To the editor:
As president of the town council, my charge is not only to protect the openness and transparency of our process, but also to ensure that our citizens can be confident in their …
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2/2/22
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Despite a massive dumping of snow, Bristol's DPW was up to the task and there were no significant instances of power outages throughout the area.
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By Christy Nadalin
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2/2/22
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Warren was hit with 24.6 inches as recorded by the National Weather Service, the most recorded in Rhode Island, following Saturday's storm.
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2/2/22
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Forgive me for titling a column that I used almost 14 years ago. Like then, but with more money available now, the State has a surplus ($618.4 million, a $1.3 billion CARES ACT infusion of cash, …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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2/2/22
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To the editor:
I was disappointed to read the Sakonnet Times January 27 issue that amplifies the Bowen’s characterization of those who oppose the proposed aquaculture lease near the Seapowet …
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2/2/22
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A lesser-known part of Westport's history could come into clearer focus with the recent arrival of hundreds of documents, photographs and ephemera collected by a north end family more than a century …
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By Ted Hayes
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2/2/22
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To the editor:
I thought I could sit this one out, but it is becoming more and more apparent that the newest mask mandate has once again left Westport MA Businesses holding the bag. Again and …
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2/2/22
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To the editor:
So here we are, recovering from the storm which will likely be among the top five in Rhode Island's
history. But we will also be dealing with one issue that prevails after …
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2/2/22
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The Barrington High School RoboEagles began their quest for a robotics state championship on Nov. 10.
That gave them about four months to build their robot, complete all the necessary coding and …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/2/22
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To the editor:
Good Citizens of Barrington, it is time to dust off your "Respect the Flag" lawn signs, submit "Keep Politics off the Pole" Letters to the Editor, and/or email your local …
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2/1/22
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The Barrington Farm School is reminding residents that there is a new place in town to drop off your food scraps for composting.
A large collection bin was placed at the edge of the parking lot …
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2/1/22
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Pandemonium rocked the gymnasium when the final buzzer sounded and the Mt. Hope basketball team beat previously undefeated Ponaganset 57-53 in double overtime to claim first place in Division III …
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Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.
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1/29/22
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With heavy snow and high winds expected to create blizzard conditions and treacherous driving on Rhode Island roads tomorrow, Gov. Dan McKee has issued an executive order setting in place two types …
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1/28/22
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The appeal hearing for three fired Barrington teachers has been postponed… again.
The hearing had been scheduled for Thursday night, Jan. 27 via Zoom, but the teachers reportedly refused to …
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1/27/22
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What will the future of public schools look like in Barrington?
A Jan. 31 community workshop will discuss that exact topic.
A team of officials including representatives from the …
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1/27/22
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Meet 12-year-old Tyler Rhynard of Warren. Following in the footsteps of his high-powered athletic parents, Tyler is making his own history.
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By Manuel Correira
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1/27/22
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The Bristol Town Council voted in favor of rehabilitating the Walley School into a community resource center with opportunities for recreation.
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By Christy Nadalin
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1/27/22
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To the editor:
In response to the article about building a new park, I want to thank Jacob Brier for pushing the idea of a town park with town officials. I read Jacob’s idea about having …
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1/27/22
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The phasing out of dedicated robotics classes at Mt. Hope High School in favor of what the administration sees as a more robust engineering curriculum has student and faculty proponents of robotics classes nervous about the change.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/26/22
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A request to make some changes to the rules and procedures governing the town council met resistance at the Jan. 10 meeting.
Council member Jacob Brier filed the initiative. He proposed two new …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/26/22
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With the September 13 primary fast approaching, RI Gov. Dan McKee last week unveiled a spending plan that doubles as a way to appeal to a wide swath of Rhode Islanders. Big spend …
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By Ian Donnis
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1/26/22
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Barrington could be home to a new park in the near future.
The initiative first surfaced at the Dec. 2021 council meeting when members were discussing how to spend money left to the town by the …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/26/22
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To the editor:
As an ER veterinarian and Barrington resident, I was alarmed to see Dr. Karl Stephens’ call to ban pit bull-type dogs . Restrictions such as this have been unlawful since …
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1/26/22
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The Barrington Fire Department has a message for people looking to ice skate in town: Stick with the man-made rink at Legion Way.
Barrington Fire Department Captain Jason Fanion told the …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/26/22
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The Wolf School and St. Andrew’s School are partnering to create a supportive and comprehensive high school option for complex learners.
With the goal of increasing access to a wider range …
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1/24/22
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