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Barrington DEI Committee adds a second student representative

The Barrington Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee grew a bit larger on Monday night, Sept. 9. Barrington Town Council members voted 5-0 to add a second student representative position to … more

9/13/24

Chelsea Frazier watches the path of her balldown the court. She would later be named the MVP for the playoffs.

Photos: The 23rd Annual Hopeworth Bocce Championship

The 23rd Annual Hopeworth Bocce league championship was held last Saturday evening, Aug. 31, with lots of good competitive fun had by all involved. more

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Barrington High School’s Bailey Duncan looks upfield while dribbling toward the goal during Wednesday night’s game.

Eagles outscore Huskies in girls soccer, 4-3

The Barrington High School girls soccer team tied Portsmouth and defeated Mt. Hope in league games this week. On Wednesday night, Sept. 11, the Eagles outscored the Huskies 4-3. Bailey … more

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The season for the competitive travel program will kick off the week before Thanksgiving, running through mid-March, with games also scheduled over February vacation

Barrington Youth Basketball Association tryouts tip off soon

The Barrington Youth Basketball Association is gearing up for another exciting season, with key dates quickly approaching for both the recreational league and the competitive travel program. For … more

9/13/24

Barrington’s Dr. Stephanie Graff is Director of Breast Oncology at the Lifespan Cancer Institute and will participate in the second annual Paddle for Progress RI on Sept. 22.

Barrington doctor participating in Paddle for Progress RI

Barrington resident and nationally recognized oncologist, Dr. Stephanie Graff, is once again making waves in the community with her involvement in the second annual Paddle for Progress RI. Set … more

9/13/24

Bristol PD: Police make eight arrests, spoil boyfriend’s prank

Police received a report of a man crawling into the trunk of a car and remaining there for a period of time... more

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East Providence High School quarterback Jacob Duarte rolls out for a pass attempt during the Townies' non-league Injury Fund football outing against Barrington Friday night, Sept. 6, in city at Townie Stadium. The junior starts his second fall as the Townies' starting QB.

East Providence football team 'tackles' 2024

EAST PROVIDENCE — An extremely skilled East Providence High School football team begins the 2024 season with the chance to be quite competitive this fall, but knowing much of what the Townies … more

By Mike Rego | 9/13/24

Station 3 in Rumford is where residents and elected officials in that section of East Providence would like to have an emergency rescue vehicle on call full-time.

East Providence Fire Department garners $3.75 million SAFER grant

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence was one of the municipalities around the state to receive Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant funding, awarded through the U.S. … more

By Mike Rego | 9/13/24

Warren PD: Five arrests, and accusations of cat theft

Warren police responded to a report of two neighbors banging on another neighbor’s door under the assumption the other person had stolen their cat. more

9/13/24

PBS will feature Barrington in its ‘Our Town’ series

Rhode Island PBS has selected Barrington as the next community to be featured in its “Our Town” documentary series, inviting residents to share their stories about the town. … more

9/12/24

Cyclists make their way over the Escape Bridge and into Island Park during last year’s event.

Portsmouth: 2nd Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll is Saturday

PORTSMOUTH — Bike Newport and the Island Park Preservation Society invite all to attend the second annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. … more

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PHOTO: Waste reclaimed in Westport

Volunteers with the Westport River Watershed Alliance (shown here) collected more than two and a half tons of electronic refuse during the organization’s yearly free collection day Wednesday. more

9/12/24

Westport police logs: Disorderly conduct charge

Monday, Sept. 2 A Drift Road resident complained of a suspicious person at 10:51 a.m. A caller from Sodom Road reported a driving infraction at 4:40 p.m. A caller from Rita Drive … more

9/12/24

Jonathan James Perry hollows out a mishoon, or traditional Wampanoag canoe.

What's a mishoon? Find out in Little Compton

The farm coast has a proud maritime history that goes back longer than most people realize — starting Saturday, a master craftsman will show how the Wampanoags built their craft. Jonathan … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/12/24

Barrington High School’s Claudia Leonard passes the ball to a teammate.

Eagles fall to Townies in girls volleyball showdown

The Barrington High School girls volleyball team pushed East Providence to the edge in a five-set battle before falling 3-2 on Wednesday night, Sept. 11. East Providence won the first two … more

9/12/24

The town needs you … to take the comp plan survey

Town officials are encouraging residents, business owners, and the larger community to take the Community Survey about the Barrington Comprehensive Plan this month. Participation will … more

9/12/24

A muddy Caroline White strikes a pose at the top of a giant sand hill.

Photos: Rather than escape the mud, they thrived in it

Thrive Outside held its 6th annual family mud run this year at Frerichs Farm in Warren, but this year had a twist, and a secondary purpose to raise money for a new outdoor learning zone at KMS. more

9/12/24

Barrington's Connor Curran, shown in a meet last year, finished fourth overall at the Martha's Vineyard Invitational.

Barrington teams compete in Martha’s Vineyard Invitational

The Barrington High School boys cross country team won the varsity and JV races at the Martha’s Vineyard Invitational on Saturday. Myles Napolitano finished second overall in the … more

9/12/24

Sculptor Spencer Evans at work on the casting model for ‘Our Ancestors Come With Us,’ his winning design for the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker.

State grant gets Bristol Port Marker Project one step closer to goal

The Port Marker Project is one of 62 projects across the state that will be benefiting from the Foundation’s recent, $400,000 round of grants. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/12/24

Letter: Impressed with Bristol Golf Park

I am grateful to the Town of Bristol, Northeast Golf Company and Vigilant Brewing for working together over the past few years to restore the 9-Hole Par 3 course. more

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The Post - Thursday, September 12, 2024

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Cruz Goler stands outside Judge Roy Bean Saloon on State Street.

NYC chef with Bristol roots returns to run Judge Roy Bean Saloon

Cruz Goler is a chef who has spent the last couple of decades honing his skills in the hyper-competitive New York restaurant scene. But when it came time to settle down with his young family and open his own establishment, he returned home to Bristol. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/12/24

A U-Haul truck sits outside The Island Child Care Center, which since 2013 had operated in a building owned by St. Michael’s Church. The daycare, through its owner Ann Hackett, has filed suit against the church for alleged breach of contract during an attempt to evict them in 2022, and claims to have suffered financial damages as a result.

Daycare center sues Bristol church for breach of contract, damages

The Island Child Care Center has filed suit alleging that St. Michael's church violated the terms of their lease agreement, and is seeking financial recompense for the revenue lost as a result. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/12/24