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You can learn more about Barrington's upcoming school construction project

Want to learn more about the upcoming $250 million school construction project in Barrington? Residents can participate in a special “community conversation” on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at …
Barrington Farm School hosts special Food Policy meeting
The Rhode Island Food Policy Council announced its upcoming legislative priorities during a recent meeting with local lawmakers that … Read More
Crew constructing new ‘flagpole plaza’ near Barrington Town Hall
Work is under way on a new flagpole installation located near the southern entrance to the Barrington Town Hall property.   The … Read More
More than a dozen Barrington boards need volunteers
More than a dozen boards and commissions in Barrington are looking for volunteers. There are openings on the Autism Advisory … Read More
Soil testing expanded at Barrington elementary school playground
More testing is taking place at Primrose Hill School, but not inside the classrooms.   The testing is focused on the soil in the … Read More
Nearly two dozen sick raccoons killed in last three months in Barrington
The number of sick raccoons spotted around Barrington spiked last month.   According to Barrington Police, the department … Read More
Barrington students spend three days serving others
Students at Barrington Christian Academy delivered nearly 75 Thanksgiving meals to people in need late last month.   For the … Read More
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program

The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers …

Barrington Tree Lighting event is Saturday, Nov. 30

The Barrington Tree Lighting is fast-approaching.   The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 5:15 p.m. It will include activities, music, games, performances, a visit from Santa, …
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, …
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Obituaries
John Guild John C. Guild, 83, of Haliburton Road, Rumford, died peacefully on December 6, 2024 at the Dawn Hill Home, Bristol. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (O'Brien) Guild. Born in Needham
John McCarthy John L. "Jack" McCarthy died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home in Naples, Florida. His last days were filled with visits by family and loving friends. Jack was born on
Frank Parker Frank R. Parker, of Wellesley, MA, and Little Compton, RI, passed away peacefully on December, 4 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 13th, 1931 to the late Felix and Bertha Pakulski
Sports
Eagles edge Huskies for seventh consecutive Thanksgiving football win Barrington High School defeated Mt. Hope for the seventh consecutive time in the teams' Thanksgiving football series as the visiting Eagles rallied to edge the host Huskies, 22-19, Wednesday night, …
Barrington team soars to basketball tournament title A team of sixth-graders from Barrington won the 2024 Soaring Rights Classic basketball tournament, held in Foxboro, Mass. last weekend.   Barrington’s Sixth Grade Gold Team went …
Eagles and Huskies annual football game moved to Thanksgiving Eve The annual Thanksgiving Day football game between Barrington and Mt. Hope high schools will be played on Thanksgiving Eve.   Officials announced the rivalry game will be played on …
Former Barrington High School football teammates meet on college gridiron Former Barrington High School quarterbacks James Anderson and Alex McClelland met on the field following the URI vs. Bryant University football game on Saturday, Nov. 23. Anderson is a sophomore …
Opinion
Letter: You’re invited to DEI film screening and discussion

To the editor: Barrington DEI Committee invites you to the Barrington Public Library for our December film screening and discussion of the 2002 documentary film, “Two Towns of …

Letter: Why would immigrants live here?

To the editor: USA Today on Nov. 14 said the government of Rhode Island will not support the mass deportation of immigrants in the state. There are immigrants in Rhode Island? Why would …

Letter: Business banners are a main street eyesore

To the editor: As you drive through County Road in Barrington, you will notice signage all along the Main Street on both sides. These advertising banners district from our lovely town setting, …

Letter: At last, the Pokanokets are returned to their native lands

On Nov. 15, 2024, Brown University returned 255 acres of Mt. Hope (Potumtuk) land in Bristol to the people who had been stewarding it for 12,000 years. Nearly 350 years ago, King Philip’s …

Letter: Do not leap to conclusions without knowing the facts

To the editor: I was dismayed to see, on local social media pages, comments that suggested that the recount for the closely contested third seat on the Barrington Town Council was suspicious. …

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