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Barrington sewer pipe repair: 'I’m frustrated. I want this project done'

An emergency construction project to repair a broken sewer pipe neared its one-month anniversary this week.   The work to repair the broken pipe, which is located about 20 feet underneath …
Two boats stolen in Barrington; third boat nearly stolen
Two boats were stolen from their docks in Barrington last week, and a third was nearly stolen, said police.   A Mathewson … Read More
Townies outlast Eagles in 'speed-up' Injury Fund football outing
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School welcomed neighboring Barrington to Townie Stadium Friday night, Sept. 6, for the … Read More
Teenage drivers implicated in two separate accidents
Two teenagers from Barrington. Two car accidents. Two victims — one was a pedestrian in Warren, and the other was a garage door … Read More
Police issue no trespass order to student involved in lock-down
Police issued a no trespass order to the former student whose actions led to a lock-down at Barrington High School last spring. … Read More
BHS girls soccer: ‘It’s about competing in every game’
Barrington High School girls soccer coach Martyn Hollands said this year’s team is led by a strong group of seniors.   … Read More
A private meeting, rental fees and unexpected budget moves
Tensions had been on the rise between Barrington’s Town Council and School Committee, ever since the Council increased the … Read More
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Life in the Garden

There’s a growing buzz in Barrington

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Barrington Farm School, is excited to announce Barrington’s first of its kind Pollinator Pathway Tour. This Sunday, Sept. 15, …

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …

Barrington's arts festival and community fair moving to Town Hall grounds

The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Barrington Town Hall.   The Arts Festival will features dozens of artists and …
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Obituaries
Gerald Larson Gerald A. Larson, 65, of Bristol, passed away after a battle with cancer at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, with his family at his side. He was the devoted husband of Cheryl (King) Larson for 40
Kathleen Amaral Kathleen A. Amaral, 86, of Hope Street, passed away after a brief illness on September 5, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of George Amaral. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daugh
Scott Mathison Scott A. Mathison, 63, of Warren, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, September 2, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn R. (McVay) Mathison, with whom he shared 29 blissful years of marri
Sports
Barrington forwards possess ‘Speed, speed and more speed' Don Denham is expecting good things from his team this season.   The coach of the Barrington High School boys soccer team said this year’s roster is loaded with talented, hard-working …
Veteran lines will anchor BHS football team this season The Barrington High School football team will lean heavily on its offensive and defensive lines when it takes to the field this fall. Barrington Coach Sandy Gorham said the Eagles boast a number …
Barrington boys cross country aims to make a run at state title A year ago, the Barrington High School boys cross country team won the division title, class title and finished third at states. And this year’s team could be even better, said BHS Coach …
No stipend raises for Barrington High School coaches ... again During the last 12 years, Barrington High School sports team coaches have received one raise.   From 2012 to 2022, Eagles coaches’ stipends were frozen in place, due in part to the …
Opinion
Letter: Vote no on artificial turf

To the editor: If you support student-athletes, the environment, and the responsible use of taxpayer money, then vote NO to artificial turf.   In November, Barrington taxpayers will …

Letter: Resigning, due to lack of progress

To the editor: I regretfully submitted my resignation from my volunteer position on the Barrington Resilience & Energy Committee, after serving the Town for over six years. This decision …

Letter: ’Social Host’ DUI law — an idea worth exploring

I was taught in my teens that driving is a privilege, not a right.  Another week, another driver convicted of DUI that has had numerous prior DUI convictions, many resulting in accidents …

Letter: Thank you for the Little League coverage

To the editor: Small towns like ours are well-served by active local news outlets. As an active Little League parent, coach and board member, I am grateful for the extended coverage the …

Letter: Article needed on concerns about artificial turf

To the editor: I understand the town’s athletic fields have not been properly maintained for many years. The DPW has done the best it could with field maintenance, but with no dedicated …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.