Barrington Police charged Edward George Mullaney, 35, of Warwick, with DUI of liquor-blood alcohol concentration unknown-first offense on Sunday, July 3.
An officer was driving in the area of …
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7/8/22
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Question: How can the School Committee positively impact teacher morale?
Frazier Bell (I) — “I have heard over and over that teachers feel unheard. We need to listen to teacher …
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10/26/22
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Results from a recent survey about athletic fields and recreation facilities in Barrington fill more than 120 pages, but numerous town leaders are skeptical about whether those results are …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/15/23
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Is there a lack of affordable housing in Barrington or have wages not kept pace?
That debate surfaced during the Barrington Town Council meeting in September. Early in the meeting, Matthew …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/24/23
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The entire community is invited to the annual pre-Thanksgiving bonfire at Barrington High School on Monday night, Nov. 20.
The bonfire will be lit at about 6 p.m., shortly after the end of the …
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11/20/23
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BARRINGTON — They kicked off into high gear and never looked back.
The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity basketball team rolled over Barrington in the Division I …
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2/28/24
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Gov. Gina Raimondo’s daily press briefing included the announcement of a new executive order, to take effect this Saturday, April 18. It will require all “customer-facing” …
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By Christy Nadalin
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4/14/20
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Lawn signs sharing the message “Stop The Seekonk Asphalt Plant” are growing more common across Barrington, but according to the town’s solicitor, there is not too much local …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/8/21
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PROVIDENCE — Legislation led in the House of Representatives by East Providence Katherine Kazarian (D-Dist. 63), the "Let RI Vote Act,” was approved there as well as the Senate and …
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5/19/22
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What struck me about local singer, songwriter, guitarist Colby James, when I met him recently, was his unpretentious, warm, affable manner. Although it was the first time we’d met, he treated …
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By Michael Khouri
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7/29/22
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Changes could be coming for the town seal.
Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey said a survey will soon be posted to the town’s website, asking residents to share their ideas about what …
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By Josh Bickford
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11/30/22
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The first-ever New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay at Barrington Beach treated participants to a warmer-than-normal polar plunge on Sunday, Jan. 1.
The temperature hovered near 50 when people …
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1/2/23
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Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other.
Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical …
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By Scott Pickering
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12/9/23
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BRISTOL/PORTSMOUTH — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today reminded motorists that scheduled lane restrictions on the Mt. Hope Bridge begin Monday, March 11.
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3/7/24
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Barrington and East Providence public school officials are preparing for a potential strike by local school bus drivers and monitors.
Members of the Teamsters Local 251 union who serve as bus …
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By Josh Bickford
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1/15/20
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Was it racially motivated or politically motivated?
During an interview on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier pondered whether the letter sent to a handful of …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/1/21
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Barrington school officials will offer an update on the honors program at Barrington High School during a meeting on Thursday night, May 19.
The meeting will be held at the Barrington Middle …
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5/19/22
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For the second straight week, the Barrington High School football team allowed more 30 points to its opponent.
But unlike last week’s victory, the Eagles’ offense failed to keep pace …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/10/22
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The Barrington High School girls basketball team went 2-0 in the Notre Dame Fairfield Holiday Tournament last week.
The Eagles opened the tournament with a 50-45 win over defending …
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1/2/23
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The Barrington High School boys basketball team treated the home crowd to a double-digit victory over North Kingstown, 81-46, on Wednesday night, Jan. 11.
Members of the varsity team also took …
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1/12/23
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The state recently broke ground on a new road construction project near Barrington Middle School.
A spokesman for the state Department of Transportation said the plan is to add a turning lane on …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/1/23
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When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their …
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By Julia Stearly
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1/12/24
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Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia will ride in this year’s Police Unity Tour, an event that raises awareness about law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and also …
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3/7/24
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Adele Carlson had been trying to think of some way to give back to the community.
She grew up in town and attended the local schools, and both her daughters did the same. Now her three …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/24/20
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Karen Rasnick said she is not a political person.
But after attending the Feb. 1 online town council meeting, the longtime Barrington resident grew very concerned with the ongoing flag issue in …
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By Josh Bickford
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2/24/21
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