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To the editor: Dear Town Council Members, The Barrington Times reported in November 18, 2020 edition, that the town manager would like to see South Lake Drive closed to vehicle traffic from … more
The Town of Bristol followed through on a promise it made months ago and eliminated a small tax — and a small stack of frustrating paperwork — for hundreds of businesses. At its Dec. … more
To the editor: I had been intending to write a short letter to the editor pointing out to the "Keep politics off the pole" group that their stance implies that the US flag would have to be kept … more
The Bristol Fire Department will be getting a new vehicle soon, to replace Rescue 2, pictured here behind Fire Department headquarters on Annawamscutt Drive. The 9-year-old vehicle has about 180,000 … more
To the editor: We all benefit from open dialogue and continued learning about racial disparities and all forms of discrimination, because we all have a role to play in overcoming their legacies. … more
Donald Trump disgracefully invited and incited a mob to attack law enforcement and assault our democracy.  He reminded everyone why he is unfit to lead, why I voted … more
He shared a stage with Bill Russell. He twice shook hands with a sitting U.S. president. And he once served as a make-shift bodyguard for golfing great Jack Nicklaus. For more than 30 … more
A Bristol man was taken to the ACI after an allegedly violent confrontation with multiple victims and two police officers led to his arrest on felony assault and kidnapping charges. Durval J. … more
Just days before they were to be among the first homes visited by the pharmacy-led push to vaccinate residents and staff of Rhode Island’s long-term care facilities, Bristol’s St. … more
Public school students in Barrington are distance learning this week, and are expected to return to in-person learning starting Monday, Jan. 11. The district recently announced its schedule … more
As the saying goes there are lies, damn lies and statistics. Unfortunately the National Grid data regarding electrical outages in Barrington may fall under all three. (Barrington … more
Two Barrington nonprofit agencies recently received thousands of dollars through the federal CARES Act. Tap-In (Touch A Person In Need) received $2,860, while the Friends of Barrington Senior … more
To the editor: After reading a recent letter in the Barrington Times I went to the dictionary to make sure that I understood what the term political system meant. This is what I found. A … more
Barrington resident and local Rep. Liana Cassar called the selection process for the next House Speaker a “non-competitive, confirmatory ritual” in a statement she released late last … more
Assumptions, exemptions, and an unexpected tax levy increase. Town officials released a statement last week in advance of a new state report that will identify a “discrepancy between the … more
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) issued a warning to Rhode Islanders Wednesday afternoon  to prepare for a significant storm expected to impact the state with high wind and … more
Bristol Police made a handful of arrests from Dec. 7 to 13, including one for possession of narcotics and another for violating protective orders. Monday, Dec. 7 An officer responded to the … more
The Bristol Warren Regional School District will switch to full distance learning this coming Monday, Dec. 21, and students who return from winter break Monday, Jan. 4, will continue to learn at home … more
By Arlene Violet Does the good outweigh the bad in 2020? Were someone to ask what events do I remember about 1980, 1990 or 2000 — even 2010 — I’d have to wrack my … more
Try figuring out the value of a four-bedroom Colonial in Barrington or a two-bedroom condo in Bristol. It’s pretty easy. Adjusting for the variables of location and condition, you can easily … more
An alert Barrington police officer came to the assistance of a woman in need last week. The officer was on routine patrol on Monday, Dec. 7, driving along Narragansett Avenue when he spotted a … more
A Barrington resident called police on Monday, Dec. 7, after he spotted a man rummage through his mailbox, take a package out of it, open the package, and then throw the package on the ground. … more
The more things change, the more they … change a little. When the Bristol Town Council met virtually last Wednesday, Dec. 9, the same five people who had served in office from 2018 to … more
A Grinch on the loose? On Saturday, Dec. 12, a Lincoln Avenue resident in Barrington called police to report stolen Christmas lights. The resident said her dogs had been barking the night … more
Cursed 2020 has taken so much already (freedoms, joy, travel, livelihoods, not to mention precious lives) … did it need to take away the beloved snow day, too? When Rhode Island acted … more
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