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Patriot is the first second-generation AC75 racing yacht to be launched.
Built in Bristol, America's Cup challenger launches in New Zealand
A boat conceived and constructed in little Bristol, R.I. launched into the waters of of Auckland, New Zealand today, beginning the next step in its quest to win the oldest international competition … more
Beth Anderson, an agent for Mott and Chace Sotheby's International, stands inside the kitchen of a Spinnaker Drive home that is for sale. Barrington is experiencing a strong sellers market currently.
Barrington real estate market is 'a feeding frenzy'
Beth Beaver has been selling homes in Barrington for more than 40 years. And in all that time, she has never seen a sellers market so strong. Homes are listed one day and receive multiple offers … more
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Amiyah Johnson, a student at Portsmouth Middle School, recited a nonviolence pledge during the tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday.
Choose to love and forgive, says MLK Jr. event speaker
NEWPORT COUNTY — On Jan. 6, hundreds of insurgents — many displaying telltale symbols typically worn by white supremacists, white nationalists and other extremist groups — … more
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Chase Gilroy was charged with vandalism on May 13.
Bristol Police arrest Warwick man in 'White Boy' sticker case
Bristol Police have arrested one of two men they believe placed Nazi-themed stickers on signs downtown last month. Chase Gilroy, age 26, of Warwick, was taken into custody this morning after turning … more
Boston Dynamics electrical engineer Crystal Kemp puts Spot through his paces.
Boston Dynamics visits Kickemuit Middle School
The world-famous robotics company visited KMS last week to show off one of their robot 'dogs.' more
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Barrington resident Katherine Quinn is shown speaking during a rally outside the town hall last year. She recently applied to serve on the town's zoning board, but said the council intentionally blocked her from getting appointed.
Barrington resident questions board application process: 'This is insane'
Katherine Quinn sat before the town council and told her story. The Barrington resident explained how she had tried multiple times to earn a spot on the town’s zoning board only to face a … more
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Barrington High School moving to distance learning due to staffing shortage
Principal Joseph Hurley announced that Barrington High School will switch to distance learning starting tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 6. Mr. Hurley sent an email to students’ families on … more
Lt. Christopher Perreault of the Warren Police Department answers questions from Town Solicitor Tony DeSisto on Thursday morning at the Department of Administration in Providence.
Italo-American Club shooter was highly intoxicated on day of murder
Michael Ouellette, who killed Asst. Fire Chief Brian Remy on Sept. 2, 2021 before taking his own life, was highly intoxicated prior to committing the murder, as revealed during a hearing regarding the Italo-American Club's liquor license on Thursday. more
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Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae issued a response to a Superior Court judge's ruling that the school committee violated the Open Meetings Act.
Barrington school official responds to Open Meetings Act violation
The chairwoman of the Barrington School Committee has offered a response to Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Lanphear’s ruling that the committee violated the Open Meetings Act when it … more
The 2021 Folks Fest brought lively energy to an eager crowd after the lockdowns of 2020.
Warren Folks Festival will return Aug. 20
The Collaborative, a nonprofit arts organization, has announced the 6th Annual Warren Folks Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 30 Cutler St., Warren, RI. … more
A Barrington resident snapped this photo while stuck in traffic outside of Barrington Middle School during school dismissal earlier this year. This is just west of the intersection of Middle Highway and Lincoln Avenue, where the town and state are talking about improvements.
Traffic improvements coming to congested BMS intersection
There are some changes coming to the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Middle Highway in Barrington. According to town officials, the state is moving closer to bidding out a construction … more
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Little Compton seniors want place of their own
Senior citizens frustrated at the lack of town services told the Little Compton Town Council recently that they're tired of waiting for the town to support what is its largest segment of the … more
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Barrington’s AJ DiOrio stiff-arms a North Kingstown defender during a first-half run on Friday night.
Eagles clipped by Skippers, 35-21
The Barrington High School football team came up short, 35-21, in an offensive showdown against North Kingstown at Victory Field on Friday night.   The Eagles kept pace with the … more
Police: Homeless man harassing Barrington businesses
Barrington Police responded to a Barrington restaurant early Friday morning, Oct. 28, for a report of a man harassing an employee. Police said the suspect is a homeless man that has been … more
(Clockwise from top left) Trey Rezendes, Xaiver Hazard, Will Winfield and Max Collins are the upperclassmen team leaders and top returnees for the East Providence High School boys' basketball squad this winter as the Townies aspire to be in contention for Division I and Open State Championship tournament titles at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Time is now for EPHS boys' hoopsters
EAST PROVIDENCE — The time is likely now for the current crop of East Providence High School boys’ basketball players, who enter the 2022-23 season not only a year older, but hopefully a … more
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A band performs in the rear yard space at the Bay Spring Community Center.
You can help re-design community center grounds
The public is invited to attend a design workshop to help reimagine the rear yard gathering space behind the Bay Spring Community Center. The workshop will be held on the second floor of the … more
The EDC recently passed a motion recommending that the town sell off the former Carmelite Monastery property at 25 Watson Ave. (shown) and use the proceeds to offset the acquisition of the former Zion Bible College property.
Barrington commission says: Sell monastery, buy Zion
Members of the Barrington Economic Development Commission have offered the Town Council a blueprint on how to bring more athletic fields and a recreation center to Barrington. According to a memo … more
Court finds Bristol used car dealer knowingly sold defective car — twice
It’s every used car buyer’s nightmare. You spend thousands on a vehicle, hoping you got a good deal for a car that will meet your needs for several years — then everything that can go wrong, does go wrong. more
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The federal government has injected $750,000 into Hope Street upgrades, but timeline and execution is up to the state.
Bristol gets $750,000 to repair sections of Hope Street
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded $750,000 in federal funding to make street upgrades along Bristol’s Revolutionary Heritage Byway (Rte. 114 from Warren to the Mt. Hope Bridge). more
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Hunter Robbins
East Providence resident Robbins receives prestigious Hendricken accolade
WARWICK — Hunter Robbins, of East Providence and a senior, has been named as the recipient of the 2023 Bishop Hendricken High School Principal’s Leadership Award. Inspired by … more
A new Starbucks in Barrington will include a drive-through lane and an outdoor patio.
New Starbucks taking shape in Barrington Shopping Center
Work is well underway on a new Starbucks in the Barrington Shopping Center. And according to officials close to the project, the new coffee shop should be opening this fall.   Joe … more
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A woman looks over the goods at the flea market.
Photos: Bristol Preservation's Flea and Fair features delightful array of oddities
Over 50 vendors provided lots of intriguing browsing for those who ventured over to the Town Common for the annual Flea and Fair that took place on Saturday. more
A $10,000 grant has enabled the Audubon Society of Rhode Island to install new automatic doors at their public entrance.
Audubon gets $10,000 grant to install automatic doors
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island (ASRI) has been awarded $10,000 from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center as part of the Center’s “Quality of Life” grants program. more
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One of the Barrington High School students who fought with and beat another student after school on April 24 stands over the victim after he fell to the ground, as seen in an image from a cell phone video that recorded the incident and was shared on Snapchat.
Barrington Police explain why five attackers charged with 'felony' assault
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia explained how his department determined whether to charge the five males who assaulted a fellow Barrington High School student on April 24 with simple assault … more
This year’s arts festival and community fair will be held outside Barrington Town Hall. In previous years, the event filled some streets downtown.
Barrington's arts festival and community fair moving to Town Hall grounds
The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Barrington Town Hall.   The Arts Festival will features dozens of artists and … more
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