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Man who walked into Warren PD wielding knife and axe arrested later that day
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 … more
Letter: Groundhog Day with the Barrington School Committee
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 … more
Letter: The runaway trolley in Barrington
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 … more
Liv Morrissette splits a pair of Westerly opponents while driving the ball toward the hoop.
Eagles win by 21, advance to state tournament ‘Elite 8’
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 … more
As one of the oldest living residents in the East Bay area, Genevieve Marszalek has seen it all and done it all in her 108 years on this planet. Here she sports a Bristol PD cap while posing with members of the Bristol Police Department during her celebration.
Bristol officials give 108-year-old Bristolian the royal treatment on her birthday
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. more
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$56.9 million budget approved by Bristol Warren school committee
The district's FY23 budget includes the addition of multiple support staff to bolster student achievement. more
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Genevieve Marszalek was in her element Sunday afternoon in celebration of her 108th birthday at the Willows Assisted Living facility in Warren.
Willows resident celebrates 108th birthday
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. more
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Letter: Note for any parent who has lost a child to fentanyl
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 … more
Letter: Thanks for the transparency — leaf-blowers, beware
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 … more
Letter: BCWA needs to preserve its architectural and engineering heritage
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 … more
Letter: A monument to slavery is a crucial tool for education
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 … more
Letter: A monument would help heal wounds of slavery
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 … more
Letter: Honest discussions about sex help protect our children
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, … more
New guidance for Barrington schools: Masks are optional starting Monday
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 … more
Officers lead Richard Coelho, 60, of 25 Naomi St., Bristol, to a cruiser Wednesday afternoon.
Police filing felony assault charge against Bristol man
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 … more
East Providence High School students Gabrielle Phaneuf and Brett Nardowski wear their masks while attending classes on March 1. When students return to the building on March 7, the indoor mask mandate for schools will have been rescinded.
East Providence among school districts soon offering ‘choice’ on masks
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 … more
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Letter: Kinnane Brotthers; what a story!
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 … more
The Rhode Island Country Club pays about $190,000 per year in local taxes.
The highs and lows of Barrington property taxes
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, … more
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Letter: How, exactly, does Bowen oyster plan restrict public access?
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 … more
Barrington households carry a tax burden that is, on average, 12 percent higher than the next closest community. Pictured are taxpayers voting at last year’s financial town meeting on whether to purchase the Carmelite Monastery property.
Lack of diversity drives Barrington's top tax bills
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 … more
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Editorial: Mask policy deserves public hearing
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 … more
This Fessenden Road home sold recently for $4.75 million. It sits on more than two acres of land overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Barrington home overlooking the beach sells for $4.75 million
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. … more
Debates around the mask mandate raged during a Bristol Warren School Committee meeting this past summer. That mandate ends this Friday and Monday marks a new chapter in the pandemic for Rhode Island schoolchildren.
Masks to be "recommended" but not required in Bristol Warren schools
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. more
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Letter: Attacks have no place in a healthy public discourse
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 … more
The Huskies pose for a photo after they beat Ponaganset 47-35 in the Division III championship at RIC on Sunday.
Red hot Camelo scores 20 as Huskies win the D-III Championship
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 … more
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