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Members of the Barrington School Committee listen to union members speak out during last Thursday’s meeting. The Barrington Educational Support Team is working without a contract right now.
Barrington School Committee wants to take active role in contract negotiations
A day after members of the Barrington Educational Support Team attended a Barrington School Committee meeting to plead for a new contract, the chairman of the Committee responded. In a … more
Barrington's Ashley DaCosta, shown here in a game earlier this season, scored the game-winner against Prout on Saturday, May 4.
Eagles grab wins against Prout and South Kingstown
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team pushed its record to 5-5 in Division I standings with wins over Prout on Saturday, May 4, and South Kingstown on Monday, May 6.   Barrington … more
There is a new plan to turn the former Jos. A. Bank store in Barrington into a Starbucks restaurant.
Starbucks sets it sights on new spot in shopping center
There is a new Starbucks plan in Barrington, but it does not involve the former BP Gas Station property on County Road. The new plan features a Starbucks opening in a different space inside the … more
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A Barrington police cruiser is parked outside the Shaw's Supermarket during a previous incident.
Police: Early bird shopper stealing plants in Barrington
Barrington Police are investigating a suspicious condition at the Shaw’s Supermarket in the Barrington Shopping Center. On Monday, June 6, a caller told police that a short, stocky, … more
Lawrence Air Systems employees pose for a group photo with Barrington Firefighter Jesus Sanchez (front row, left) and Jesus’s dog, Paco.
Company pays it forward to Barrington firefighter
The red Lawrence Air Systems trucks lined the side of the road as workers moved with purpose around the Barrington property. Inside the attic of the home, men cut holes for air conditioning vents. … more
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Lindsey Lemay guards a Cranston West opponent under the hoop.
Offense gives Eagles the lead, defense secures the win
The Barrington High School girls basketball team sprinted out to a 20-9 first quarter lead against Cranston West and relied on stifling defense for all four quarters, battling to a 46-35 victory on … more
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Members of the Barrington Town Council recently voted 3-1 to place the synthetic turf fields proposal on the November ballot — the proposal calls for the construction synthetic turf fields at the middle school.
Barrington Town Council advances synthetic turf field proposal
At Monday night’s meeting, members of the Barrington Town Council voted 3-1 to place the synthetic turf fields proposal on the November ballot. Councilor Rob Humm made the motion and … more
Donovan Park (right), shown during the Eagles' game against Central earlier this season, had five kills, three aces and four digs during Barrington's recent 3-0 victory over the Knights.
Barrington boys volleyball team defeats Central, 3-0
It was a busy week for the BHS boys volleyball team.   Barrington traveled to Central on Tuesday, April 30 and swept the Knights, 3-0. The Eagles won 25-22, 25-9, 25-20. Cam Kelley led the … more
Barrington High School students participate in the recent homecoming event.
BHS community shares good and bad of new schedules
For more than a month, those involved with Barrington public schools have been adjusting to the change in school schedules. Everyone, from students and their parents, to coaches and teachers, has … more
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Immanuel Alcindor tips the ball over the net for the Barrington boys volleyball team.
Barrington boys jump out to 6-1 start this season
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team is off to a 6-1 start this season.  The Eagles, ranked second in Division II standings, knocked off Westerly and Toll Gate last week. … more
The Eagles gather around goalkeeper Ryan Valentine after falling to Moses Brown 15-7 in the Division I semifinals, Tuesday.
Eagles stumble in third quarter, eliminated from playoffs
The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team lost to Moses Brown, 15-7, in a Division I playoff semifinal match-up on Tuesday, May 30.   The Eagles entered the game with a determined … more
Max Oberacker spikes the ball past a Lincoln defender.
Lions upset Eagles in boys volleyball playoffs
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team lost to Lincoln in five sets in the Division II playoff semifinals last week. The Lions won 3-2; the game scores were 25-22, 23-25, 20-25, 25-16, … more
Becky Chace had her own band, sold thousands of CDs and played at big venues, before pausing music to become a teacher. These days, she’s playing music on her own terms — and having fun.
Meet Becky Chace: A prolific musician with a future all her own
I had sought out, for some time, singer, songwriter, guitarist Becky Chace for an interview regarding her life and times in music. A life rich in gigs, travel, recordings, starts, stops and … more
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Barrington's Sarah Henderson performs the dance portion of her floor routine.
Photos: Barrington High School gymnasts compete in Injury Fund meet
The Barrington High School gymnastics team kicked off its season at Sunday’s Injury Fund meet, which was held at Newport YMCA.   more
Lucas Tanous, shown sliding safely into third base during a previous Barrington game, drove in two runs against Chariho.
BHS baseball team knocks off Chargers and Cougars
Luke Tanous singled, doubled and drove in two runs to help the Barrington High School baseball team edge Chariho, 5-4, in a Division II showdown on Monday afternoon, May 6. The Eagles also got … more
Town seeking candidates for Heritage Hall of Fame
The deadline to nominate someone for the Barrington Heritage Hall of Fame's inaugural class is quickly approaching. The Barrington Heritage Hall of Fame, which was recently established in an … more
Barrington Middle School eighth-graders display their ceramic bowls, which will be available at the special BMS Empty Bowls event on Thursday, June 2.
Barrington Middle School's Empty Bowls raising money for Tap-In
The Barrington Middle School art department will host the Empty Bowls event, a night of music, art and community service, on Thursday, June 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. Dozens of middle school students … more
Ava Lucas, shown hitting the ball in Barrington's win over Middletown, crushed two home runs in Wednesday's game against Portsmouth.
Barrington All-Stars defeat Portsmouth in softball showdown
The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team battled back from 7-5 deficit in the fourth inning to knock off Portsmouth 11-8 in a winner’s bracket showdown on Wednesday night, July 6, … more
Iain DeBoth dribbles upfield on a scoring bid.
Barrington boys soccer takes the field with deep roster
The Barrington High School boys soccer team graduated 12 seniors from last year’s squad, but entered the current season with a very deep roster.   “Our biggest strength is our … more
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Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman leads the group during Sunday night’s “Shine a Light on Antisemitism” vigil at Temple Habonim.
Crowd in Barrington shines a light on anti-Semitism
Temple Habonim in Barrington held a special candlelight service/vigil on its front lawn on Sunday night, Dec. 18.  Titled “Shine a Light on Antisemitism,” the vigil offered the … more
John Migliori with a 25.5-inch pickerel he caught on Aquidneck Island last week.
Opening Day for fishing season is this Saturday
O pening Day of the freshwater fishing season in Rhode Island is at 6 a.m. this Saturday, April 8.   The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has stocked 100 waterways, many … more
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Barrington High School students Sabine Cladis (left) and Emma Pautz stand in front of the new compost drop-off site. It is located near the Barrington Senior Center parking lot.
New compost drop-off site opening soon in Barrington
A new compost drop-off site in Barrington will be open to the public starting Monday, Dec. 11. The site is the creation of Barrington High School students Sabine Cladis and Emma Pautz — … more
People use special eclipse-viewing glasses during a special event in 2017 outside the Barrington Town Hall.
View the solar eclipse from Barrington Town Hall lawn today
People are invited to attend the solar eclipse viewing party from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Barrington Town Hall lawn on Monday, April 8.   “We will have free eclipse glasses (first come … more
The School Committee recently voted 5-0 to send a middle school synthetic turf fields proposal to Barrington voters on the November ballot.
School board on turf fields plan: 'None of this makes sense'
Members of the Barrington School Committee voiced concerns about the Town Council’s plan to build synthetic turf fields at the middle school.   During a meeting on April 11, Committee … more
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Barrington teachers due to decide on day-off dilemma
School officials are still ironing out a few wrinkles in next year's school calendar. During a meeting on Thursday night, Feb. 27, Barrington Schools Superintendent Michael Messore said the … more
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