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Kerri Payne of Residential Properties, along with her dog Penelope, pose in front of Hunky Dory in downtown Warren, one of the participating businesses of the Dog Stroll.

Do you love dogs? What about supporting small, local businesses? Assuming you’re not Ebenezer Scrooge prior to his ghostly visitors kickstarting his steely, cold heart, we’ll assume … more

By Ethan Hartley | 7/30/21

McKee stops short of mandating masks in Rhode Island schools

PROVIDENCE — Governor Dan McKee, following up on updated recommendations made earlier this week by the Centers of Disease Control as the “Delta” variant of the coronavirus has … more

By Mike Rego | 7/29/21

New England Healing Sports Association volunteer Vee Zenaro instructs and helps out Russ Cokonis, a Navy Sea Bees veteran who was disabled during the Cold War. The pair had a wonderful time paddling on quiet Brickyard Pond.

Veterans offer a clinic in resilience

Ed Dusick met Ralph Marche about 25 years ago. Ed, an Army veteran from Milford, Conn., accepted an invitation from Ralph, who worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs office in … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/28/21

Organizer Mariana Silva-Buck enjoys a moment at the first of her "block parties" in Barrington last week.

Barrington begins allowing liquor sales on public property

Picture this: The rear entrance to Barrington Town Hall has been transformed into a beer garden. Servers from local breweries pour cups of beer while customers line up near the electric car charging … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/23/21

Bruce Burdett at a patio table outside his Bristol home, where he often works. The editor of The Sakonnet Times and Westport Shorelines is retiring this week after 45 years with East Bay Newspapers. “There’s something in all of us that likes to tell people stories, and this was my way to be able to do it,” he said.

After 5 decades in journalism, Bruce Burdett's hanging up his notebook

When Bruce Burdett first arrived in Bristol to start his new job at East Bay Newspapers in the mid-’70s, he was just two years out of college with only minimal experience working for his school … more

By Jim McGaw | 7/22/21

Applications on the way for Spencer Trust money in Barrington

Annelise Conway wants to see a Barrington united, pulled together in its shared philanthropic approach. Neighbors helping neighbors. The town supporting those in need. Less fighting. Less … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/14/21

This home on Woodland Road in Barrington sold recently — it was the 22nd home in town to sell for a million dollars or more this year.

Median sale price continues to climb in Barrington

Low supply and high demand continue to fuel an increasing median sale price for homes sold in Barrington. Information from the statewide Multiple Listing Service for the month of May showed that … more

7/9/21

Women rescued after kayak capsizes, current pins them under bridge

Two women in their 20s were lucky to escape with scrapes and cuts after their tandem kayak capsized just off the American Tourister plant, leaving it and them pinned under the Palmer River bridge … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/8/21

The town installed more than a dozen granite pillars to mark some of the rights of way in Barrington, but resident Ken Block said that does little good if people can’t park on the nearby streets to access the rights of way.

Are public access points really for the public?

Ken Block never gave public rights of way much thought. Then he got a dog. The longtime Barrington resident said his family’s golden doodle loves to swim, so he often tries to find rights … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/8/21

Pokanoket Sachem Dancing Star, an 11th generation descendant of Ousamequin, extends warm greetings at the start of Saturday's event.

Pokanokets, Warren celebrate an enduring bond

Four hundred years to the day after a momentous meeting in what would later become Warren, members of the Pokanoket Tribe met at the Massasoit Spring on Baker Street Saturday to renew the vows of … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/7/21

Sidney Skurkovich’s artwork will be used to create a special mosaic sign that will be located near the Barrington Community Garden.

Barrington resident's artwork key part of new mosaic sign

This month, Sidney Skurkovich will be helping Barrington residents build a mosaic sign that will greet people as they enter town along the Wampanoag Trail. A grant from PLAN (Personal Lifetime … more

7/6/21

Going to the parade? Bring along the order of march

The Bristol Fourth of July Parade returns to its more traditional format this year, with bands, marching units, celebrtities and more. The parade will step off from the corner of Hope and Chestnut … more

7/3/21

Retiring Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo (second from left) smiles while speaking with former police chief John LaCross (right) and current Barrington Police Lt. Kevin Igoe (second from right) during a special retirement party for Chief DeCrescenzo.

Chief retires after 35 years of police work in Barrington

Dino DeCrescenzo had been on the job for less than a year when he responded to a disturbance in Bay Spring. He was working the overnight shift and was not sure what to expect when he drove his … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/30/21

Mike Gibbemeyer waves flags while standing outside Barrington Town Hall, in support of protecting First Amendment Rights.

Friction over flags — veterans rally, council proposes ordinance

The Barrington Town Council has introduced an ordinance that would ensure space annually on the town hall flag pole for certain flags. The ordinance — introduced during a special meeting … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/29/21

Barrington resident Kira Cortese recently created a Little Free Art Gallery in her front yard.

Little Free Art Gallery pops up in Barrington

Kira Cortese recently installed a Little Free Art Gallery in her front yard on Court Avenue in Barrington. Modeled after the Little Free Libraries, where people can leave or take a … more

6/25/21

Kate Robertson, Ava Kovolyan, and Tess Gagliano (from left to right) race a Wheeler opponent to a loose ball.

Barrington wins, will play in state championship game on Sunday

The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team punched its ticket to the Division I State Finals by defeating Lincoln School 14-9 in the semifinals on Thursday, June 17. The Eagles will play … more

6/18/21

Barrington's Ned Shapiro blasts a single, scoring a run for the Eagles in the playoff game against Scituate on Tuesday.

Eagles shut out Scituate and Prout, advance to semis

The Barrington High School baseball team has outscored its playoff opponents 22-0 in the first two rounds of the Division II tournament. But starting on Friday, the Eagles will face a new … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/18/21

A Barrington resident (right) waits to speak about the proposed $3.5 million resolution during Wednesday night's financial town meeting.

One vote separates $3.5 million decision at Barrington FTM

One ballot. That is all that separated the vote to spend $3.5 million to purchase the former Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue. At the financial town meeting on Wednesday night, … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/17/21

Noelle Robinson, Meghan McDermott, Emma Martins, Cassidy Owens and Mackenzie Stephens (from left to right) pose for a photo in the field.

Photos: Perfect night for the prom at Barrington High

Hundreds of students celebrated their senior prom in style at Barrington High School last week. For the first time in a long time, the BHS senior prom was held on the school’s campus — … more

6/16/21

The East Bay Bike Path bridges have been closed since 2019.

Council to DOT: Prioritize bike path bridge project

Pressure to rebuild, renovate and eventually reopen the East Bay Bike Path bridges continues to grow. Earlier this month, members of the Barrington Town Council approved a resolution … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/15/21

Members of the Class of 2021 toss their caps after graduating from Barrington High School, Sunday.

BHS graduation — a return to normal

It was a special afternoon at Barrington High School. On Sunday, June 13, the Class of 2021 gathered at Victory Field to celebrate its graduation. And in the bleachers, hundreds of … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/14/21

Workers install sod turf at the Barrington Middle School baseball field last week.

New Barrington ball field gets a makeover

Barrington baseball teams were unable to use the new ball field at the middle school this spring, but work is underway to bring the field into playing condition as soon as possible. A … more

6/11/21

The town council has closed South Lake Drive to vehicle traffic.

Cars permanently barred from South Lake Drive

The days of driving your car down South Lake Drive are gone forever. At their meeting on June 7, members of the Barrington Town Council voted to close the road to vehicle traffic permanently. … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/11/21

The Barrington United Veterans Coalition will be hosting a 1st Amendment Flag Rally at the Barrington Town Hall in the vicinity of the Veterans Honor Roll on June 14.

Rally planned for Flag Day in Barrington

In honor of Flag Day 2021, the Barrington United Veterans Coalition will be hosting a 1st Amendment Flag Rally at the Barrington Town Hall in the vicinity of the Veterans Honor Roll on June 14 from … more

6/11/21

Longtime resident and BHS tennis coach Betsy Brenner displays a copy of her book "The Longest Match." She will read excerpts from the book at a special event at Barrington Books on Saturday.

Resident heals and helps others with new memoir

She never planned to write a book. She never thought she would have the time. But when the pandemic set in, Betsy Brenner found herself with more than enough time to share her story of discovery … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/11/21