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Letter: Bike path extension will make our streets safer
There are many reasons to support the proposed extension of the East Bay Bike Path to the Mt. Hope Bridge. It will bring more visitors to town to help our local businesses. It will encourage … more
Nora Prendergast performs her beam routine, earning an 8.75 on the event.
Gymnastics team beats Barrington and Rogers in dual meet for seventh straight win
The Mt. Hope girls’ gymnastics team posted its best team score of the season, 133.05, in defeating Barrington, 128.55, and Rogers, 99.75, in a dual home meet at Strive Gymnastics on Saturday. … more
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Letter: Diversity opponents speaking in code
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) was probably doomed well before the Jan. 20 Town Council meeting. Bristol County Concerned Citizens (BCCC) and their supporters did an effective … more
Bristol Fire Chief Mike DeMello gives instruction to EMS volunteers as the first day of vaccinations comes to an end a little more than a month ago. After first vaccinating first-responders and healthcare workers back in December and January, the town’s robust vaccination team is waiting for new shipments to arrive for the over-75 population.
Vaccine rollout continues to be a waiting game
For the over-75 cohort (and the people behind them) anxiously awaiting Covid vaccines, the past couple of weeks have felt like the proverbial watched pot of water that never boils. Bristol … more
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The late Eddie Anelundi sits with one of his Barrington High School tennis teams. Mr. Anelundi, who led Barrington to three state titles, passed away in late January.
Former BHS coach ‘was loved by everyone’
The Rhode Island tennis world lost a legend late last month. On Jan. 31, lifelong East Providence resident and former Barrington High School girls tennis coach Eddie Anelundi passed away. He was … more
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Resident lodges police complaint against Barrington council member
A Barrington resident wanted to file a  complaint with local police against a member of the Barrington Town Council last week. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the resident told police she had sent a … more
Letter: Writer and paper showed stupidity printing anti-mask letter
The overwhelming stupidity of the letter by Nathanael Cooper of Narragansett (“ Do you like living in the Land of the Masked? ” Feb. 4) is surpassed only by the Bristol Phoenix printixng … more
Barrington High School senior Mackenzie Stephens (center) poses for a photo with her parents, Mark and Suzette. Mackenzie recently signed a National Letter of Intent to compete at the University of Delaware next year.
BHS weight thrower signs with University of Delaware
At first glance, Mackenzie Stephens may not look like a typical weight thrower. But don’t let that fool you. The Barrington High School senior standout recently signed her National Letter of … more
In this image taken from the Facebook page for Sip Sip Hooray, the business promotes healthy juices, shakes, teas and more.
Police raid Bristol juice bar and seize narcotics
Police officers from two communities raided a Bristol business and recovered a stash of narcotics and an illegal handgun on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at approximately 12:30 … more
Dr. Richard Gordon, shown during the Aug. 3, 2020 incident.
Judge rules Barrington assault was not a hate crime
On Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, Sixth Division District Court Judge Stephen Isherwood ruled that the Hate Crime Sentencing Enhancement should not be applied to Barrington resident Dr. Richard … more
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While there is a Barrington ordinance restricting how long a sign may remain in place in Barrington, a precedent from the U.S. Supreme Court makes the local law “unenforceable,” says the town's attorney.
Barrington has lawn sign law — but can’t enforce it
Hate Has No Home Here. Keep Politics Off The Pole. Black Lives Matter. There are countless signs scattered in lawns throughout Barrington, and according to the town’s attorney, those signs … more
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Barrington native Brett Azar (center) plays the role of The Iron Sheik in the new NBC sitcom, Young Rock. Here he is pictured with actors playing the roles of Macho Man Randy Savage (left) and Andre the Giant.
Barrington-raised ‘Iron Sheik’ living his dream
Barrington native Brett Azar has landed his biggest acting job yet, and might have a haircut to thank for it. Stuck at home during the pandemic, Mr. Azar decided it was time for a change. So he … more
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Letter: Stop hiding in isolation, town council
To the editor: I would like to thank Josh Bickford and the Barrington Times for doing something that used to be second nature in journalism, but rarely exists today. He and they are willing to … more
CVS and Walgreens will begin offering vaccines
CVS and Walgreens will be offering vaccines via appointment.Beginning Saturday, Feb. 6, CVS appointments will be available via www.cvs.com or through the CVS pharmacy app. if you do not have online … more
Barrington resident Pete Peterson captured this photo of residents registering for their vaccinations last week. The registration event for residents 75 and older was held in the council chambers in Barrington Town Hall.
More than 1,000 Barrington residents register for vaccination
More than 1,000 Barrington residents 75 years or older have registered with the town to receive a Covid-19 vaccination when they become available. According to an email from Barrington Town … more
Bristol Police: Arrests for domestic offenses and breaking-and-entering
Bristol police officers. made a handful of arrests from Jan. 25 to 31, as seen in the police incident log. Monday, Jan. 25 A resident on Easterbrooks Avenue reported the theft of … more
The number of FBI background checks for potential gun owners more than doubled in Rhode Island, year over year.
Gun ownership and use are on the rise in Rhode Island
Add gun acquisition and violence to the list of troubling societal issues that just got worse in 2020.According to the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAV), 2020 saw a 111 percent … more
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Kayleb Ruszczyk inside the GaGa ball pit he built for his yard last year. He brought his idea for a GaGa ball program to the Portsmouth Recreation Department.
Portsmouth boy hopes you’ll go ‘GaGa’ over this sport
PORTSMOUTH — No, it has nothing to do with Lady Gaga. It involves a sided “pit,” several players and a ball they bat around with their hands. It’s called GaGa (or GaGa … more
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In fewer than 80 years, the East Beach shoreline has receded as the colored lines indicate. That process is accelerating and will speed further as sea level rise picks up.
A line in the sand: Westport seeks defense plan for its barrier beaches
WESTPORT —Once fearsome Hurricane Irene had lost much of its punch by the time it reached the Eastern Massachusetts coast back in 2011 — in fact the storm no longer even qualified as … more
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Editorial: East Beach — Move the flotsam
Seasonal residents of Westport’s East Beach Road get to park their trailers on a place that common sense, Mother Nature, and rising sea levels suggest is badly suited for structures of any … more
Arlene Violet: Is McKee a little like Trump?
Chances are that most top RI democrats were critical of ex-president Donald Trump‘s repudiation of science when it came to fighting COVID. Governor Gina Raimondo often referenced science as the … more
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Letter: Coalition does not speak for Jewish community
To the editor: The front-page article about Barrington’s flag policy (February 3) mentions that the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel opposes the Black Lives Matter flag on the town hall … more
Council approves housing downpayment assistance program
It just became a little bit easier to buy a home in Barrington. During its meeting on Monday night, the Barrington Town Council unanimously approved a new downpayment assistance program for … more
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Letter: Do you like living in the Land of the Masked?
You must wear it in shopping malls. You must wear it in libraries. You must wear it six feet apart, in lines, with your nose and mouth covered. At first we were told it did nothing to prevent the … more
This house at the south end of Naomi Street sits a short distance from the Mt. Hope High School athletic fields, directly behind the football stadium. It has been a private rental for years, though often inhabited by town employees. The most recent rent for the two-bedroom home was $1,692 per month.
Bristol putting Naomi Street property on the market
A perusal of the tax rolls reveals that the Town of Bristol owns dozens and dozens of properties, including vacant lands, parks, open space, cemeteries, and the transfer station. Included among these … more
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