I often read Arlene Violet’s columns in the East Bay newspapers. I usually find them interesting and informative. She is an accomplished woman – a former nun, former Rhode Island attorney …
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6/17/21
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Under clear blue skies this past Friday afternoon, a group of town leaders, veterans, first responders and citizens gathered for the unveiling of a special new landmark. A massive submarine net …
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By Christy Nadalin
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6/17/21
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As Father’s Day approaches it is a good time to remember lessons learned from your Dad. Here is one of my favorites. A lesson in adaptability.
In the mid-1950s growing up, my Dad worked …
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6/17/21
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On June 3, a true Bristolian was laid to rest at Juniper Hill Cemetery in a simple and pleasant ceremony. Mr. Sam Kinder had the kindness of his Mother and the business savy of his Father.
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6/16/21
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Earlier in the day, Bristol Fourth of July Committee Chairman Michele Martins indicated that the last time a Flag Day ceremony was cancelled was approximately 40 years ago. But with weather …
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By Manny Correira
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6/16/21
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Years ago at a family wedding, my uncle read an excerpt from Robert Fulghum’s “All I Ever Really Needed to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten.” I liked it so much I got the poster and …
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6/16/21
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Hundreds of students celebrated their senior prom in style at Barrington High School last week.
For the first time in a long time, the BHS senior prom was held on the school’s campus — …
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6/16/21
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To the editor:
I write to ask that you attend the Financial Town Meeting (the “FTM”) on Wednesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the high school, and that you vote to reinstate funding for …
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6/16/21
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To the editor:
“Consider flying a banner for straight pride,” Barrington’s United Veterans Coalition just asked the town council. I’m married to a man, proud of our …
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6/16/21
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To the editor:
Don’t let special interest stakeholders take away your voice, attend the FTM Wednesday night, June 16, at 7 p.m. at Barrington High School.
Taxpayers of Barrington …
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6/15/21
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Pressure to rebuild, renovate and eventually reopen the East Bay Bike Path bridges continues to grow.
Earlier this month, members of the Barrington Town Council approved a resolution …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/15/21
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It was a special afternoon at Barrington High School.
On Sunday, June 13, the Class of 2021 gathered at Victory Field to celebrate its graduation.
And in the bleachers, hundreds of …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/14/21
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An off-duty Warren police officer has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and refusal to submit to a chemical test, after he was involved in a single car accident early on the …
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6/14/21
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The Department of Environmental Management, with support from The Nature Conservancy, has completed repair and maintenance work on the public boat launch in Colt State Park in Bristol.
The …
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6/12/21
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Barrington baseball teams were unable to use the new ball field at the middle school this spring, but work is underway to bring the field into playing condition as soon as possible.
A …
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6/11/21
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There were a few arrests and some noisy neighbor complaints in Bristol from May 31 to June 6.
Monday, May 31
Police were called to Saint Elizabeth Manor to disperse a visitor who refused to …
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6/11/21
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The days of driving your car down South Lake Drive are gone forever.
At their meeting on June 7, members of the Barrington Town Council voted to close the road to vehicle traffic permanently. …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/11/21
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LITTLE COMPTON — At 22 years old, Little Compton resident Maximus Julian was about to graduate …
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Bruce Burdett
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6/11/21
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In honor of Flag Day 2021, the Barrington United Veterans Coalition will be hosting a 1st Amendment Flag Rally at the Barrington Town Hall in the vicinity of the Veterans Honor Roll on June 14 from …
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6/11/21
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She never planned to write a book. She never thought she would have the time.
But when the pandemic set in, Betsy Brenner found herself with more than enough time to share her story of discovery …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/11/21
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I find it difficult to understand why some Americans are reluctant to give credit to America for taking a lead in ending slavery in North America. We will concede ending slavery was not a unique …
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6/11/21
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Susan Pasqual has a small yard with a big view. As one of the neighbors directly abutting the northwest corner of the Mt. Hope High School campus, she has always been able to look from the back deck …
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By Scott Pickering
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6/10/21
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To the editor:
This spring the Barrington Town Council voted to add a one-time appropriation of $500,000 to the town budget for affordable housing. The lack of affordable housing in town has …
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6/10/21
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To the editor:
Barrington is an amazing town. Our neighborhoods are filled with people who are passionate about the community; our schools, our shores, parks and fields, our library, the …
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6/10/21
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Legislation before the Rhode Island General Assembly would take a swipe at both newspapers and transparency in government — two things that are intrinsically linked. House Bill 6375 and Senate …
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6/10/21
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