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Here is the three-word code for the front entrance to the East Bay Media Group office at 1 Bradford St. in Bristol.
Location app gives a boost to the Rhode Island 911 system
Here’s a scenario one could imagine quite easily here in this little corner of the world … The owner of a small boat invites friends for a day out on the water, fishing, eating and laughing. At some point during the day, the captain slumps over in some sort of distress, possibly a heart attack. more
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A New England Aquarium team in an aerial survey plane spent about 45 minutes observing and taking photos of this gray whale, which has been extinct in the Atlantic for more than 200 years.
Gray whale, extinct in the Atlantic, seen in New England waters
In an incredibly rare event, the New England Aquarium aerial survey team sighted a gray whale off the New England coast earlier this month. This is a species that has been extinct in the Atlantic for … more
A female ruby-throated hummingbird visits a coral honeysuckle (Lonicera semperverins) in the authors’ Barrington yard.
Welcome spring with the return of the hummingbirds
For those impatiently watching for new signs of life in the garden, the annual return of hummingbirds is one of the most eagerly anticipated springtime events. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in … more
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Lessons from the past for our modern-day government mess
‘To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the American Experience’ By Bret Baier A book steeped in history, “To Rescue the Constitution” traces the development … more
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Alewife and Blueback Herring are collectively known as River Herring. Locally many call them ‘buckies’.
Atlantic Herring hurting, fish mangers look for solutions
Atlantic Herring numbers are down — way down. According to NOAA Fisheries, the stock is overfished. In 2022, overall commercial landings totaled 9.3 million pounds. By comparison, a decade … more
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Barrington Police: Suspicious behavior reported at bird sanctuary on Route 114
Members of a Barrington garden club stopped into the Barrington Police Station on Monday, March 18 to report suspicious behavior at the Osamequin Bird Sanctuary on the Wampanoag Trail. The … more
Letter: There were options
To the editor: It’s very upsetting that the only option left for the Barrington United Veterans Council was to resign. There are so many locations, near town center and beyond, that … more
Letter: It’s time to find compromise
To the editor: In December I had the honor to participate in the Wreaths Across America event at the RI Veterans Cemetery. The only flags displayed in official capacity on the 280-acre property … more
Longtime Barrington resident Ken Totushek plays a song at his home in town. Totushek recently released his ninth album — this one is titled “Island Songs.” “I love it,” Totushek said of the album. “I could say they’re all my favorites, but they’re all different.”
Music weaves its way through Barrington resident’s life
Throughout his life, during the good times and bad, the music has been there for Ken Totushek.   It started decades ago when he was in the seventh grade, grew during his teenage years and … more
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This home on Mathewson Road sold recently for $4 million. It features four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and panoramic views of the harbor.
Waterfront home in Barrington sells for $4 million
A home on Mathewson Road in Barrington recently sold for $4 million. That is the highest home sale for the entire East Bay so far this year, and is the highest ever for a home on Mathewson Road, … more
Contractors prepare the approach to the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to soon receive three lanes of motorists.
RIDOT closes East Providence exit overnight to accommodate bridge lane changes
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is informing motorists as part of it ongoing effort to alleviate the intense congestion on the Washington Bridge since the … more
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Police: Pedestrian struck and killed in Barrington
A man was struck and killed on Willett Avenue in Barrington on Thursday morning, March 21.  Barrington Police said the victim is 78-year-old Riverside resident … more
Letter: Is the Barrington Town Council above the law?
To the editor: Are the members of the Barrington Town Council above the law? Their unwillingness to abide by or enforce the law seems to suggest so.   It's always bothered me when … more
Letter: Barrington’s veterans deserve better
To the editor: It is a disgrace and an incredible sign of disrespect to our veterans who served our country.   I applaud the Veterans Council for the effort they made to come up with … more
Letter: Dear Barrington Town Council, do the right thing
To the editor: There is no nobler sacrifice than to risk your life for the safety and freedom of those you do not know. Men and women who enter the military make that conscious decision and … more
Barrington residents report suspicious person going door-to-door
A Mathewson Road resident called Barrington Police on Tuesday, March 12 at about 5:30 p.m. to report that his doorbell camera had captured footage of a suspicious man outside his home. The … more
Adam Gorman, shown celebrating a goal with his teammates during the playoffs, was selected for a Hobey Baker High School Character Award.
Two Eagles earn high school hockey awards
Thirty-two high school hockey players from across Rhode Island recently received prestigious Hobey Baker High School Character Awards during a recognition ceremony in the Senate Lounge of the … more
Barrington Schools seeking a $3.1 million budget increase
Barrington School officials are proposing a $3.1 million increase for the proposed school budget.   The $3.1 million bump, if approved by voters at this year’s Financial Town Meeting, … more
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Letter: Moving forward with required dredging would be a mistake
It is astonishing that these engineering experts don't seem to know exactly what is on the ocean floor of our waterways after the past 100 years of dumping our untreated waste there. more
East Bay legislator's safe gun storage bill passes RI Senate
The legislation, which was praised by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, passed the chamber 28-7 and now will be taken up by the House of Representatives. more
RI Hockey Hall of Fame unveils Class of 2024
  The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 were unveiled recently between periods of the Providence Bruins-Hershey Bears … more
Barrington Times - Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Editorial: Washington Bridge 'accountability' starts at the top
Recently ConsumerAffairs, a consumer-focused news outlet, rated Rhode Island’s roads as the worst in the country in their 2024 report. The “All That” state slipped from … more
The RIFAC-based Brown University women's fencing team medaled at the recent New England Intercollegiate Conference Championships.
Rhode Island Fencing Academy athletes fare well in recent events
Several local competitors with ties to the city-based Rhode Island Fencing Academy under the direction Alex Ripa have enjoyed success in recent competitions, including the Brown University’s … more
Don’t forget, Earth Hour is this Saturday night
On Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. local time, residents are asked to participate in “Earth Hour,” which encourages communities to turn off non-essential lights for one hour as … more
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