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Ten years of hope, on Main

Lisa Raiola, the visionary behind Hope & Main, Rhode Island’s first food business incubator, now celebrating its 10th year, has a surprising admission. “This whole thing was an …
Five-star feeling at Primrose Hill preschool in Barrington
The boys and girls bounce as the music starts. It is time for one of their favorite activities — “Alphardy.” The … Read More
Democrat is top vote-getter in Barrington School Committee race
After the dust settled, Democrats had nearly swept the three open seats on the Barrington Town Council.   Democrats Liana Cassar … Read More
Student team creates teaching garden at Barrington Middle School
More than a dozen members of the Student Stewardship Team of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust recently planted 275 native … Read More
Tests reveal contaminated soil at Barrington elementary school
Soil samples taken from Primrose Hill School showed elevated levels of contaminants.   Barrington Superintendent of Schools … Read More
Two Democrats and an Independent win Council seats in Barrington, turf fields fail
Early voting ballots propelled the Democrats running for Barrington Town Council into two of the three open seats. Democrats … Read More
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 … 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
James St. Angelo James G. St. Angelo, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Muriel P. (Champagne) St. Angelo for 65 yea
Rev. Shirley Andrews Rev.Shirley M. Andrews, 87, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, to join her dearly beloved husband Ronald Andrews, and second-born daughter Elizabeth MacMillian. She was born in Fall River, MA
Edward Jamiel Edward A. Jamiel peacefully joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was a resident of both Warren and Bristol, RI. The husband of the late Anna Jamiel and son of the late Al
Sports
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, …
Top-seeded Eagles open playoffs with 3-0 win over Burrillville The Barrington High School girls volleyball team moved one step closer to the Division II State Championship match after defeating Burrillville 3-0 in the playoff opener on Wednesday night, Oct. 30. …
Eagles overpower Avengers in girls tennis semifinals The Eagles are headed to the state championship finals. The Barrington High School girls tennis team defeated East Greenwich 4-1 in a Division 1 semifinal showdown on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The win …
Opinion
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.

Letter: Artificial turf is not a status symbol, Barrington!

To the editor: Collectively, as a town, I hope we will unequivocally vote NO on local ballot questions #9 and #10. Covering our open spaces with carpets of plastic turf contradicts what …

Letter: Comments should be a red flag to local voters

To the editor: In last week’s Barrington Times, one of the leading Independent candidates for Town Council was quoted saying that he and the other Independents on the ballot are running …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.