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Barrington says good-bye to its annual Financial Town Meeting

So long, FTM.   Barrington residents voted overwhelmingly to try something new with the annual budget process. During the general election on Nov. 5, more than 70 percent of Barrington …
Barrington Town Council appoints three residents to new veterans committee
The Barrington Town Council appointed three members to the newly-formed Veterans Advisory Committee, during a meeting on Monday night, … Read More
Pushing the pile penalty stalls key Eagles’ drive
The Barrington High School football team looked poised to take a 21-14 second-half lead against Burrillville on Saturday afternoon, … Read More
Police arrest man who was shouting outside Barrington polling location
On Election Day, Barrington Police arrested Jared D. Remson, 27, of Pawtucket, on two warrants from a district court. Police … Read More
Barrington neighborhood pushes back on lighting new courts
Lights are coming soon to the Kent Street courts, but it is not clear how long they will be allowed to shine. At their October … Read More
State champions! BHS girls volleyball team wins title
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team battled through a bumpy start, including some unexpected service errors, to win the … Read More
Barrington Town Council member on turf votes: ‘A missed opportunity’
The “Minister of Fields” is still focused on improving Barrington’s athletic fields.   Barrington Town Council Vice … Read More
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Life in the Garden

There’s a growing buzz in Barrington

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Barrington Farm School, is excited to announce Barrington’s first of its kind Pollinator Pathway Tour. This Sunday, Sept. 15, …

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …

Barrington's arts festival and community fair moving to Town Hall grounds

The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Barrington Town Hall.   The Arts Festival will features dozens of artists and …
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Obituaries
Joseph DeMelo Joseph S. DeMelo, Jr., 61, of Roosevelt Drive, passed away Saturday, November 9, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 21,1963, to Mary Jose Rego (Pinheiro) DeMelo and the late Jose Soares D
Wilfred Joncas Wilfred "Bob" Joncas, 88, of Fall River and Westport, MA, passed away on November 8, 2024 at The Oaks. He was the beloved companion of Diane (Pettey) Finucci, with whom he shared 21 years of togethern
Mark Carroll Bristol|Mark A. Carroll, 59, of Bristol, RI, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. A son of Joan (Mello) and the late Arnold Carroll, Mark was a lifelong resident of Bristol. Mark was a very t
Sports
Barrington volleyball team will play for state championship The Barrington High School girls volleyball team will face off against Middletown for the Division II State Championship on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Rhode Island College.   The Eagles defeated …
Barrington runners place at state cross country meet The Barrington High School boys and girls cross country teams qualified to compete at the regionals after strong showings at states last weekend.   The BHS boys team finished fourth overall …
Almost perfect — BHS girls tennis team loses in state finals The Barrington High School girls tennis team came within one match of a perfect season.   The Eagles, undefeated in the regular season, lost to LaSalle Academy 4-2 in the Division I State …
Barrington girls shock LaSalle in Division I soccer playoffs The Barrington High School girls soccer team upset second-seeded LaSalle Academy in the Division I quarterfinals on Friday night, Nov. 1. The Eagles and Rams played to a 1-1 tie in regulation, …
Opinion
Letter: I feel sorry for your insecurity and sophomoric anger

To the editor: To the thieves who stole dozens of Harris/Walz signs over the course of this election period in the dead of night, including mine on the night of the election while I was working …

Letter: Your support was empowering and appreciated

To the editor: For the past few months, while campaigning with Liana Cassar and Jordan Jancosek, I knocked on doors all over Barrington and connected with residents about our local priorities …

Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

Letter: Vote 'No' on Question 1

Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.

‘Yes’ on Question 1 will restore power to the people

Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.

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