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Letter: Thanks from the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul
I simply cannot overstate the gratitude for the Town of Bristol’s friendship and partnership with Minneapolis-St. Paul and the United States Navy. more
Letter: Clearing up a photo from last week’s Bazaar
I would just like to correct the caption under a picture taken at the St. Elizabeth’s Bazaar, which was in last week’s Phoenix. more
Letter: School’s out
Vote ‘No’, on the sole reason the bond is not what I and I hope others were expecting (a bond for a new high school, and a high school alone). more
Letter: Local legislators endorse Bristol Warren school bond
By voting ‘Yes’ on Question 1 on Nov. 7, voters in Bristol and Warren will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring BWRSD’s school buildings into the 21st century. more
Letter: I’m not betting my house on this bond
Can we count on our local Bristol Warren School Board leadership, mostly all products of a mediocre Bristol educational system to keep our Town solvent? My advice as we vote on this question is, don’t bet your house on it. more
Letter: Approve the school bond and invest in our future
From what has been reported, the new Mt. Hope High School will offer ... a sound investment in our future whether or not it is our children who will benefit. more
If the $200M bond passes next week, Kickemuit Middle School would change into a grades 5-8 school.
Is Bristol Warren's plan to change middle school configuration legal?
At least one resident is questioning whether or not the district can legally change its middle school configuration from a 6-8 school to a 5-8 school. more
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Barrington election workers Terri DeCosta, Diane Egge and Al Schrade (from left to right) and Deputy Town Clerk Stephanie Bernardo (rear) oversee early voting inside the Barrington Town Hall. The town is making a big push to recruit additional election workers.
Barrington looking to bolster election effort
Terri DeCosta applied for the job because she had retired and finally had the time. Diane Egge applied because she was looking to give back to her community. And Al Schrade applied because … more
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Students in Mark Whittaker’s and Kristin Mitchell’s classes at Hampden Meadows School celebrate after hearing that they will be reporters for the Barrington Times Kids Corner page.
Kids Corner: Barbie lovers, school clubs and more
Here are some reasons why Barrington is amazing Barrington has safe neighborhoods and excellent schools By Adriana Conde and Avery Martin Life in Barrington is amazing. There is a lot … more
Fifth Element
Newport Restaurant Week kicks off on Friday
The 17 th annual Newport Restaurant Week begins this Friday, Nov. 3, and continues through Nov. 12. Featuring ten days of culinary experiences, the event offers a variety of deals and discounts, … more
'Sip and Shop' at historic Mount Hope Farm next week
Mount Hope Farm is hosting a “Holiday Sip & Shop” event on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitors can get a jumpstart on holiday shopping with local brands and businesses, while … more
Letter: Resilience committee is overstepping its charge
Here is why the Town Council needs to say no to the proposal to ban your lawnmowers, leaf blowers and construction equipment. The Barrington Resilience and … more
Dozens of families gathered for the 2023 edition of what has now become an annual holiday happening, a community staple, the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller Learning Center Halloween Costume Parade on Tuesday night, Oct. 31.
Gallery: Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller Learning Center Halloween Costume Parade
EAST PROVIDENCE — Dozens of families gathered for the 2023 edition of what has now become an annual holiday happening, a community staple, the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller … more
Westport police logs: Several arrested on warrants
Sunday, Oct. 22 Shannon Lynch, 30, of 12 Lowell Ave., Providence, was arrested on an unspecified warrant after a car stop at State Road and Johnston Street at 1:37 a.m. A Tickle Roaxd … more
Parking still in limbo at Little Compton Town Landing
Should half of the parking spaces at Little Compton’s Town Landing be set aside for locals only? The town is waiting to hear back from the state on whether such a plan is even … more
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Will Anthony nears the finish line as East Providence's top runner in the boys' race at the 2023 Class A Cross Country Championship Meet Saturday, Oct. 28.
Townies compete in 2023 Class A harrier championship meets
The East Providence High School cross country teams competed in their respective 2023 Class A Championship Meets Saturday, Oct. 28, at Ponaganset High's Covered Bridge Trail. Individually, … more
RIDE confirms Bristol Warren on track for 82% reimbursement on bond
A letter from RIDE provided reassurance to the Bristol Warren Regional School District that they would receive close to the maximum possible reimbursement rate for the proposed $200 million school construction bond. more
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Letter: Vote yes, Barrington needs to make upgrades
On Nov. 7, the voters of Barrington will be asked to approve a bond of up to $250 million dollars to make critical repairs and improvements to our schools. We should vote … more
Letter: The future of Barrington Schools is at risk
I am planning to vote for the school bond next week. In spite of our elementary and high school facilities, Barrington Schools are the envy of every community in the state. But … more
Food trucks and holiday shopping Saturday in Warren
Ten food trucks and more than 40 vendors are expected this Saturday, Nov. 4, for a “ Holiday Vendor Fair & Food Truck Event ” hosted by the East Bay Chamber of Commerce and its … more
Nicky Piper, Chair of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee, answered questions about the nonprofit group she started to advocate for the approval of a $200 million school bond going before voters on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
School Committee Chair defends promotion of $200M bond
Some residents inquired if she and other school committee members had gone through the proper procedural steps before launching an advocacy group called “Building Bristol Warren’s Future,” which has promoted approval of the $200 million school bond. more
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Lt. Commander Victor C. Schaefer, USN, addresses last year’s Veterans Day ceremony at Town Hall. He’s now organizing the next ceremony, which will be held Nov. 11 at the VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point.
Portsmouth VFW to host Veterans Day ceremony for ‘grand opening’
PORTSMOUTH — It’s been more than four years since VFW Alvaro E. Vieira Post 5390 has hosted a public gathering honoring retired or active-duty military personnel — but … more
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Waterfire honors veterans during Nov. 4 lighting
Waterfire Providence hosts a special event this Saturday night, Nov. 4, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The night will kick off with a speaking program on the basin stage in Waterplace Park, with remarks … more
Kevin Rodrigues
East Providence police arrest city man on firearms, domestic charges
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced the arrest of a local resident on numerous weapons and ammunition charges as well as domestic violations. EPPD took … more
Barrington Middle School runners (from left to right) Kendall Blaney, Molly Reagan, Carley Gill, Abby Glass, Gracie Gaines, Annabelle Meech, and Charlotte Farrell break from the starting line during the Oct. 22 state championship race at Ponaganset High School.
Barrington Middle School perseveres through protests, wins state title
The Barrington Middle School girls cross country team won the state championship last month … twice. The local girls team won the race held at Ponaganset High School on Sunday, Oct. 22, … more
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