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Barrington schools shine in RI Department of Education's Star Ratings
The Rhode Island Department of Education released its school accountability report last week, and the news was good for Barrington. Five Barrington schools earned five-star ratings, accounting … more
Barrington School Committee member Amanda Basse listens to people speak during the public comment period of the Jan. 4 meeting. Some people spoke about online posts shared by Basse.
Crowd debates whether Barrington official’s posts were antisemitic
The public comment period at the most recent Barrington School Committee meeting was dominated by people criticizing — and defending — committee member Amanda Basse for some of her social … more
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Matt Raffa, shown shooting a three-pointer during the second half of a previous game, scored a career-high 39 points against LaSalle Academy on Thursday night, Jan. 4.
Eagles storm back for overtime win against LaSalle
The Barrington High School boys basketball team trailed LaSalle Academy throughout the first half, but battled back for a 70-64 overtime win on Thursday night, Jan. 4. The Eagles, playing in … more
Search ramping up for Barrington’s next Superintendent of Schools
The search for Barrington’s next superintendent has started.   The firm that has partnered with the School Committee in conducting the search — Hazard, Young, Attea Associates … more
Members of the public fill the audience at Thursday night's School Committee meeting.
BHS graduation date decided — it’s on Sunday, June 9
Graduation is moving back to Sunday.   Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore made the announcement at the School Committee meeting on Thursday night, Jan. 4.   A … more
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RIDOT announces last day of service for temporary Bristol to Providence ferry
Since its inception on December 21, the ferries have carried 3,285 passengers over 12 operating days. The final day will be on... more
Barrington Police news: Raccoon spoils trap set for groundhog
Barrington Police responded to a number of calls last week, including one for a resident who went looking for a groundhog but instead found a raccoon.   On Friday, Dec. 29, a North Lake … more
Community survey will help Barrington develop strategic plan
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
“He can’t hear from there.” — Sophia Melisaratos, during her protest in front of the Town Hall. Melisaratos was calling for the school department to address concerns she had shared about her son's issues at school. She initially held her protest in the middle of County Road, but police asked her to move to the sidewalk.
Barrington 2023: The year in quotes
Barrington news offered a little bit of everything in 2023 — union contract negotiations, lawsuits, and even disagreements over chalk-covered pickle ball courts.   And through it all, … more
Dog walkers in Barrington find man tied up in the woods
Barrington Police received a 911 call from a husband and wife who were walking their dog in Veterans Park on New Year’s Day at about 9 a.m. when they came across a man tied to a post.   … more
More than 100 people participated in the BBCA's New Year's Day Dip in the Bay.
Hundreds plunge with a purpose in Barrington
More than 100 residents — young and old — braved the chilly water at Barrington Beach while participating in the second annual Barrington Business and Community Association’s New … more
Caps fly into the air following a recent graduation ceremony at Barrington High School.
BHS track standouts forced to decide: Graduation or regional championships
The decision to move Barrington High School’s graduation ceremony from Sunday afternoon to Saturday has left a group of parents and students feeling frustrated.   Sara DeBoth said the … more
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Barrington Schools’ AI policy: A step in the right direction
Is it perfect? No. But it’s better than nothing.   That was the message shared by Barrington High School Principal Christopher Ashley during a recent discussion about the guidelines … more
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Michael Lawrence runs out of the water as fast as he ran in while participating in last year's "New Years Day Dip in the Bay."
Plunge with a purpose this New Year's Day in Barrington
The Barrington Business and Community Association is hosting a polar plunge with a purpose this New Year's Day. The BBCA's annual New Year’s Day Dip in the Bay on Jan. 1, 2024 at noon at … more
Ryan Rigamonti goes in for a lay-up during the second half of Wednesday's game, against Tiverton.
Eagles blast Tigers in holiday tournament showdown
The Barrington High School boys basketball team overpowered Tiverton, 71-35, on the opening day of the East Bay holiday tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Barrington raced out to a 20-7 lead … more
The Coastal Resources Management Council recently ruled that the 1982 assent allowing public access along the sea wall near the Elm Lane right-of-way is valid and legal. The owners of a nearby property argued that the assent was never recorded into land evidence files and was unenforceable.
CRMC: Public access allowed on Barrington seawall
CRMC recently voted to maintain public access along the seawall near the end of Elm Lane in Barrington. During a hearing on Dec. 12, the Coastal Resources Management Council voted 5-2 to affirm … more
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Elizabeth Tanner, Bristol resident and Secretary of the Rhode Island Department of Commerce, stopped by the Event Room at Cutler Mill last Thursday to promote the emergency business loans being made available to business owners affected by the Washington Bridge closure.
Commerce Secretary plugs SBA loans available to businesses affected by bridge
Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner, was in Warren last week to plug resources available to businesses that are experiencing lost revenue due to the closure of the Washington Bridge. more
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Barrington Police charge Newport man with disorderly conduct
Barrington Police received multiple phone calls at about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19 for a man who was walking near traffic on the Wampanoag Trail near Primrose Hill Road. Officers responded … more
Barrington Police investigate ice-throwing incident and more
Barrington Police investigated a number of incidents last week: • On Saturday, Dec. 16, a Quincy Adams Road resident called police about 11 p.m. to report that someone was trying to … more
Members of the Barrington High School Class of 2023 throw their caps into the air following a Sunday graduation ceremony.
After more consideration, BHS graduation moving to a Saturday
After initially deciding to keep the Barrington High School graduation ceremony on a Sunday, Principal Chris Ashley has reconsidered and will shift the event to a Saturday.   To be … more
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Group launches 'Pay for Success' project to reduce persistent homelessness
PROVIDENCE — An initial aimed at remedying increasing homelessness around the state was recently announced by key players involved in the effort. The Rhode Island Pay for Success program … more
Barrington High School’s Isys Dunphy reaches for the rebound while battling Bay View, Thursday.
Bengals top Eagles in girls basketball showdown
Three BHS players finished in double-figures, but it was not enough as the Barrington High School girls basketball team lost a close game to Bay View, 53-49, on Thursday night, Dec. 21.   … more
Barrington Middle School was named the top-ranked middle school in the state, according to the US News and World Report. 
Barrington Schools earn top spots in recent rankings
Barrington School officials received some good news recently.   more
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SBA opens bridge crisis response center in East Providence
The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the … more
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Scandura, Barrington batter East Providence in boys' hoops
EAST PROVIDENCE — Nick Scandura put on a one-man clinic while the rest of his Barrington High School mates were also on point as the visiting Eagles pulled away from East Providence in the … more
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