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Barrington High School Principal Joe Hurley is shown during a prior graduation. He will retire at the end of the school year.

Longtime Barrington High School principal is retiring

Principal Joe Hurley has been at Barrington High School for more than two decades. And he’s been working in education for more than 40 years. But later this year, shortly after he hands out … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/21/22

Letter: Pit bulls should be banned from residential areas

To the editor: In the 12 Jan. 22 Barrington Times Police Log, an entry for Thursday, Jan. 6 tells of a pit bull pulling to the ground and biting the dog sitter watching it--then attacking … more

1/21/22

'Hate has no home in Westport' Sunday

The Westport Friends Meeting will hold a vigil this Sunday, Jan. 23 to stand together against intolerance and hate, following the recent theft of seven "Black Lives Matters" flags from the meeting … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/20/22

Cathy Del Nero’s home on Church Street came under fire due to a misunderstanding between what work would be done on her front-facing windows. The experience, and subsequent interactions with former chairman John Allen, led her to levy a complaint in September of 2021.

Complaints allege unfair treatment by Historic District members

Two complaints by Bristol Downtown Historic District homeowners allege multiple incidents of wrongdoing on the part of two of its ranking members. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/20/22

Talking Politics: Dr. Scott was the right person at the right time

STORY OF THE WEEK: Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott was the right person in the right place at the right time when the pandemic came to Rhode Island. Although she had never faced a challenge of that … more

By Ian Donnis | 1/20/22

Letter: Don’t allow Robin Rug developer to skirt Bristol’s Master Plan

To the editor: Developer Brady Sullivan is asking the Planning Board and Town Council to eliminate substantial benefits to Bristol taxpayers by changing the Zoning Map and Master Plan attached to … more

1/20/22

Letter: Sea rise threatens Robin Rug

To the editor: The State of Rhode Island has been encouraging the shore towns to get serious in planning for sea level rise, especially in the East Bay, and the proposed development of Robin Rug runs … more

1/20/22

The development, known locally as “Robin Rug,” went before the Planning Board last week to address a litany of questions from residents and town officials.

Yarn Mill development leaves many questions in need of answers

A team representing Brady Sullivan Properties presented plans and answered questions from members of Bristol’s Planning Board and community members for nearly three hours last Thursday, Jan. 13 via Zoom. more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/20/22

Keri Cronin, pictured here during the town’s Honor Roll ceremony on Veteran’s Day in 2021, served two terms as Council President but was not supported by a majority of the council to continue in that role. She will face re-election in 2022.

Cronin out, Hanley in as Town Council President

John Hanley was voted in as the new President of the Warren Town Council. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/20/22

Barrington’s Mike Lombardi looks over the ice at Quinnipiac College. Lombardi has helped the team to a 16-1-3 record this season.

Barrington native excels in college hockey

Granted, Barrington has produced numerous high-quality student-athletes. But how many have gone on to play Division I hockey let alone for a nationally-ranked team? Enter Mike Lombardi, a senior … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 1/20/22

Barrington High School recently began utilizing a shorter quarantine time for teachers who were asymptomatic and testing negative. Students must still observe a 10-day quarantine.

Barrington teachers, not students, offered shorter quarantine

Should teachers have shorter quarantine times than students? In Barrington, they do. On Jan. 8, the school district sent an email to families of Barrington students detailing the … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/19/22

Planning to use $250,000 in American Rescue Plan funding, the Warren Town Council officially approved a facade improvement plan aimed at fixing up and rejuvenating downtown storefronts.

Warren wants better storefronts, affordable housing, and wifi

ARPA-funded projects approved include a storefront improvement program, seed money for an affordable housing trust, and a look into municipal broadband access for all of Warren. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/19/22

Isabelle Boullier, a student at Roger Williams University, is the new youth program coordinator for Portsmouth Prevention Coalition.

Prevention ‘sort of runs in my family,' says RWU sophomore

PORTSMOUTH — When Isabelle Boullier was 13, her older sister Kyra was out driving in Narragansett on her 17th birthday when a drunk driver hit her car head-on. Kyra survived the crash, but she … more

By Jim McGaw | 1/18/22

Letter: Why should we trust anything that RIDOT tells us?

To the editor: The Jan. 13, 2022 edition of The Portsmouth Times resurrects the state highway situation in Portsmouth. Please note that Sprague Street is not mentioned. That is the … more

1/14/22

Letter: Town should fund new bocce and croquet courts

To the editor: Engaging in physical and social activities is an important part of the lives of Barrington residents of all ages. Historically, efforts to provide funding for youth sports … more

1/14/22

Letter: Decision on school construction needs community partnership

To the editor: The Barrington School Committee has scheduled the submission of a Rhode Island Department of Education Stage 2 School Construction Plan for Feb. 15. The recommended plan, based on … more

1/14/22

Tiverton man charged with child pornography possession

A Tiverton man allegedly found in possession of more than 150 images and videos depicting child sexual abuse was arrested Tuesday. David Burke, 63, was charged with possession of child … more

1/13/22

Police: Barrington resident's car stolen, later recovered in Connecticut

A Brookfield Avenue resident in Barrington called police on Monday, Jan. 3 at about 10:45 p.m. to report a stolen vehicle. The resident said the vehicle had been left unlocked and there was a … more

1/13/22

Little Compton whale dissected, will be buried

Biologists from Mystic Aquarium spent much of Thursday dissecting the young female humpback whale that washed up at Church Cove and was first spotted Saturday. Using a bulldozer to help them move … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/13/22

Letter: Free Bristol Harbor — tear down Robin Rug

To the editor: Bristol has a beautiful harbor matching those of many lovely towns in New England, such as Padanaram, Mystic, and Rockport, but it has been sealed off from most of its residents by … more

1/13/22

Morgan Pontagarca started making artisanal soap and other products after an accident. She is a student at the Rhode Island Connections Academy.

Tiverton teen launches soap and toiletries company

TIVERTON – There’s the old saying that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Instead of lemonade, 14-year-old Tiverton resident Morgan Pontagarca is making soap to make the best out … more

By Kristen Ray | 1/13/22

'RFP' reveals details about possible future bike path bridges

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has issued a request for proposals for the replacement of the two East Bay Bike Path bridges. The RFP was made public late last month and includes … more

1/13/22

Editorial: Death of the snow day

The pandemic introduced a few silver linings. Remote learning is sort of, kind of, one of them. Across America, schools figured out how to conduct themselves when no one was in the school … more

1/13/22

Dr. Jodi L. Leffingwell holding a copy of her book, ‘A Letter To Our Daughters’ and the 2021 BIBA award for non-fiction.

Local author garners top indie book award

‘A Letter To Our Daughters’, was selected as a winner of the 2021 Best Indie Book Award’s (BIBA) non-fiction category in December. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/12/22

Editorial: Town's fields need a wide-angle lens

It may take a decade to overhaul the playing fields in Barrington. Many of the people who draw up plans today will have moved out of town, their children grown past youth sports, before plans come to … more

1/12/22