Fifty years ago, a terrible accident, a friend lost
If you lived in either Warren or Bristol during the 1960s and 1970s and softball was your game, there’s a good chance you … Read More
Several street repair, traffic flow ordinances in Warren are amended
Department of Public Works Director Brian Wheeler was a typically busy presence at the July Warren Town Council meeting, presenting … Read More
Tributes to a friend and neighbor
Alan Hassenfeld, businessman and philanthropist, died last week at the age of 76. He has left behind a legacy as CEO and Chairman at … Read More
Changing of the guard in Portsmouth schools
PORTSMOUTH — That didn’t take long. Just nine days after School Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy was tapped to be the new … Read More
What is inclusionary zoning? Could it fix East Providence's housing conundrum?
Proponents say a mandate on new developments in the city to include 20% of the units as affordable could help address affordable … Read More
Barrington resident says Segway-powered salesman would not leave
A Clover Lane resident in Barrington called police at about 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, to report that a salesman would not take … Read More
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Tonight! Bristol's history, through poetry, at Linden Place

An historic poem that reexamined Bristol’s history from an 1880 perspective will be under analysis at a close reading on Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. at Linden Place. Written on the …

Guided walks continue at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Free guided bird walks continue every-other Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Normal Bird Sanctuary. The next is this Sunday, July 20. No registration is required. Meet in the parking lot and take a walk …

'Food Trucks Sunset' in Portsmouth

Safe Harbor New England Boatworks hosts a “Food Trucks Sunset” event this Saturday, July 19. From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., more than a dozen food trucks (out of a rotation of about 75) will be …
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Obituaries
Virginia Eagan Virginia C. Eagan, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937 to Nicola and Donata Calitri in Providence, RI. She is survived by her daughter Virginia E. Curtis and
Mary Kaiser Barrington|Mary Jane (Brule) Kaiser, 82, of Barrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert George Kaiser for 38 years. Born in Fall Ri
Heather Oliver Heather L. Oliver, 48, of Warren, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her residence. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter and only child of Charles K. and Julianna (Gablinske) Oliver.
Sports
Barrington 9/10U All Star team walks it off, headed to finals It took two days and two extra innings, but thanks to Grant Garneau’s one-out single to centerfield in the bottom of the eighth inning against Middletown, Barrington Little League’s 9/10U …
Barrington's 11U All Stars win district title, lose at states The Barrington Little League 11U All Star baseball team earned a trip to the state tournament after winning the District 2 title.   Barrington knocked off Bristol-Warren in the finals of …
Newport Polo celebrates record attendance PORTSMOUTH — The polo match between USA and Italy on Saturday, July 5, drew the biggest crowd to Newport Polo since its inception 34 years ago. While final numbers are still being tallied, …
Barrington softball All Stars reach District Two finals The Barrington Little League Minors All Star softball team lost to Tiverton 5-1 in the District Two Championship game on Sunday night, July 13.   Tiverton struck first with a run in the …
Opinion
Local reps deserve credit for passing weapons ban

To the editor: Warren’s state representatives deserve enormous thanks for the recent passage of an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island; we are the 10th state in the country to enact …

Letter: Warm thanks to all who support Rogers Free Library

To the editor: With the dismantling of the IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) and federal library funding poised to be eliminated, it’s a trying time for libraries in the U.S. …

Letter: Accurate, timely budget information is important

To the editor: I was dismayed to see incorrect information about this year’s budget process reported in last week’s Barrington Times (Superintendent looking for new job before …

Letter: Barrington teachers are unified in disapproval

To the editor: On behalf of the members of the National Education Association of Barrington (NEAB), we write with a heavy heart and deep disappointment regarding the School Committee’s …

Letter: Thefts force changes at Barrington Farm stand

To the editor:   Many of you may have noticed that our iconic Barrington Farm School stand has had a bit of a facelift. This involved a much needed roof repair and a partial paint job. The …

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