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Plumbing problem surfaces at Barrington High School

Principal Chris Ashley announced that Barrington High School would have a half-day of classes on Tuesday, Dec. 5, due to a plumbing issue at the school. According to multiple sources, the …

Barrington Council will discuss future of monastery property

The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss the former Carmelite Monastery property during its meeting on Monday night, Dec. 4, … Read More

Barrington High School alum named all-conference in field hockey

Barrington’s Zoey Despines earned all-conference recognition for a standout season on the Haverford College field hockey team. … Read More

Barrington commission chooses skatepark as top priority grant

Skatepark or splash pad? That was the question members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission considered during their … Read More

Barrington sailing team earns bid to nationals

The Barrington High School sailing team made history recently. For the first time ever, the BHS sailing team will compete in the … Read More

Haines Park plan draws concerns about an oak tree and a fence

Barrington Park and Recreation Commission Chairman Mike Seward shared an update about the Haines Park field improvement project … Read More

Police seize guns from Barrington home following 911 call

Barrington Police received a 911 call at about 12:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, regarding a suspicious condition at a Sowams area home … Read More

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‘Amadeus’ takes to the stage at Portsmouth High

PORTSMOUTH — Before it became a hit movie in 1984, the fictional story of the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the late 18th century was told on the …

Don’t miss the 15th (and final) Finish for a Guinness 5K

Lace up your racing shoes and do some calf stretches, because it’s time for the 15th Annual Finish for a Guinness 5K race, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 3 in Warren.

11th Hour Racing to celebrate Ocean Race victory this Friday

The first American team to ever win Ocean Race will hoist the cup in Newport on Friday, and all are invited.

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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Hondas, sodas, swings and more

At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their …

Obituaries

Russell Burchard Russell Church Burchard, 79, of Little Compton and Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Cheri(Fitzgerald)Burchar

Mary Genetti 101, Barrington |Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Genetti of Barrington, RI, passed away Nov 26, 2023 at the age of 101. A native of Lewiston, Maine, and graduate of Bates College, she was, for 60 years, the de

Aurore Lapre Aurore D. Lapre, 92, of Warren, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, December 2, 2023. Wife of Roland L. Lapre, Sr. for over 72 years. Born in Warren, RI, she was the

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Sports

Hundreds trot off their turkey in Barrington More than 600 people, including one dressed as a turkey, competed in the 24th annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1.5-mile races on Saturday, Nov. 25. The event, which serves as a …

Eagles overpower Huskies in rivalry showdown The Barrington High School football team capped its championship season with a commanding 36-7 win over Mt. Hope in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game. The Eagles, who won the Division II …

Bragging rights on the line in Barrington on Thanksgiving Two familiar foes will square off on Thanksgiving Day in Barrington. The Barrington High School football team, just days off its Division II State Championship victory, will host Mt. Hope …

Barrington flag football teams celebrate titles on Championship Sunday Barrington Pop Warner and Barrington Flag Football hosted “Championship Sunday” earlier this month at Chianese Field. Seventeen teams competed for the four division …

Opinion

Letter: Republicans don’t seem to have any interest in governing

To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps …

Letter: A response to today’s antisemitism

To the editor: It’s personal for me. Let’s just call it “top of heart” (and mind). After seven decades I’ve become more reflective even as the events of October 7, …

Letter: In Barrington, an urgent request to take the survey

To the editor: I am reaching out as chair of the Barrington Charter Review Commission (CRC) with a request for help from our entire Barrington community. The Barrington CRC is up and …

Letter: Tap-In is grateful for our generous community!

To the editor: As the echoes of Thanksgiving still resonate throughout our town, Tap-In would like to thank the people of Barrington for your generous contributions to Tap-In's pantry shelves. …

Letter: It is very nice to be remembered

To the editor: I want to publicly thank the Capozza, Johnson and Pickering families for their kind and thoughtful gifts and cards on Veterans’ day. So nice to be remembered. Mike …

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