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Skipper Charlie Enright and James O’Mahony man the crankshaft to make a tack while media are on aboard Mãlama on July 21.

Third time’s the charm for Barrington's Enright

Barrington’s Charlie Enright is currently preparing for his third Ocean Race — and this time the veteran skipper is determined to win. Backed by sponsor 11th Hour Racing of … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. Dionne@eastbaymediagroup.com | 8/16/22

Barrington's Mady Calhoun will participate in the 'A shot for life' event this month.

Basketball standouts will compete to be ‘the best shooter in RI’

A handful of local basketball players have been selected to participate in a special event called “A shot for life,” which will be held at St. George’s School in Newport on Aug. 13. … more

8/5/22

Barrington High School’s Kate Robertson (right), shown during the state championship game against Moses Brown, was recently named RI Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year.

Barrington lacrosse captains are named All-American

Barrington’s Ava Kovolyan and Kate Robertson were recently named All Americans in girls lacrosse. Kovolyan and Robertson, who helped lead the Barrington High School girls lacrosse team to a … more

8/2/22

Ben Claussen tries to avoid a tag by leaping over the second baseman's glove.

Barrington's 11U All-Star team drops two at states

The Barrington 11U All-Star baseball team lost 4-1 to Cranston East in a must-win game in the state tournament last week. Barrington dropped its first tournament game 11-0 to the eventual … more

7/27/22

Barrington’s Angie Promades tries to tag out a Cranston Western runner at the plate.

Barrington All-Star softball team eliminated at states

The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team took an early lead against Warwick North in an elimination bracket game at the state tournament on Wednesday, July 20, but struggled to hold onto … more

7/26/22

Barrington residents will ride in Pan-Mass Challenge

More than two dozen Barrington residents will pedal in this year’s Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-a-thon that raises money for cancer research and patient care. The Barrington riders are: … more

7/22/22

Residents play a game of pickle ball on Barrington Middle School tennis courts.

Barrington hosts pickle ball tournament this Saturday

The first-ever Barrington Pickleball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 23 at the Barrington Middle School courts. The age divisions are 18-to-49, and 50-and-older in men’s doubles, … more

7/21/22

Members of the 11U All-Star baseball team display the District 2 Championship banner after defeating Pawtucket in the finals. Barrington was scheduled to play its first game in the state tournament on Monday night.

Barrington 11U All-Star team wins district title

The Barrington 11U All-Star baseball team captured the District 2 Championship last week and was scheduled to play in the state tournament starting Monday night, July 18. Barrington defeated … more

7/18/22

The Barrington Pickleball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 23 at the Barrington Middle School courts.

Barrington Pickleball Tournament still has openings

How are your pickleball skills? The first-ever Barrington Pickleball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 23 at the Barrington Middle School courts. The age divisions are 18-to-49, and … more

7/14/22

Barrington’s Alexandra Smuk (left) and her sister Dasha competed at the USA Fencing National Championships in Minneapolis, Minn. earlier this month — both earned top-five finishes in their respective divisions.

Barrington sisters shine at fencing nationals

Two Barrington sisters placed in the top-five in their respective divisions at the USA Fencing National Championships in Minneapolis, Minn. earlier this month. Alexandra Smuk and her older … more

7/14/22

Members of the Barrington 50-70 Division All-Star baseball team hold the banner after winning the District 2 championship.

Barrington all-star team wins 50-70 district title

The Barrington 50-70 Division All-Star baseball team advanced to the state tournament where it lost to East Greenwich in a best-of-three finals. Gabe Graff and AJ Aguiar made some solid … more

7/14/22

Members of the Barrington Juniors Division All-Star baseball team pose for a photo following their 14-4 win over East Providence in the District 2 Championship game.

Barrington Juniors top East Providence, win District 2 title

The Barrington Juniors Division All-Star baseball team outscored East Providence 14-4 and captured the District 2 championship late last week. Barrington opened the District 2 tournament … more

7/13/22

Gallery: East Providence/Barrington Junior Baseball Division All-Stars

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Barrington Little League Junior Division Baseball All-Stars scored early and often in their District 2 losers' bracket outing against the combined East Providence … more

Photos by Mike Rego | 7/11/22

Members of the District 2 Championship team display the banner on Friday, following their 10-9 win over Portsmouth.

Photos: Barrington girls win District 2 All-Star softball title

The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team defeated Portsmouth in dramatic fashion on Friday night, battling back from a run down in the bottom of the sixth inning. The 10-9 win … more

7/9/22

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

7/7/22

Angie Promades slides safely into home plate during the second inning of Tuesday's playoff game, against Middletown.

Photos: Barrington All-Stars power past Middletown

The Barrington Minors Division All-Star softball team defeated Middletown 38-0 in a District II tournament opener on Tuesday night in Barrington. In the top of the first inning, Middletown's … more

7/6/22

Barrington's Erin Moran, shown hitting the ball in a game against Tiverton on Wednesday, crushed a grand slam against Newport on Thursday.

Barrington girls top Newport 10-5 in must-win game

The Barrington Majors Division All-Star softball team knocked off Newport 10-5 in a must-win District II tournament game at Braga Park in Newport on Thursday night, June 30. Erin Moran crushed a … more

7/1/22

Addison O'Byrne goes up to bat against Tiverton during the 12U All-Star playoffs, Wednesday.

Barrington loses to Tiverton, forced into re-match with Newport

The Barrington Majors Division All-Star softball team struggled to score runs against a tough Tiverton team on Wednesday night, June 29, losing 10-0. The loss dropped Barrington into an … more

6/30/22

Barrington’s Julia Fortin (fourth rower from the left) is shown competing for the URI Women’s Crew team. Initially she made the URI team as a walk-on.

Barrington native plays a key role for URI Women’s Crew

When Julia Fortin was at Barrington High School, her primary sports were volleyball and basketball. In fact she was a member of the Eagles volleyball team that captured the 2016 state … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 6/29/22

Tommy Coutant fires a pitch to an East Providence batter while competing in the 12U All-Star playoffs, Saturday.

Barrington bounced from Majors All-Star bracket

The Barrington Little League Majors Division All-Star baseball team lost to East Providence in the first round of the District 2 tournament on Saturday night, and was eliminated on Sunday night after … more

6/28/22

Members of PWC hold their trophies in the air after winning the minors division championship at Haines Park recently.

PWC celebrates minors division softball championship

Team PWC defeated Team Navigant 8-4 to capture the Barrington Little League softball minors division championship recently. The game was played before a large crowd at Haines Park. Ava Lucas … more

6/24/22

Members of the East Bay Lacrosse Grades 5/6 Division team pose for a photograph after winning the state championship. Pictured are (from left to right, back row) Brad Wilson, Eleanor Lial, Maria Lamb, Charlotte Farrell, Clare Capozza, Ella Martin, Adelaide Crosby, Stella Tisdale, Grace Wilson, Reese Mancini and Cerissa Blaney, (front row) Kendall Blaney, Molly Reagan, Keira Martin, Nina Hansen, Daisy Moscrop and Tessa Lapinski, and (laying in front) Avery Fisher. Not pictured is Julia Alessandro.

East Bay team wins lacrosse state championship

Three East Bay Lacrosse teams made it to the state championship finals games held at URI last weekend. The East Bay Girls Grades 7/8 Division I team played a hard-fought game and lost to … more

6/24/22

Dylan Anicelli delivers a pitch for the Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club during its Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League contest against Post 7 last Thursday night, June 16, at Pierce Field.

Post 10 Seniors start 2022 Legion Baseball slate

EAST PROVIDENCE — The ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility/Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club opened up its 2022 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League season last week a … more

6/23/22

Chasseur, a Little Harbor 54, owned by Miles Cook of NYYC, dips into the ocean as it heads towards the start line on Friday June 17.

Photos: Illusion wins St. David’s Lighthouse division in Newport Bermuda Race

Illusion won the largest division in the race, St. David’s Lighthouse Division with 108 boats. Illusion, a Cal 40 owned by Sally and Stan Honey of Palo Alto, California, is the fourth Cal … more

Story courtesy of Newport Bermuda Race, photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/23/22

Barrington High School’s Liam Capozza, Sean Fearon, Asher Robbins, Brett White, Michael Fay, with Coach Robyn McFetters (from left to right) pose for a photograph at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals at the University of Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Barrington High School athlete is a national runner-up

Barrington’s Asher Robbins captured second place in the Championship Division Hammer Throw at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals at the University of Pennsylvania on Saturday. Asher's throw was … more

6/22/22