Bill would change bike path traffic patterns
The Rhode Island House of Representatives is expected to take up a bill pertaining to proposed new safety guidelines regulating the … Read More
Barrington Town Council approves $13.5M in notes for school project
The Barrington Town Council recently approved the issuance of up to $13.5 million in bonds and notes for the school construction … Read More
Waterfront park project in Barrington nearing completion, earns award
The renovation of a waterfront park in Barrington earned the community a Rhode Island Smart Growth award recently.   The Walker … Read More
Barrington Police: Clown-faced teens spotted in pond gazebo
A Barrington Police officer was conducting a routine patrol downtown at about 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, when he spotted two … Read More
Real estate office in Barrington is holding diaper drive
Residential Properties Ltd. recently launched its diaper drive benefitting Tap-In. Led by Sales Associate Cat Horn, anyone interested … Read More
Eagles out-slug Clippers in Division I baseball showdown
Miles Fontaine went 3-for-3 with a home run and a double, scored twice and drove in three runs to pace the Barrington High School … Read More
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Gardeners have the best dirt

The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect time to get dirty. The Eastern Rhode Island …

Food and wine, more food and more wine … 

Some people just want to sit down. Rhode Island’s foodie culture calls for more than just chain restaurants and drive-throughs that cater to the fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle many have …

Business Expo features two prominent business leaders

One of those “Wouldn’t it be nice if …” moments will soon become a real-life moment when the 2025 East Bay Business Expo arrives at Roger Williams University next week. …
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Obituaries
Robert Ferreira On April 6, 2025, we said goodbye to Robert E. Ferreira, Bob, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Great-Great-Grandpa, and the self-proclaimed Silver Fox. Five generations of our family were blessed with Bob
Robert Schofield Bob Schofield, son of George and Annette Schofield, was born in Nyack, N.Y. He graduated with a BA from Princeton University in 1955. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-57, largely
Robert Poniatowski Robert A. Poniatowski, 90, of Portsmouth, R.I., passed away on April 17, 2025. He was the husband of Helen Mello Poniatowski. He was born in Central Falls on January 8, 1935, the son of the late Josep
Sports
Barrington High School girls track team wins Injury Fund relays The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team is off to a strong start this spring.   The Eagles raced to a team victory in the Class B Injury Fund Relays last week, and followed that …
Boys track team dominates at Injury Fund meet The Barrington High School boys outdoor track won the Class B Injury Fund Relays on Wednesday, April 9.   The Eagles scored 90 points, finishing ahead of second-place Portsmouth (55 points) …
Barrington man leads college team to national title Lonnie Morris jokes that he is a football coach who happens to coach a college wrestling team — his focus is all about program-first.   “Team. Family. We,” Morris said, …
Barrington High School boys lacrosse opens with 21-11 win The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team opened the season with wins over Hendricken, North Kingstown and Fitch High School (Groton, Conn.).   On Thursday, April 3, the Eagles defeated …
Opinion
Letter: On the paper's letters policy, and national politics

This paper’s decision, based on some opaque policy, to print letters to the editor on local issues only is their rightful business. This decision may rest on the belief that national …

Letter: Remember the ladies

To the editor: I am writing regarding the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act which just passed the US House and is headed for the US Senate. I urge you to contact all senators to demand …

Letter: DOGE library cuts weaken communities

To the editor: Most Americans have probably never heard of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Yet, this small U.S. government agency—with just over 70 employees—has …

Letter: Federal actions will impact us locally in many ways

I am writing again to express my concern about the damage that DOGE is doing to Social Security. They are now changing policies on what actions can be handled online, which will force thousands of …

Lette: Citizens for Peace continues to speak out for peace and justice

Twenty-two years ago, on March 2, 2003, East Bay Citizens for Peace was born out of a sense of great urgency to stop the U.S. government from invading Iraq, and to defend our civil liberties …

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