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Just a few hours before the Barrington Town Council meeting on Monday, council member Jacob Brier posted a Youtube video apologizing for some of his prior comments.
One council member apologizes, the other is named president
Just a few hours before Monday night's meeting, Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced he was withdrawing his bid to be council president, and he apologized for comments he made about … more
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Barrington native Eirene Donohue wrote the screenplay for Lifetime Network's first Asian-centered holiday movie "A Sugar and Spice Holiday."
Barrington native brings diversity to holiday movies
The roots for Lifetime's first Asian-centered holiday movie stretch from Hollywood all the way to Barrington, Rhode Island. Eirene Donohue, who grew up in Barrington, wrote the screenplay for … more
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Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced Thursday that he would like to serve as the next council president.
One-time top vote-getter sets sights on council presidency
Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier announced Thursday that he would like to serve as the next council president, a position currently filled by Michael Carroll. In a mass email, Mr. Brier … more
Gov. Raimondo: Early data suggests Rhode Islanders are in compliance of the two-week 'pause'
Four days into the two-week ‘pause’ and the evidence was suggesting that Rhode Islanders were complying with the new rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo shared during her COVID-19 … more
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This coyote was spotted in the Bay Spring neighborhood recently. The RIDEM website states that seeing a coyote should not be cause for alarm.
Coyote sightings leave some Bay Spring residents unsettled
Steven Fuller is warning his neighbors. The Barrington resident who lives in the Bay Spring neighborhood spotted a coyote just outside his home a few days before Thanksgiving, and thinks it may … more
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Speedy driver ticketed twice in Barrington, and other police news
A Barrington police officer was on patrol at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, when he spotted a vehicle speeding on Maple Avenue. The officer ordered that vehicle over to the side of the road, and … more
Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington American Legion Post #8 recently petitioned the town manager and members of the council to fly a flag which carries the message "Respect the Flag: Keep Politics Off the Pole."
Barrington veterans call for 'Respect' flag to be flown
Two veterans groups in Barrington are requesting their own flag be flown under the U.S. flag atop the pole near the town hall. Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington … more
Barrington High School student Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day Shelter and Food Pantry, filming and editing a series of videos celebrating the nonprofit organization's work.
Barrington student's project helps local soup kitchen
Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark was looking for a Senior Project. What she found was much, much more. The Barrington High School senior spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day … more
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District decides: In-person learning continues at BHS
The voicemail was good news. A student's parent had called Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore to say thanks for the administration's decision to continue in-person learning at … more
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Warren DMV branch closing for good
Warren's part time DMV branch at Warren Government Center has been closed since March. Now, it has likely served its last customer. DMV spokesman Paul Grimaldi confirmed Friday morning that the … more
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Barrington High School senior Ellie McGee signs a letter of intent to attend URI for rowing during a brief ceremony at Barrington High School earlier this month. At right is fellow BHS senior Tess Gagliano, who signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse at Duke University next year.
Eagles taking their games to D-I college programs
It took just a few seconds for Ellie McGee and Tess Gagliano to sign their names, but those signatures represented years of hard work and sacrifice. The two Barrington High School seniors signed … more
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Governor: Two week 'pause' begins Nov. 30 — social gatherings stop immediately
With cases continuing to surge and hospitals now reaching 97 percent capacity of their available COVID-19 beds, Gov. Gina Raimondo said she had no choice but to place Rhode Island on a two-week … more
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Barrington High School senior forward Tess Gagliano steadies as a North Kingstown defender falls trying to stop her on a through pass up the middle in the first half of the quarterfinal game on Tuesday night at North Kingstown.
Barrington girls defeat North Kingstown in quarterfinals
The Barrington High School girls soccer team scored three second half goals and broke open a close game en route to a 4-1 win over North Kingstown in the Division I playoff quarterfinals on Tuesday, … more
Jackson Bennett jumps, deflecting the ball toward a teammate during the Eagles game against Shea. Barrington lost to South Kingstown in a playoff game on Monday.
Barrington boys lose in penalty kicks, eliminated from playoffs
The second-seeded Eagles came up just short in a playoff game against South Kingstown at Victory Field on Monday night, losing 4-3 in penalty kicks. Barrington and South Kingstown finished … more
Barrington's Meghan Zitzmann (right) and Lindsay Turgeon, shown in the Class B Championship race, were Barrington's top two finishers at the state meet.
Barrington girls finish eighth at cross country states
The Barrington cross country teams competed in the state championship meet last weekend — the girls team finished eighth, while the boys were 10th. The Eagles girls team had 205 points, … more
Barrington High School's Hailey Walter hits a shot during a match against Wheeler last weekend.
Eagles give a great effort in playoff loss
The Barrington High School girls tennis team lost to Wheeler in the Division I semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 14, but a number of the team members will compete in the state singles and doubles … more
Barrington High School's Violet Gagliano (right) whacks at the ball in an attempt to score, in front of the Moses Brown goal.
Eagles top Quakers in field hockey quarterfinals, 2-1
Barrington High School field hockey coach Anne Gasbarro said her message to the team heading into Monday afternoon's playoff game against Moses Brown was simple: "Do we want this to be our last game … more
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Barrington officials are closing South Lake Drive to vehicle traffic. Officials cited illegal dumping along the road as a reason.
South Lake Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic
South Lake Drive in Barrington — a pothole-riddled road that runs along the eastern edge of Echo Lake — is being closed to vehicle traffic. Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said … more
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Barrington tax assessor and deputy assessor resign
The Barrington tax assessor resigned on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and the deputy tax assessor resigned two days later. Michael Minardi, who has served as the town's tax assessor for the past 14 years, … more
Dr. Jen Reynolds created a video and lesson plan to combat opioid abuse by explaining pain neuroscience education to children. The video is geared for students in grades four through seven.
Video focuses on treating pain, avoiding opioid abuse
A Barrington resident is hoping the video she helped create will prevent children from abusing opioids later in life. Dr. Jen Reynolds, a certified physical therapist, created a video that … more
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A community website called "Raise Your Hand" is a new initiative in response to parents’ concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on daily lives and schooling.
Website offers help to those concerned about Covid-19's impact
The BAY Team recently launched a new initiative in response to parents’ concerns of the impact of COVID-19 on daily lives and schooling. "Raise Your Hand" is a community website where people … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo, speaking during a Nov. 12 briefing.
Governor warns of 'dire' consequences and lockdown if Covid trends continue
Rhode Island could be heading toward another lockdown if people continue to disregard the rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo warned during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Just … more
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Barrington resident Elizabeth Splaine will hold a special virtual launch party for her newest novel, "Devil's Grace."
Barrington resident releases her latest novel
Barrington resident Elizabeth Splaine will hold a virtual book launch party on Friday, Nov. 13, celebrating the release of her latest novel, "Devil's Grace." Ms. Splaine said she is very excited … more
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This image includes the proposed signs for the new Chase Bank in Barrington.
Bank makes plans for County Road property in Barrington
Chase Bank is planning to open a branch office in Barrington. Officials filed an application with the Barrington Zoning Board of Review recently, seeking a special use permit and a dimensional … more
Rep. Liana Cassar, shown at a 2019 chamber of commerce event, recently announced she is a candidate for the speaker of the house in the RI General Assembly.
Local legislator aims to be House speaker
Barrington resident and local representative Liana Cassar recently announced she is a candidate for the speaker of the house in the RI General Assembly. In a statement last week, Ms. Cassar (HD … more
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