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Little change projected in student enrollment in Barrington
Barrington School officials kicked off the upcoming budget season with a deeper dive into student enrollment.  During their meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12, members of the school committee … more
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Emily Maiato powers through the Barrington defense to reach the hoop in the Patriots’ 49-46 win Monday night. Maiato led the Patriots with 17 points.
Portsmouth edges Barrington in girls’ basketball, 49-46
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth High senior Emily Maiato scored 17 points in leading the Patriots to a 49-46 victory over Barrington in a Division I contest at home Monday night. The win improved … more
Tiverton school resource officer removed after Instagram comments
What started as a prank by seniors at Tiverton High School has led to the removal of School Resource Officer Jacob Rapoza, following comments made on social media that have since been deleted. … more
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Letter: Canvassers’ record-keeping must be quite dismal
To the editor: Mr. X, the former owner of our home, just received official USPS delivered notification from the Barrington Board of Canvassers that his registration to vote has been cancelled … more
Letter: How on earth can editor know for certain?
To the editor: In the most recent Barrington Times , the editor claims to know that the “silent majority” in town would support construction of an artificial turf field.   … more
Westport High School fate may go to voters
When voters head to the polls in three months, they will likely be asked what they want to see happen to the old Westport High School — sell it, or keep and restore it for municipal use while … more
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A rough drawing of how the concession stand will appear once it is constructed.
Burr’s Hill recreational facility re-approved with new contractor
The design will be mostly the same as previously discussed, and could be ready as early as the summer camp season. more
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Sarah Henderson leaps across the beam, earning an 8.5 on the event.
Eagles top Skippers, fall to Rams in gymnastics
The Barrington High School gymnastics team split in a recent meet, defeating North Kingstown and losing to LaSalle.   LaSalle finished with a score of 137.40, while Barrington had 134.05, … more
Letter: Town not meeting law’s requirements on audits
To the editor, The Portsmouth Audit for fiscal year 2021-2022 has not been delivered to the people as required by law. The audit has now been late in three of the last five years and the Town … more
Barrington’s Nick Scandura elevates for a jumper in front of the net.
Defense powers Eagles to win over Patriots
Sean Bonneau knocked down two early three-pointers and helped the Eagles build a 19-7 lead over Portsmouth in the first quarter. Barrington’s defense extended the margin to 35-15 at the … more
Architect’s rendering of a section of the proposed Weaver Cove development, showing a waterfront condo building and other homes.
Portsmouth gets first look at latest Weaver Cove project
PORTSMOUTH — A huge residential and marina village development proposed for Weaver Cove, a project that’s been kicking around in various forms for at least two decades, has returned for … more
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Expert talks about building a 'Sustainable Future'
This winter, the Westport River Watershed Alliance will host a series on “Building A Sustainable Future.” Richard Heinberg, senior Fellow at the Post Carbon Institute, will kick off this … more
Landon Rodrigues won the 55-meter hurdles race in a time of 8.36 seconds, and also took first place in the long jump with a best leap of 20 feet, 8 inches. (File photo from a previous meet.)
Portsmouth High boys’ indoor track team still undefeated
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High boys’ indoor track and field team picked up two more wins on Thursday, Jan. 12, to remain undefeated with a 7-0 record. The Patriots beat Narragansett, … more
Members of the Barrington School Committee decided not to pursue a plan to build a new grade 3-to-5 school on the Hampden Meadows School site. Instead, officials plan to submit a new Stage 1 application.
Barrington School Committee abandons plan for new grade 3-to-5 school
Barrington School officials reviewed the most recent school construction plan during their meeting on Thursday night, Jan. 12.  The plan, presented by the architecture firm Kaestle Boos … more
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Morgan Casey of Portsmouth High School, here firing one over the net during a playoff win against East Greenwich in November, has been named the 2022-23 Gatorade Rhode Island Volleyball Player of the Year.
Portsmouth High senior sits atop state’s volleyball elite
PORTSMOUTH — Morgan Casey, the 6-foot-tall senior middle hitter who led the Portsmouth Patriots to a 13-7 record and a berth in the Division 1A semifinals this past season, has been named … more
Ensign Dan Shirley carries the “torch” while leading a police-escorted 8.1-mile relay run along West Main Road in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday morning. The run began at the 1st Rhode Regiment Memorial at Patriots Park.
In Portsmouth, torch run honors Martin Luther King, Jr.
PORTSMOUTH — More than 20 members of the Newport Naval community headed out from Patriots Park this morning for the start of an 8.1-mile relay run honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, … more
Barrington High School’s Eli Terrell, Ryan Martin, Ethan Knight and Bobby Wind (from left to right) won the shuttle hurdle event at the East Coast Invitational on Saturday.
Barrington track athletes qualify for nationals
Barrington’s shuttle hurdle team brought home a first place medal from the East Coast Invitational, which is the second-largest single-day track meet in the New England region this season. … more
Ben Martel, a 220 pound freshman, manhandled Cumberland big, Ethan Raposo and pinned him in the first round of their match during Mt. Hope's lost to Cumberland on Wednesday night.
Huskies' wrestlers begin to find their identity in loss to Cumberland
The Mt. Hope wrestling team fell to Cumberland 50-28 in a Division I match at the high school on Wednesday night. The Huskies are currently 0-3 in D-I and 5-7 overall. The fact that Mt. Hope only had … more
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Editorial: Join the conversation on Barrington fields and fieldhouse
The silent majority of residents who believe Barrington deserves a better recreational infrastructure need to speak up and join the conversation. Now is their time. Town Councilor Rob Humm … more
This new home at the Aquidneck Club on Portsmouth’s western shore is listed at $3.995 million.
Portsmouth: All of this can be yours — for nearly $4 million
PORTSMOUTH — A six-bedroom home on the town’s western shore, featuring a heated saltwater pool, is being listed at $3,995,000 by Hogan Associates Christie's International Real … more
Coltrane McGonigle dribbles towards the hoop in the first quarter. The senior scored 6 points in the Wildcats 64-43 drubbing of Atlantis Charter.
Brodeur scores 21 as Wildcats trample Atlantis Charter School 64-43 
Hunter Brodeur scored 21 points and Max Morotti netted 18 as the Westport basketball team trampled Atlantis Charter School 64-43 in an away game on Wednesday night. The Wildcats have won three in a … more
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DZP CoDesign was contracted to develop the plan for “Belton Court Village,” which is a proposed residential development that would fill the former Zion Bible College property.
350-unit 'Village' planned for vacant Barrington property
The new plan for the former Zion Bible College property in Barrington calls for a large scale residential development. The design, shared publicly at Tuesday night’s planning board meeting, … more
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An analysis of real estate sales in eight different East Bay communities shows that median prices have risen dramatically in every category (single-family, multi-family and condominiums) in every community in the past five years. Increases range from 20% to 100%.
Nothing but up for the East Bay real estate market
East Bay real estate values increased exponentially during the past five years. The increases were similar to what happened in the rest of New England and nationally, but like politics, all real … more
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Barrington's Sophia Ford, shown competing in the outdoor track state championship meet, set a new school record in the long jump on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Barrington girls win, Ford sets school record in long jump
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team easily outscored Pilgrim and Mount St. Charles in a regular season meet on Wednesday night, Jan. 11.  The Eagles defeated Pilgrim, 66-42, … more
The red light camera in operation since early 2022 at the intersection of Broadway and Grovesnor Avenue.
False start: All of East Providence’s ‘red light' cameras are not yet operational
EAST PROVIDENCE — The controversial program of installing “red light” cameras at 10 busy intersections around East Providence received some “accidental” publicity … more
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