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Cathy Keighley (left), Michelle Medeiros, Gina DiSano and Deb Coccio hold up prom dresses.
Stressed about prom costs? The Bristol Elks may be able to help
Prom season should be fun, but for so many students expenses can mount quickly. Students from Bristol, Warren, and Barrington may qualify for a new volunteer-led program that can help. more
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Barrington’s Charly Potter gets ready to take the baton from his teammate, Gabe Tanous, in the 4x200-meter relay during the Division Championship meet. The BHS relay team set a new meet record at the Class B Championship meet on Saturday.
Eagles set four new records, dominate Class B Championship meet
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team won the Class B Championship on Saturday, Feb. 3, and in the process set four new meet records.   Bobby Wind set a new record in the … more
The Commercial Fisheries Research Center is studying the impacts of the South Fork Wind Farm on black sea brass and scup. The F/V Harvest Moon set and collected fish pots during the construction phase.
Fish pot survey is a win, win situation
It is not often you get a win, win when engaging in fisheries research. But the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation   (CFRF) is trying to find out what impact offshore wind farms have on … more
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The Washington Bridge story just won’t go away – not anytime soon
STORY OF THE WEEK: After a recent news dump, when the McKee administration shared details of a federal request for records related to the Washington Bridge, Gov. Dan McKee tried to regain control of … more
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Members of this year’s BHS boys ice hockey team gather for a photo with Barrington Hockey alumni during a special Alumni Appreciation Night on Friday.
Barrington hockey team awards alumni with win over Clippers
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team celebrated Alumni Appreciation Night with a 5-3 victory over Cumberland on Friday, Feb. 2. Barrington jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first … more
Members of the Barrington School Committee are shown at a recent meeting.
Next superintendent salary ‘in the range of $265,000’
The Barrington School Committee is offering a salary “in the range of $265,000” to candidates interested in becoming the district’s next Superintendent of Schools.   That … more
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Shailen Bhatt, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, speaks to the media after touring the Washington Bridge Monday, Feb. 5.
Top Federal Highway Administration official tours Washington Bridge
Shailen Bhatt, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, visited the area Monday, Feb. 5, as part of the national response to the local Washington Bridge Closure crisis. Bhatt … more
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Barrington's Assistant Superintendent of Schools stepping down next week
Barrington’s Assistant Superintendent will step down on Feb. 12. Paula Dillon shared a district-wide email last week announcing her upcoming departure.   “With a blend of … more
Portsmouth High’s Kyle Bielawa goes in for a layup after breaking away toward the hoop against Barrington Thursday night at home.
Portsmouth loses lead and game to Barrington, 66-59
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ basketball team came close to handing Barrington only its second loss of the season, but in the end it was not to be. The Patriots enjoyed … more
A view of the East Shore Expressway and the on-ramp to I-195 West where RIDOT will be testing a new traffic pattern this weekend to the Washington Bridge approach.
RIDOT to test new traffic pattern to ease traffic on I-195 West
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation late last week announced its latest attempt to alleviate the traffic jam on Interstate 195 created by its shuttering of the westbound side of the … more
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Barrington High School's Indie Lamb powers around the track in the 4x400-meter relay event.
Barrington girls finish third at division championship meet
The Barrington High School girls indoor track team finished third at the Division Championship last week.   The Eagles scored points in 11 of the 14 events contested.   Barrington … more
Barrington High School, shown during the win over Hendricken, defeated Cranston East on Wednesday night, Jan. 31.
Barrington dominates Cranston East in boys basketball, 89-45
The Barrington High School boys basketball team outscored Cranston East 25-10 in the first quarter, 25-6 in the second, and rolled to an 89-45 victory on Wednesday night, Jan. 31.   The … more
Police charge Providence man with Barrington break-ins
A Providence man is facing multiple charges in connection with a series of recent break-ins in Barrington.   On Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, the Barrington Police Department Detective Bureau … more
The Barrington High School gym floor was installed in 1955 when the school was built. The bleachers were installed in the 1980s.
Barrington High School teams are good, but the fields and facilities are not
The message from the high school’s director of athletics was clear: BHS sports fields are overused, overwhelmed and need some help. During a special presentation at the Jan. 18 School … more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Barrington High School’s Joe Adams competes in the shot put. Adams won the event.
Barrington boys power to Metro Division Championship
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team won five events and captured the Metropolitan Division Championship on Tuesday night, Jan. 30.   The Eagles scored 188.5 points, outpacing … more
How much should Barrington pay its next Superintendent?
A member of the Barrington School Committee is questioning how information about the Superintendent of Schools job listing was changed after the Committee took an official vote on the matter.   … more
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Researchers from U. Mass Amherst placed acoustic tags on Hammerhead Sharks and Tarpon as part of their shark depredation study.
Killing sharks to reduce depredation is not the answer
Shark depredation, the full or partial consumption of a hooked fish by a shark before it is landed, is an increasing source of human and wildlife conflict in recreational fisheries. This summer and … more
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A view of the Washington Bridge that once carried motorists over the Seekonk River along I-195 West. It has been shut down for seven weeks, its future uncertain.
Accountability is sorely lacking in the I-195 fiasco
The condition of the west bound lanes on I-195 and the subsequent snarl of traffic has unleashed a furious fusillade of accusations and excuses by those in charge. Tens of thousands of daily … more
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Barrington’s Brody Carroll gets ready for a pass during the Eagles’ game against Prout.
Eagles skate to a weekend split in boys hockey
The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team skated to a 3-2 win over Pilgrim on Friday night, Jan. 26. A night later, the Eagles fell to Prout, 5-0. Against Pilgrim, Barrington took an early … more
Officials open voting in town logo design contest in Barrington
The Town of Barrington recently announced the start of public voting in the town’s logo contest.   Residents submitted the six designs being considered. They were selected from more … more
Lawmakers promising a closer look at I-195 bridge saga
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Washington Bridge saga took a noteworthy turn when state officials last week declined to rule out the possible demolition of the westbound portion of the bridge. If such a … more
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Owen Pfeffer lays a shot up during the first half of Friday's game against Bishop Hendricken.
Packed house watches Eagles top Hawks, 53-41
The Barrington High School boys basketball team treated a capacity crowd to a double-digit victory over Bishop Hendricken, 53-41, on Friday night, Jan. 26. The Eagles, playing in front of an … more
A view of the traffic jam on I-195 extending back to the state line with Massachusetts.
McKee makes several bridge response moves
Facing mounting scrutiny of his efforts in the matter, specifically, Governor Dan McKee had a busy few days responding to the ever-growing Washington Bridge closure crisis over the last week plus. … more
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A grant from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank will help Barrington address coastal erosion at Latham Park.
State grant will help Barrington battle coastal erosion
Barrington will receive grant money to address coastal erosion issues in three locations in town. The grant, awarded through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, will pay for coastal adaption … more
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