Business with a heart is helping children at home and abroad

Navyn Salem, a Barrington resident and mother of four, is the driving force behind Edesia, the company she created to produce and deliver Plumpy’Nut, a peanut-based therapeutic food that …

Warren Walkabout is Sunday

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Sunday is looking to be a nice autumn day — perfect for a walkabout. All of downtown Warren is prepping for Warren’s big day as Discover Warren and dozens of restaurants, art studios, shops …

Council candidates support public-private partnerships

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Question: In your opinion, what steps could the next town council take to improve existing public-private partnerships and develop more partnerships in the future? • Jacob Brier — …

Man jumps from Barrington River Bridge

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Police responded to the Barrington River Bridge at about 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, after a man said he was going to jump from the bridge. A woman called police to say she was with the man, and …

Former addict to BHS students: Ask yourself 'Why use?'

Why? Why would someone start drinking? What is so wrong with someone's life that he or she would start "chasing death"? Chris … Read More

Scheduled weekend lane closures for I-195 affect East Bay travel

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced lane shifts and traffic pattern changes at the … Read More

Characters are crucial for Barrington author

Elizabeth Splaine was brushing her teeth when inspiration struck. Actually, she was searching for the cap to the toothpaste when it … Read More

Barrington elementary school hosts fun fund-raiser

A large crowd of people turned out for the Sowams Octoberfest at Sowams School on Saturday, Oct. 13. The weather turned a bit … Read More

BHS Sports Roundup: Quakers outscore Eagles in field hockey

Barrington High School lost to Moses Brown 4-3 in a battle of the top two field hockey teams on Wednesday, Oct. 10. The undefeated … Read More

Bright lights, big party at BHS homecoming

Spirits were soaring at Victory Field on Friday night when Barrington High School celebrated homecoming. Although the football team … Read More

Obituaries

Mark David Robidoux, of Barrington Mark David Robidoux, born Nov. 9, 1961, passed away suddenly in his home on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. Mark is survived by his wife Susan Gallego Robidoux, three sons Michael Medeiros, Daniel Robidoux …

David Anderson, 76, of Scarborough, Maine David Anderson, 76, of Scarborough, Maine, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 on his own terms from gastric cancer with his beloved wife Nee-Nee by his side. He was previously an 8-year survivor of …

Sports

Barrington athletes fare well in fencing competitions Fencers from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club (RIFAC) challenged the competition for medals at an unclassified tournament sponsored by Worcester Fencing Club recently. The …

Last-second goal lifts Barrington over Portsmouth PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School girls’ soccer team lost in heartbreaking fashion Friday night, as Barrington’s Elizabeth Grover scored with only five seconds left on …

Cheerleading 'Fun Competition' is Sunday in Barrington Barrington Pop Warner will be hosting the RISMA annual Cheerleading Fun Competition on Sunday, Oct. 7 at Barrington High School. This is the first time that Barrington Pop Warner has hosted …

Barrington girls tennis improves record to 4-2 Beth Wang won a three-set thriller in the third singles match, 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-2, and led Barrington to a 4-3 victory over Moses Brown on Thursday, Sept. 27. Lauren Jay also won her match at …