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After a lull, sick raccoon sightings return in Barrington
Sightings of sick and/or injured raccoons resumed in Barrington last week.
Barrington Police responded to dozens of reports of sick or injured raccoons throughout the fall season, and …
A team of Barrington seventh-graders celebrated a strong finish to the season recently.
The Barrington Boys Seventh Grade … Read More
The town is presenting a special flood prevention fair and hazard mitigation annual review on Wednesday, March 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at … Read More
Referring to cuts to the USDA affecting local food organizations as well as proposed cuts and what they could mean for SNAP funding … Read More
The Barrington High School cheer team captured the Division II State Championship last weekend.
The victory followed a third … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team held Ponaganset to just 44 points — one of the Chieftains’ … Read More
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department.
Monday, March 10
Ronald Rivera, 33, … Read More
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Brewers celebrating R.I. Craft Beer Week
Rhode Island Craft Beer Week is going on now through Sunday, March 16, at many locations throughout the Ocean State. Breweries throughout the region are hosting special events, partnering with food …
Museum of Irish History open for Irish Heritage Month
In celebration of the 48th annual Newport Irish Heritage Month, the Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center will be open on nine days this March. Special hours will be on the second, …
Live reading of new 'Befriending' book is Saturday
Barrington Books presents a reading and signing with local author Denise Panichas and illustrator Denise Augeer this Saturday, March 15, at 1 p.m. for the release of their picture book, “The …
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Letter: Dinner aids efforts of Warren residents to contest 'Settlers Green' plan
To the editor: The organization that is fighting the proposed overdevelopment of the historic 1680 Kinnicutt/Bettencourt Farm is excited to announce that our fundraising ‘Dinner at the …
Letter: Speed cameras in Barrington — a hard no
To the editor: Barrington’s powers that be are full-tilt committed to installing speed cameras in our town. Doing so was recommended by the “study” conducted by Blue Line …
Letter: Lest I forget: A tribute to the Best of Barrington
To the editor: Some memories stay with us forever. My years in Barrington's schools from 1960 to 1972 shaped who I am today, through teachers whose influence extended far beyond their …
Letter: Post attention-getting flashing signs near schools
To the editor: We can all agree, as quoted regarding roadways, that there is a “need for safety”. Intuitively, slower speeds should increase safety, but how much slower for how much, …
Your colorful, clever illustration of a densely packed area filled with housing developments can never happen in Tiverton. Tiverton has no sewer and a limited water supply. It is impossible that …