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The new transient dock will be constructed near the Police Cove boat ramp.

Barrington council green-lights bid for new transient dock

At its Oct. 5 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council unanimously approved a bid to build a transient dock at Police Cove. The bid was for $155,000, with an additional 10 percent … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/16/20

Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente (left) and U.S. Sen. Jack Reed stroll along the Bristol waterfront during a rainstorm earlier this week. Mr. Contente believes his title accurately portrays his responsibilities, but voters have a chance to raise the stature of the office to "Mayor."

Voters are being asked: Should Bristol elect a ‘Mayor’?

Not for the first time, Bristol residents are being asked if they want the elected chief executive of their town to be known as the “Mayor” or the “Town Administrator.” … more

By Christy Nadalin | 10/16/20

Barrington Council candidates will meet in live forum Oct. 21

The four candidates competing for three seats on the Barrington Town Council will meet in a live forum-debate on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island is hosting … more

10/16/20

Patriot is the first second-generation AC75 racing yacht to be launched.

Built in Bristol, America's Cup challenger launches in New Zealand

A boat conceived and constructed in little Bristol, R.I. launched into the waters of of Auckland, New Zealand today, beginning the next step in its quest to win the oldest international competition … more

10/16/20

Someone did more than just damage this sign that was in a lawn along Thames Street. They burned it, wrote on it and tore it apart. Candidate Mike Byrnes said about 10 of his political signs have gone missing around town so far this campaign season.

Many people are asking, 'Can’t we all just get along?'

“Can’t we all just get along?” It was a question raised during a Bristol Town Council candidates forum last week, and it’s an issue that seems to resonate with everyone who … more

By Christy Nadalin | 10/16/20

Wish granted — smaller bins are coming soon to Bristol

Since Bristol rolled out new trash bins in the spring, the 65-gallon units that were the standard size chose by the Department of Public Works have been too much of a good thing for a number of … more

10/15/20

Barrington's Sarah Yee (right), shown playing a game for the Eagles last season, is one of the team's captains this year.

Barrington girls show resolve in loss to LaSalle

The Barrington High School girls soccer team opened its season against perennial powerhouse LaSalle Academy on Saturday morning, losing 2-0. It was a tough way to kick off the season but BHS … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/15/20

Woman struck while trying to cross Wampanoag Trail

Barrington police responded to the Wampanoag Trail near the first bird sanctuary at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 after a pedestrian was struck by a car while crossing the road. Police said … more

10/15/20

Town Administrator Steve Contente (left) gives a quick tour of the Church Street and Prudence Island Ferry docks to Sen.Jack Reed on a drizzly Tuesday morning.

New Bristol marina gets final approval

A meeting of the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) on Tuesday resulted in the final approval of a town marina expansion plan, on the same day that Sen. Jack Reed visited town to review … more

By Christy Nadalin | 10/15/20

Barrington boys soccer team opens with two wins

The Barrington High School boys soccer team has opened its season with a pair of wins, defeating Rocky Hill School 4-0 in a non-league game on Friday, and then knocking off Cumberland 1-0 in a league … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/15/20

Policing in 2020 — Bristol council candidates have different ideas

Policing has been a hot topic across America in 2020, with high-profile cases of police brutality shining a spotlight on the structure, training and mission of modern police forces. Concurrently, the … more

By Scott Pickering | 10/15/20

Richard Perry, appearing in court back in 2015, shortly before he was sentenced to 30 years in prison, 10 to serve.

High-risk sex offender released from prison, living in Bristol

A man known throughout the Bristol community for his molestation of young boys has been released from prison and is back living in town. On Wednesday, the Bristol Police Department took steps to … more

10/14/20

Mark Whittaker, a teacher at Hampden Meadows School, played a key role in bringing the outdoor classrooms to the school. "I don't want to toot my own horn, I just want people to enjoy it," he said.

Teachers and students enjoy outdoor classrooms in Barrington

Mark Whittaker has always enjoyed taking his students outdoors for some of their lessons. The Hampden Meadows School teacher said he has long incorporated trips outdoors into his curriculum plans: … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/14/20

Allison Scanlon is excited about her work as a new assistant principal at Barrington High School. Ms. Scanlon is a Class of 2000 BHS graduate.

District hires new assistant principal for BHS

Twenty years ago she walked the halls of Barrington High School as a student. Now she walks the halls as an assistant principal. The school district recently hired Allison Scanlon, a longtime … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/13/20

Members of the Barrington UVC said the Black Lives Matter flag should not be flown above the veterans memorial or share same flag pole as the US flag.

Barrington veterans call to 'Keep Politics off the Pole'

There are new lawn signs sprouting up around Barrington, but they do not promote a candidate. Created by the Barrington United Veterans Council, the signs share this message: "Keep Politics off … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/13/20

Bristol council candidates debate Oct. 8

Eight candidates for the five Bristol Town Council seats are debating on Thursday, Oct. 8. Their forum will be on Zoom and can be viewed live, beginning at 7 p.m. It can also be viewed any time … more

10/8/20

Public can submit questions for Bristol candidates debate — Oct. 8

Eight candidates for the five Bristol Town Council seats are debating on Thursday, Oct. 8. Their forum will be on Zoom and can be viewed live, beginning at 7 p.m. It can also be viewed any time … more

10/3/20

Kris Papi and Mark Papi have built the bar, decorated the space, set up their brewing system and brewed six different varieties of beer. All they need is a liquor license to open Six Pack Brewing.

Six Pack is ready to be Bristol’s next brewery

Mark Papi has some experience opening a brewery. A year ago, he was brewmaster helping open Bristol’s first-ever brewery, Twelve Guns, located off Metacom Avenue. About a mile away, he has … more

By Scott Pickering | 10/2/20

Volunteers move items out of Tap-In's headquarters in the Peck Center building in April. In October, the agency will re-locate back to the Peck Center after operating out of the Barrington Presbyterian Church for six months.

Tap-In needs volunteers for its renovated space

Tap-In is moving back into its Peck Center location early next month, and will need more volunteers when it does so. The all-volunteer organization which provides goods and services to people in … more

10/2/20

Bristol Police investigate a few backyard gatherings and loud neighbors

Bristol Police made no arrests from Sept. 21 to 27, though they did investigate the usual array of suspicious characters and loud backyard gatherings. Monday, Sept. 21 A resident on … more

10/2/20

Barrington schools, town receive 'Take It Outside' grants

Barrington Public Schools and the municipal government received nearly $100,000 in grant money from the state recently, as part of the "Take It Outside" program. Rhode Island Governor Gina … more

10/2/20

Donna Wilson of the Bristol Senior Center delivers lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 19, to Frank Palumbo. For many Bristol seniors isolating during the pandemic, a brief interaction like this might be the only contact with another person they have all day.

The high cost of low transmission

Medical experts predicted it, anecdotal stories supported it, and now communities around the globe are experiencing the effects of long-term isolation of those at highest risk of COVID-19. While … more

By Christy Nadalin | 10/2/20

Barrington Town Council candidates (from left to right) Annelise Conway, Rob Humm, Carl Kustell and John Alessandro.

Council candidates differ on location of Black Lives Matter flag

Candidates for Barrington Town Council shared their opinions regarding the location of the Black Lives Matter flag on the town hall flag pole in Barrington. In the first installment of the … more

10/1/20

BCWA Executive Director Pamela Marchand addresses the public at a press conference held shortly after the discovery of a leak in the East Bay Pipeline in April 2019.

Marchand retiring as head of BCWA

Bristol County Water Authority Executive Director Pamela Marchand will retire when her current contract expires at the end of February. Ms. Marchand, a Providence water supply engineer who was … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/1/20

Mt. Hope boys' soccer team players work on a conditioning drill during a recent practice. Those students who are going into the building one day per week will soon be switching to two days per week.

Mt. Hope High switches schedules again

Mt. Hope High School students will be back in school two days a week, starting next Tuesday, after Bristol Warren Regional School District officials decided this week to switch to the Partial Hybrid … more

By Ted Hayes | 10/1/20