On the morning of Friday, Feb. 25, Warren Police were advised by a passing motorist (who wished to remain anonymous) of a male on Main Street waiving an axe around. Officers checked the surrounding …
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3/4/22
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To the editor:
When it comes to promoting personal agendas and ignoring stakeholders, the Barrington School Committee makes us all feel like we are waking up every morning to “I Got You …
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3/3/22
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To the editor:
There is a philosophical exercise in the field of ethics known as the ‘trolley problem.’ There are many versions of the ‘trolley problem’, but in simple …
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3/3/22
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The Barrington High School girls basketball team outscored Westerly 52-31 in state basketball tournament opener on Wednesday night, March 2.
The victory propels Barrington into the “Elite …
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3/3/22
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Genevieve was born just five months before the start of World War I. The president of the United States at the time was Woodrow Wilson. Putting that all in perspective makes you truly understand the legacy that this woman has carved out for herself all these many years.
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By Manny Correira
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3/3/22
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The district's FY23 budget includes the addition of multiple support staff to bolster student achievement.
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/3/22
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Certainly one of the oldest residents living here in the East Bay area, Genevieve, if one can imagine, was born at the same time Woodrow Wilson was sitting in the White House as this nation’s 28th president, and five months before the start of World War I.
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By Manny Correira
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3/3/22
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To the editor: My son Alex did not live a tragic life. But he also did not live an easy life. From his early years, Alex struggled for three decades with an invisible and progressive illness that was …
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3/3/22
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To the editor: Previously, Reps. Susan Donovan and June Speakman took a tip from “one of your readers” to be more forthcoming with all their constituents , not just the elect who receive …
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3/3/22
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To the editor: The essential history and character of Warren is embedded in the buildings, structures and sites that surround us. Destroy these and Warren becomes an endless string of housing …
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3/3/22
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To the editor:
I was stunned by the letter to the editor in your Feb. 24 issue by George P. Cooper. Your policy is that you will print any letter that is tasteful and accurate. This one was …
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3/3/22
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To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to the editor attacking and ridiculing Stephan Brigidi regarding his efforts to have the town council approve a privately-funded monument on …
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3/3/22
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As a high school Criminal Law teacher, I wanted to address some of Peter Hewett's comments about the new Sex Education Bill that was proposed. A huge part of my curriculum is about human trafficking, …
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3/3/22
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Barrington schools will go “masks optional” starting Monday, March 7.
The district announced its updated Covid-19 protocols on Wednesday afternoon, March 2. The new guidance, which …
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3/3/22
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Bristol Police have filed two charges against the man arrested earlier today on Naomi Street. Richard Coelho, 60, is being charged with domestic felony assualt and domestic disorderly …
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3/2/22
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East Providence is among the local school districts which starting next week will lift mandatory mask use as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, instead allowing students and parents to make the decision …
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By Mike Rego
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3/2/22
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To the editor:
It warmed my heart to hear about the film exploits of the Kinnane Brothers of Adamsville. My family and I watched "Head Coach" on Netflix a few weeks ago and I had no idea it was …
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3/2/22
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Though Barrington has one of the smallest commercial tax bases anywhere, it does have a few notable taxpayers. Atria Bay Spring, the 100,000-square-foot assisted living facility on Bay Spring Avenue, …
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By Scott Pickering
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3/2/22
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To The editor:
In response to the ongoing discussion of aquaculture on the Sakonnet River, I would like to add my observations. My family has lived on the Sakonnet River in Little Compton for …
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3/2/22
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The residents of Barrington are used to superlatives. Best public schools in the state. Great place to live. Beautiful coastline.
They can add another – highest household tax burden in Rhode …
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By Scott Pickering
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3/2/22
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Throughout Rhode Island, school committees have been gathering to discuss what their indoor mask policies will be after Gov. Dan McKee’s executive order expires this Friday. It appears that …
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3/2/22
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Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of a Fessenden Road for $4.75 million.
This new waterfront construction sits on more than two acres of land along Barrington Beach. …
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3/2/22
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As of Monday, March 7, it will be up to parents to decide whether or not their kids will wear masks during the school day.
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/1/22
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To the editor:
We all owe a debt of gratitude to the individuals who step up to serve our community on our School Committee, Town Council and Committee on Appropriations.
Municipal …
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3/1/22
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It may have not been the Huskies game plan, but when junior guard Parker Camelo is red hot, you let him shoot.
The Huskies guard scored 17 first half points to give Mt. Hope a 26-19 halftime …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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3/1/22
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