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State seeks respondents to housing survey

Survey responses are anonymous and will help The Rhode Island Department of Housing and RIHousing establish a better understanding of the state's housing needs. more

7/1/24

Letter: Concerned about South Lake Drive plans

To the editor: We were somewhat taken aback by the front page article in the June 26 article in the Barrington Times . When we were contacted by Council member Rob Humm, we were unaware of the … more

7/1/24

Letter: Your donations help support American Legion

To the editor: On behalf of the American Legion Post 8 in Barrington and the veterans in our local communities, I want to express gratitude to all who provided donations during our poppy drive … more

7/1/24

Letter: Erasing RI’s history and political districts

To the editor: In 2020, a slim majority of voters foolishly erased the words “Providence Plantations” from the name of our country’s smallest state, a state which played a … more

7/1/24

Letter: DEI — The censorship crusade continues

To the editor: I remain gob smacked by the lack of legal acuity and common sense demonstrated by Braxton Cloutier, Town Council, and Larry Berren, DEI Chair, attorneys both. One … more

7/1/24

Donations (in the red milk can) toward the fireworks display presented by Escobar Farm on Middle Road are always welcome. This year’s show begins at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, July 5.

Where to see fireworks in and around Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — Looking for the rockets’ red glare? Here’s a brief guide to some of the best places to see Independence Day fireworks displays this year. more

7/1/24

Letter: We need more funding for child care programs

To the editor: As a small business owner running a pediatric occupational therapy institute in Rhode Island, I know that the struggle to find affordable, convenient child care is a daily reality … more

6/30/24

Nina McCarthy and Sara Jane Soboleski with the display case for McCarthy’s complete collection of July 4th commemorative buttons. The case, which has space for 11 more buttons, was designed by Soboleski and Patty McCobb of Allerton Framing, a birthday gift to Nina from her husband Pat.

She's collected every Fourth of July Parade button ever made

Nina McCarthy loves the Fourth — and she’s been collecting the commemorative buttons since they first came out in 1989. Now she has a display case worthy of them. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/29/24

Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann recently filed papers to run for re-election. He is undecided whether he will remain in the race for a School Committee seat. "I want to connect with the candidates before making a decision."

Barrington School Committee Chairman jumps back into the race

Two weeks after saying he was not running for re-election, Barrington School Committee Chairman Patrick McCrann filed papers to run for re-election. McCrann, who has served on the School … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/28/24

Barrington’s Daylen Baillie, shown in an earlier game, had two hits and drove in a run against Middletown.

In must-win game, Barrington defeats Middletown, 16-6

Barrington Majors Softball All Stars defeated Middletown 16-6 on Thursday, June 27, in an elimination bracket game. Barrington’s bats came alive, as Claire Bickford and Molly … more

6/28/24

The Barrington Little League Seniors All Star softball team holds up the District 2 Championship banner after defeating Portsmouth on Wednesday night, June 26.

Barrington Senior Softball All Stars win District 2 championship

The Barrington Little League Seniors All Star softball team won the District 2 Championship on Wednesday night, June 26. Barrington defeated Portsmouth 10-7 in the final game of a best-of-three … more

6/28/24

(L-R) Mattie Edwards-Kemp, Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project Vice President; Marie Holland and Tanya Hangos of T-Mobile; and Bernard Freamon, Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project President.

Bristol gets $50,000 T-Mobile grant to help fund Port Marker monument

The grant will go toward installing the Middle Passage Memorial in Independence Park, a historical and educational landmark to honor those affected by Bristol’s participation in the transatlantic human trade. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/28/24

A bulldozer sits idle last month along a widened access path at the Horseneck Beach Reservation.

State to meet with Westport over Horseneck work

Nearly six weeks after state contractors bulldozed and widened an emergency access path that cuts through the Horseneck Beach dunes, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is … more

6/28/24

Tommy Beauregard chips onto the first green at the Bristol Golf Park during a “closest to the pin” chipping contest last Thursday.

Bristol 10-year-old drives towards national junior golf competition

10-year-old Tommy Beauregard is headed to Lakeville for the sub-regional competition of Drive, Chip, and Putt. If he keeps winning, he could find himself in Augusta. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/28/24

Warren PD: Police make four arrests, respond to car vandalism

Warren Police made four arrests between June 17-24, 2024. more

6/28/24

Bristol PD: Two arrests and a late-night racket

Bristol Police made two arrests and responded to the Town Common late one night to find a group playing tennis between June 17-24, 2024. more

6/28/24

Officer Alexander Booth is pinned by sons, Nathan and Logan during his promotion to Sergeant.

Bristol PD now has deputy chief, captains, and a score of newly promoted officers

The Bristol Police Department held a promotions and award ceremony, aligning new ranks with a restructuring process for the department that was approved by the Town earlier this year. more

By Ethan Hartley | 6/27/24

Bristol Art Museum displaying work by late Fall River artist

Peter Strickman held many exhibitions before a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and the subsequent medication, took his desire to paint. He passed away in 2017. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/27/24

Lynn Ann Palmieri DePasquale was hired by the Bristol Warren district in 1992. She’s been at Hugh Cole for four years, and hasn’t missed a day of teaching since Nov. 1, 2022.

Hugh Cole teacher recognized for perfect attendance

At a time where student and teacher attendance is under the microscope, this Hugh Cole teacher has led by example. more

By Manny Correira | 6/27/24

Bristol listed among nation's 'Best Harbor' towns

In its first appearance on the annual ranking, Bristol takes the 4th spot. more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/27/24

Letter: There’s no need for name calling

Recently, I overheard a local activist refer to another member of our community (who was discussing the current budget crisis in Warren) as a “right-wing nutjob”. more

6/27/24

Letter: A response to ‘David vs. Goliath’ piece

Bullying shouldn’t be used to affect change...Goliath needs to extend the hand of cooperation. more

6/27/24

Eliza Sirpenski and David Lauria recently released their new song, “Moon in the Morning Sky.” Sirpenski sings lead vocals and Lauria, who wrote the song, plays guitar on the track. His son, Jacob, performs on drums. You can find the song on Apple Music and other music platforms.

Mt. Hope grad collaborates with music teacher to record new song

Eliza Sirpenski has been singing ever since she could remember. She began belting out Adele, Amy Winehouse and other songs from her favorite pop artists at age 9. more

By Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 6/27/24

Letter: Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would see a Juneteenth national holiday commemorating the abolition of slavery. more

6/27/24

Letter: Thank you, Manny Correira

My family and I want to thank Manny Correira for honoring my mother, Betty Grimo, on her 100th birthday celebration. more

6/27/24