To the editor:
Which office do I go to get my reputation back? That was the famous quote of President Reagan’s secretary of labor, Ray Donovan, when charges against him were dismissed. I …
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11/17/20
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South Lake Drive in Barrington — a pothole-riddled road that runs along the eastern edge of Echo Lake — is being closed to vehicle traffic.
Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/16/20
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To the editor:
Over the past few months, while witnessing local Black Lives Matter protests and long-overdue conversations about race, I’ve observed that much of the debate surrounds …
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11/15/20
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Most people ignore that write-in option at the bottom of every race on the ballot, dutifully choosing from the pre-printed options. Some think it’s an invitation to test their comedy chops for …
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By Christy Nadalin
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11/14/20
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The Barrington tax assessor resigned on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and the deputy tax assessor resigned two days later.
Michael Minardi, who has served as the town's tax assessor for the past 14 years, …
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11/13/20
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Bristol Warren Regional School District officials closed Kickemuit Middle School to in-person learning Friday, after learning Thursday afternoon of a new Covid-19 infection at the …
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11/13/20
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A Barrington resident is hoping the video she helped create will prevent children from abusing opioids later in life.
Dr. Jen Reynolds, a certified physical therapist, created a video that …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/13/20
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The BAY Team recently launched a new initiative in response to parents’ concerns of the impact of COVID-19 on daily lives and schooling. "Raise Your Hand" is a community website where people …
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11/13/20
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The people have spoken, and the consultants agree. The best route for bikers to keep pedaling between the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path and the southern end of Bristol is along the Thames Street …
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By Scott Pickering
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11/13/20
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Several years ago the clinical and medical worlds stopped labeling people ‘autistic’ and began labeling them with ‘autism spectrum disorder.’ The change signified a deeper …
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11/13/20
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To the editor:
Based on your coverage of October's Black Lives Matter vigil (October 28, 2020), some of your readers may be under the mistaken impression that Barrington's Jewish community …
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11/13/20
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The verdict is in. The U.S.A. is a winner with its record ballot turnout by mail and in person despite obstacles to voting, including the ever-lurking coronavirus. The election of President-elect …
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By Arlene Violet
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11/12/20
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The election is over, and a new era begins. It’s time to forget the past and hope a new administration can change the culture of government.
We’re talking about the Barrington Town …
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11/12/20
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Rhode Island could be heading toward another lockdown if people continue to disregard the rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo warned during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon.
Just …
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By Kristen Ray
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11/12/20
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Barrington resident Elizabeth Splaine will hold a virtual book launch party on Friday, Nov. 13, celebrating the release of her latest novel, "Devil's Grace."
Ms. Splaine said she is very excited …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/12/20
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Election Day 2020 — A day that will live in infamy. Wanting to avoid the big crowds I decided to …
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11/12/20
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Chase Bank is planning to open a branch office in Barrington.
Officials filed an application with the Barrington Zoning Board of Review recently, seeking a special use permit and a dimensional …
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11/12/20
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In last week’s edition of the Phoenix there was an article which contained interviews with various local candidates and their belief that Bristol voters cast their ballots for more …
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11/12/20
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The Town of Bristol has received $100,000 for heat lamps, tents and other outdoor equipment and is working to get the materials to businesses as quickly as possible. The town first received a $75,000 …
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By Scott Pickering
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11/12/20
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases have surged in three Rhode Island nursing homes in the past two weeks, according to data released on Wednesday afternoon by the R.I. Department of Health. When the health …
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11/11/20
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Last weekend, under sunny skies and balmy temperatures, a total of 23 teams (16 men’s, six women’s, and one old-timers) turned out for a softball tournament in honor of Cory Burke, a …
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11/11/20
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A 64-year-old Bristol woman was arrested last week after allegedly buying a ticket and sending her 14-year-old granddaughter on a plane to Florida. She was charged with felony domestic child …
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11/11/20
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Barrington resident and local representative Liana Cassar recently announced she is a candidate for the speaker of the house in the RI General Assembly.
In a statement last week, Ms. Cassar (HD …
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11/11/20
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To the editor:
I am very disappointed in the vote to remove our 387-year-old name from the State's nomenclature. I realize that those who voted to remove it probably did not know the origin behind …
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11/11/20
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Gary Player could not do it.
Jack Nicklaus could not do it.
And Rory McIlroy could not do it.
But on Saturday afternoon, Barrington resident Mike Dolan did it — hitting a hole-in-one …
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11/10/20
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