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The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players presented their production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” last weekend, including a scene with Zara Jean as "Sebastian."
Gallery: Bay View Players present Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players presented their production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” over four performances last weekend, January 18-20. Saturday's events included a … more
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The town is issuing an RFP for a developer for the pocket neighborhood at the former Carmelite monastery property.
Development of monastery property in Barrington clears key hurdle
The town is moving forward with the development of a pocket neighborhood on the Carmelite monastery property.   Members of the Barrington Town Council recently voted 4-1 to authorize the … more
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Barrington’s Molly DiGiacomo leaps off the block during the 200 free relay event.
Barrington High School swimmers off to a strong start
Can the Eagles make it 10 in a row? Barrington High School girls swim coach Sandy Gorham said it is possible.   “I think we have the potential to do it again. That would be … more
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Barrington Town Council member Kate Berard said Chianese Field, shown this past summer, may be the best option for a new synthetic turf field.
Barrington's fields report is final, now what?
Victory Field? St. Andrew’s Farm? Chianese Field? Members of the Barrington Town Council recently discussed potential locations for new synthetic turf fields in town, but … more
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Matt Raffa swings the ball to the opposite side of the court while guarded closely by a Woonsocket defender.
Eagles extend home winning streak to 15 games
On Monday night, Jan. 22, Barrington hosted Westerly and rolled to a 61-54 win.   The victory extended Barrington’s home winning streak to 15 games. Matt Raffa led the Eagles with 22 … more
Barrington Police identify victims in fatal car crash
The Barrington Police Department identified the two victims of a car crash that happened Saturday morning in the southbound lane of the Wampanoag Trail, just past the East Providence / Barrington … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks during a press conference held Monday afternoon, Jan. 22.
RIDOT issues first Washington Bridge update in 10 days, doesn't rule out complete westbound replacement
Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an impromptu update on the status of the Washington Bridge during a news conference called Monday afternoon, … more
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Firefighters exit a North Lake Drive home on Monday morning, Jan. 22 — a fire broke out in a laundry room at the house. No one was injured.
Road closed while crews battle house fire in Barrington
A section of North Lake Drive was closed down on Monday morning, Jan. 22, due to a house fire.   Firefighters from Barrington and surrounding departments responded to the western end of … more
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Barrington Police: Two people killed in Saturday morning car accident
Barrington Police are investigating a Saturday morning car accident that left two people dead. Police said the accident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on the Wampanoag Trail just south of the … more
Mary Beth Ryder, Michael St. Angelo and screen legend Barbara Eden, now 92 years old, pose inside Spaghetti Lane after the actress visited for dinner.
An ‘old school’ eatery, and a Hollywood legend
In the late 1800’s, Italy suffered a deep economic depression, ravaging the country, prompting thousands of Italian citizens and their families to migrate to America in search of employment, … more
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Barrington Council pushes back on DEI's 'no-tolerance condemnations'
Members of the Barrington Town Council voiced some concerns over a request made the town’s DEI Committee at the Jan. 8 meeting. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee was … more
Olivia Middleton squares up for a free throw during a recent Rhode Island College basketball game. The former BHS standout, who played four years at St. Lawrence University, is finishing her college basketball career as a fifth-year player for the Anchorwomen.
Former Barrington hoops standout jumps onto RIC team
Years ago, Olivia Middleton wore a Barrington High School basketball jersey as she raced up and down the court at The Murray Center. This year she’s driving for layups on the same court, … more
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The Council approved an expenditure that will pay for an implementation action plan for the town’s Complete Streets Plan, which “serves as a policy framework for identifying pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure needs.”
Barrington Council approves $98,500 for sidewalk and bike path consultant
The Barrington Town Council gave the green light to spending nearly $100,000 on a consultant who will help the town create an implementation plan for sidewalk and bike path improvements.   … more
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The Barrington High School wrestling team finished second at the Griswold (Conn.) Wrestling Tournament last weekend.
BHS wrestling team grabs second place in Connecticut tournament
The Barrington High School wrestling team battled to a second place finish at the Griswold Wrestling Tournament in Griswold, Conn. last weekend.   A total of 17 teams from across two states … more
Carol Mello of Portsmouth (left) and Constance Gee of Westport (third from left), who oppose SouthCoast Wind’s proposal, hand out work sheets while one of the wind energy supporters, Jill Gabrielsen (right), shows how she feels outside the Portsmouth High School auditorium before Tuesday’s Town Council meeting.
Portsmouth enters host community agreement with SouthCoast Wind
PORTSMOUTH — After more than three hours of listening to both opponents and supporters of wind energy Tuesday night, the Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a host community agreement … more
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DEI requests Barrington Council share ‘Respectful’ pledge
Should the Barrington Town Council read a pledge before the start of every meeting, calling for people to speak respectfully and honestly? That was the request made by members of the … more
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Barrington High School’s Adam Gorman looks for a scoring opportunity against Smithfield last week. Gorman scored in the second period, and Barrington won in an overtime shoot-out.
Eagles win thriller in overtime shoot-out
Last week, the Barrington High School boys ice hockey team defeated Smithfield 2-1 after an overtime shoot-out.   The Eagles and Sentinels were locked in a scoreless tie through the first … more
Evan Anderson (left), shown in an earlier game this season, scored a career-high 19 points in the Eagles' win over North Kingstown on Friday, Jan. 12.
Eagles battle back for wins over Mariners and Skippers
The Barrington High School boys basketball team rallied for comeback wins against Narragansett and North Kingstown last week.   On Friday night, Jan. 12, the Eagles trailed North Kingstown … more
Vehicle driven by Barrington teenager strikes two pedestrians
Barrington Police are urging motorists to slow down and pay attention to pedestrians and bicyclists following an accident on Friday morning, Jan. 12.   Police said a vehicle driven by an … more
This home on New Meadow Road was nearly surrounded by flood waters on Saturday morning.
Photos: Saturday morning storm forces road closures
For the second time in less than a week, Barrington's coastline was flooded by a hard-hitting rain storm. The rain started on Friday night and continued through Saturday morning. It combined … more
Barrington OKs $175,000 for climate action plan consultant
The town will pay a consultant $175,000 to help draft a climate action plan. The Barrington Town Council approved the expenditure during its meeting on Monday, Jan. 8. The approval … more
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The new Starbucks, located toward the center of the Barrington Shopping Center, will be the first restaurant or coffeeshop in town to feature a drive-through lane.
Barrington Starbucks update: New location opening in February or March
People hoping to frequent Barrington’s first-ever drive-through restaurant will need to wait a little while longer.   According to the owner of the Barrington Shopping Center … more
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Haven Box, a nonprofit that provides comfort boxes to survivors of sexual violence, was the beneficiary of the 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island’s fall event.
Networking with a mission
When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their … more
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Isys Dunphy goes in for a lay-up late in the second half.
Barrington girls win third straight game
Isys Dunphy had a strong night and finished with a double-double in points and rebounds while leading the Barrington High School girls basketball team to a 60-30 win over Scituate on Tuesday, Jan. 9. … more
The scene inside a previous FTM in Barrington.
End of the FTM era in Barrington?
The Barrington Charter Review Commission reviewed the results of a resident survey, explored possible alternatives to the financial town meeting format, and has agreed on a possible new … more
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