One law governs public meetings in Rhode Island, yet seemingly no two public meetings are the same. A sweeping analysis of “public comment” rules by the American Civil Liberties Union …
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By Scott Pickering
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1/26/24
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Barrington saw a 278 percent increase in the number of DUI arrests last year.
According to year-end statistics from the Barrington Police Department, the number of arrests for driving …
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1/26/24
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The Barrington High School boys ice hockey team moved its record to 5-2 in Division I standings after splitting games last weekend.
On Friday night, Barrington defeated Moses Brown 5-0. …
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1/26/24
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Barrington Police are investigating a break-in that occurred on Wednesday morning, Jan. 25.
Police said the break-in took place in the Nayatt Road area. Officials would not share specific …
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1/25/24
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The Barrington High School girls basketball team knocked off LaSalle 46-33 and East Providence 52-27 last week, and Juanita Sanchez 59-35 this week and moved into first place.
Isys Dunphy had a …
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1/25/24
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Deryl Pace is happy to be back.
Pace grew up in Barrington and recently returned to town with the new Ivy Rehab Clinic, located in the Barrington Shopping Center. Pace serves as the …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/25/24
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The Confetti Kids are hosting a teen mental health awareness fair at Barrington Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Confetti Kids, a Barrington-based community …
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1/25/24
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St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce 200 students made the honor roll for the fall 2023 semester. This academic distinction recognizes the dedication of students …
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1/24/24
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The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players presented their production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” over four performances last weekend, January 18-20.
Saturday's events included a …
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Photos by Julie Furtado
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1/24/24
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The town is moving forward with the development of a pocket neighborhood on the Carmelite monastery property.
Members of the Barrington Town Council recently voted 4-1 to authorize the …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/24/24
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Can the Eagles make it 10 in a row?
Barrington High School girls swim coach Sandy Gorham said it is possible.
“I think we have the potential to do it again. That would be …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/24/24
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Victory Field?
St. Andrew’s Farm?
Chianese Field?
Members of the Barrington Town Council recently discussed potential locations for new synthetic turf fields in town, but …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/23/24
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On Monday night, Jan. 22, Barrington hosted Westerly and rolled to a 61-54 win.
The victory extended Barrington’s home winning streak to 15 games. Matt Raffa led the Eagles with 22 …
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1/23/24
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The Barrington Police Department identified the two victims of a car crash that happened Saturday morning in the southbound lane of the Wampanoag Trail, just past the East Providence / Barrington …
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1/22/24
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Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an impromptu update on the status of the Washington Bridge during a news conference called Monday afternoon, …
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By Mike Rego
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1/22/24
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A section of North Lake Drive was closed down on Monday morning, Jan. 22, due to a house fire.
Firefighters from Barrington and surrounding departments responded to the western end of …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/22/24
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Barrington Police are investigating a Saturday morning car accident that left two people dead.
Police said the accident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on the Wampanoag Trail just south of the …
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1/20/24
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In the late 1800’s, Italy suffered a deep economic depression, ravaging the country, prompting thousands of Italian citizens and their families to migrate to America in search of employment, …
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By Michael khouri
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1/20/24
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Members of the Barrington Town Council voiced some concerns over a request made the town’s DEI Committee at the Jan. 8 meeting. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee was …
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1/18/24
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Years ago, Olivia Middleton wore a Barrington High School basketball jersey as she raced up and down the court at The Murray Center.
This year she’s driving for layups on the same court, …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/18/24
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The Barrington Town Council gave the green light to spending nearly $100,000 on a consultant who will help the town create an implementation plan for sidewalk and bike path improvements.
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By Josh Bickford
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1/17/24
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The Barrington High School wrestling team battled to a second place finish at the Griswold Wrestling Tournament in Griswold, Conn. last weekend.
A total of 17 teams from across two states …
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1/17/24
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PORTSMOUTH — After more than three hours of listening to both opponents and supporters of wind energy Tuesday night, the Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a host community agreement …
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By Jim McGaw
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1/17/24
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Should the Barrington Town Council read a pledge before the start of every meeting, calling for people to speak respectfully and honestly?
That was the request made by members of the …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/17/24
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Last week, the Barrington High School boys ice hockey team defeated Smithfield 2-1 after an overtime shoot-out.
The Eagles and Sentinels were locked in a scoreless tie through the first …
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1/16/24
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