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Barrington will create a new veterans committee

In a 5-0 vote at its meeting on Monday night, Sept. 9, the Barrington Town Council called for the creation of an ad hoc veterans committee that will oversee a variety of tasks associated with …
Eagles lose home meet: 'It had to happen at some point'
The Barrington High School boys cross country team lost to Portsmouth in a dual meet on Monday, Sept. 16.   The Eagles … Read More
Barrington Council reassigns money away from playground upgrades
Barrington officials made a series of changes to the ARPA budget during the Town Council meeting earlier this month.   The … Read More
Dead dog found inside leaf bag in Barrington
A Barrington Department of Public Works employee made a gruesome discovery on Friday afternoon, Sept. 13.   According to … Read More
Eagles unable to keep pace with Clippers
A slow second half punctuated with penalties and turnovers spelled trouble for the Barrington High School football team on Friday … Read More
Barrington Education Foundation's Duck Race is back!
After a long hiatus, the beloved Barrington Education Foundation Duck Race is making a comeback. The race, which ran from the … Read More
Barrington DEI Committee adds a second student representative
The Barrington Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee grew a bit larger on Monday night, Sept. 9. Barrington Town Council … 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
Virginia Newhall 1937-2024|Virginia Doepke Newhall passed away peacefully in her Lake Forest home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 9. Known as "Ginnie" (or "Ginu" to family and childhood friends), she was
Germaine Securo Germaine A. Securo, a former life-long Rhode Island resident, died on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, at her daughter's home in Vermont, at the age of 91. Germaine was the widow of the late Frank J. Sec
Thomas Teixeira Thomas "Tommy" Teixeira, 41, of Dolly Drive, passed away on Thursday, September 12, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the companion of Nicole Laprocina. Born in Providence, he was the son of Jose C.
Sports
Eagles outscore Huskies in girls soccer, 4-3 The Barrington High School girls soccer team tied Portsmouth and defeated Mt. Hope in league games this week.   On Wednesday night, Sept. 11, the Eagles outscored the Huskies 4-3. Bailey …
Barrington Youth Basketball Association tryouts tip off soon The Barrington Youth Basketball Association is gearing up for another exciting season, with key dates quickly approaching for both the recreational league and the competitive travel program. For …
Eagles fall to Townies in girls volleyball showdown The Barrington High School girls volleyball team pushed East Providence to the edge in a five-set battle before falling 3-2 on Wednesday night, Sept. 11.   East Providence won the first two …
Barrington teams compete in Martha’s Vineyard Invitational The Barrington High School boys cross country team won the varsity and JV races at the Martha’s Vineyard Invitational on Saturday.   Myles Napolitano finished second overall in the …
Opinion
Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem

The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking.

Letter: Nothing can be done to resolve dilapidated properties

To the editor:   This is a public service announcement to all Barrington homeowners who spend time, effort, and money on the upkeep of their houses and/or lawns … don’t stress …

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 …

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