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Bristol Police: Officers make arrests for range of domestic offenses
Bristol police officers make a handful of arrests for domestic assault, domestic disorderly conduct and domestic vandalism, in incidents reported between Feb. 1 and Feb.  7 Monday, Feb. 1 … more
Letter: Trying to inject reality into bike path planning
In 2019, the same year that Forbes magazine listed Rhode Island as the nation’s worst state in which to do business, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation  unveiled its Bike … more
Letter: There are many benefits to making Bristol more bike-friendly
The proposed Bristol Bike Path Connector is receiving much attention from Bristol residents, which suggests that Bristolians are invested in the future of their town. A desire to make some areas of … more
St. Michael’s volunteers staged a demonstration of what the purple ribbon project will look like, once it begins on the first day of Lent, Feb. 17.
This Lenten season, St. Michael’s is putting hope out front
It’s a simple concept, but organizers are hopeful that their Lenten prayer ribbons initiative will have a big impact. Beginning on the first day of Lent, Wednesday, Feb. 17, there will be a box … more
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Barrington residents call police to report attempted scams
Barrington residents filed numerous complaints with local police last week regarding a variety of attempted scams. Following is a list of the reports: • An Echo Drive resident called police … more
Letter: Barrington council should re-do its recent meeting
To the editor: I question the validity of the ordinance recently passed by Barrington’s Town Council. I believe that the intent of the open meeting law has been violated by limiting the … more
Letter: How can we build a more inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive community?
To the editor: I am sorry that the Breen family was targeted by their neighbor for displaying Biden and Black Lives Matter signs in their yard. As a community, we need to share the responsibility … more
Letter: Stockpiling unused vacation time is gaming the system
The saga of severance payments to retired town employees continues, as evidenced by the extensive coverage of the subject in last week’s Phoenix . And while the article was very detailed, there … more
What a difference a year makes. In 2020, Pack Six held an Arrow of Light ceremony (the highest honor for a Cub Scout), complete with proud families and a party. In the next photo, a year later, with diminished participation and social distancing, the Arrow of Light ceremony looked a lot different. Yet despite the obstacles, Pack 6 parents and volunteers are working to keep the organization going in Bristol.
Despite dwindling numbers, the Mighty Mighty Pack Six endures
Last year, Bristol’s Cub Scout program, The Mighty Mighty Pack Six, had more than 80 active scouts. Now, the number of scouts has diminished to 24 due to the pandemic. Despite this, Pack Six … more
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Letter: Bike path extension will make our streets safer
There are many reasons to support the proposed extension of the East Bay Bike Path to the Mt. Hope Bridge. It will bring more visitors to town to help our local businesses. It will encourage … more
Nora Prendergast performs her beam routine, earning an 8.75 on the event.
Gymnastics team beats Barrington and Rogers in dual meet for seventh straight win
The Mt. Hope girls’ gymnastics team posted its best team score of the season, 133.05, in defeating Barrington, 128.55, and Rogers, 99.75, in a dual home meet at Strive Gymnastics on Saturday. … more
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Letter: Diversity opponents speaking in code
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) was probably doomed well before the Jan. 20 Town Council meeting. Bristol County Concerned Citizens (BCCC) and their supporters did an effective … more
Bristol Fire Chief Mike DeMello gives instruction to EMS volunteers as the first day of vaccinations comes to an end a little more than a month ago. After first vaccinating first-responders and healthcare workers back in December and January, the town’s robust vaccination team is waiting for new shipments to arrive for the over-75 population.
Vaccine rollout continues to be a waiting game
For the over-75 cohort (and the people behind them) anxiously awaiting Covid vaccines, the past couple of weeks have felt like the proverbial watched pot of water that never boils. Bristol … more
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The late Eddie Anelundi sits with one of his Barrington High School tennis teams. Mr. Anelundi, who led Barrington to three state titles, passed away in late January.
Former BHS coach ‘was loved by everyone’
The Rhode Island tennis world lost a legend late last month. On Jan. 31, lifelong East Providence resident and former Barrington High School girls tennis coach Eddie Anelundi passed away. He was … more
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Resident lodges police complaint against Barrington council member
A Barrington resident wanted to file a  complaint with local police against a member of the Barrington Town Council last week. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the resident told police she had sent a … more
Letter: Writer and paper showed stupidity printing anti-mask letter
The overwhelming stupidity of the letter by Nathanael Cooper of Narragansett (“ Do you like living in the Land of the Masked? ” Feb. 4) is surpassed only by the Bristol Phoenix printixng … more
Barrington High School senior Mackenzie Stephens (center) poses for a photo with her parents, Mark and Suzette. Mackenzie recently signed a National Letter of Intent to compete at the University of Delaware next year.
BHS weight thrower signs with University of Delaware
At first glance, Mackenzie Stephens may not look like a typical weight thrower. But don’t let that fool you. The Barrington High School senior standout recently signed her National Letter of … more
In this image taken from the Facebook page for Sip Sip Hooray, the business promotes healthy juices, shakes, teas and more.
Police raid Bristol juice bar and seize narcotics
Police officers from two communities raided a Bristol business and recovered a stash of narcotics and an illegal handgun on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at approximately 12:30 … more
Dr. Richard Gordon, shown during the Aug. 3, 2020 incident.
Judge rules Barrington assault was not a hate crime
On Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, Sixth Division District Court Judge Stephen Isherwood ruled that the Hate Crime Sentencing Enhancement should not be applied to Barrington resident Dr. Richard … more
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While there is a Barrington ordinance restricting how long a sign may remain in place in Barrington, a precedent from the U.S. Supreme Court makes the local law “unenforceable,” says the town's attorney.
Barrington has lawn sign law — but can’t enforce it
Hate Has No Home Here. Keep Politics Off The Pole. Black Lives Matter. There are countless signs scattered in lawns throughout Barrington, and according to the town’s attorney, those signs … more
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Barrington native Brett Azar (center) plays the role of The Iron Sheik in the new NBC sitcom, Young Rock. Here he is pictured with actors playing the roles of Macho Man Randy Savage (left) and Andre the Giant.
Barrington-raised ‘Iron Sheik’ living his dream
Barrington native Brett Azar has landed his biggest acting job yet, and might have a haircut to thank for it. Stuck at home during the pandemic, Mr. Azar decided it was time for a change. So he … more
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Letter: Stop hiding in isolation, town council
To the editor: I would like to thank Josh Bickford and the Barrington Times for doing something that used to be second nature in journalism, but rarely exists today. He and they are willing to … more
CVS and Walgreens will begin offering vaccines
CVS and Walgreens will be offering vaccines via appointment.Beginning Saturday, Feb. 6, CVS appointments will be available via www.cvs.com or through the CVS pharmacy app. if you do not have online … more
Barrington resident Pete Peterson captured this photo of residents registering for their vaccinations last week. The registration event for residents 75 and older was held in the council chambers in Barrington Town Hall.
More than 1,000 Barrington residents register for vaccination
More than 1,000 Barrington residents 75 years or older have registered with the town to receive a Covid-19 vaccination when they become available. According to an email from Barrington Town … more
Bristol Police: Arrests for domestic offenses and breaking-and-entering
Bristol police officers. made a handful of arrests from Jan. 25 to 31, as seen in the police incident log. Monday, Jan. 25 A resident on Easterbrooks Avenue reported the theft of … more
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