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Barrington teams competing for state titles on Saturday

Barrington teams will begin battling for state championships this weekend. The Barrington High School boys and girls indoor track teams, winners of their respective Class B Championship titles …
Parking ban Saturday and Sunday in Tiverton
Tiverton police have instituted a parking ban for Saturday afternoon through Sunday, as another storm makes its way across the region. … Read More
Barrington Town Council says OK to hiring an IT consultant
Barrington is hiring an IT consultant. The Barrington Town Council unanimously approved the expenditure during the Feb. 3 … Read More
Tiverton woman dies in fiery accident
A Tiverton woman died Thursday night after losing control of her car and striking a tree on Lake Road. Jennifer M. Sylvia, 52, … Read More
Wildcats thrash Holbrook 79-74 on senior night
Owen Boudria put on another clinic as the Westport basketball team beat Holbrook 79-74 in front of a packed senior night house on … Read More
Little Compton Odd Fellows, Fire Barn could see affordable housing
Affordable housing could be coming to two of Little Compton’s most historic and recognizable buildings. Little Compton Town … Read More
Barrington grocery bagger wins state title, qualifies for nationals
Barrington Shaw’s Supermarket now boasts the best grocery bagger in the state. Chris Sullivan, who has worked at Barrington … Read More
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Bristol Art Museum opens new exhibit

The Bristol Art Museum (BAM) announces its 2025 National Juried Exhibition, Rock, Paper, Scissors, which celebrates the transformative potential of materials and artistic processes that evoke …

Jazz for Kids is Feb. 20 at Greenvale

Greenvale Vineyards will host the 23rd annual Jazz for Kids from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 Part of the annual Newport Winter Festival. Greenvale’s Jazz for Kids program was created 24 …

Providence Children's Museum unveils February Fun-tastic Week

Providence Children's Museum (PCM) is celebrating school vacation week with eight days of special programming. From Feb. 15 to 22, the museum will transform into a wonderland of discovery where young …
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Obituaries
Christine Lane Christine Conrad Lane, 49, of Barrington, R.I., passed away suddenly on Jan. 29, 2025, alongside her son, Spencer Seojin Lane, who was also lost that day. Christine was a modern maker whose many creat
Spencer Lane Spencer Seojin Lane, 16, of Barrington, R.I., passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 29, 2025, along with his mother, Christine Conrad Lane, and several dear friends and coaches from the figure skating comm
Christine Mullen Christine Anne Mullen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, art educator and mentor, died at age 78 on February 10, 2025, in the presence of her family after a long battle with cancer. A generous, lovin
Sports
Mt. Hope High tracksters, tumblers ready for state meets The indoor track and field and gymnastics meets kick off the 2025 Rhode Island Interscholastic League's winter sports state championship events as each contest their most important meets of the …
Huskies finish best boys' swim regular season in nearly 20 years The Mt. Hope High School boys' swim team recently completed its best regular season in nearly two decades after the Huskies went undefeated to finish atop the 2024-25 Division III dual meet …
East Providence 8th grader goes undefeated on way to state wrestling title Anthony Eaton dominated throughout the 2024/25 wrestling season, going 15-0 overall and 9-0 in two statewide meets, including a top finish at the state championship at the beginning of February.
Three third-period goals lead Eagles past Sentinels The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team picked up a 3-1 victory over Smithfield on Saturday night, Feb. 7.   The win followed a 2-0 loss to Pilgrim on Friday night.   …
Opinion
Letter: Why move forward on something so divisive?

To the editor: I am a Barrington resident who has voted “Yes” on every measure that supports our schools, except for the ballot initiative to install toxic artificial turf. …

Letter: I feel like I know him now

To the editor: Thank you for bringing Will Barbeau's story to the front page of the Barrington Times . You wrote it beautifully - I felt like I was in the room with you, hearing this wonderful …

Letter: Keep your child engaged this summer

While it may only be February, it’s never too early to start thinking about your child’s plans for summer vacation.

Letter: A race to the finish

There is an old saying that when things get tough the tough get going. The insurance companies are a classic example.

Letter: Don’t switch to large bins in Tiverton

I recently read an article in the Sakonnet Times regarding town councilor John Edwards’ proposal to transition Tiverton to an automated trash pickup system. I have several concerns …

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