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Barrington Town Hall employees Jean Bellm, Ross Latham, Stephanie Bernardo and Kristen King (from left to right) model "Keep Rhode Island Litter Free" t-shirts with the new town logo and available to the first 50 participants in Monday’s cleanup event.
Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanup in Barrington
People are invited to join Barrington’s “Keep Rhode Island Litter Free” effort on Earth Day.   Volunteers should meet in front of Town Hall on Monday, April 22 for on-site … more
The former Zion Bible Institute land in Barrington has been the subject of much speculation, as private developers work on plans for the large, vacant property.
A long-range vision for housing and open space in Barrington
Matthew Heffner has framed a poignant discussion for Barrington, and he’s brought together four very knowledgable people to start that discussion. His premise is that Barrington should be … more
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Rate decrease coming for Barrington’s community electricity program
Electricity supply prices will decrease dramatically this summer for people enrolled in the Barrington Community Electricity program. According to a press release from the program consultant … more
Third westbound lane on bridge opens April 20
A third lane of travel westbound on the east portion of the Washington Bridge will be available to drivers as of Saturday, April 20. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation made the … more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Barrington High School students Sabine Cladis (left) and Emma Pautz stand in front of a new compost drop-off site in town. Pautz said not enough schools are following a law that calls for schools to have lunchroom composting and food donation programs.
Barrington student says not enough schools are composting food waste
Barrington High School student Emma Pautz believes more must be done. Emma and her friend, Bella Quiroa, a student at the MET School, have created a campaign to encourage schools across Rhode … more
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Gabe Tanous considers heading home after hitting a triple in the sixth inning.
Eagles improve to 5-1 in D-II standings after 10-2 win over Ponaganset
The Barrington High School baseball team bounced back into the win column on Wednesday afternoon, April 17. The Eagles defeated Ponaganset, 10-2, in a Division II showdown at Barrington High School. … more
Editorial: A win-win for fields in Barrington
It was both exciting and frustrating to hear the Barrington school administration announce that it needs and wants an artificial turf field at Barrington High School — exciting because some … more
The School Committee recently voted 5-0 to send a middle school synthetic turf fields proposal to Barrington voters on the November ballot.
School board on turf fields plan: 'None of this makes sense'
Members of the Barrington School Committee voiced concerns about the Town Council’s plan to build synthetic turf fields at the middle school.   During a meeting on April 11, Committee … more
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Steven Richard with a presentation check, in a Mass Lottery photo.
Barrington man wins $4 million in ticket bought in Westport
A Barrington man is an instant millionaire after winning a cool $4 million on a scratch ticket his father bought for him at a Westport deli late last month. Steven Richard was given the winning … more
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A group of Barrington High School students whose projects scored well at the recent State Science Fair, pose for a photo inside one of the classrooms at the school. BHS junior Estelle Chen and her project earned an invitation to attend the premier science fair in the world, the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Barrington High School students' science fair projects shine at states
Her eyes light up when she starts talking — Estelle Chen is truly, genuinely excited as she describes her science fair project.   The Barrington High School junior is sitting at a … more
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‘David vs. Goliath’ – the East Bay and the affordable housing fight
Shown here are the “affordability” metrics for the communities in the East Bay of Rhode Island. East Providence leads the way with the highest affordabilty ranking in the region, and it … more
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Rep. Susan Donovan (left), or Bristol and Portsmouth, makes a point during a wide-ranging discussion at an East Bay Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. Sen. Pamela Lauria, or Barrington, East Providence and Bristol, looks on.
Lawmakers discuss a shortage of doctors and a bridge tumbling down
The East Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast meeting with legislators earlier this month, with topics ranging from healthcare crisis to bridge crisis, from affordable housing to the minimum … more
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Barrington Beach
Third dead dog washes up on a Barrington beach
A dead dog washed up on the shore at Barrington Beach on Monday, April 8. This was the third time a dead dog has washed up on a local beach in the last few weeks. Barrington Police said they are … more
Kayak angler Tom Houde with the 26” cod he caught Monday when fishing for tautog off Pt. Judith, Narragansett.
New fishing regulations posted for 2024
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management filed new regulations for the 2024 fishing season last week. Anglers should take note that we have a striped bass filet law in place now that … more
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Letter: Managing to save Atlantic herring is a tall order
Thanks very much for your column on the status of Atlantic herring in the March 28, 2024, East Providence Post. As you probably know, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the Atlantic herring … more
Know the difference between delirium and dementia
What is delirium? Delirium is described as a “neurocognitive disorder,” which means that an individual who develops a delirium has increasing difficulty focusing their attention, becomes … more
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RIPTA director’s resignation highlights myriad transportation problems
STORY OF THE WEEK: For a long time, it seemed as if Scott Avedisian was destined to be mayor in perpetuity of Warwick. He could be counted on to win re-election as a genial GOP moderate, even amid … more
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Ace McCoy makes contact while up to bat against South Kingstown, Monday.
Rebels outscore Eagles, 17-15, in softball
Barrington lost to South Kingstown 17-15 on Monday, April 15. Barrington led 4-2 after four innings but South Kingstown scored six runs in the top of the fifth and took an 8-4 lead.   … more
Officials investigating Barrington High School teacher
The Barrington School Department is investigating a teacher in the district and comments he allegedly made in front of students. School officials sent out an email to Barrington High School … more
Barrington Education Foundation continues to make a difference
Barrington Education Foundation’s annual Giving Drive is underway.   Since its inception in 1992, Barrington Education Foundation, a volunteer-driven non-profit organization, has … more
A group of eighth-graders helped with the recent Pasta Night fund-raiser at Barrington Middle School. The event raised more than $2,000 for the D.C. trip.
D.C. trip gets a boost from Pasta Night at middle school
Barrington Middle School recently held Pasta Night — an event that raised money for the upcoming eighth grade overnight trip to Washington D.C. The primary goal of Barrington Middle School … more
Consultant Nancy Morgan begins a Community Conversation with more than 60 people who gathered at Mount Hope Farm on March 27 to discuss the future of a proposed Sowams National Heritage Area.
Sowams Heritage Area talks generate significant interest
More than 130 people attended the Community Conversations presented by the Sowams Heritage Area Project in Bristol and Seekonk recently. more
Barrington High School's Siena Leland clears the bar while competing in the pole vault at a recent track meet.
Barrington girls track team remains undefeated
The Barrington High School girls track team pushed its record to 7-0 following lopsided wins over Middletown (127-27), Rogers (132-22), Bay View (136-17) and St. Patrick’s (152-0) on Tuesday, … more
Barrington’s Quinn Murphy blasts a triple during the Eagles’ 12-1 win over Tiverton on Wednesday, April 10.
Barrington High School baseball team outscores Tiverton 12-1
Barrington improved to 4-0 in the division after defeating Tiverton 12-1 on Wednesday afternoon, April 10, at Tiverton.   For Barrington’s offense, Grant Culton blasted a single, a … more
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