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The Barrington Police Department is stepping up its efforts to combat underage drinking in the community. Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said Barrington parents and their children … more
A man called Barrington Police at about 9:25 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, after spotting someone getting on and off boats at a marina in Bullocks Cove. The caller told police he had a boat at the … more
It was his life, and then it was gone.   David DeSisto grew up with a passion for wrestling, and carried that love through all four years in high school and into the college ranks. But his … more
Everything is not as it seems in 16-year-old Ilhy Gomez’s debut novel, Say Something Nice . Set during World War II, the story follows Walter Grover, a former detective with a tragic past, as … more
The Barrington Town Council recently passed a resolution asking the state's general assembly to grant cities and towns the power to assess property values annually, instead of once every three … more
The East Bay Co-op girls hockey team is headed to the Division I finals. After losing the first game in a best-of-three series against Burrillville, the Eagles played clutch hockey and … more
The appeal hearing for the three unvaccinated Barrington school teachers who were fired by the district will be held on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the Barrington High School … more
The Mt. Hope softball team pounded Barrington 23-3 in five innings during a Division II away game on a cold and blustery Monday afternoon. The Huskies improve their overall record to 12-1, the … more
1 Perky Nellissen and 8-month-old Ziti pose together at their Little Compton home. Nellissen and Ziti are both going through guide dog training for the first time. 2 Perky Nellissen teaches … more
During their meeting on Monday night, members of the Barrington Town Council voted 3-2 in favor of allocating $1 million in federal funding for renovations to some of the athletic fields at Haines … more
The Rhode Island Attorney General’s office recently determined that the Barrington School Committee twice violated Open Meetings laws.   more
The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission members discussed the possible construction of a new skateboard park in town during their meeting late last month. Officials are considering … more
The East Bay residential real estate trend of decreasing housing units sold and decreasing days on market, driven by the Fed’s action to increase rates, continues unabated. Homeowners are … more
The Barrington School Department is beginning the process to develop a new strategic plan, and one of the early steps is to conduct a survey. All members of the Barrington community are being … more
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), an initiative of the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) and Farm Fresh RI, is being … more
Many years ago, when Alica and her mother Relly would go to Newport Creamery for lunch, Relly would doodle on the placemats and beautiful pictures would come to life. Tiny little people and charming … more
The price for the Barrington River Bridge continues to climb.  Ten years ago, the construction of the bridge cost more than double the original price, ballooning from a $10.3 million bid to a … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo spent about an hour with a large gathering of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce last Friday, Jan. 31, in a wide-ranging dialogue that talked about tired schools, a growing economy, … more
A freshman at Barrington High School nearly brought home the all-around title at the Rhode Island State Gymnastics meet on Saturday. Shaye Robinson recorded the top score on beam and finished … more
The Rhode Island Department of Health will hold a community flu shot clinic on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barrington Public Library.  Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha … more
Members of the Barrington Planning Board support the development of a new Starbucks restaurant in town, but not if it includes a drive-through lane. During their March meeting, members of the … more
Rhode Island’s ‘pause’ has been extended another week, expiring now on Dec. 20, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Originally, those … more
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team punched its ticket to the Division I State Finals by defeating Lincoln School 14-9 in the semifinals on Thursday, June 17. The Eagles will play … more
Barrington Public Schools are recruiting members for the district’s “visioning team.” According to a recent email from the district, the visioning team will assist with the … more
There will be two Memorial Day ceremonies held at Victory Gate on Monday, May 30. The first, held by the Barrington United Veterans Council, will begin at 8 a.m. The second, set for 9 a.m., will … more
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