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Attorney for Dr. Gordon lodges police complaint against neighbor
The attorney for Dr. Richard Gordon called Barrington Police on Friday morning, Sept. 18, and reported an alleged issue involving his client's neighbor. The attorney told police that his client's … more
Marshall withdraws zoning petition for Metacomet property
EAST PROVIDENCE — In a somewhat surprising move, Marshall Properties LLC has rescinded its request to rezone the Metacomet Golf Club off Veterans Memorial Parkway. The company made the … more
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Bristol Police: Arrests for domestic violence and indecent exposure
Bristol police officers arrested a juvenile for exposing himself to a woman near the bike path and broke up the usual array of noisy gatherings, during incidents from Sept. 14 to 20. Monday, Sept. … more
Barrington High School's fall sports team kicked off the season with practices on Monday afternoon, Sept. 21. Kate Robertson, shown hitting a shot, played a challenge match against teammate Caroline Maher. Kate and Caroline are two of the Eagles' top players.
Barrington tennis team practices in full swing
A number of the Barrington High School fall sports teams officially began practice earlier this week. Teams must adhere to a series of new rules and restrictions. more
Tish Bodell Hopkins (left) and Barbara Materna are the team behind BABS + Tish, the newest face in Bristol’s downtown retail scene.
A colorful collaboration in downtown Bristol
Step inside BABS + Tish, and you’re welcomed with a cacophony of seasonal color (today, that’s early fall). Despite offering two separate product lines, handmade bags (by Babs) and … more
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Peter Green at the top of 111 Westminster Street, on Peregrine Banding Day, 2014.
Photographer tracks raptors on the streets of the city
Peter Green was never that into birds. Then one day, looking out the 6th floor window of his downcity Providence loft, the graphic designer and photographer spotted what he thought was a pigeon … more
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Candidates want more trades and career programing for students
Bristol candidates for three open seats on the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee include Jamie Brooks, William O’Dell, Marjorie McBride, Brian Bradshaw, Andrew Benn, Corrie Daluz, Karen … more
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The monthly Black Lives Matter vigil will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m., in front of the Barrington Congregational Church.
Black Lives Matter vigil set for Sunday
The monthly Black Lives Matter vigil will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. The vigil will be held in front of Barrington Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. People are … more
These maps show the four currently proposed routes to bring cyclists from south (above) to north (next slide). One would connect to the bike path at Colt State Park. Another would connect at Sip ’n Dip. Another would connect at either Sip ’n Dip or Independence Park. And the last would feed right into the terminus of the bike path at Independence Park. For a full description of each route, see below.
What’s the best way to bike from the park to the university?
The Town of Bristol is exploring ways to connect the popular East Bay Bike Path with the southern end of town, including Roger Williams University. It has hired a design team, funded by a state … more
Dead animals lie as investigators found them in one of the Route 177 rented lots. (Westport Police photos.)
Animal cruelty charges dismissed in immense Westport case
Claiming credibility issues involving the Westport Police Department’s lead detective in the investigation, the state has dismissed charges against 25 defendants accused in … more
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Adele Carlson (left) and her husband Gerald (right) present Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore with one of the air purifiers. The Carlsons donated 10 air purifier units to the school department recently.
Barrington school supporters donate the gift of clean air
Adele Carlson had been trying to think of some way to give back to the community. She grew up in town and attended the local schools, and both her daughters did the same. Now her three … more
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Why is this Bristol Council race more important than ever?
Locally, is this 2020 election uniquely significant or distinctive in any way? And if so, how should Bristol voters decide who gets their vote? All eight candidates for Bristol Town Council faced … more
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Developer’s rendering shows solar panels on land between Drift Road and Route 88 along Soules’ Way (an additional section is barely visible in the foreground).
Westport planners take dim view of solar plan
WESTPORT — A developer’s request to stretch town guidelines for a new solar project received a cool reception from the Planning Board at the board’s September 8 meeting. After … more
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The four candidates for Barrington Town Council pose for a photo outside Barrington Town Hall. They are (from left to right) Rob Humm, John Alessandro, Annelise Conway and Carl Kustell.
Meet the town council contenders
The candidates for Barrington Town Council are focused on a variety of issues and priorities, ranging from repairing the East Bay Bike Path to ensuring that Barrington remains accessible to people of … more
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English class sparks debate over 'morality' lessons in Bristol Warren
Social justice and the question of morality lessons in the classroom turned into a hot political discussion in Warren and Bristol this week, following an online post last week by a school committee … more
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More Portsmouth families opt for in-person/hybrid learning plan
PORTSMOUTH — After running the figures again, the School Department is reporting a further reduction in the number of students opting for full distance learning as opposed to the … more
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Barrington High School student tests positive for COVID-19
Barrington High School officials confirmed that a freshman at the school has tested positive for Covid-19. BHS Principal Joe Hurley sent an email to parents of all high school students on Tuesday … more
Barrington native Ashley Daugherty recently created a new planner — the Student Planner Plus — which helps students with their executive functioning skills.
Barrington native creates a tool for student success
Barrington native Ashley Daugherty is trying to help students. A school psychologist in Boston Public Schools, Ms. Daugherty recently created a new planner — the Student Planner Plus … more
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Kristin Amaral shows off Rogers Free Library’s new augmented reality globe, which works with a phone app and lets users learn about various cities and countries when they point to a location on the sphere.
Pandemic influences the new tech at Bristol library
From Dewey Decimal to digital, the local library is a center for literacy and learning. For Rogers Free Library tech guru Kristin Amaral — as much as she loves books — much of her focus … more
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Silent lunches? Superintendent says there's no lack of socializing
School lunches may be silent, but students are still socializing throughout the day, said the top Barrington school official. Barrington Superintendent Michael Messore said he has received some … more
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Bristol Police: Residents complain of noise, drones, and ‘large gatherings’
Bristol Police received a relatively large volume of "noise" calls last week, with neighbors reporting neighbors being loud, playing loud music, partying and gathering in large groups. There were … more
Bristol Police nab ‘Mr. Victor’ for buying booze for minors
Bristol Police learned from a father in Little Compton that a man in Bristol was allegedly buying alcohol for minors. According to the Little Compton man, he found alcohol in his son’s room and … more
Dustin Reynolds is back in Bristol for a bit, pausing on his around-the-world journey, before setting off south, with an eye on the Atlantic hurricane season.
Double-amputee sailor is in the final stretch
For someone who has spent the past few years sailing solo around the world, you wouldn’t think loneliness would be an issue. But for circumnavigating, double-amputee solo sailor Dustin … more
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Bristol liquor stores and restaurants cited for serving minors
Six Bristol businesses were cited for liquor law violations after reportedly selling or serving alcohol to minors during an undercover police operation last Thursday, Sept. 10. Bristol Sgt. Paul … more
Student volunteers Laura Culligan (left) and Lily Redmond cover seedlings for the winter while working on the farm.
Another strong season for Barrington Farm School
It has been a busy summer season at the Barrington Farm School. The volunteer run farm located near the intersection of Federal Avenue and Middle Highway launched new programs, harvested … more
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