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Letter: Barrington educators are doing an incredible job
To the editor: Barrington is our hometown choice for many wonderful reasons; at the top of the list was the reputation for stellar education. We were so excited for Peter to start … more
Steve Coutu is leaving his position as DPW Director of East Providence for the role of Executive Director for the BCWA.
East Providence DPW Director Coutu departs for BCWA post
EAST PROVIDENCE — Steve Coutu is leaving his long-held position as Director of Public Works in the City of East Providence to become the new Executive Director of the Bristol County Water … more
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Just a few hours before the Barrington Town Council meeting on Monday, council member Jacob Brier posted a Youtube video apologizing for some of his prior comments.
One council member apologizes, the other is named president
Just a few hours before Monday night's meeting, Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced he was withdrawing his bid to be council president, and he apologized for comments he made about … more
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Letter: Who is watching the water authority?
Was a 10 percent rate increase necessary? Did some staff get pay raises up to 10 percent and several others were told that they would receive another raise before the end of the year? Was a … more
Barrington native Eirene Donohue wrote the screenplay for Lifetime Network's first Asian-centered holiday movie "A Sugar and Spice Holiday."
Barrington native brings diversity to holiday movies
The roots for Lifetime's first Asian-centered holiday movie stretch from Hollywood all the way to Barrington, Rhode Island. Eirene Donohue, who grew up in Barrington, wrote the screenplay for … more
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Bristol Police: A few complaints about noise and neighbors
Bristol Police made no arrests, but did chase down a few complaints about noisy neighbors or misbehaving juveniles, in incidents reported between Nov. 23 and 29. Monday, Nov. 23 Officers … more
Arlene Violet: Time to tune into Congress
With citizens’ rapt attention focused on whom would be the next occupant of the Oval Office, members of Congress have gotten a pass despite their failure to pass any major 2020 legislation save … more
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Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced Thursday that he would like to serve as the next council president.
One-time top vote-getter sets sights on council presidency
Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced Thursday that he would like to serve as the next council president, a position currently filled by Michael Carroll. In a mass email, Mr. Brier … more
This scene of downtown Bristol will repeat itself this year — minus the crowds.
UPDATED: The lights will go on SUNDAY in downtown Bristol
In a route that will, beginning at 6 p.m., take Santa from the Fire Department headquarters west on Annawamscutt Drive, north on Metacom Avenue, west on Chestnut Street, south on Hope Street, east on … more
Gov. Raimondo: Early data suggests Rhode Islanders are in compliance of the two-week 'pause'
Four days into the two-week ‘pause’ and the evidence was suggesting that Rhode Islanders were complying with the new rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo shared during her COVID-19 … more
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East Bay Food Pantry volunteer Joe Sullivan (left) and Executive Director Karen Griffith put food bags into a client’s car on Wood Street on Wednesday morning.
Local charities enter the season of giving
The season of giving is underway, and this year may be more difficult than ever for social service agencies to spread awareness and foster participation. Complicated by the pandemic, many traditional … more
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This coyote was spotted in the Bay Spring neighborhood recently. The RIDEM website states that seeing a coyote should not be cause for alarm.
Coyote sightings leave some Bay Spring residents unsettled
Steven Fuller is warning his neighbors. The Barrington resident who lives in the Bay Spring neighborhood spotted a coyote just outside his home a few days before Thanksgiving, and thinks it may … more
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Letter: Gorbea should consider running for governor
To the editor: I am finally able to take an easy breath now that it appears that our American democracy can once again achieve a peaceful transition of our presidency. For many months, up to and … more
Letter: Barrington educators are doing an incredible job
To the editor: Barrington is our hometown choice for many wonderful reasons; at the top of the list was the reputation for stellar education. We were so excited for Peter to start … more
Editorial: To the retiring town clerk, thanks for a job well done
A generation ago, maybe two, the leaders of local government agencies were typically well-known residents from entrenched families who ascended to the top positions through patronage, political party … more
Speedy driver ticketed twice in Barrington, and other police news
A Barrington police officer was on patrol at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, when he spotted a vehicle speeding on Maple Avenue. The officer ordered that vehicle over to the side of the road, and … more
Letter: Senior Center staff keep rising to the occasion
We would like to express our extreme appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the Bristol Senior Center staff. The past eight months have been hard on everyone, but trying to keep our … more
The favored bicycle route would connect from the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path (left and north), to Thames Street, then High Street, then Ferry Road, Roger Williams University and the Mt. Hope Bridge (right and south).
Bristol wants more time to study bike path extension
After listening to a few Bristol residents concerned about how a new bike route would pass by their homes, the Bristol Town Council decided it needs more time to study that route and hear from … more
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jonathan Brice
Bristol hands Reynolds School keys back to school district
With leases vacated and tenants (mostly) out, Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente handed the keys to the Reynolds School to Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Jonathan … more
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McBride, Thibaudeau to lead Bristol Warren school board
In a split vote, long-time member Marjorie McBride of Bristol was elected chairwoman of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Monday night, with Warren's Tara Thibaudeau named … more
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Letter: Storm and black police cruiser result in dangerous situation
To the editor: On Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, the area was hit by a storm with gale winds that knocked out power. Shortly before 5 p.m., as I was driving through Warren heading into Barrington … more
Letter: Why does Barrington have so many power outages?
To the editor: I am blessed to have a generator and wished all my neighbors had one as well. I am beginning to believe that the town council is in cahoots with generator companies! While I … more
Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington American Legion Post #8 recently petitioned the town manager and members of the council to fly a flag which carries the message "Respect the Flag: Keep Politics Off the Pole."
Barrington veterans call for 'Respect' flag to be flown
Two veterans groups in Barrington are requesting their own flag be flown under the U.S. flag atop the pole near the town hall. Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington … more
Letter: Hey DOT, traffic lights need battery back-ups… now!
To the editor: This was the second time this year that Barrington lost power. I had to drive across town during both blackouts. What I witnessed was a potential for a life changing accident. At … more
Barrington High School student Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day Shelter and Food Pantry, filming and editing a series of videos celebrating the nonprofit organization's work.
Barrington student's project helps local soup kitchen
Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark was looking for a Senior Project. What she found was much, much more. The Barrington High School senior spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day … more
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