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Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, May 22, 2014
Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Speedy driver ticketed twice in Barrington, and other police news
A Barrington police officer was on patrol at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, when he spotted a vehicle speeding on Maple Avenue. The officer ordered that vehicle over to the side of the road, and … more
The Post - Thursday, December 10, 2020
Letter: It’s time to consider retracting flag policy in Barrington
To the editor: If there was ever an example of making a problem where there was none, the Town of Barrington’s Flag Policy is it. The residents of the town have always been fortunate … more
Letter: Welcome the investment in our neighboring town
To the editor: Imagine there is a product that you use every day. That everyone uses every day. It allows us freedom of movement. It makes driving to work and to school possible. Without it, … more
Portsmouth Times - Thursday, June 17, 2021
Barrington resident leaves generous gift to the town
Who was Concetta Marie Masiello, and why did she leave more than $200,000 to the town? Members of the Barrington Town Council may have been asking themselves that question during this … more
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Portsmouth Times - Thursday, December 15, 2016
Letter: Very grateful for our school committee’s work
Over the past month or so, a small, vocal group of people and their complaints against the school committee have received a lot of press. As a parent of an elementary and middle school student, I … more
Signs supporting the renewal of Dr. Deb DiBiase’s contract as principal of Mt. Hope High School have begun to pop up around Bristol and Warren.
Signs of support pop up for Dr. D throughout Bristol, Warren
The show of solidarity for Dr. D was initiated by Nina Murphy, a Bristol parent of an incoming Mt. Hope senior and another student who has since graduated from the high school. more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, July 6, 2022
A screen shot of the forum for Democratic candidates seeking the District 65 State Representative seat.
Senate 14, House 65 candidates vie in Democratic primary election forums
EAST PROVIDENCE — The second of three 2022 Primary Election forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island and East Bay Media Group, parent company of The Post, for candidates … more
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Barrington resident Robert Swarts hands copies of a petition to members of the school committee during the meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Barrington parents make it clear: ‘We love our neighborhood schools’
Barrington residents continued to speak out against the school district’s plan to build two new Grade 1-5 schools, transform Nayatt into an early learning center, and close down Sowams … more
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Barrington School Committee candidates (from left to right) Margaret Reid, TJ Peck, Frazier Bell, and Rudy Seber.
Ask the candidates: 'Do you support the Option 2b school plan?'
Question: Do you support “Option 2B” of the schools’ master facilities plan? Why or why not? Frazier Bell (I) — “No. I will listen to our community. I support … more
Letter: Sticking with transfer station makes financial sense
To the editor: (Here’s the) cost of waste disposal options in Portsmouth: • Transfer station: $210 plus $80 for PAYT bags (my cost) for 12 months = $290 • Mega … more
East Providence School Committee Ward 2 candidates Carissa Moglia (left) and Max Brandle (right) appear with moderator Scott Pickering.
Brandle, Moglia meet in E.P. Ward 2 School Committee candidate forum
EAST PROVIDENCE — The same evening, October 25, as a forum was held for mayoral candidates in the 2022 General Election in the City Hall council chamber, so, too, did another for Ward 2 School … more
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Brock Pacheco breaks a tackle during Mt. hope's loss to Barrington on Thanksgiving Day. Pacheco rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns and shattered both the single season rushing record and touchdown records for Mt. Hope High School.
Prolific Pacheco heralded as 'Huskies' best running back'
Mt. Hope running back Brock Pacheco rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns as Mt. Hope fell to Barrington 41-13 in the annual Thanksgiving Day game in front of a packed crowd at Dietz Field. Pacheco … more
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Editorial: Caught in the quagmire around the schools
All of Barrington’s six schools have traffic challenges during the morning rush hour and afternoon dismissal. Best are the three elementary schools, which of course have the smallest student … more
Black Storytellers' Funda Fest continues this weekend
This weekend, Funda Fest continues! From the community storytellers, or griots, of West Africa to American icons like Toni Morrison, Rita Dove and Isabel Wilkerson, the spoken word serves as a … more
Tristan White elevates for a layup in the second half. The senior guard scored a game high 17 points as the Tigers crushed Coventry 59-47.
White and Pasquale combine for 33 points as Tigers crush Coventry 59-47
Tristan White and Elliot Pasquale combined for 33 points as Tiverton crushed Coventry 59-47 in a Division II home game in front of a packed senior night crowd on Friday night. The win improved the … more
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Offshore wind: Think twice before short-circuiting environmental protection laws
A majority of citizens agree with the goal to fight climate change and the urgency to act now. However, the country does not share a unified vision of how we should wage this battle. President … more
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Letter: We are doing our best for South Shore Beach, residents
I am writing to you today to comment on the article on South Shore Beach in the Thursday, April 12 Sakonnet Times. The Little Compton Beach Commission and management work very hard to keep … more
Police investigate report of suspicious person on BHS campus
Barrington Police responded quickly to a report of a suspicious person spotted on the Barrington High School campus Wednesday morning, May 17. At about 10 a.m., school officials received … more
Jazz singer Alexus Lee live at Linden Place
Linden Place welcomes jazz singer and musician Alexus Lee and her band. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and picnics and settle in for an afternoon of music in a rose gardens. If rain, … more
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