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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
Rhode Island PBS has selected Barrington as the next community to be featured in its “Our Town” documentary series.
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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A group of Eagles tackle an East Providence ballcarrier last Friday. Barrington will play at Cumberland this Friday night.
Barrington vs. Cumberland — Eagles prep for Super Bowl rematch
Barrington High School Football Coach Sandy Gorham said his team’s offense was “OK” during the Injury Fund game against East Providence on Friday night, Sept. 6.   … more
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A DPW worker smooths out the area above the sinkhole after it was filled in.
Routine street repair leads to historical find in Bristol
When Department of Public Works (DPW) crews responded last week to reports of a puncture hole in the surface of Hopeworth Avenue, they found something a bit unexpected. more
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This rendering shows the two possible locations for a new flagpole installation outside the town hall. Council members chose Option 2, which would have the flagpoles located closer to County Road.
Barrington Town Council advances plan for new flagpoles at town hall
In a split vote, members of the Barrington Town Council voted to move forward with a plan to construct a new flagpole installation in front of Barrington Town Hall. Council members Carl Kustell, … more
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Barrington Interfaith Partners will host its annual Fall Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at Temple Habonim.
Forum will focus on Project 2025 and Christian Nationalism
Barrington Interfaith Partners will host its annual Fall Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman will speak about Project 2025 and the Rev. Dr. Dale Azevedo will address … more
Hans Scholl (second row, second from right) listens to the candidates speak during a forum last week at the Barrington Public Library.
Following forum in Barrington, some call for more climate action
Hans Scholl and Magnus Thorsson listened to the four Democrats running for Barrington Town Council during last week’s forum, and said the messages sounded good. “The candidates … more
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