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Town moderator Scott Morrison guides a quick meeting Tuesday evening.
Little Compton settles Financial Town Meeting in 19 minutes
  In what may have been the shortest annual meeting in recent memory, 294 residents packed the auditorium at Wilbur & McMahon School for Tuesday night’s Financial Town Meeting in … more
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Barrington teenager facing multiple charges following investigation
On Friday, May 17, Barrington Police charged a 17-year-old Barrington girl with seven counts of receiving stolen goods, three counts of weapons other than firearms prohibited, mace used for other … more
Marchers make their way down Main Road in last year’s Memorial Day parade.
Westport marks Memorial Day Monday
Westport will mark the sacrifices made by its armed service members with a parade and ceremony this coming Monday, May 27. Veterans and town officials will lay a wreath, with a rifle salute and … more
The excavation doubled the width of the path.
Westport orders state to stop Horseneck work
Days after bulldozers carved off a sizable chunk of the Horseneck Beach dunes, the Westport Conservation Commission ordered the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Wednesday to … more
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Ava Williams and the EPHS girls' lacrosse team meet Bay View in the opening round of the 2024 Division III playoffs Thursday, May 23. The teams vied in a four-overtime thriller in last year's league title game won by Bay View 9-8.
East Providence, Bay View face off in a Division III girls' lacrosse playoff rematch
Crosstown competitors East Providence High School and St. Mary Academy-Bay View meet for the second time in as many years in the Division III postseason, this time in the quarterfinal round of the … more
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Phase III of the Narragansett Bay Commission's Combined Sewer Overflow project includes a tunnel leading from its Pawtucket location to the Bucklin Point plant in East Providence.
Infrastructure Bank finances latest Narragansett Bay Commission project
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank announced on Monday, May 20, it had issued a $41,630,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund bond, with $5,200,000 in principal forgiveness stemming … more
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The Barrington High School sailing team finished seventh at the National Invitational Tournament in Chicago last weekend.
Barrington High School sailing team finishes seventh at nationals
The Barrington High School sailing team finished seventh at the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) for the Founder’s Trophy, which was held in Chicago last weekend.   Barrington … more
Barrington Schools seeking a $3.1 million budget increase
Barrington School officials are proposing a $3.1 million increase for the proposed school budget.   The $3.1 million bump, if approved by voters at this year’s Financial Town Meeting, … more
Barrington municipal budget calls for two new positions
In what could be the last financial town meeting ever in Barrington, residents will be asked to approve a $65.8 million school budget, a $21.8 million municipal budget, and a $5 million bond. … more
Quinn Murphy, shown homering earlier this season, hit a long home run in the first inning against Mount St. Charles on Tuesday, May 21.
Eagles wrap up regular season with 18-2 win
Quinn Murphy belted a three-run homer in the first inning as Barrington swept its season series from Mount St. Charles by coasting to an 18-2 victory on Tuesday, May 21. The Eagles (15-3) … more
VFW 5390 in Portsmouth hosts Memorial Day event Monday
PORTSMOUTH — The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony and reception scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at VFW Post 5390, 822 Anthony Road. more
Please vote to approve the fields bond
If Barrington’s athletic fields are important to you, I encourage you to attend the Financial Town Meeting (FTM) on Wednesday, May 22 at Barrington High School. The FTM is your opportunity … more
The Barrington Fire Department's Color Guard leads a previous year's Memorial Day parade.
Barrington’s Memorial Day Parade steps off Monday morning
The entire community is invited to the Barrington Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies on Monday, May 27.   Residents are encouraged to check the Town’s website (www.barrington.ri.gov) … more
Warren to recognize two Memorial Day observances this weekend
Ceremonies will begin on Sunday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. honoring a Vietnam Veteran, and continue at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, Memorial Day, with Naval Honors at the Town Wharf, followed by a speaking program and parade. more
The deconstruction and repair of the chimney on Town Hall will be accomplished through $112,000 in ARPA money, as approved by the Town Council at their May 14 meeting.
Around $1.4M left in ARPA funds for Warren
Following expenditures over the past couple of years, and three allocations during their most recent meeting, a little less than half of the $3.1 million the Town was allotted during Covid remains, and must be spend prior to December 2025. more
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Cam Kelley, shown in a match earlier this season, led the Eagles offense with 15 kills in the win over West Warwick.
Barrington volleyball team picks up wins over Wizards and Bulldogs
On Tuesday, May 14, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a sweep of West Warwick, 3-0. The scores were 25-23, 25-18, 25-10.   Cam Kelley led the … more
Keira and Makayla Boxell (left), seniors at Portsmouth High School, founded Shades of Knowledge along with Jully Myrthil (right) of Providence, to get representative literature into the hands of underserved communities in other countries. They hope to continue their literacy efforts in Rhode Island as well.
Getting the right books to underserved children
PORTSMOUTH — When Portsmouth High School senior Keira Boxell joined her twin sister, Mayakla, and their Providence friend, Jully Myrthil, on a leadership journey to South Africa last … more
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Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ to the monastery plan
To the editor: I am writing to encourage residents to attend the upcoming financial town meeting and ask that you vote "yes" to the new monastery plan. This plan has taken two years, multiple … more
Letter: Don’t expect Watson to weather the coming storm
To the editor: As Barrington prepares itself to vote for the most up-to-date 25 Watson Ave. plans, a view of the current rhythm of the location and its surrounding and updates from other Rhode … more
Letter: Solving the field space issue with existing resources
To the editor: There has been a great deal of talk around the Town of Barrington about a lack of field space for youth, on the one hand, and what to do with the monastery property on the other … more
Letter: Vote yes to finally move forward on Watson
To the editor: After three years of an extensive public process, the time has come to move forward on 25 Watson, the former monastery. Three years ago, FTM voters relied upon the stated purposes … more
Letter: Let’s vote YES to a good plan
To the editor: I am writing to request that you vote YES on the FTM question to redevelop the Carmelite Monastery property on Watson Avenue. A heartfelt thank you to those that turned out to … more
Letter: Plan for Watson Avenue is an optimal balance
To the editor: I am writing to voice my support for the current resolution concerning the town’s plan for the property at 25 Watson Ave. I plan to vote in support of that resolution at the … more
'Boots on the Ground' at Fort Adams all this weekend
In 2016, Operation Stand Down RI launched the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial which presented almost 7,000 combat boots adorned with flags and placards. Each boot represents the life of a … more
Comedy Festival has 5 days and 7 venues for laughs
The Ocean State’s only comedy festival rolls into its tenth year this weekend, with thirteen shows across Newport County and for the first time, Providence. Shows take place at seven different … more
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