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Purchase and sale approval clears way for ‘pocket neighborhood’ in Barrington

The Barrington Town Council recently approved a purchase and sale agreement for a portion of the former Carmelite monastery property.   At the Jan. 13 meeting, the council voted 5-0 to …
Eagles vault past LaSalle in gymnastics
The Barrington High School girls gymnastics team defeated LaSalle 137.375-136.525 during a meet last weekend.   Sophie … Read More
Two Westport men return life to the cemetery 
A single slab of white stone sits somewhat angled in the middle of Linden Grove Cemetery in Westport. No one knows exactly why this … Read More
Warren must quickly consider options for wastewater sludge disposal
With a deadline for changing the way the town disposes of its sludge content from its wastewater facility swiftly approaching, the … Read More
Price tag for sewer line repair in Barrington nears $500,000
The cost to repair a broken sewer pipe in Barrington eclipses the $400,000 mark.   According to Barrington Department of Public … Read More
Willow tree at Warren Town Beach felled for fear of injury
Local officials recently made the difficult decision to take down a diseased willow tree at Warren Town Beach, which drew the … Read More
Former Barrington Town Council member volunteers for DEI Committee
Members of the Barrington Town Council appointed a handful of volunteers to serve on five different boards and commissions during the … Read More
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Annual Martin Luther King Torch Run and celebration

The Newport County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is hosting the 40th annual National Holiday Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this …

Join an 'Owl Prowl' on Friday with Audubon

The Audubon Society is hosting an "Owl Prowl" on Friday, Jan. 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come and walk the trails of Caratunk at night to look and listen for their resident owls. Learn about the …

Film screenings and a book launch at art museum

The Bristol Art Museum presents an afternoon of film screenings in conjunction with its current exhibit, “Parallel Threads: Entangled Ends,” which explores the relationships between …
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Obituaries
Barbara Almeida Barbara Ann (LaGrange) Almeida, 76, of Warren, passed away on January 12, 2025, at Warren Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Irene Barbosa LaGrange. She is survived
Anthony Arico Anthony V. Arico, 88, of Barrington, died unexpectedly on January 16, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Joan G. (Tedeschi) Arico. A lifelong resident of Barrington, he was
Earl Samson 9/25/1933 - 1/14/2025|Earl A. Samson passed away on January 14th, 2025, at the age of 91, after a brief illness. He is survived by his children, Trip (Allyson), Ed (Diana), Annie, and Rob (Heidi). Sha
Sports
Barrington doubles-up Johnston in boys basketball, 93-46 The Barrington High School boys basketball team bounced back in a big way on Wednesday night, Jan. 15.   After suffering a loss to LaSalle a few days earlier, the Eagles hosted Johnston …
Huskies up recent run of victories to five in boys' hoops The Mt. Hope High School boys' basketball team continued its impressive run of recent results as the Huskies won their fifth game in a row 66-46 victory over host Toll Gate in Warwick on January 15. …
Mt. Hope High gymnasts get back in action The Mt. Hope High School gymnastics team's 2024-25 regular season is well underway, the Huskies having already competed in a handful of meets to date. Mt. Hope tallied a team total of 131.775 …
Barrington girls win again after shut-down defensive effort An impressive defensive effort paced the Barrington High School girls basketball team to a 16-point victory over Portsmouth on Tuesday night, Jan. 14.   The Eagles, who run a pressing …
Opinion
Letter: Felag addressed my issue, and quickly!

A few weeks ago, I reached out to my State Senator, Walter Felag Jr., about a minor traffic concern. Senator Felag promptly returned my call that same day. After listening to my concerns, he assured …

Letter: Redefining civility: An MLK Day reflection on tolerance

As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to reflect on the principles of unity and equality, I write to celebrate the essence of civility and tolerance in our public discourse. Tolerance was …

Letter: You are invited to first-ever ‘Soul Force’

To the editor: The Barrington Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in collaboration with the Friends of Bay Spring Community Center invite you to Soul Force: A Celebration of Civil Rights . …

Felag addressed my issue, and quickly!

To the editor: A few weeks ago, I reached out to my state senator, Walter Felag, Jr., about a minor traffic concern. Senator Felag promptly returned my call that same day. After listening to my …

Letter: Close loopholes — preserve Little Compton's future

The Tuesday, January 7 Little Compton Planning Board meeting gave a glimpse into a proposed major subdivision on a 26-acre parcel in Little Compton. The engineer and attorney for the property owner …

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