What is inclusionary zoning? Could it fix East Providence's housing conundrum?
Proponents say a mandate on new developments in the city to include 20% of the units as affordable could help address affordable … Read More
Barrington resident says Segway-powered salesman would not leave
A Clover Lane resident in Barrington called police at about 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, to report that a salesman would not take … Read More
COA board member wonders: What about our plan?
It’s Thursday morning and David LaLima has been talking for nearly 40 minutes about the Council on Aging’s hope to turn the old … Read More
Tonight! Bristol's history, through poetry, at Linden Place
An historic poem that reexamined Bristol’s history from an 1880 perspective will be under analysis at a close reading on … Read More
Farm-to-table dinner will benefit Barrington Farm School
Barrington Farm School is hosting a special farm-to-table fundraising event at the farm on Aug. 2.   “Please join the … Read More
Barrington 9/10U All Star team walks it off, headed to finals
It took two days and two extra innings, but thanks to Grant Garneau’s one-out single to centerfield in the bottom of the eighth … Read More
Things To Do ...

Guided walks continue at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Free guided bird walks continue every-other Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Normal Bird Sanctuary. The next is this Sunday, July 20. No registration is required. Meet in the parking lot and take a walk …

'Food Trucks Sunset' in Portsmouth

Safe Harbor New England Boatworks hosts a “Food Trucks Sunset” event this Saturday, July 19. From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., more than a dozen food trucks (out of a rotation of about 75) will be …

Newport Dance Festival has performances every night

The Newport Dance Festival takes place all this weekend, from Wednesday, July 16, to Sunday, July 20, with performances each night at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport. Performances on the …
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Obituaries
Angelique Helger Angelique Dawn Helger, 43, passed away on June 29, 2025, in Fall River, MA. Born on December 24, 1981, Angel was the daughter of the late Kathleen M. Helger, and Robert Mercier. She lived most of her
Robert Kugler Robert Alexander Kugler passed away on the morning of July 4, 2025 in Dartmouth, MA. He was born May 6, 1939 in Boston, son of William Alexander Kugler and Louise Austin Kugler. He was raised in Winch
Jane Lemos Jane Isherwood Lemos, 75, of Little Compton passed away on May 30, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Charles Preston Isherwood and Jean Durfee Isherwood, formerly...
Sports
Barrington's 11U All Stars win district title, lose at states The Barrington Little League 11U All Star baseball team earned a trip to the state tournament after winning the District 2 title.   Barrington knocked off Bristol-Warren in the finals of …
Newport Polo celebrates record attendance PORTSMOUTH — The polo match between USA and Italy on Saturday, July 5, drew the biggest crowd to Newport Polo since its inception 34 years ago. While final numbers are still being tallied, …
Barrington softball All Stars reach District Two finals The Barrington Little League Minors All Star softball team lost to Tiverton 5-1 in the District Two Championship game on Sunday night, July 13.   Tiverton struck first with a run in the …
Gallery: Bristol Warren Silva Tourney Nationals squad The Bristol Warren Little League Baseball co-op recently sent a pair of teams to the annual Ron Silva Tournament for youngsters ages 8-10-years-old. Both teams, the Nationals and Americans, …
Opinion
Letter: Accurate, timely budget information is important

To the editor: I was dismayed to see incorrect information about this year’s budget process reported in last week’s Barrington Times (Superintendent looking for new job before …

Letter: Barrington teachers are unified in disapproval

To the editor: On behalf of the members of the National Education Association of Barrington (NEAB), we write with a heavy heart and deep disappointment regarding the School Committee’s …

Letter: Thefts force changes at Barrington Farm stand

To the editor:   Many of you may have noticed that our iconic Barrington Farm School stand has had a bit of a facelift. This involved a much needed roof repair and a partial paint job. The …

Letter: Vulgar signs should be used as a ‘teaching moment’

To the editor: Contrary to some suspicions voiced over the years, government, whether national state or local, attempts to do what the elected people ask them to do. (This is not always a good …

Letter: Lessons not learned

To the editor: The parliamentary policies, other than requiring quartering troops in homes, that drove Americans to revolt against England have all resurfaced of late. Problems arising from …

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