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To the editor:   The elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) would significantly affect the Barrington Public Library’s programs and services to several … more
To the editor: It is highly commendable that several years ago, the Rhode Island legislature decided to offer all public school juniors the ability to take the SAT exam in April free of charge, … more
To the editor: St. Andrew's Field with its walking trails is a tranquil treasure right in the middle of our town full of nesting birds, wildlife, and rare plant species for all to enjoy. Its … more
The federal government has spent the past two and a half months chasing flies with sledgehammers. The drive to install speed cameras in Barrington school zones feels like a sledgehammer. Claims … more
The dog park in Barrington will close later this month and stay closed for a while. Barrington officials announced recently that the Kimberly Perrott Dog Park located in Haines Park will close … more
When the Bristol Town Council considers two citizen-driven petitions regarding the town’s storied Fourth of July celebration, it has only once choice to make. It must reject both petitions. … more
Whoa! What's the hurry to alter our historic buildings and take away meeting places for our community? I suggest voting against the options proposed by the council, options one and two, and give … more
Though assessments are not yet certified and the numbers could change, the collective value of all taxable homes and land in Little Compton has risen by nearly $600 million, under a recent … more
Scientists studying how to best manage Westport’s fragile barrier beaches hope to have a clear map to follow by June or July, when they complete their study of beaches at East Beach Avenue, the … more
A middle-aged male was eventually taken to hospital after town public safety personnel responded to a report of a potential structure fire at a on Birch Swamp Road residence Tuesday evening, April 1, … more
The Mt. Hope High School lacrosse teams opened up their 2025 seasons in recent days, the boys claiming a pair of decisive victories including an18-3 win over Burrillville at the Naomi Street Field in … more
Residents in a neighborhood near the high school recently presented members of the Barrington Town Council with a letter calling for resident-only parking on their streets.   “We, the … more
The group of eight students, led by project manager Dominic Cavello, was given the Freedom by Design Award by the American Institute of Architectural Students for their work on the gatehouse, which … more
This Saturday, April 5, there will be a nationwide peaceful protest and rally against the Trump regime and Elon Musk. The 50501 Movement, HandsOff, and The Women’s March are collaborating … more
I am sorry to hear of the abuse directed at the volunteers of the Fourth of July Committee after the announcement that the concerts were being moved from Independence Park. The members of the … more
Amazon has a small house for sale, 20’ by 40’, which is larger than the pallets now housing the homeless, with three bedrooms (or choice, like a living room or den if one bedroom is … more
The Imago Foundation for the Arts welcomes Enigmatica on Sunday, April 6, at the gallery in Warren. Show time is 4 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Enigmatica is a mandolin ensemble, described as … more
The Bristol Art Museum is showing " Flights of Imagination," the museum’s 2025 Members Open Exhibition at Blithewold’s Visitor Center Gallery. This year’s theme invited member … more
Audubon is hosting two events on Saturday bringing visitors closer with frogs. The first is a “Croaks and Cider Morning Frog Walk” at Audubon’s Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in … more
The skyrocketing value of properties, particularly multi-family homes, has not slowed as of East Providence's most recent revaluation process, which wrapped up this past March. more
Barrington High School students raised money for the BHS Parents Association during a special musical BINGO event last month.   The Barrington High School Parents Association fills a number … more
So far, so good for the Mt. Hope High School boys' volleyball club as the Huskies opened up their 2025 regular season schedule with a couple of three-set sweeps over a league opponent and another … more
The planning board, at its Monday, March 24, meeting, backed a pair of applications submitted by the Bristol Warren Regional School District to make major alterations to the parking lots at the … more
What are the odds that Barrington Police would respond to two separate incidents involving vehicles that rolled off retaining walls within a 24-hour time period? Barrington Police and EMTs … more
A statewide Odd Fellows leader said he is willing to work with Little Compton officials as they move ahead with a plan to transform the Odd Fellows Hall and adjacent fire barn into senior affordable … more
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