Warren could use Liberty Street School as municipal offices
Having been unable to find a buyer, Warren is looking at a possible new use for the Liberty Street School: Municipal offices. Warren Town Planner Caroline Wells said Friday that there have been discussions about moving some of Warren Town Hall’s more crowded offices into the old high school. It’s just talk at this point, [...]
Read More →Disagree with Taxpayers Association at your peril
To the editor: I question the judgment of the Sakonnet Times editors for publishing such a vitriolic letter from the Board of Directors of the Little Compton Taxpayers Association (LCTA). Were I a member of that powerful group whose members hide under a blanket of anonymity, I would be concerned that my board executed such a personal attack on [...]
Read More →Warren selling old VFW post
Warren’s old Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) headquarters is on the market. The town is soliciting bids and offers for the modest one-story building at 308 Metacom Ave., across the street from Perella’s Ristorante. Those interested in the property have until the end of November to submit proposals. It’s not a big building, covering only [...]
Read More →Barrington Eagles turn offensive in Injury Fund clash
PORTSMOUTH — The Barrington High School football team scored touchdowns on four of six offensive possessions when it defeated Rogers 28-16 in the annual Injury Fund game Thursday night at Portsmouth High School. Quarterback Jacob Simons threw three touchdown passes for the Division-One Eagles who totaled 214 yards of total offense in 22 plays from [...]
Read More →New principals head Tiverton Middle School
TIVERTON — Tiverton Middle School’s new principal, Laurie Dias-Mitchell, stepped outside into the sun last Thursday morning to water the potted flowers at the front entrance to the building. It was one of many tasks on her check-off list to get the school ready for the first day of classes Tuesday, Sept. 4. A few minutes later she [...]
Read More →Fun facts about fruits and vegetables
There are a number of myths circulating about fruits and vegetables — from the fresh-versus-frozen debate to how to best store your produce. The following information will help put some these myths, along with others, to rest: • Fresh vs. frozen — When fresh produce is not available or may not look its best, the frozen option [...]
Read More →Barrington’s BAY Team receives $125,000 grant
The BAY Team recently received $125,000 in grant money from the Office of National Drug Control Policy as part of the Drug-Free Communities Support program. The money is intended to help people in Barrington prevent substance use by young people in town. The BAY Team will specifically work to address underage drinking and marijuana use. [...]
Read More →Night fishing on Narragansett Bay has rewards
EAST BAY — Greg Vespe has successfully completed 375 night fishing trips for striped bass on Narragansett Bay. He fishes for three types of striped bass: spring fish, transit bass and what he refers to as “resident grubbers.” He spoke last week at the R.I. Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) monthly seminar and shared tactics he [...]
Read More →Rabid raccoon bites young Barrington girl
A 4-year-old Maple Avenue girl was bitten by a raccoon last week; the raccoon later tested positive for rabies. The girl’s mother told police she heard her dogs barking outside and when she went out, her daughter said she had been bitten on the finger by a raccoon in the garage. The Rhode Island Department [...]
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