled with his control … more

4/14/22

Members of the senior class jump into the air after getting the thumbs-up from Barrington High School teacher Steve Pickford in the limbo contest.

Photos: Seniors win 'Battle of the Classes' at Barrington High School

Barrington High School held its “Battle of the classes” on Victory Field on Friday afternoon. The competition pits members of all four classes and the BHS faculty in a variety of … more

4/14/22

Tap-In (Touch a Person in Need) is seeking individuals who can help the non-profit in certain areas.

Barrington news briefs: Tap-In needs volunteers, art festival info

• Tap-In looking for volunteers with specific talents: Tap-In (Touch a Person in Need) is seeking individuals who can help the non-profit in certain areas: communications, planning … more

4/14/22

There is a plan to redevelop some of the athletic fields at Haines Park. The town has also submitted an application for a $400,000 grant from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

Here’s what’s included in the Haines Park plan

Changes are coming to Haines Park. New athletic fields. Larger parking lots. Renovated walking trails. The redevelopment of Haines Park is estimated to cost nearly $2 million and … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/13/22

Two people and their canine companion walk along the shoreline near Nayatt Road in Barrington. These two happened to be traveling directly along the proposed “recognizable high tide line,” noted by the presence of seaweed and debris left by a recent high water line.

Who owns the shore?

Every now and then, the Rhode Island General Assembly confronts a bill that is not like other bills. It is bigger, bolder, more significant in promise and impact. The “Shoreline Access” … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/13/22