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Pictured is an aerial view of the Barrington Middle School construction project in 2018. Barrington officials are now planning a $250 million construction project for Sowams, Nayatt, Primrose Hill and Barrington High School.

Barrington Town Council approves $13.5M in notes for school project

The Barrington Town Council recently approved the issuance of up to $13.5 million in bonds and notes for the school construction project. At the April 7 meeting, councilors voted … more

4/18/25

Waterfront park project in Barrington nearing completion, earns award

The renovation of a waterfront park in Barrington earned the community a Rhode Island Smart Growth award recently. The Walker Farm resilience and revitalization project was selected as … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/18/25

Barrington Police: Clown-faced teens spotted in pond gazebo

A Barrington Police officer was conducting a routine patrol downtown at about 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, when he spotted two juveniles sitting under a blanket inside the Wood’s Pond … more

4/18/25

Residential Properties Ltd. in Barrington recently launched its diaper drive benefitting Tap-In. People can drop off diaper donations – sizes 4, 5, and/or 6 – as well as wipes at RPL’s Barrington office at 259 County Road now through May 1.

Real estate office in Barrington is holding diaper drive

Residential Properties Ltd. recently launched its diaper drive benefitting Tap-In. Led by Sales Associate Cat Horn, anyone interested can drop off diaper donations – sizes 4, 5, and/or 6 … more

4/18/25

Bristol Police: Arrests for DUI, domestic assault, credit card fraud

Monday, April 7 Danielle N. Joly, 41, of 25 Homestead Ave., Warren, was charged with domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct. A complainant reported finding a tree-mounted … more

4/18/25

A Brown Play School student holds up a toy chick while in the homemaking portion of the school. He was particularly excited about the eggs that were contained within an incubator that day, awaiting their time to hatch.

Brown Play School celebrates 75 years of learning through play

For three quarters of a century (and 25 years in Rumford center), Brown Play School has thrived on the philosophy that young kids learn best when they're having fun. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/17/25

Westport resident Kevin McGoff fishes Grays Mill Pond Saturday morning with his daughter Carolyn and son Wesley.

Biting cold, and a few bites, in Adamsville

The mercury was at 35 degrees, with a wind chill that made it feel like 19 at Grays Mill Pond in Adamsville early Saturday morning. Still, that was good enough for the brave souls who came out for … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/17/25

Barrington's Miles Dolan makes the safe call as his teammate Cole Kepner slides into home during a five-run fifth inning. The Eagles beat Cumberland, 8-1.

Eagles out-slug Clippers in Division I baseball showdown

Miles Fontaine went 3-for-3 with a home run and a double, scored twice and drove in three runs to pace the Barrington High School baseball team to an 8-1 win against Cumberland on Wednesday, April … more

4/17/25

Bristol council will hear Fourth of July petitions

Months after it was announced that the Bristol Fourth of July concerts would be moving from Independence Park on Bristol Harbor to Roger Williams University, the Bristol Town Council will discuss … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/17/25

Thomas Harrington teaches drumming to students at the Macomber School several years ago.

Blood drive honors memory of two who left too soon

The late Thomas Harrington and Tracy Pereira touched countless lives in Little Compton and Westport. Two years after Harrington’s death at age 19, and nine months after Pereira followed, loved … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/17/25

Trace Dubois drove in two runs and was the winning pitcher in relief as the Mt. Hope High School baseball club collected its first Division I win of 2025, 9-5 over host Pilgrim Wednesday, April 16.

Mt. Hope baseball club collects first Division I win of the spring

The Mt. Hope High School baseball team went countertrend in the early going of its 2025 Division I regular season en route to picking up its first league of the spring, 9-5, over host Pilgrim in … more

By Mike Rego | 4/17/25

Council approves resolution: Barrington now a sanctuary town

Members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution declaring Barrington a sanctuary town for transgender people and all members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and their … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/17/25

The 317 Market St. parcel in Warren, the site of former East Bay Collaborative center, is soon expected to be the future home to a marine maintenance operation.

Boat maintenance operation should soon occupy Market Street site in Warren

The Warren Zoning Board, at its Wednesday night, April 16 meeting, approved a special use permit which should soon likely allow a company engaged in boat repair and service to soon occupy the former … more

By Mike Rego | 4/17/25

Professor Bernardo Motta sits with his students, engaging in one-on-one conversations about environmental issues.

The call of the wild in the East Bay — calls for environmental advocacy

“Waaah” is a sound not sought by most, but there are some who seek it nightly. They head outside, after sunset, specifically listening for a low pitched “Waaah” sound. It is … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/17/25

Dick Devault, retired Navy captain, was the Bristol Fourth of July Patriotic Speaker in 2018 (above) and the Hattie Brown Award-winner in 2021. This year, he has the celebration’s highest honor, serving as the 2025 Chief Marshal.

Devault proudly accepts the honor of leading the Fourth

Dick Devault does not expect many surprises during his tour as 2025 Bristol Fourth of July chief marshal. When it comes to the Fourth in Bristol, the retired Navy captain has pretty much seen it all. … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/17/25

The St. Elizabeth’s Church Santo Cristo Committee in its final week of Lenten season fish and chips includes (front row, from left to right) Fatima Pereira, Sonia Abreu, Liz Damásio, John Cordeiro (president of the committee) and Edgardo Oliveira; and (back row) Hélio Cordeiro, Carlos Medeiros, Aiden Medeiros, Joe Martins (vice president), Debbie Hughes, John Hughes (treasurer), José Medeiros and Nicholas Medeiros.

Hard work, great food and church-honored traditions

It’s a tradition that goes back a number of years at St. Elizabeth’s Church, where a number of parishioners gather each Friday during lent to offer some of the finest and most delectable … more

By Manuel C. "Manny" Correira | 4/16/25

Downtown Barrington cleanup planned for April 21

Barrington is looking for volunteers to help “Keep Rhode Island Litter Free” on Monday, April 21. Residents can get some exercise and fresh air while helping clean up downtown … more

4/16/25

Barrington's Indie Lamb, shown competing at a meet last year, partnered with Evelyn Lefort, Gracie Gaines and Ginevra Girardello win the 4x800-meter relay at the recent Class B Injury Fund Relay.

Barrington High School girls track team wins Injury Fund relays

The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team is off to a strong start this spring. The Eagles raced to a team victory in the Class B Injury Fund Relays last week, and followed that … more

4/16/25

Barrington’s Bobby Wind, shown competing at a meet last year, teamed up with Charly Potter, Charlie Britto and Patrick Trainor to win the 4x100-meter relay at the recent Class B Injury Fund Relay meet.

Boys track team dominates at Injury Fund meet

The Barrington High School boys outdoor track won the Class B Injury Fund Relays on Wednesday, April 9. The Eagles scored 90 points, finishing ahead of second-place Portsmouth (55 points) … more

4/16/25

Julia Dempsey speaks to the East Providence City Council on Tuesday night, alleging that she is being retaliated against by the city. The city disputes that claim.

Lottery rental home dispute flares between East Providence resident and mayor

A dispute between an East Providence native who won a local lottery back in 2019 to rent a rehabilitated, city-owned property has been thrust into the public eye after she recently told her story to a local broadcast news team. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/16/25

Townies pitcher tosses first no-hitter for team since 2015

Tyler DiCecco, a senior pitcher for the East Providence varsity baseball team, tossed a no-hitter, complete game on Friday, April 11. more

4/16/25

The old Westport High School is a valuable town resource, but residents at a meeting Thursday said the town needs more financial data before deciding the best use for the town.

Old high school a new ‘community campus' for Westport?

PICS HS1 Ted Hayes The old Westport High School is a valuable town resource, but residents at a meeting Thursday said the town needs more financial data before deciding the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/16/25

Body Vice President Keri Cronin, Patrolwoman Allie Schoenfeldt, Patrolman Sean Foley, Detective Austin Carreiro, Sgt. Aires Medeiros, Lt. Christopher Perrault, Lt. Marc Ferreira and Chief Roy Borges (from left to right) take part in the Warren Police Department promotion/swearing-in ceremony held during the town council's April 8 meeting.

Warren Police Department promotes three, swears in two new officers

As part of its regularly scheduled meeting for the month, April 8, the town council, led by Vice President Keri Cronin, along with Warren Police Department Chief Roy Borges, oversaw a … more

By Mike Rego | 4/16/25

Lonnie Morris (holding the trophy) celebrates the NCAA Division III National Championship with members of his Johnson and Wales University wrestling team.

Barrington man leads college team to national title

Lonnie Morris jokes that he is a football coach who happens to coach a college wrestling team — his focus is all about program-first. “Team. Family. We,” Morris said, … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/16/25

Tiverton drops water merger — for now

Two months after asking the town’s legislative delegation to look at the possibility of merging the North Tiverton and Stone Bridge water districts, the Tiverton Town Council voted to rescind … more

By Christian Silvia | 4/16/25