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Rep. Liana Cassar, shown at a 2019 chamber of commerce event, recently announced she is a candidate for the speaker of the house in the RI General Assembly.
Local legislator aims to be House speaker
Barrington resident and local representative Liana Cassar recently announced she is a candidate for the speaker of the house in the RI General Assembly. In a statement last week, Ms. Cassar (HD … more
Steve Tortolani, Mike Dolan, Brad Dimeo and Mike Mahoney (from left to right) pose for a photo following Mr. Dolan's hole-in-one on the 18th hole at Rhode Island Country Club on Saturday.
Barrington man aces 18th hole at Rhode Island Country Club
Gary Player could not do it. Jack Nicklaus could not do it. And Rory McIlroy could not do it. But on Saturday afternoon, Barrington resident Mike Dolan did it — hitting a hole-in-one … more
Barrington hires a diversity consultant for $12,500
The town has hired a diversity consultant. During its recent meeting, the town council voted 5-0 to approve the hiring of Adam Mastoon as the town's diversity consultant. Mr. Mastoon is a … more
Barrington Town Council members Kate Weymouth (left) and Michael Carroll are shown during an outdoor council meeting in June. Four residents recently filed a complaint against Ms. Weymouth and Mr. Carroll.
Barrington council members face harassment complaint
Four residents filed a complaint against two members of the Barrington Town Council last month, alleging that they violated the town's anti-harassment/discrimination policy. The complaint took … more
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The entire Mt. Hope High School girls’ cross country team has been ordered to quarantine after close contacts with the girls who attended a Bristol party.
Governor says 21 COVID-19 cases now linked to Bristol party
The number of positive COVID-19 cases connected to a high school party hosted in Bristol on Oct. 24 has grown to 21, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her briefing Thursday afternoon. As many as … more
Seven new restrictions to go into effect on Sunday
Seven new restrictions will go into effect this Sunday, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Starting Nov. 8, the following regulations will be in effect … more
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Election officials Rowanne Curran (left) and Bethany Marshall sign in Bristol resident Paul Vollaro at the Quinta-Gamelin Community Center on Tuesday. 
Bristol prefers ‘Plantations’ and says no to ‘Mayor’
While there were a small number of mail ballots from polling location drop boxes left to be counted at press time on Wednesday, they were unlikely to change these outcome of the seven questions … more
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Police arrested a Warren man on Saturday, Oct. 31, after he was found to be in possession of a number of marijuana items.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Barrington
A Warren man is facing a drug possession charge following a traffic stop on Saturday, Oct. 31, in town. A Barrington police officer ordered a vehicle over to the side of County Road at about 6 … more
The five elected members of the Bristol Town Council — all incumbents.
Bristol returns same council slate — with a 'moderate' message?
In the end, nothing changed. The five current members of the Bristol Town Council retain their seats, and the three challengers remain on the outside looking in. Nathan Calouro, Antonio … more
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Barrington High School teacher Kendra Klein teaches Spanish to students in class and online on Friday.
Barrington High School teachers rise to the challenge
A veteran Barrington High School teacher said preparing for class and delivering instruction has never been more difficult than it is this year. He said the challenges include mastering technology … more
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Firefighters used the ladder truck to get at the flames that were spreading into the upper levels of the house on Colonial Road.
Crews knock down flames, but fire displaces Bristol family
A Bristol family lost use of their home but no one was injured when a fire consumed a garage at 3 Colonial Road and spread into the attic of the house on Sunday morning. The fire was first … more
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Sarah Bullard was the top vote-getter in the Bristol race for school committee.
School Committee gets two newcomers from Bristol
This election cycle saw three of Bristol’s six seats on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee up for grabs, with eight candidates in the hunt. When the dust settled in the early morning … more
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Barrington held its financial town meeting outdoors this year, in an effort to allow for social distancing. A recently-approved charter change now allows the town council to approve the budget during an emergency.
Barrington voters approve all five charter questions
Despite recommendations to reject a charter change that gives the town council the power to approve an annual budget during an emergency, Barrington voters approved the measure by a wide margin. … more
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Libertarian Billy Hunt, left, and Democrat June Speakman, right, campaigned next to each other Tuesday at the Quinta Gamelin polling station in Bristol.
Speakman beats Libertarian Hunt, retains District 68 seat
Democrat June Speakman of Warren is headed back to the General Assembly, after the District 68 Representative won her re-election campaign Tuesday by defeating Libertarian William "Billy" Hunt 3,943 … more
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Democrats (from left) Annelise Conway, Rob Humm and Carl Kustell won seats on the Barrington Town Council. Independent candidate John Alessandro (right) finished fourth in the voting.
Democrats sweep Barrington Town Council seats
Carl Kustell went to bed Tuesday night thinking he might have lost on his bid for a seat on the Barrington Town Council. The early voting numbers displayed on the state's election website showed … more
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Voters favor incumbents for Bristol Town Council seats
In an Election Day unlike any other, when the results did not come into focus until 1:10 a.m. on Wednesday, it appears the five incumbents will continue to serve on the Bristol Town Council. After … more
The members of this year's Barrington High School Homecoming Court are featured in this composite photograph. Each student stood alone at the BHS sign in front of the school, removed his or her mask for the photograph, put it back on, then left or moved far away. The individual photos were then "photo-shopped" into a composite image, creating the appearance of a group photo. Pictured are (back row, from left to right) Michael Cox, Kerryn Moran, Tess Gagliano, Callum Flaherty, Bobby Ide, Isabel Guglielmo, Sam Dumas, Phoebe Martin, Alice Fisher, and (front row) Owen Crain, Raina Moore and Jackson Montour.
Golden Eagles crowned for BHS Homecoming
There was no homecoming football game and no homecoming parade, but students at Barrington High School still voted for this year's homecoming court and the two Golden Eagles. Students selected … more
Governor enacts measures to tamp down social gatherings
Gov. Gina Raimondo announced new measures to curb spread of the coronavirus, which is on the rise throughout Rhode Island. In a Friday afternoon press conference, the governor had one clear target … more
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Members of Barrington Boy Scout Troop 2 raise the flag during the Veterans Day ceremony outside Barrington Town Hall in Nov. 2018. This year's event will be held at Victory Gates at Barrington High School.
Barrington Veterans Day event to be held at Victory Gate
The United Veterans Council of Barrington will be sponsoring and holding its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Barrington High School's Victory Gate on Nov. 11. The ceremony will begin at 11 … more
The former Zion Bible College property in Barrington.
Vacant property owners in Barrington must secure buildings
The owners of the former Zion Bible College campus have been given a few weeks to make a series of improvements to the property, following a Barrington Building Board of Review hearing last week. … more
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Officers catch up to confused driver near Mt. Hope Bridge
Bristol Police arrested a young man after he allegedly got into an accident near the entrance to Mount Hope Farm and left the scene, before officers caught up to him near the base of the Mt. Hope … more
Bristol’s seven ballot questions, explained
By now, most people have a pretty good idea who they want to see in the White House come Jan. 21, 2021. But further down the ballot, the more complex things become. Here’s a little clarity on … more
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Candidates describe what they love — and would love to change — about Bristol
For their final test prior to Election Day, the eight candidates for Bristol Town Council were asked two seemingly easy questions: What is one thing you love about Bristol? What is one thing you … more
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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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Father Henry Zinno and Denise Asciola add cheese to meatball sandwiches for their drive-up fundraiser last Thursday evening. The church’s take-out meal service has been so successful they’ve recouped all the revenue lost during the summer — and exceeded all expectations.
Church's take-out food service is booming
Parish feasts were just one of the countless things ruined by Coronavirus this year. While the virus (and its attendant restrictions on gatherings) didn’t change the solemnity and import of the … more
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