On Thursday morning, Feb. 17, officials emailed Hampden Meadows School parents seeking volunteers to help students with reading and math support.
To qualify, parents must have an approved …
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2/24/22
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It’s disappointing that in the many months the Bowens’ application has been in review, they still don’t realize that communication is key, most of all, honest communication.
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2/24/22
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Numerous abutters to the new field voiced their opposition or apprehension regarding the placement of the field, which sits in close proximity to their neighborhood.
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By Ethan Hartley
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2/24/22
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PORTSMOUTH — “How did we get into this situation?”
That was the question posed by Vonnie Nordby to the Portsmouth Housing Authority’s (PHA) Board of Commissioners …
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By Jim McGaw
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2/24/22
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Work on the Broken Bridge near Kickemuit Middle School is set to begin by the end of this month, which will connect the two sides of the Kickemuit River near the Kickemuit Middle School for the first time since the bridge was destroyed by the Hurricane of 1938.
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By Ethan Hartley
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2/24/22
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After solidifying their spot as the Division III frontrunner, the Mt. Hope varsity boys’ basketball team beat the #8 ranked Northmen with a final score of 56-41 at their home court on Tuesday evening.
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By Jen Campisi
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2/24/22
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To the editor: Thank you so much for working on the piece about families wanting mask choice for their families. I am a first-grade teacher in Middletown and a parent and read every page of your …
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2/24/22
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To the editor: A couple of weeks ago, one of your readers suggested that we provide the community with information about legislation that we’re sponsoring in the interest of transparency and …
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2/24/22
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With the success of a track workout program, Mt. Hope coach Mark Rhynard was able to open up Anchor Athletics school-wide for both Kickemuit Middle School and Mt. Hope High School, beginning this March.
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By Ethan Hartley
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2/24/22
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Straightaway no more — two stop signs could be coming to Maple Avenue.
At their recent meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council introduced an ordinance that calls for the …
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2/24/22
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By Dr. Kevin M. Blanchard, Ed.D., NBCT
For several years the Barrington Public Schools have been engaged in an effort to promote and instill Deep Learning in our graduates.
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2/23/22
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To the editor:
This statement is issued on behalf of the Barrington United Veterans Coalition and RI Coalition for Israel, the two grassroots organizations that have led the year-long fight …
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2/23/22
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To the editor:
Amazing the "woke" Interfaith Partners support Black Lives Matter. They fail to clearly mention that in the US this organization was formed by avowed Marxist individuals and claim …
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2/23/22
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One day last year, a woman in the East Bay area dialed 911 to get help for her daughter, who was in the middle of an emotional meltdown. Police officers on duty, who had responded to similar calls …
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By Ruth Rasmussen
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2/23/22
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Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey has issued a new executive order that will end the mask mandate in municipal buildings in Barrington. The order goes into effect this Saturday, Feb. 26.
The …
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2/22/22
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Members of the Little Compton School Committee's policy subcommittee got an earful from angry residents Friday evening when they began informal discussions on what to do once the state rescinds its …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/22/22
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To the editor:
I have to respond to the “Barrington Interfaith Partners” letter of Feb 9 giving reasons why the BLM flag should fly on the town’s flagpole. They wrote …
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2/21/22
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To the editor:
These words ring familiar to anyone who has sat through a Barrington school committee meeting. They are the words of the School Committee Chair after notifying people that …
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2/21/22
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The Barrington High School gymnastics team won the Division II state championship on Sunday.
Barrington standout Shaye Robinson scored a 36.95 in the all-around and paced the Eagles to a 138.25 …
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2/21/22
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The public comment portion of the Barrington School Committee meeting on Thursday night actually started very early Friday morning.
And despite having to wait nearly four hours to speak, dozens …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/21/22
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An effort is underway to remove members of the Barrington School Committee from office.
During an hour-long public comment period at Thursday night’s school committee meeting, more than a …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/19/22
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The Barrington Town Council has decided not to repeat the flying of a Black Lives Matter organization flag that was flown at the town hall during Feb. 2021 to 'honor' Black History Month. Thank you …
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2/18/22
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Last week’s letter headlined “The emperor has no clothes” was disheartening. It was written by an erudite, apparently well-educated, but angry gentleman, whose main argument seems …
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2/18/22
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Where to begin with Matthew Fletcher’s anti-vaccine screed published in last week’s Barrington Times ? First, a few facts: 1. Unvaccinated adults are 16 times more likely to be …
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2/18/22
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The bleachers were full of parents and fans as the Mt. Hope wrestling team unveiled their championship banner, crushed Chariho 57-21 and Woonsocket 92-12.
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By Richard W. Dionne Jr.
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2/18/22
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