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IT tech teacher John Kenepp shows a parent how to use a tech program called Z Space which combines elements of virtual and augmented reality in a computer. zSpace mostly provides AR/VR technology to the education market. It allows teachers and learners to interact with simulated objects in virtual environments.
Westport opens the doors at 'new' school
Fifteen months after opening its doors to students,Westport got its first run of its new $97 million Middle High School Saturday morning, when the school administration opened the massive building … more
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Student charged in Tiverton bomb threat
A Tiverton High School student faces felony charges for allegedly calling in a bomb threat at the school earlier this month, as police continue to investigate the Tuesday, Jan. 10 incident. The … more
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'HBO and the Gilded Age' focus of winter lecture Thursday night
This Thursday, Jan 26th kicks off The Preservation Society of Newport County's winter lecture series, which focuses on a wide range of topics, from television production to dressmaking to … more
The Pearly Baker Band
Narrows Center hosts two live shows this weekend
The Narrows Center for the Arts has two shows this weekend, with live music on both Friday and Saturday nights. Friday, Jan. 27 - The Pearly Baker Band For the past 37 years, The  … more
Attorney Sara Rapport is pictured at an appeal hearing for three teachers who were fired by the Barrington School Department after their requests for religious exemptions to the district’s vaccine mandate were denied. The Barrington School Committee is now looking for new legal representation.
Barrington Schools go shopping for new legal counsel
The Barrington School Committee is looking for new legal representation.   Listed on the agenda for Thursday night’s meeting is a report from the superintendent regarding an RFP … more
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A family takes a picture in front of the Santa House on State Street during its inaugural opening this past December.
Bristol's Santa House is coming back in 2023
The Bristol Santa House enjoyed a very successful inaugural year, with at least 500 children signing the guest book. more
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Black Storytellers' Funda Fest continues this weekend
This weekend, Funda Fest continues! From the community storytellers, or griots, of West Africa to American icons like Toni Morrison, Rita Dove and Isabel Wilkerson, the spoken word serves as a … more
Art Museum winter speaker series: Astrophotography with Monica Young
The James Webb Space Telescope is a feat of engineering and a long-awaited stride forward in many areas of astronomy. Communicating these advances to the public might seem easy when the space … more
Afonso “Fonzie” Carvalho works on a specialty box in Taylor Box Company’s Hand and Assembly Department within their Child Street plant. As a packaging specialist, Carvalho works on the finer touches that go into creating unique boxes for high-end clients.
Packaging for the world's most famous brands — made in Warren
Where in Rhode Island can you find products designed for world-renowned brands such as Sony, Adidas, HBO, National Geographic, and Nike — all under one roof? Child Street in Warren, of course. more
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Commentary: Questioning the Wisdom of Offshore Wind
On April 20, 2010, the oil rig, Deepwater Horizon, exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, releasing millions of barrels of oil into pristine ocean waters. Desperate to contain the spill, the U.S. government … more
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Local legislators hear Portsmouth's wish list
PORTSMOUTH — More state funding for schools, supporting an alternative LNG supply to Aquidneck Island, and improved internet service were among the top priorities local legislators need to … more
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Lindsey Lemay guards a Cranston West opponent under the hoop.
Offense gives Eagles the lead, defense secures the win
The Barrington High School girls basketball team sprinted out to a 20-9 first quarter lead against Cranston West and relied on stifling defense for all four quarters, battling to a 46-35 victory on … more
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A view of the soon to be completed first apartment building at "Wampanoag Meadows" off The Trail in Riverside.
Commercial, residential developments continue to rise around East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Several significant developments around the city, both commercial and residential, are in varying stages of progress, including “Wampanoag Meadows,” the large … more
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Capt. Jack Sprengel of East Coast Charters will be the quest speaker at the Saltwater Anglers seminar on Monday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m.
Mass. warns about an early aggregation of right whales
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is alerting all mariners in Cape Cod Bay about the risk of vessel collision with a large aggregation of North Atlantic right whales recently observed in … more
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‘Beautiful’ story evokes deep empathy for the immigrant experience
“Beautiful Country” is the English translation of the Chinese word for America, “Mai Guo,” and it is what Qian’s family believed when they first immigrated to the U.S. Her professor father, “BaBa,” arrived first after losing his teaching position during the 1996 Cultural Revolution for saying something about the government. more
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Though music came to Steve Allain later in life than most musicians, it has become his life’s passion and his career. The Barrington resident and music teacher has gigs booked through the end of the 2023.
Meet Steve Allain: Songwriter, singer, guitarist, teacher
For an individual who declares, “I took no music in grade or high school and wasn’t particularly drawn to it,” singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist and music teacher … more
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Barrington resident and NY Mets pitcher David Robertson shares throwing tips with a group of Barrington Little League softball and baseball players during a special pre-season clinic on Sunday.
Photos: Major League pitcher shares tips with local youngsters
Barrington resident and NY Mets pitcher David Robertson shared some tips with local boys and girls during a special Barrington Little League preseason skills clinic on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22. … more
Police, EMTs use thermal camera to find missing 12-year-old
Barrington Police and Firefighters tracked down a local girl a short time after she was reported missing last week. A Barrington resident called police on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at about 7:25 p.m. to … more
Liam Reich leads a family ‘press conference’ at Thanksgiving dinner during ‘Talking Points,’ which features fellow students Arabella Pichette, Seren Davies, Amani Jackson, Mariah Rogers, and Mia Shaw. It was part of the theater students' Fall Play in 2021.
Theater to be 'phased out' of Mt. Hope High School
Low enrollment in the school's theater classes has prompted the district to phase out acting and theater electives, beginning in the Fall of 2023. more
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Who should serve on the school building committee?
Two weeks ago, the Barrington School Committee abandoned the plan to build a new Grade 3-to-5 school in town.   And on Thursday night, Jan. 19, committee members took their first step … more
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Letter: Fields are infrastructure
To the editor: A well-rounded education requires the infrastructure necessary to support student growth. Musicians should have instruments, actors should have a theater, and athletes should have … more
Letter: Concerns about installing artificial turf fields
To the editor: In last week’s Barrington Times, the editor makes the argument that an artificial turf field is the solution to our athletic field problems. He claims that installing a turf … more
Letter: Organic natural grass is the safest option
To the editor: The Barrington Times is again calling for the town to install plastic grass at Victory Field and beyond. I would like to re-share some relevant facts about synthetic turf. - … more
Second offshore wind forum in Portsmouth on Feb. 15
PORTSMOUTH — The Common Fence Point Preparedness Committee (CFPPC) is hosting “Offshore Wind and the Sakonnet River: A Dialogue for Coastal Communities II” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on … more
Approved bids include $12K for consulting energy manager
The Barrington Town Council approved $365,671.29 in bid requests during its Jan. 9 meeting.   The bids ranged from $268,621 on the high end to $11,400 on the low end.   • BAY … more
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