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Bakers dozen applies for ‘Super Senior’ grants in Barrington

The clock is ticking for Barrington residents who plan to apply for a “Super Senior” grant. The deadline to submit an application for the senior tax break is Feb. 28.   Karen …
Police try to corral dogs running loose in Barrington last week
Barrington went 0-for-2 trying to track down unleashed dogs last week.   A person called Barrington Police at about 11:10 … Read More
Barrington School Committee alters Title IX policy to follow federal law
During a meeting on Thursday night, Feb. 6, members of the Barrington School Committee voted to rescind the district’s Title IX … Read More
Tap-In braces for a cut to those who need help most
Would a federal funding freeze trickle down to local nonprofits? In a word, yes.   Tap-In, which serves people in East … Read More
Applications are live now for Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington
The Community Scholarship Fund of Barrington provides scholarships for residents of Barrington to offset the cost of tuition and fees … Read More
Barrington High School wrestling team battles through adversity
The Barrington High School wrestling team continues to battle despite missing a few key grapplers this season.   The Eagles … Read More
Barrington resident has one hundred reasons to smile
Will Barbeau has the giggle gene. His daughter, Susannah Currie, offered the explanation. She said the Barbeaus have always been … 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
Josephine Lapre Josephine "Jo" M. Lapre, 68, of Warren, RI, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 after a short illness. A daughter of the late Judith A. (Passero) Cabral and the beloved wife of David R. Lapre, Jos
Roland Lapre Sr. Roland L. Lapre Sr., 96, of Warren, RI, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2025. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Alfred and Eliza (Benjamin) Lapre and the beloved husband of the late
C. Paduch C. Richard Paduch, Formidable Editor, Dedicated Public Servant, and Lover of Life's Details. A newspaperman who demanded excellence, a municipal leader who fought for his community, and a man who dr
Sports
Eagles outscore Skippers, 82-64, and improve to 14-4 overall Ryan Rigamonti scored a career-high 37 points and led the Barrington High School boys basketball team to an 82-64 victory over North Kingstown on Tuesday night, Feb. 4.   The Eagles and …
Barrington girls power to Class B Championship The Barrington High School girls indoor track team was expected to score about 80 points in the Class B Championship meet. But when the dust cleared after the meet on Saturday, the Eagles had scored …
Barrington boys dominate Class B Championship meet The Barrington High School boys indoor track team won every single event at the Class B Championship in Providence on Saturday, Feb. 1. The Eagles scored 259 team points and cruised to the …
Eagles claw out 57-55 victory against Hawks Colin McDermott drilled a long-range three-pointer with 51 seconds remaining and helped the Barrington High School boys basketball team defeat Hendricken 57-55 in front of a standing-room-only crowd …
Opinion
Letter: Why are cars being permitted to park in restricted areas?

To the editor: I live in the Roberta Plat behind the Barrington Middle School. On Jan. 31, I was returning home from running errands. The weather was winter dreary. It was lightly raining …

Letter: Will anyone address the improper fiscal management in Barrington?

To the editor: Ah, it’s January in Barrington. That special time of year when we perform that annual tradition where we talk about things we can’t control and we worry if …

Letter: Our democracy is worthy of a champion

Democracy is messy because everyone has an opinion. Governing in a democracy is hard because finding common ground among swirling opinions is often exceedingly contentious. This dilemma can …

Letter: How are teens supposed to get a job?

To the editor: I wanted to speak on a topic that might be seen as relatively subjective, but it is an issue I have been facing for about a year now. There is an issue for me and a number of …

Letter: Why don’t I feel better?

To the editor: In regard to Hegseth, it’s wonderful that Senator Reed (AKA the “Hawk”) will be looking after our interests in Congress.   Why don’t I feel …

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