Cheer national champ calls Barrington home
Barrington native and former Barrington Pop Warner cheerleader Kaleigh Moran recently helped the Northeastern University cheer team … Read More
The future of evidence-based memory care is happening in Riverside
Dementia care has come a long way in the past two decades, and PACE in Riverside is proving how effective modern, technology- and … Read More
State celebrates clamming industry with annual 'Quahog Week'
The governor, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing … Read More
Adamsville's Barn and Simmons future uncertain as owner departs
The future of two of Adamsville’s most beloved institutions is up in the air, with word this week that the owner of Simmons Cafe and … Read More
Homestead tax rate passes Council
For some time, Town Administrator Steven Contente and members of the Town Council have discussed steps they could take to reduce the … Read More
Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled for Monday in Bristol
On Monday, May 26, Memorial Day, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the North Burial Ground beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by … Read More
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Barrington celebrates Memorial Day with ceremonies and parade

The Memorial Day Parade in Barrington will step off on Monday morning, May 26. The town's Memorial Day activities will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at Victory Gate at Barrington High …

'Tiverton Celebrates' with a parade, a block party, and fireworks

It’s a day of celebration in Tiverton on Saturday, May 24. The festivities start with the Tiverton Celebrates Parade beginning at 10 a.m. at the corner of Judson Street and traveling along …

'Boots on the Ground' at Fort Adams this weekend

In 2016, Operation Stand Down RI launched the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial, which now displays more than 7,000 combat boots adorned with flags and placards. Each boot represents a U.S. …
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Obituaries
Sam Abram Husband and Father |Sam Abram, age 74, of Barrington, passed away in his home on April 23, 2025. He remains beloved by his wife Dorothy, son Daniel, and daughter Arianna. Sam was born on June 12, 19
Arthur Tattrie Former Bristol Resident
Rev. Ira Chace Rev. Ira Winsor Chace, of Melbourne FL, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born into a prominent Tiverton family, Ira Chace grew up with strong roots in the Amicab
Sports
Barrington High School girls win 10 events, capture division title The Barrington High School girls track team powered to victory at the Eastern Division Championship held at Victory Field on Sunday, May 18.   The Eagles scored 273.5 points, more than …
More than 1,200 run in annual Hampden Meadows Tough Tiger The Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger saw one of its biggest crowds ever this year. Nearly 1,300 people registered for the annual adventure race, which was held Sunday, May 18. Even more people …
Barrington boys overpower the field at Eastern Division Championship The Barrington High School boys track team dominated the competition and won the Eastern Division Championship at Victory Field on Sunday, May 18.   The Eagles finished with 345 points, …
Mt. Hope High spring sports sides approach end of 2025 seasons Entering the final few days of the regular season, the Mt. Hope High School boys' lacrosse team appeared to have just about locked up first place in the Division III standings and the top seed in the …
Opinion
Letter: Library cutbacks will have a profound effect

To the editor: Amid all the changes big and small coming from our federal government during this administration, loss of library funding may seem a low priority when compared with cutbacks to …

Letter: Thank goodness for local papers

To the editor: On Wednesday, May 14 the Providence Journal, still the state’s “paper of record,” ran a front page story by Wheeler Cowperthwaite regarding House bill 6256, a …

Letter: What Memorial Day means for all of us

To the editor: Memorial Day is a day that we take time to pause and honor those who have served in the armed forces and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The cost of freedom is always …

Letter: Some more ways for locals to take action

To the editor: We much appreciated the list of local organizations included in the May 1 letter by Roz Moulton, “Antidote to Despair”. We are also very grateful for the many …

Letter: Support bill prohibiting sale of products from fur farms

To the editor: Kudos to Sen. Linda Ujifusa for cosponsoring the Trade in Farmed Animal Fur Products Act (S.25), which would prohibit the sale of new products made with fur sourced from fur farms …

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