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New state virtual learning academy growing
75 students from 10 districts across the state have signed up for the Rhode Island Connections Academy, an all-virtual school program. more
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The Rhody Reader Box, launched in 2020, features locally crafted goods that connect to a central theme relative to the centerpiece of the gift package, a book written by a local author. This year features a novel from a Barrington resident, chocolate from a Cranston-based chocolatier, a candle from a Bristol candlemaker and a handmade beaded bookmark from a Riverside artisan.
Ink Fish Books offers a bit of Rhody in gift box
You can hear the excitement in Lisa Valentino’s voice begin to rise as she buzzes from one shelf to the next inside Ink Fish Books on Main Street, showing off the various published works from … more
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Aseel Al-Sinayyid brings food to customers at Prince Ali’s Kabob on Sowams Road in Barrington. Council member Carl Kustell worked with the owners of Prince Ali’s Kabob and the Montessori School, helping them find common ground over the issuance of a liquor license.
Common ground found on Sowams Road in Barrington
A member of the Barrington Town Council served as a negotiator for two local businesses recently.   Carl Kustell worked with the owners of Prince Ali’s Kabob and the Montessori … more
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation closed the bike path bridges in Oct. 2019. A Barrington resident said it's time the bridges were reopened.
Barrington man asks DOT to reopen bike path bridges
Where was the risk analysis? That is the question Barrington resident Peter Shinkle is asking town and state officials in regards to the closure of the East Bay Bike Path bridges. Mr. Shinkle … more
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Barrington’s Leigh Payne will represent Rhode Island in the Miss America Competition this December. The event will be held at Mohegan Sun.
Here she is, Miss Rhode Island
It is not the talent portion of the competition that concerns Leigh Payne — she is an accomplished pianist. And she is very comfortable speaking in public. No, Ms. Payne, who recently won … more
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Police taping off the Italo-American Club following the events of Sept. 2, which claimed the life of Asst. Fire Chief Brian Remy and the perpetrator, former club president, Michael Ouellette.
Italo-American Club gets liquor license back, for now
The Italo-American Club in Warren received a stay of its liquor license revocation, but with some strings attached. more
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Parents’ pleas heard — busing changes on the way in Barrington
Changes are coming to the school busing situation in Barrington. Late last week, Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae said the district will be reducing the bus ridership eligibility … more
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Pennfield School eighth-grader Spencer Mazur works on a drawing during an outdoor art class.
These schools opened — and stayed opened
When The Pennfield School in Portsmouth recently held an assembly on their front lawn celebrating the 50th anniversary of the start of classes, students and staff, all masked and spread out, were … more
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Barrington students wait at the intersection of County Road and Federal Road during the morning commute on Monday. Some parents are concerned about the district’s decision to eliminate some bus stops and strictly enforce the two-mile ridership eligibility rule.
Parents sound the alarm as bus stops disappear in Barrington
A number of parents have started the school year concerned, frustrated, and angry about student transportation issues, bus ridership eligibility, and the Barrington School Department’s response … more
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Town officials have been pressuring Shineharmony LLC, the owners of the property, to secure the vacant buildings, which have become an inviting target to vandals. Demolition of some of the buildings on the property began recently.
Demolition begins at long-vacant Zion property in Barrington
Owners of the former Zion Bible College property have ordered the demolition of some buildings there.   According to Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha, the demolition is beginning with the … more
A conversation with the team behind Bristol Porchfest (PODCAST)
Host Kevin Centazzo, aka Kevin from Bristol, speaks with Bristol Porchfest Co-Chair Nancy Kellner and Co-Technical Director Joe Caron on the highly popular event coming to downtown Bristol this … more
Barrington patrolman Tim Oser helps Hampden Meadow's students and their parents cross County Road to avoid road work on Wednesday.
Who said what about the bike path bridges?
Did the DOT director tell Barrington officials that the state would replace the East Bay Bike Path bridges? Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha and Town Council Vice President Rob Humm say … more
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Barrington Police Sgt. Gino Caputo's cruiser is draped in black cloth and flowers rest on the windshield. Sgt. Caputo died on Saturday morning, Sept. 11, after a five-week battle with Covid-19.
Remembering Officer Caputo: 'He’s going to be impossible to replace'
Members of the Barrington Police Department say Sergeant Gino Caputo, who died Saturday, Sept. 11 after a five-week battle against Covid-19, was a great police officer, a great friend and a great … more
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Standing inside the yellow tape moments after gunfire took place on Water Street in Warren last Thursday are (left to right) an unidentified officer, Bristol Police Lt. Steven St. Pierre, Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch (on phone) and Bristol Police Major Scott McNally. Chief Lynch and Major McNally were driving north when they took fire from the murder suspect and Officer McNally returned fire.
Bristol Police Chief and Major engaged with Warren shooter
Bristol Police confirmed Friday that their Chief of Police and Major Scott McNally actively engaged with gunman Michael Ouellette during last week's murder in Warren more
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How much will it cost Barrington to bring the current elementary school buildings in-line with the new middle school? How much will it cost to upgrade the ventilation systems and security systems? How much will it cost to create better learning environments?
Back to school — build new schools?
Barrington school leaders are planning for the future. And the future might not include Nayatt School or Sowams School.  A facilities study that is focused on Barrington Public Schools offers … more
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A member of the Barrington Town Council recently confirmed that the DOT has committed to replacing the East Bay Bike Path bridges.
Councilor confirms, state is replacing bike path bridges
A member of the Barrington Town Council recently confirmed that the state has committed to replacing the East Bay Bike Path bridges.   Late last month, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha … more
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Bagels Etc. in Barrington was forced to close late last week because it did not have enough workers — all but three of employees were heading back to college.
Barrington bagel shop struggles to find employees
It is hard to find help these days — just ask Tim Gorman. The owner of Bagels Etc. in Barrington was forced to close his popular restaurant late last week because he does not have enough … more
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Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha (center) is shown at a vaccination clinic held earlier this year. Mr. Cunha is issuing a vaccine mandate for all Barrington municipal employees.
It's official, Barrington town manager issues vaccine mandate
Barrington municipal employees will be facing a new order very soon: Get vaccinated. During an interview on Thursday, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said he was planning to issue a mandate to … more
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This Nayatt Road home sold recently for $3.25 million. According to data from the statewide MLS (Multiple Listing Service), the purchase marked the 39th million dollar-plus single-family home sale in Barrington this year.
Million-dollar homes continue to sell in Barrington
Thirty-eight single-family Barrington homes sold in July, and the median price for those sales was more than $700,000. According to information from the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, the … more
HMS Principal Tracey McGee-Moreira and Assistant Principal Gino Sangiuliano are shown posing for the camera at a Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger Adventure Race. Mrs. McGee-Moreira announced recently that she was resigning. Mr. Sangiuliano will serve as interim principal.
Barrington elementary school principal resigns, headed for virtual school
Tracey McGee-Moreira surprised the families of Hampden Meadows School last Monday with an email announcing her resignation.  Mrs. McGee-Moreira, who has been principal of Hampden Meadows … more
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Barrington High School quarterback James Anderson flips the ball to a back during a drill on the first day of preseason football practice on Monday morning, Aug. 23.
Preseason practice kicks off at Barrington High School
Barrington High School sports teams opened the fall season on Monday morning, Aug. 23. Members of the football, field hockey, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls soccer, girls tennis, … more
Barrington police break up large underage drinking party
Barrington police received multiple calls for a loud party on North Lane at about 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. Officers responded and discovered a number of cars parked in the cul de sac, … more
The plan to turn the former Jos. A. Banks store space into a Starbucks with a drive-through lane received a key special-use permit from the Barrington Zoning Board of Review on Thursday night.
Starbucks plan in Barrington nearly crushed, then approved
A last minute plea by Joe Paolino during Thursday night’s zoning board meeting saved the plan to build a new Starbucks restaurant with a drive-through lane in the Barrington Shopping … more
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This Adams Point Road home in Barrington sold recently for $3,570,000. 
Adams Point Road home in Barrington sells for $3.57 million
Residential Properties Ltd. recently announces the sale of an Adams Point Road home, which sold for $3,570,000. According to statewide MLS data, this sale marked the second-highest sale in … more
A resident works on a puzzle inside the lounge area at the recently-renovated Peck Center for Adult Enrichment in Barrington.
It’s not your grandfather’s senior center
It is August, but Michele Geremia is still very excited about the fireplace. The director of the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment (formerly known as the Barrington Senior Center) said its recently … more
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