The woman who hollered out at a Barrington boy to "Get in the car" actually thought she was speaking to her son, said local police. On Monday, Nov. 18, an 11-year-old boy told police that he was … more

For more than a month, those involved with Barrington public schools have been adjusting to the change in school schedules. Everyone, from students and their parents, to coaches and teachers, has … more

More than a dozen cities and towns in Rhode Island recently filed a lawsuit in opposition to the state's "lifetime contracts law." The legislation, which was signed by Governor Gina Raimondo in … more

A preliminary plan filed Friday morning, Nov. 22, at Barrington Town Hall calls for the construction of a new Starbucks coffee shop to be built on the site currently home to the BP gas station and an … more

A Barrington girl told police that she has twice been approached by a man driving a black SUV. On Thursday, Nov. 7, the 13-year-old girl was allegedly approached by the man while she was walking … more

The Barrington High School Stagemasters will be performing Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella this weekend.   The musical was originally written as a televised musical starring Julie Andrews … more

The Barrington School Committee has been in a legal battle with the family of one student for 18 months, but does not know how much it has spent on that battle. Separately, the Rhode Island chapter … more

Beer drinkers across the country will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a unique beer first brewed inside a Barrington resident's garage.  New England Breakfast Ale, a brown ale brewed with … more

During an interview late last week, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said the new assessments policy, which has drawn some significant backlash, is “not locked in” for next … more

The large home on Lorraine Street overlooks Barrington Beach and offers 14 guest rooms. It has a sprawling front porch, a patio and a heated pool that are perfect for entertaining. The home is … more

Seven months after its Cross Bay Pipeline sprung a leak, Bristol County Water Authority officials flipped a switch at the Port of Providence Friday morning and water once again started flowing through … more

The BHS High School Quiz Show team competed at the 3rd annual High School Quiz Show Rhode Island contest at the PBS studio in Providence on Nov. 9 and 10.  Barrington participated in an … more

Eric Chason wants to tell people about his daughter, Lillian. He wants to tell them about how funny she was, and about how smart she was, and about how strong she was. He wants people to know how … more

Many hands make light work. That was the case at Tinsley Kampmier-Williamson's home late last month, when more than a dozen Barrington children helped assemble care packages that will be … more

The Barrington School Committee and local teachers' union have agreed on a new contract, but the two groups were still divided when it came time to issue a statement about the new contract. On … more

Two local women spoke out against the Barrington School Committee's recent decision to take the Rhode Island Department of Education, the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education, and one of its … more

The Barrington School District is suing the state’s highest educational authority, as well as one of its own families, in a third attempt to prove that it properly suspended four middle school students in the winter of 2018. The district already lost this case twice but is refusing to abide by rulings of the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education. more

The Barrington High School girls cross country team finish second at states, losing by just one point to East Greenwich, 76-77. The race was held Sunday at Ponaganset. Caroline Livingston led the … more

The Barrington Town Council remained quiet on the town's new assessments policy on Monday night, but nearly two dozen taxpayers spoke out in opposition to the change. During the public comment … more

Barrington Middle School officials emailed parents of eighth-graders this week, warning that donations for the Dec. 19 field trip to Trinity Rep.'s production of "The Christmas Carol" were well short … more

Sandi Tinyk is still doing what she loves. She is just not doing for the Barrington Community School.  The longtime Barrington resident spent 40 years working as the director of the … more