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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 … more
Tim Faulkner (left) speaks with Allison Montagnon of the RI Food Policy Council during a recent event at Barrington Farm School. Faulkner was one of the residents who helped create Barrington Farm School.
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 was held at Barrington Farm School. The Council is a … more
A Ramos Masonry worker spreads stones in the new flagpole installation located near the southern entrance to the Barrington Town Hall property.
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 project was approved by the previous Barrington Town Council, … 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 Council, the Board of Assessment Review, the Board of Library … more
Recent tests conducted as part of the district’s school construction project revealed elevated levels of certain contaminants in the soil at the Primrose Hill School playground.
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 elementary school’s playground. Recent tests … more
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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 responded to 12 calls involving raccoons that appeared to be sick … more
BCA students Weston Fisher, Isaac Montag and Moses Stany (from left to right) carry Thanksgiving meals to people in need.
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 last decade, BCA has been volunteering with My Brother’s … more
New Barrington Town Council members Liana Cassar, Jordan Jancosek and Kerry O’Neill (from left to right) are sworn in during a special meeting on Monday night, Dec. 2.
New Barrington Town Council and School Committee take shape
The newest members of the Barrington Town Council and Barrington School Committee were sworn in on Monday night, Dec. 2, during a special ceremony at Barrington Town Hall. Officially called an … more
A crowd gathers around the bonfire outside Barrington High School on Tuesday night, Nov. 26.
Thanksgiving tradition — Barrington bonfire burns bright following Eagle Bowl
Hundreds of people turned out for the annual bonfire and Eagle Bowl at Barrington High School. Held two days before Thanksgiving, the event draws plenty of current and former students. It kicked … more
Barrington Police obtain warrant, searching for porch pirate from Providence
Barrington Police have obtained a warrant to arrest a Providence man after he allegedly tried to steal a package from a Barrington resident’s front steps.   The incident occurred on … more
Mt. Hope's Robert Annis and Preston Brodd combine to tackle Barrington's Charly Potter during the team's 2024 Thanksgiving football contest.
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, … more
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Members of the Barrington Sixth Grade Gold Team pose for a photo after winning the 2024 Soaring Rights Classic basketball tournament.
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 … more
Richard Staples stands on the back of a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island truck with his grandson Reid Staples, granddaughter Amalia Federico, and neighbors Oliver and Isabelle Mitchell (front, from left to right).
Barrington neighborhood donates (literally) tons to Big Brother Big Sisters
Alfred Drown is raising the bar for Barrington neighborhoods.   In the last two years, the residents of Alfred Drown have donated more than 4,000 pounds of clothing and linens to Big … more
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This year's rivalry game between Mt. Hope and Barrington will be played on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 5:15 p.m. Pictured is action from last year's game.
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 … more
Former Barrington High School quarterbacks James Anderson (left) and Alex McClelland meet on the field following the URI vs. Bryant University football game on Saturday.
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 … more
During its heyday, the Barrington-Bristol Thanksgiving Day battle featured the likes of former Bristol stars (and cousins) Raymond "Little Ray" Almeida ((left) and Augie Almeida, who would later become head coach of the Barrington Eagles. 
Column: There’s nothing like the high school football rivalries
High school football rivalries…there’s nothing quite like it at this time of year.   Whether you were rooting for the old Warren Redskins or Bristol Colts or the Barrington … more
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Members of the Barrington High School girls JV volleyball team pose for a photo. The team won the state championship this year.
Barrington High School JV volleyball team wins state title, too
It was a clean sweep for the Barrington High School girls volleyball program.   While the BHS varsity team won the Division II State Championship, the BHS JV volleyball team also won the … more
Student finds a second shell casing outside Barrington elementary school
A school official in Barrington called police after a student at Primrose Hill School found a spent shell casing outside the school. This was the second shell casing found outside the school in the … more
The Seahawks capped an impressive season with a win over the Bucs in the 12U/14U finals.
Twenty teams battle for Barrington Flag Football championships
Barrington Pop Warner and Barrington Flag Football recently crowned four division champs for the 2024 Fall Flag Football season.   The playoffs took place over two weekends, with the 6U … more
The Barrington Tree Lighting event, set for Nov. 30, will include a number of live musical performances. Pictured is the Barrington Middle School Chorus singing at last year’s tree lighting.
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, … more
Emma Mueller (left), shown breaking away from a Moses Brown defender during a game this season, was selected second team All State and first team All Division.
Barrington High School field hockey team earns plenty of postseason awards
The Barrington High School field hockey team shared some great news at its year-end banquet recently.   The Eagles earned a number of awards — 10 players were selected for the All … more
If approved, the General Thomas Allin House on Lincoln Avenue will be the fourth private home in Barrington to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Barrington home nominated for National Register of Historic Places
The General Thomas Allin House on Lincoln Avenue has reached the final round of nomination for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.   The Barrington home is on the agenda … more
The Barrington Eagles 8U flag football team won two out of three pool games and advanced to the playoffs at the NFL Flag Regional Tournament.
Barrington flag football teams battle at NFL Flag Regional Championship
Barrington Pop Warner sent three teams to the NFL Flag Regional Championship, held earlier this month in Taunton, Mass.   The winners of the regional tournament automatically qualify for … more
US News and World Report's 2025 Best Middle Schools ranks Barrington Middle School number one in Rhode Island.
New US News and World Report school rankings: Barrington is number one
Barrington’s public schools aced the recent US News and World Report 2025 Best Schools rankings. Barrington Middle School is the top-ranked middle school in Rhode Island in the 2025 Best … more
The Captain Jesse Davis home on Tyler Point in Barrington sold for $1.95 million recently. The property includes 270 feet of water frontage.
Tyler Point home in Barrington sells for $1.95 million
An historic home on Tyler Point in Barrington sold recently for $1.95 million. The home, built by Sea Captain Jesse Davis in 1850, sits on more than two acres of property on Tyler Point. … more
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