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Multiple members of the Fraid Knots cycling team showed up to The Guild last week to enjoy their new Pints With Purpose, on tap now at the brewery. Group from L-R: Tony Moscrop, Mike Reuter, Mark Hoder, Dave Cambria, Kedrik Knight, Jeanne Leffers, Matt Leffers, Chip Wilkerson and Chris Jensen.
The Guild teams up with Fraid Knots for charitable brew
The Fraid Knots, which began with a team of Barrington dads in 2011, has grown to 20 members and has raised nearly $1 million for cancer research. They now have a limited time signature beer at The Guild. more
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A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.
E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable
Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more
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See the complete Barrington School bus schedules here
The Barrington School District has released bus schedules for the 2022-23 school year, which begins on Monday, Aug. 29. Because of a publishing error, an incomplete version of these schdeules was … more
People enjoy a film during a FLM FWD festival at the Barrington Town Hall campus.
FLM FWD’s top film pick wins at European festival
Reviving Rivers, a documentary film that premiered at Barrington’s FLM FWD Environmental festival in July and took top honors there, has been awarded a top prize at Europe’s Kinosaray … more
Tiverton harbor commission, state to tour Chase Marina Tuesday
Members of the Tiverton Harbor Commission, representatives from the state Department of Environmental Management and other town officials will tour the old Chase Marina at 169 Riverside Drive, which … more
This comic ran in the Warren and Barrington Gazette, poking fun at an event that seemingly caused quite a bit of friction between the Bristol and Warren baseball clubs. The Bristol team accused the Warren team of trying to snake an invitation from the Boston Red Sox that was intended for their club, which the Warren club responded to in force.
The day the Red Sox (almost) came to town
100 years ago, a spat developed between Bristol and Warren ball clubs over hosting famed team. more
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Newport Film Outdoors features 'Master of Light' on Thursday
Marble House, at 596 Bellevue Ave., Newport, is the setting for a Newport Films Outdoors screening of “Master of Light” on Thursday, Aug. 25. The   venue opens at 5:30 p.m. Live … more
Newport History Tour takes place every Saturday morning
The Newport Historical Society hosts walking tours on Saturdays through October. All tours depart at 11 a.m. This week's theme is "Creative Survival." Visitors can discover the early history of … more
Free concert Sunday night at Burr's Hill Park
Come see folk artist Atwater-Donnelly Trip for free at the Band Shell in Burr's Hill Park on Sunday, August 14 at 5:00. Picnics and dogs are welcome.  The Warren Concert Series will continue … more
Letter: Privatizing Chase Marina property makes more sense
In reference to your article, August 18th edition “New life for old marina” : It’s a positive move to see the property transferred from Rhode Island Department of Transportation … more
Margaret Carlone, 95, Portsmouth
Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone, 95, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022.   She was born on April 22, 1927, to the late John and Mary (DeArruda) … more
Fr. Christian Anderson is bringing his one-man show, “Jesus Was Not a Doorman” to Bristol on Sept. 10.
Hollywood doorman turned priest is bringing his unique story to Bristol
“What happens when a good ol’ church boy ends up running the door at the hottest nightclub in Hollywood?” more
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Richard Huggins lays the groundwork for his skull and books sculpture early Friday morning at Cherry and Webb beach.
Westport sand sculptor creates fleeting works of art
Walk through the dunes to Cherry and Webb beach pretty much any Thursday, Friday or Saturday morning in the summer, and you're liable to find fantastical creatures, jovial elves and towering minarets … more
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Letter: Fold up your politics for the day
To the editor: On Saturday the Collaborative, headed by Uriah Donnelly and supported by a committed Board of Trustees and corps of loyal volunteers, organized its 6th annual Folks Fest … more
The Patriarca family, consisting of grandparents Anthony and Mary, mother Cassie, father Michael, and children, Brady and Mia, standing in front of the disputed area that, on paper, is their property, but has been challenged by their neighbor.
Warren property dispute involves state senator, possible adverse possession
The Patriarca family thought they had meticulously planned for what would become their forever home, but a property line dispute with their neighbor, state senator Walter Felag Jr., has their plans in limbo. more
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Volunteers pass through a trail at the Haile Farm Preserve, located along the Palmer River in Warren.
Land Trust Days celebrates special places in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council is gearing up to host Land Trust Days, the 11th annual series of outdoor events designed to celebrate the trails, landscapes and open spaces across Rhode Island, … more
Letter: Perplexed by Barrington School Committee’s decision
To the editor: I grew up in Barrington, attended public schools in town, graduated from Barrington High School in 1974 and did my student teaching at Nayatt in the fall of 1978. When I read that … more
Barrington resident Ruth Oppenheim (center) stands with members of the Barrington Police Department after sharing her first-person account of “Kristallnacht” (Night of Broken Glass) in 1938 Germany. BPD Chief Michael Correia (left) helped organize the recent event.
Resident shares her account of ‘Kristallnacht’ with local police
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia was on vacation a few weeks back when news broke about a Tiverton restaurant that posted a Facebook meme making light of Anne Frank.  The meme was met … more
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Democratic candidates for the RI Senate District 32 seat Susannah Holloway (left) and Pam Lauria share their thoughts during a recent online forum.
Healthcare, gun laws and environment fill Senate 32 forum
The candidates for the Rhode Island Senate District 32 seat shared their thoughts on the environment, healthcare and other issues during a forum last week. Pam Lauria and Susannah Holloway will … more
Letter: Delay the vote to approve Option 2B in Barrington
To the editor: Study after study, accessible through the Small Schools Coalition’s Research Library, reveals what we in Barrington already know: Smaller, more intimate neighborhood schools … more
'Block Party' art showcase at Tiverton Four Corners
Tiverton Four Corners Art Gallery is hosting a "Block Party" on August 26 from 4-7 p.m. The event will feature local art, music, collectables and food. Vendors include Wrigley Design, Dina Doyle Fine … more
Farmers' market is Saturday at Mount Hope Farm
The weekly Mount Hope Farm farmers' market is moving closer to peak season for local growers and providers. The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This time of year it takes … more
Town of Portsmouth ends fiscal year with large budget surplus
PORTSMOUTH — Although the books are not yet closed, the town apparently ended the 2021-22 fiscal year with a large surplus — somewhere in the vicinity of $800,000 or so. more
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Amy LaBelle blasts a shot toward the goal after dribbling during a cone drill.
Barrington High School kicks off preseason practices
Barrington High School’s fall sports teams sprinted into the fall sports season with the start of preseason practices on Monday, Aug. 22. That day marked the first official day of … more
A screen shot of the forum for Democratic candidates seeking the District 65 State Representative seat.
Senate 14, House 65 candidates vie in Democratic primary election forums
EAST PROVIDENCE — The second of three 2022 Primary Election forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island and East Bay Media Group, parent company of The Post, for candidates … more
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