Helena Foulkes was a juggernaut in Rhode Island’s 2026 election season. She ousted incumbent Gov. Dan McKee in the September primary, beating him by 24 points . And while …

In another era, in a bygone time, a group of Barrington kids would have spent much of Tuesday zipping through wooded trails and soaring off crazy, sick jumps. It was Election Day, schools were …

To the editor: Dear taxpayers, a quick internet search revealed that the recently hired and now departing Superintendent of Schools, Javier Montañez, for Providence was making $200,000 per …

To the editor: I do not condone angry ridicule in street confrontations between drivers, pedestrians, and children. However, until parents become more involved in their children’s operation of …

To the editor: They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, and the front photo on last week’s Barrington Times confirms that. Three young boys on their motorized scooters spread clear across the …

To the editor: Let’s install speed cameras around the schools to keep children safe. And back it up by building a playground 10 yards from the busy road. And build it so it looks like a prison …

To the editor: As a former teacher of young students I totally understand Dr. Solberg’s point about the need for kids to have times to socialize, to get together on their own, especially …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Will Rhode Island voters continue an era of Democratic rule in the governor’s office or go marching off in a decidedly different direction? That’s the overarching question …

To the editor: As a Barrington parent and mental health professional, I am increasingly concerned about the town’s blanket restrictions on electric scooters and the message they are sending to …

To the editor: A trip to the grocery store or a monthly utility bill shows how quickly everyday expenses can add up.   The newly announced 3.6% Social Security cost of living adjustment …

To the editor: Many voters assume the Lieutenant Governor position doesn’t matter, especially here in the East Bay where Warren resident Robert Healey secured 39% of the vote running on a platform …

To the editor: As we reach the end of a long campaign season, it is critical to remind people that local elections matter. That is especially true here in Rhode Island’s House District 67, …

To the editor: I have always felt that it is important to run as something, and for something. It was why I chose to run as a Democrat. That distinction made clear to voters the set of values …

To the editor: On Nov. 3, Barrington voters will see four local questions, Questions 6 through 9. All four amend the section of our Town Charter that governs the Financial Town Referendum. As a …

To the editor: Since early September, our barrels of green Have stood by the curb, an enduring scene. The leaves are all ready, the yard work is through; We’re waiting for Mega …

To the editor: Have you ever felt utterly ignored, despite speaking up? I have, and it is exasperating! Good democratic governance starts with open dialogue, active listening, and, at …

To the editor: I was reading your op/ed about someone who saw garbage and recycling being put in the same truck . I was disturbed but thought “Maybe they were mistaken.” I don’t want to be …

To the editor: The switch from the Financial Town Meeting to the Financial Town Referendum stripped Barrington residents of real control over their town budget. These charter changes would take …

1. STORY OF THE WEEK In life, as in politics and the news, the urgent often grabs attention from the important. A roaring four-alarm house fire will get immediate coverage, for example, while …

To the editor: Early voting is underway right now at town and city halls in the East Bay and across Rhode Island. Many of us are asking the same question: What can I actually do to make a difference …

To the editor: Bond Question 1 will expand workforce training in high-demand fields like healthcare and the skilled trades. Across the state, Rhode Island’s employers are struggling to fill jobs in …

To the editor: I’m writing in support of Neile Hartman for Barrington Town Council. Effective local government requires thoughtful decision making, careful consideration of the facts, and …

To the editor: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” —Proverbs 29:18 Rhode Island needs a vision. Helena Foulkes, Ken Block and Aaron Guckian: which of you will share one …

To the editor: For years, Barrington DPW would pick up any type of waste (so long as it wasn’t dangerous). This included so-called “construction material” resulting from the homeowners own …

To the editor: There is a troubling pattern emerging in Barrington. Legitimate disagreements about taxes, development, and municipal decisions are increasingly accompanied by accusations of …