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Greg Vespe of Tiverton, brings a thresher shark to the boat, caught with a bluefish fillet.
Tips for a great fall tautog season
Tautog (or blackfish) is a great eating fish with a white delicate meat. They are not often sold in fish markets because they are difficult to harvest commercially. They are usually caught by rod and … more
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Barrington man claims he was assaulted in Warren
A Barrington man is claiming he was assaulted in Warren, but details of the incident are limited.  Barrington Police received a 911 call from the man, a 41-year-old Barrington resident, at … more
Barrington High School earns spot on AP Honor Roll
Good news — Barrington High School made the AP School Honor Roll and earned “Gold” distinction this year.   The Advanced Placement School Honor Roll selections were … more
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“He can’t hear from there.” — Sophia Melisaratos, during her protest in front of the Town Hall. Melisaratos was calling for the school department to address concerns she had shared about her son's issues at school. She initially held her protest in the middle of County Road, but police asked her to move to the sidewalk.
Barrington 2023: The year in quotes
Barrington news offered a little bit of everything in 2023 — union contract negotiations, lawsuits, and even disagreements over chalk-covered pickle ball courts.   And through it all, … more
Barrington High School’s Matthew Zimmerman (right) throws Hendricken’s Hunter Hennessey in a match during the state wrestling tournament. Zimmerman defeated Hennessey and four other competitors and powered to a third place finish in the 215-pound weight class.
Eagles battle at state wrestling tournament
Matthew Zimmerman and James Rocco paced the Barrington High School wrestling team at the state championship wrestling tournament last weekend.   Zimmerman, competing in the 215-pound weight … more
A thrilling story of a woman who left her mark on the world
The very best in historical fiction, “ The Lioness of Boston” focuses on Isabella (“Belle”) Stewart Gardner, a … more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Capt. Dave Monti with a spring striped bass. There are new fillet laws in Massachusetts and Rhode Island this year.
Three favorite ways to catch striped bass
The great news is that the striped bass are here on their spring migration north. I caught a 30” fish in Greenwich Bay Saturday in front of Buttonwoods, Warwick, with a Yo-Zuri Cystal minnow … more
Letter: Mr. Martel's letter was fascinating mix of illogic, selfishness
To the editor: I would like to address the many points made in the letter written by Michael L. Martel in the April 22, 2020 edition of the Barrington Times. Mr. Martel's letter contains a … more
Barrington High School's Nico Arce (middle) battles two Tiverton players for control of the ball during the Eagles' non-league game against the Tigers last week. The two teams played to a 0-0 tie.
Barrington boys soccer team remains unbeaten
The Barrington High School boys soccer team battled to a 2-2 tie against East Providence on Saturday afternoon, pushing its overall record to 2-0-2. The tie against the Townies followed a 0-0 tie … more
People gather on the front yard of Dr. Richard Gordon during an August rally. The state's case against Dr. Gordon is currently being heard in Sixth Division District Court.
Alleged hate crime case in district court now
The case of the State of Rhode Island versus Dr. Richard Gordon is currently being heard in Sixth Division District Court, and local officials believe the case could be decided soon. The case … more
Police: Money stolen from Barrington residents' cars
A Barrington police officer was on routine patrol in the Hampden Meadows area of Barrington early Tuesday morning, May 11, when he spotted something suspicious. The officer saw two juveniles on … more
Barrington's Ned Shapiro blasts a single, scoring a run for the Eagles in the playoff game against Scituate on Tuesday.
Eagles shut out Scituate and Prout, advance to semis
The Barrington High School baseball team has outscored its playoff opponents 22-0 in the first two rounds of the Division II tournament.  But starting on Friday, the Eagles will face a new … more
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Left: Barrington Police are seeking information about a man who stole a bicycle off a rack outside Sowams School on Monday, May 2. Right: A New Meadow Road resident told police someone driving a silver van stole a birdhouse from his property.
Barrington Police: Birdhouse, bike and bags of dirt reported stolen
Officials at Sowams School called Barrington Police on Monday, May 2 at about 3:30 p.m. to report the larceny of a bicycle from a rack outside the school. School officials shared surveillance video … more
Washington Trust opened a new bank branch in Barrington recently. Pictured are (from left to right) East Bay Chamber of Commerce Chair-Elect Andy Arruda, Washington Trust Vice President and Regional Manager Matthew Raiche, President and COO Mark Gim, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Lending Officer Mary Noons, Vice President and Branch Manager Michael Geoghegan, Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer Deb Gormley, Chairman & CEO Edward O. “Ned” Handy III, Tap-In President Shauna Hyde, A. Autiello Construction Vice President Anthony Autiello, Jr., and Tap-In President-Elect Laurie Ward.
Barrington welcomes Washington Trust to town
The newest bank to open a branch in Barrington showed its focus on the community during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 21.   Officials from Washington Trust invited … more
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Barrington Police to residents: Expect more party patrols
The Barrington Police Department is stepping up its efforts to combat underage drinking in the community. Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said Barrington parents and their children … more
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Letter: Offering neighborhood comment on the monastery property
To the editor: For the better part of a year now I have read every article written on the monastery. Many people have offered their concerns, ideas and advice. I believe the Council and the … more
Eric Leffingwell plays guitar, sings and writes songs, but his speciality has been playing the bass for more than three decades.
Meet Eric Leffingwell: The bass guitarist who keeps it simple
On a beautiful summer evening, over a pint outdoors at Aidan’s Pub, I sat with bass player, guitarist, singer/songwriter Eric Leffingwell, where he spoke of his musical development, the … more
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Police called for boat-hopper at Barrington marina
A man called Barrington Police at about 9:25 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, after spotting someone getting on and off boats at a marina in Bullocks Cove. The caller told police he had a boat at the … more
Chris ‘Higgie’ Higgins with the 13.56-pound tautog he caught this week off Newport with Capt. Mike Littlefield of ArchAngel Charters.
Anglers working with Congress, and great fishing continues
Last week I was one of eight recreational fishermen who met with Rep. Seth Magaziner and his staff in their Warwick office to talk about habitat, fish and recreational fishing.   He met with us … more
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BMS Wrestling Coach David DeSisto gets ready to present a special wrestler of the week award during a recent practice. “We don’t cut anyone,” he said. “Every kid can accomplish something every day.”
He shares the gift of wrestling
It was his life, and then it was gone.   David DeSisto grew up with a passion for wrestling, and carried that love through all four years in high school and into the college ranks. But his … more
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The bridge’s fate is finalized, and the state’s aggravation continues
STORY OF THE WEEK: Gov. Dan McKee made official on Thursday what many suspected: the westbound Washington Bridge is so riddled with structural flaws that it needs to be demolished and replaced , at … more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Barrington Times - Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Barrington's Ilhy Gomez said she wrote much of her novel, "Say Something Nice," when she was supposed to be taking notes in class. "I mostly find myself inspired when I’m in school, mostly by the things going on," she said.
Barrington teen tackles love and loss in debut novel
Everything is not as it seems in 16-year-old Ilhy Gomez’s debut novel, Say Something Nice . Set during World War II, the story follows Walter Grover, a former detective with a tragic past, as … more
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