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Some of the members of Mt. Hope High School’s Solve for Tomorrow team, shown with many of the 30-plus ideas they brainstormed for this year’s project, are (front row, from left) Alice Grantham, Mikayla Ricks and Chelsea Goodman (at board); (second row) Sonia Bradley, Umme Maryam, Abigail Heroux and Ben Rozea; and (third row) Allyson Devine, Rebecca Oliver and Odin Gaudreau.
Mt. Hope students trying to save kids from being left in hot cars
Once again, Mt. Hope High School’s “Solve For Tomorrow” team has advanced to the state finals in the annual competition. Sponsored by Samsung, Solve For Tomorrow is a … more
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The windows at 205 Thames St. are clear once again, but with new sailcloth curtains in their place. The town says these are acceptable.
Compromise keeps Bristol sushi restaurant’s art in windows
Following a Nov. 4 meeting at which the Zoning Board of Review determined calligraphy in the windows of 205 Thames St. is in violation of the town’s building code , the art/sign (depending on … more
Bristol Police: Three DUI arrests plus domestic incidents
Bristol police officers made three DUI arrests and were called to an array of domestic situations, including a woman who allegedly used a knife to damage property, during a busy week from Nov. 11 to … more
Guiteras Elementary School in Bristol has solid academics but got some low marks for teacher absenteeism.
Bristol elementary schools: High academics, but ‘chronic absenteeism’
The Rhode Island Department of Education recently released “report cards” for every school in the state. For the second year in a row, the education department used what it calls a … more
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Council supports town joining 'lifetime contracts' lawsuit
More than a dozen cities and towns in Rhode Island recently filed a lawsuit in opposition to the state's "lifetime contracts law." The legislation, which was signed by Governor Gina Raimondo in … more
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Wendy and Ken Wajda stand outside their BP gas station and repair shop on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21. A day later, a plan was filed to turn that gas station property into a new Starbucks coffee shop with a drive-through lane.
Plan filed for new Starbucks in Barrington at site of BP gas station
A preliminary plan filed Friday morning, Nov. 22, at Barrington Town Hall calls for the construction of a new Starbucks coffee shop to be built on the site currently home to the BP gas station and an … more
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Police: Barrington girl reports alleged stalker
A Barrington girl told police that she has twice been approached by a man driving a black SUV. On Thursday, Nov. 7, the 13-year-old girl was allegedly approached by the man while she was walking … more
Bristol Theatre Company members rehearse a scene from their performance of “Tommy” last year.
Bristol theater company can now light up the stage
The second time was a charm. Bristol Theatre Company Chairman Marie Knapman got some great news last week. Their application for more than $18,000 for the purchase of lighting equipment was … more
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Emma Schiebl (left) and Sudiksha Mallick play the roles of stepsisters in Barrington High School Stagemasters' performance of Cinderella this weekend.
BHS Stagemasters bringing Cinderella to life this weekend
The Barrington High School Stagemasters will be performing Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella this weekend.   The musical was originally written as a televised musical starring Julie Andrews … more
Barrington schools don’t know what suspension case has cost
The Barrington School Committee has been in a legal battle with the family of one student for 18 months, but does not know how much it has spent on that battle. Separately, the Rhode Island chapter … more
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Warrren just launched its new trash and recycling program this week, similar to what Bristol plans for next spring. Pedestrians, bins and cars are shown here on Main Street in downtown Warren. Bristol has decided not to buy these bright blue bins, and it will offer residents smaller version, if they choose.
Bristol says bins will be big but not blue
Like many municipalities across the region, Bristol will seen be transitioning to a more automated trash pickup system, currently planned to launch in the spring of 2020. With existing trash trucks … more
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Members of the East Bay Homebrew Club — winners of the 2019 Boil Rumble national homebrew contest — raise their beers earlier this year. Club members have been invited to a special release party on Dec. 6 at Malted Barley in Providence.
Party planned for East Bay's homebrew heroes
Beer drinkers across the country will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a unique beer first brewed inside a Barrington resident's garage.  New England Breakfast Ale, a brown ale brewed with … more
Mt. Hope High School senior Madison Rodriques (at right) works with fellow students from across America in a collaborative exercise during the two-day event in New York City.
A national calling: Why education is a civil right
A two-day event hosted in New York City called upon generations of activists, celebrities, artists, educators and students to reflect on the achievements and efforts of past and present changemakers. … more
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Town refuses to release solicitor’s opinion about new assessments policy
During an interview late last week, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said the new assessments policy, which has drawn some significant backlash, is “not locked in” for next … more
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Mary Quinn (left) gets the crowning touch from Franklin Court Assisted Living Administrator Angela P. Cabral during her 100th birthday celebration.
A century of happy living for Bristol's Mary Quinn
Mary Quinn was the guest of her honor at her 100th birthday party celebration Tuesday afternoon at the Franklin Court Assisting Living community room. She was welcomed by several family members and a … more
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Bristol Police field complaints about eggs, leaves and noisy neighbors
The Bristol Police Department made few arrests but had an active week chasing down complaints from neighbors and citizens from Nov. 4 to 10. Monday, Nov. 4 A Wilson Street resident reported … more
Officials are aware of some rental properties in town, such as Barrington Beach Mansion, but are hoping to create a more complete town-wide registry of short-term rentals.
Barrington council calls for rental property registry
The large home on Lorraine Street overlooks Barrington Beach and offers 14 guest rooms. It has a sprawling front porch, a patio and a heated pool that are perfect for entertaining. The home is … more
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Workers feed the liner through the leaky Cross Bay Pipeline last month.
It's back on! BCWA completes Cross Bay Pipeline repair
Seven months after its Cross Bay Pipeline sprung a leak, Bristol County Water Authority officials flipped a switch at the Port of Providence Friday morning and water once again started flowing through … more
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BHS team members Eli Terrell, Douglas Meeker, Clara Kugler and Eden Lamb (from left to right) wave during the taping of the third annual High School Quiz Show Rhode Island.
Barrington team competes in High School Quiz Show
The BHS High School Quiz Show team competed at the 3rd annual High School Quiz Show Rhode Island contest at the PBS studio in Providence on Nov. 9 and 10.  Barrington participated in an … more
Shivani Mehta speaks about their “Go For Launch” project during the Bristol Warren school committee meeting Tuesday night, with teammates (from left), Aditi Metha, Mykala Hudon and Kristiana Cabral looking on.
Mt. Hope student innovators are ‘Go For Launch’
The first weekend in November, four local high school students, including freshman Shivani Mehta and sophomores Mikayla Hudon, Kristiana Cabral and Aditi Mehta, took one step closer to launching into … more
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Eric Chason will read from his book "Breathless" on Friday night, at Barrington Books.
Remembering Lill 10 years later
Eric Chason wants to tell people about his daughter, Lillian. He wants to tell them about how funny she was, and about how smart she was, and about how strong she was. He wants people to know how … more
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Restaurant owner Ben Sukle (middle) and John Ho (right) cook a meal on an historic open hearth for his Birch and Oberlin employees at Coggeshall Farm on Tuesday.
Partners in poultry bring new farming to Coggeshall
With a cold rain drumming on the roof of the 18th-century farmhouse, a celebrated local chef visited Coggeshall Farm this past Tuesday to get up close and personal with the products on his … more
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Bristol Warren Superintendent of School Dr. Jonathan Brice talks to the school committee while Assistant Superintendent Diane Sanna looks on.
Good news, bad news for Bristol Warren in state assessments
The good news is that many Bristol Warren elementary students are performing well. “The students at Rockwell [Elementary School], in particular are performing well, evidenced by the number one … more
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Dr. Jonathan Brice, shown here on July 22, his first day on the job as interim superintendent of the Bristol Warren Regional School District, was named the district's permanent superintendent Tuesday night, following a vote of the school committee. The term of his contract is three yars, retroactive to July 22.
Brice named permanent superintendent in Bristol Warren
Dr. Jonathan Brice was appointed as the permanent full time Superintendent of the Bristol Warren Regional School District Tuesday evening. Dr. Brice, who was hired as a one-year interim … more
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Diane Hamer shares a moment with her dad, Vietnam veteran Tom Roy during the annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the Rhode Island Veteran's Home in Bristol on Monday.
Photos: Bristol veterans honored during annual ceremony
Bristol's veterans were honored in the annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the Rhode Island Veteran's Home on Monday. Veteran's gathered in the new hall with their families and friends. Brigadier … more
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