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Letter: Editorial ignored medical facts

To the editor: The editorial that ran in the Barrington Times on Aug. 4, titled “Set the students free”, was inflammatory, erroneous and irresponsible. Describing the CDC and … more

8/10/21

The Barrington Town Council has asked the town’s Resilience and Energy Committee to explore the idea of installing solar panels atop some of the capped landfills. Pictured is the capped landfill on Upland Way.

Council news: Town to explore putting solar panels on capped landfills

Former landfills in Barrington could be home to solar fields in the future. During the Oct. 4 meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously in favor of having the town’s … more

10/14/21

Should Barrington allow the sale of recreational marijuana?

The Barrington Town Council is encouraging the public to attend a workshop on Tuesday, May 31 to provide feedback on whether the sale of recreational cannabis should be permitted in … more

5/29/22

Letter: Debate is not dangerous!

To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Clyne for his reply to my article. However, it is unfortunate that he chose to employ tactics whose purpose is to stifle, not promote, conversation. He … more

10/6/22

Letter: Setting the record straight on my vote

To the editor: As a father and public servant with a clear record of support for children and families, I have always stood firm in my commitment to protect our children from sexual abuse. … more

10/20/22

Tony Lombardo and grandson AJ (in photo) boated four large bluefish Saturday at the shipping channel off Popasquash Point, Bristol.

NOAA and URI agree to explore effects of offshore wind energy

NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Woods Hole, Mass., and the University of Rhode Island (URI) have signed a five-year formal partnership agreement to research how offshore wind energy … more

7/3/23

Paul Philips of North Kingstown with the nine-pound summer flounder he caught in deep water off Newport last week on ArchAngel Charters.

Strong reports on tuna and large fluke

There is still time to register for the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament which takes place within the three-mile limit around Block Island. This year the Tournament starts Saturday, July 22, … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 7/20/23

Workers install metal sheeting into the western approach of the Warren River bike path bridge. The temporary bulkhead will allow the contractor to utilize a barge at the site.

Bike path bridge demolition to begin mid- to late-August

Workers began installing temporary bulkheads at the Barrington and Warren River bike path bridges last week. The work, said Rhode Island Department of Transportation Spokesman Charles St. … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/2/23

Ben Shaw, who grew up in Portsmouth and played in his school band, today plays multiple instruments, sings and writes his own music.

Ben Shaw: Musician, artist, modern-day renaissance man

Ben Shaw is a modern-day renaissance man. He has taken on the weighty role of singer, songwriter, guitarist, saxophonist, pianist, jazz/classical composer and author. Alas, like so many artists and … more

By Michael Khouri | 12/19/23

Orange traffic cones block the entrance and exit for the new Starbucks drive-through lane in the Barrington Shopping Center. Officials said the drive-through lane was expected to open on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

After a short delay, drive-through lane expected to open

Officials say the drive-through lane at the new Starbucks will be open on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. The new coffee shop opened earlier this month, on Feb. 9, but the drive-through lane, … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/26/24

Barrington Times - Wednesday, August 19, 2020

8/20/20

Letter: Stop removing honors classes at Barrington High School

To the editor: We are writing to you with our concerns about the removal of dedicated honors classes at the high school. Please stop the removal immediately and reinstate the honors classes that … more

3/18/21

Letter: Freedom is not free!

To the editor: I passed by a sign in Barrington that read” Unmask Our Children”. How dramatic. Would the kids think that masks were some form of torture? Would they be … more

8/10/21

Governor Dan McKee recently initiated a new mandate regarding mask wearing and showing proof of vaccination for small and large businesses and venues.

Poll: Are you in favor of the new mask mandate?

Governor Dan McKee recently initiated a new, temporary indoor mask mandate and proof of vaccine requirements. Do you agree with his decision? more

12/20/21

The Rhode Island Country Club pays about $190,000 per year in local taxes.

The highs and lows of Barrington property taxes

Though Barrington has one of the smallest commercial tax bases anywhere, it does have a few notable taxpayers. Atria Bay Spring, the 100,000-square-foot assisted living facility on Bay Spring Avenue, … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/2/22

The race crew are (from left to right) Olivia Vincent, Sarah Wilme, Gigi Fischer, Sophia Comiskey, Elizabeth Gardner, Milla Clark, and Phoebe Lee. Not pictured: Callie Dawson.

Making history, from Newport to Bermuda

The eight girls making up the yet-to-be-named crew that is set to become the youngest, all-female team to compete in the Newport to Bermuda race hatched their plan at the Bristol House of Pizza. … more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/12/22

Farmer’s markets planned for this summer in Barrington

Barrington residents and non-residents alike can look forward to a new farmer’s market in town this summer. The farmer’s market will be held at St. John’s Church on Thursdays, … more

5/30/22

Letter to the Barrington School Committee

Dear Chairwoman Bae, Ms. Basse, Dr. Douglas, Mr. McCrann and Ms. Sevetson, As we begin a new academic year, National Education Association Barrington (NEAB) feels it is important to share … more

9/9/22

Barrington Town Council candidates (clockwise from top left) Kate Berard, Jarrod Ryan, Ray Clark, and Braxton Medlin.

Ask the candidates: 'What should Barrington do with the Monastery?'

Questions: What should the town do with the Carmelite Monastery property? Please be specific Kate Berard (D) — “To review what, if any, portion the town should retain: we have … more

9/21/22

2017 Private Education Guide

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9/28/17

McKee shows another side of himself

My parents always taught us to be gracious in victory as well as in defeat. One event that should be a source of gratitude to others and respect for a vanguished opponent is a stunning victory in a … more

10/6/22

Letter: It’s true – elections do have consequences

To the editor: I have one question for each of us to ponder as early voting starts leading up to Election Day on November 8th – do you think our town of Barrington is better off now than … more

10/21/22

State announces response plans as winter storm looms

PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast … more

3/13/23

Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a new rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment — the program is funded with $25,000 in taxpayer money.

Resident aims to eliminate gas-powered leaf blowers

George Voutes was looking for an audience. The Barrington resident knew exactly what he was doing when he stood up during the financial town meeting in late May and pitched his idea for a … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/3/23

Editorial: Focus should be a new Barrington High School

The school department is deep into the process of redesigning and possibly rebuilding schools. That process has been happening for more than two years, has continued through two versions of the … more

7/20/23