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Barrington Police: Speeding cars lead to arrest, summonses
During a three-day span last week, the Barrington Police twice engaged in high speed pursuits.  On Thursday, Dec. 29, police spotted a car speeding through town at about 1:30 a.m. Officers … more
Tiverton Farmers Market resumes this Sunday
The Tiverton Farmers Market hosts its third annual Christmas Specialty Market on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tiverton Middle School. More than 45 local vendors will help get you in the holiday spirit. Stroll … more
Man arrested for possessing firearm after backing into police-only parking lot
A Massachusetts man was arrested last week after he backed into the restricted parking lot for Bristol police vehicles while in possession of a firearm. more
Lilly DaSilveira drives in for a layup during the Huskies win over Tiverton on Monday night.
Razzino nets 17 as Huskies trounce Tiverton 55-28
Abby Razzino scored 17 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball trounced Tiverton 55-28 in a Division II match up on Monday night. The Huskies have won three straight for an overall record of 5-3. … more
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Salve hosts open reading with Helen Schulman
Join Salve Regina Univerity on January 8 at Ochre Court to enjoy a reading from author Helen Schulman. The author of Come With Me, This Beautiful Life, A Day At The Beach, The Revisionist, Out Of … more
Seahorse or Sea Dragon, Lined Seahorse-Hippocampus Erectus
Free family fun at Bristol Audubon Center
Thanks to the loyal attendees of the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, the organization is open free to the public on the first Saturday of each month. Join Audubon for nature … more
A recent observation of the project site revealed large numbers of trees that had been recently cut down, bringing up questions as to whether the project was kicking into gear again.
Huge Warren solar array resumes construction
A seven-megawatt solar project that was approved about two years ago at the former Windmill Hill golf course on Schoolhouse Road has not seen much movement since that approval process happened — until now. more
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Town hall hours change; plenty of board openings
The hours at Barrington Town Hall have changed. More specifically, the town hall is closing an hour earlier on Mondays. Following are the hours of operation at the town hall: Mondays from 8:30 … more
Gallery: East Providence inauguration ceremony
EAST PROVIDENCE — The inauguration ceremony for those re-elected and newly-elected East Providence officials took place in the Elmasian Auditorium at East Providence High School Tuesday … more
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Tom Hood with a false albacore caught on his kayak earlier this year. Fishing for these speedsters was good in 2022 in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Warming water has brought false albacore and the forage they like to eat into our region in greater numbers.
North Atlantic right whales still endangered
NOAA Fisheries has released their five-year review of the endangered North Atlantic right whales at North Atlantic Right Whale 5-Year Review | NOAA Fisheries . The report finds the population is … more
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Westport hires assistant town clerk
Westport has a new assistant town clerk, while the search for a full time temporary replacement for outgoing clerk Bernadette Oliver continues. The select board voted unanimously at its last … more
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After lengthy search, missing Barrington girl located
A widespread search for a missing Barrington child ended in relief about four hours after it started on New Year’s Eve. According to police, a 12-year-old Barrington girl went missing from … more
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The County Road park and ride lot was completely flooded on Friday morning, Dec. 23.
Editorial: Storm was no joke
The storm that blew ashore on Friday, Dec. 23, is a reminder that Barrington is among the most vulnerable of communities to the escalating impacts of climate change.  The wind howled through … more
A mass of revelers runs for the water at noon Sunday.
'A good kind of crazy' makes for wet New Year's Day
More than 100 people flocked to Grinnell’s Beach Sunday to ring in the new year in a special way, by taking a cold dip in the Sakonnet River for the 11th annual Penguin Plunge. … more
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Audubon Winter Walk Series: Animal Homes
This Sunday, Jan. 8, take a mid-morning hike to search for homes created by animals in the forest and field. The bare trees and winter wind-blown land often reveal shelters and hidden havens. Search … more
Experts lead guided walks through conservation land
This weekend, the Barrington Land Conservation Turst will lead free guided walks daily through a 10-acre stretch of marsh, grassland and wooded upland surrounding a tidal cove. Each walk will last … more
Portsmouth High’s Morgan Casey squeezes through the South Kingstown defense to make a basket in Monday’s dramatic win at home.
Portsmouth girls win big game over South Kingstown, 50-46
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ varsity basketball team continued its fine season with an impressive come-from-behind win over South Kingstown Monday night at home, … more
Members of the Barrington Town Council have already approved the expenditure of $1 million in ARPA funds for Haines Park improvements.
Wish list takes shape for Barrington Parks and Rec.
Resurfacing the Lincoln Avenue tennis courts made the cut. As did dugout covers for the baseball field at Chianese.  In fact, the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission has recommended six … more
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The EPHS cheerleaders perform at the Senior Center last Wednesday, Dec. 28.
EPHS spirit squad spreads some holiday ‘cheer’
EAST PROVIDENCE — What better way to show some of the city’s older folks a bit of holiday “cheer” and the “spirit” of the season than for the East Providence High … more
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Maddie Gill, shown in a recent regular season game, played a key role in the Eagles' victories in the Notre Dame Fairfield Holiday Tournament last week.
Eagles win twice in Connecticut basketball tournament
The Barrington High School girls basketball team went 2-0 in the Notre Dame Fairfield Holiday Tournament last week.  The Eagles opened the tournament with a 50-45 win over defending … more
Isis Murillo, Soren Hayward, Lilly Hayward, Spenser Lawrence and Alison Hayward (from left to right) race toward the water while participating in the "New Years Day Dip in the Bay" fundraiser, hosted by the Barrington Lion's Club.
New Year's Day plunge draws crowd to Barrington Beach
The first-ever New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay at Barrington Beach treated participants to a warmer-than-normal polar plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1. The temperature hovered near 50 when people … more
Emma Daily (center) runs in the chilly waters of Island Park Beach during the annual Island Park Polar Dive on Sunday, Jan. 1. The turnout to this year’s event was strong, thanks to the mildest temperatures in years.
Mild weather brings big turnout to Portsmouth polar dive
PORTSMOUTH — A couple hundred swimmers came out for the annual Island Park Polar Dive on New Year’s Day — a turnout that was no doubt influenced by the mildest … more
Barrington High School senior captains Tucker Squires, Christian Vieira and Cole Vieira (from left to right) display the Cape Ann Savings Bank Holiday Tournament plaque.
Eagles’ hockey team wins holiday tournament
The Barrington High School boys hockey team won the Cape Ann Savings Bank Holiday Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The Eagles opened the tournament with a 6-3 win over the host team, Gloucester, … more
Gray's Mill sells to Fairhaven couple
A Fairhaven couple has purchased the former Gray's Grist Mill on Adamsville Road, long known as one of the oldest continually operating grist mills in the country. Sarah and Bruce Delano of … more
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Huskies’ guard Abby Razzino (above) scored a combined 40 points to lead the Huskies and earn tournament MVP. The senior scored 21 points in Mt. Hope’s 64-46 pummeling of Coventry on Tuesday and 19 in the 47-36 championship win over Pilgrim on Wednesday.
Huskies girls basketball team wins Classic championship
The Mt. Hope girls basketball team crushed Coventry and outlasted Pilgrim to win the Ocean State Credit Union Holiday Classic played in Coventry on Wednesday afternoon. The pair of wins improved the … more
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