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There is a new plan to turn the former Jos. A. Bank store in Barrington into a Starbucks restaurant.

Starbucks sets it sights on new spot in shopping center

There is a new Starbucks plan in Barrington, but it does not involve the former BP Gas Station property on County Road. The new plan features a Starbucks opening in a different space inside the … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/18/21

Police: Money stolen from Barrington residents' cars

A Barrington police officer was on routine patrol in the Hampden Meadows area of Barrington early Tuesday morning, May 11, when he spotted something suspicious. The officer saw two juveniles on … more

5/18/21

The Mt. Hope Masqueraders, with theatre director Nick Mendillo front and center, pose after winning the Rhode Island Drama Festival in 2019, the last year it was held.

Bristol Warren reduces theatre position to part time

Mt. Hope High School's theatre program will live on in some form, following the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee unanimous decision Monday evening to approve $2.3 million in budget cuts this … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/17/21

A vaccination clinic will be held at Barrington Middle School for students ages 12 to 15.

Barrington parents quick to register their children for vaccine

Less than three hours after the superintendent of schools sent out an email on Thursday announcing that there would be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the middle school for students ages 12 to 15, … more

5/14/21

This Nayatt Road home sold recently for more than $4.5 million. It was originally built by professional golfer Brad Faxon.

Barrington home sells for more than $4.5 million

A home originally built by Barrington native and professional golfer Brad Faxon sold recently for $4,578,500. Located on Nayatt Point, the home sits on nearly four acres of waterfront property, … more

5/14/21

Bristol Police: Arrests for sexual assault and child molestation

Bristol Police made three arrests from May 3 to May 9, including two in sexual assault cases. Monday, May 3 Roger Williams University security called police to the campus at 8:17 a.m. … more

5/14/21

It’s all hands on deck for a busy year of events celebrating 50 years for the Herreshoff Marine Museum. The Herreshoff team includes (from left to right) Jackie Crosby, director of finance; Lucy Renauld, bookkeeper; Bill Lynn, executive director; Marian Wenge, membership coordinator; Ted Regan, director of advancement; Kirk Cusic, education director; Ellary Gamache, museum manager; and Norene Rickson, librarian.

A year to remember at Herreshoff

“It’s going to be a busy year around here,” said Herreshoff Marine Museum Executive Director Bill Lynn about the 2021 season that marks the 50th year of Herreshoff, the Museum (the … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/14/21

Downtown Bristol hosts Fair and Arts Festival this Saturday

The Bristol Merchants Association (BMA) held its first event of the season last month, under slightly gray and chilly skies. Nonetheless, there was enough enthusiasm among organizers and attendees to … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/13/21

There will be a car parade on Friday afternoon for the BHS football team, which recently won the Division II Super Bowl.

Car parade will celebrate Barrington’s Super Bowl champs

The Barrington High School football team will celebrate its Division II Super Bowl championship with the community during a special car parade on Friday afternoon, May 14. The parade will … more

5/13/21

Majority of eligible Barrington residents at least partially vaccinated

The percentage of Barrington residents who have been at least partially vaccinated against Covid-19 continues to climb. According to information posted to the Rhode Island Department of … more

5/13/21

Lilly, Abby and Elliot Pellerin clean up in the Kickemuit Avenue neighborhood in Bristol.

Bristol volunteers pick up a ton (literally) of trash

The Town of Bristol hosted its 32 nd coastal clean-up event on Saturday, May 1, and had about 120 very passionate volunteers turn out to support the effort. “We were pleasantly surprised … more

5/13/21

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

5/13/21

Mike, Steve and Ken Januario (left to right), business owners, donors and “all-around good guys,” will lead the 2021 Bristol Fourth of July celebration.

Three to lead the Bristol Fourth

The selection of the Bristol Fourth of July chief marshal is an honor given solely to the general chairman of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee — even the other members of the committee … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/13/21

Police released this image of two men suspected of placing "White Boy" stickers with Nazi symbols in downtown Bristol last month.

Council declares ‘Love Has a Home in Bristol’

The May 5 Bristol Town Council meeting wrapped up with a series of agenda items that were a departure from the standard fare of committee appointments and victualing licenses. In a string of public … more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/12/21

Barrington police: Uber driver threatens Barrington couple

A Barrington resident called 911 after a disturbing experience with an Uber driver late Saturday night, May 8. The resident and her husband had been out to dinner in Providence and later called … more

5/12/21

Barrington's Soraya Fanion is raising money to bring climbing structures to the goats at Mount Hope Farm.

Barrington girl raising money for Mount Hope Farm goats

Barrington’s Soraya Fanion has always loved animals, so when she began volunteering at Mount Hope Farm more than a year ago, she was quickly drawn to some of the animals that live … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/12/21

Barrington’s Cole Reed stands with his arms out-stretched during the final moments of the Division II Super Bowl on Sunday night. The Eagles defeated St. Raphaels 34-6 to capture the title.

D-II Super Bowl was a perfect finish for BHS seniors

Moments before the kickoff, officials for the Division II Super Bowl invited the captains for both teams to the center of the field for the coin toss. St. Raphaels sent four players to the … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/11/21

Workers spread asphalt across Beaver Road in Barrington in 2018. The same contractor, Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, was awarded a more recent bid also.

Did your street make the road repaving list in Barrington?

Linden Road, Echo Drive and College Lane are getting repaved. In fact, the town council recently approved a bid that will bring a fresh coat of asphalt to nine roads in Barrington, and a portion of … more

5/11/21

Mt. Hope High School student Sophia Ferolito, who spoke in favor of keeping the Mt. Hope High School theatre program, was one of more than 300 people to virtually attend Monday evening's Bristol Warren Regional School Committee meeting.

Bristol Warren school board rejects budget cuts, setting up one final vote

The fate of the Mt. Hope High School theatre program will remain up in the air for one more week, after school committee members on Monday night overwhelmingly rejected Supt. Jonathan Brice's … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/10/21

Barrington police charge 11 teens following party in the woods

Barrington EMTs rushed a 14-year-old girl to the hospital and local police charged 11 teenagers with underage possession of alcohol following an underage party on Friday night, May 7. Someone … more

5/10/21

Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Budget/Facilities Subcommittee Chairwoman Sheila Ellsworth, at a recent school committee meeting.

Bristol Warren to vote on $2.3 million in cuts

Members of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee's budget/facilities subcommittee on Thursday night approved a list of budget cuts totaling $2.3 million, sending the proposed cuts to the full … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/7/21

Members of the Mt. Hope Masqueraders on stage in 2019, after they won the most recent Rhode Island Drama Festival. Mr. Mendillo is front and center.

Curtains for Mt. Hope theater program?

Mt. Hope High School theatre director Nick Mendillo is fighting for the program's life, and his job, after he was surprised to learn Thursday evening that Supt. Jonathan Brice has proposed … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/7/21

Hundreds of people attended the first-ever Hampden Meadows Yard Sale and Pantry Clean Out Day.

Hundreds attend special Hampden Meadows yard sale event

The first-ever Hampden Meadows Yard Sale and Pantry Clean Out Day was held Saturday, and deemed an overwhelming success. The event was sponsored by Susan Kostas, a Realtor with Coldwell … more

5/7/21

A resident recently asked the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission to make improvements to the Legion Way skate park.

Barrington resident requests improvements to skate park

The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission is considering dividing the Legion Way ice rink, allowing for a more permanent skate park. During the Commission’s recent meeting, Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/7/21

Police offer threat assessments and training to Bristol companies

There’s more than one way to catch the bad guys. Police officers can catch them in the act, catch them after they commit the act — or they can stop them before anything even happens. The … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/7/21