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Barrington Police: ‘Clown-faced’ teenagers charged with vandalism

Barrington Police charged the same three teenagers twice in two separate incidents last week. The first set of charges stemmed from vandalism in town and the second set was related to … more

4/21/25

An extreme high tide in October 2024 completely flooded an access road at Gull Cove, off Route 24.

Coastal photos needed of Saturday’s king tide

Get your cameras ready! Extreme high tides will return to Rhode Island coastlines on Saturday, April 26, at 7:33 p.m. The University of Rhode Island is asking Rhode Islanders to join … more

4/21/25

Speakman's bill amending East Bay Bike Path use heads to committee

The Rhode Island House of Representatives is expected to take up a bill pertaining to proposed new safety guidelines regulating the lanes of travel on the East Bay Bike Path. The legislation is … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Pictured is an aerial view of the Barrington Middle School construction project in 2018. Barrington officials are now planning a $250 million construction project for Sowams, Nayatt, Primrose Hill and Barrington High School.

Barrington Town Council approves $13.5M in notes for school project

The Barrington Town Council recently approved the issuance of up to $13.5 million in bonds and notes for the school construction project. At the April 7 meeting, councilors voted … more

4/18/25

Waterfront park project in Barrington nearing completion, earns award

The renovation of a waterfront park in Barrington earned the community a Rhode Island Smart Growth award recently. The Walker Farm resilience and revitalization project was selected as … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/18/25

Barrington Police: Clown-faced teens spotted in pond gazebo

A Barrington Police officer was conducting a routine patrol downtown at about 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, when he spotted two juveniles sitting under a blanket inside the Wood’s Pond … more

4/18/25

Residential Properties Ltd. in Barrington recently launched its diaper drive benefitting Tap-In. People can drop off diaper donations – sizes 4, 5, and/or 6 – as well as wipes at RPL’s Barrington office at 259 County Road now through May 1.

Real estate office in Barrington is holding diaper drive

Residential Properties Ltd. recently launched its diaper drive benefitting Tap-In. Led by Sales Associate Cat Horn, anyone interested can drop off diaper donations – sizes 4, 5, and/or 6 … more

4/18/25

Barrington's Miles Dolan makes the safe call as his teammate Cole Kepner slides into home during a five-run fifth inning. The Eagles beat Cumberland, 8-1.

Eagles out-slug Clippers in Division I baseball showdown

Miles Fontaine went 3-for-3 with a home run and a double, scored twice and drove in three runs to pace the Barrington High School baseball team to an 8-1 win against Cumberland on Wednesday, April … more

4/17/25

Council approves resolution: Barrington now a sanctuary town

Members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution declaring Barrington a sanctuary town for transgender people and all members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and their … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/17/25

Professor Bernardo Motta sits with his students, engaging in one-on-one conversations about environmental issues.

The call of the wild in the East Bay — calls for environmental advocacy

“Waaah” is a sound not sought by most, but there are some who seek it nightly. They head outside, after sunset, specifically listening for a low pitched “Waaah” sound. It is … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/17/25

Downtown Barrington cleanup planned for April 21

Barrington is looking for volunteers to help “Keep Rhode Island Litter Free” on Monday, April 21. Residents can get some exercise and fresh air while helping clean up downtown … more

4/16/25

Barrington's Indie Lamb, shown competing at a meet last year, partnered with Evelyn Lefort, Gracie Gaines and Ginevra Girardello win the 4x800-meter relay at the recent Class B Injury Fund Relay.

Barrington High School girls track team wins Injury Fund relays

The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team is off to a strong start this spring. The Eagles raced to a team victory in the Class B Injury Fund Relays last week, and followed that … more

4/16/25

Barrington’s Bobby Wind, shown competing at a meet last year, teamed up with Charly Potter, Charlie Britto and Patrick Trainor to win the 4x100-meter relay at the recent Class B Injury Fund Relay meet.

Boys track team dominates at Injury Fund meet

The Barrington High School boys outdoor track won the Class B Injury Fund Relays on Wednesday, April 9. The Eagles scored 90 points, finishing ahead of second-place Portsmouth (55 points) … more

4/16/25

Lonnie Morris (holding the trophy) celebrates the NCAA Division III National Championship with members of his Johnson and Wales University wrestling team.

Barrington man leads college team to national title

Lonnie Morris jokes that he is a football coach who happens to coach a college wrestling team — his focus is all about program-first. “Team. Family. We,” Morris said, … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/16/25

Barrington Police investigating break-in at American Legion Post 8

Barrington Police are investigating a break-in that occurred at the American Legion Post 8 building last week. A person called police on Tuesday, April 8 and reported that someone had … more

4/15/25

Ben Parylak, shown playing in a game last year for the Eagles, scored seven goals in Barrington's 21-11 win over Hendricken.

Barrington High School boys lacrosse opens with 21-11 win

The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team opened the season with wins over Hendricken, North Kingstown and Fitch High School (Groton, Conn.). On Thursday, April 3, the Eagles defeated … more

4/15/25

Kiana Wright, 30, (In yellow) visits the aquarium frequently, listening to music while enjoying the tranquility of the sea creatures.

Sandy shores open doors at Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium

Sand is a curious substance — soft yet gritty, smooth underfoot but rough to the touch. It’s fun to play with at the beach, yet impossible to fully shake off afterward. Now imagine a sand … more

By Michelle Mercure | 4/15/25

Barrington High School students have been parking their cars on Tiffany Circle, as there is not enough room in the student lot. Residents in the Tiffany Circle neighborhood are asking town officials to make their road resident-only parking. Now the Barrington Presbyterian Church has offered to help with the situation.

Local church offers to help with parking pinch at Barrington school

Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said he has worked with the pastor at the Barrington Presbyterian Church to build a temporary parking solution for the over-crowded student lot at Barrington … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/15/25

Number one singles player Luke Sapolsky, shown hitting a shot during the state championship match last year, is one of the team captains this spring.

Can Barrington High School boys tennis defend its state title?

A 4-0 start to the season has earned the Barrington High School boys tennis team a pretty good mark from their coach, Story Salit. When asked to grade his team’s performance so far, … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/14/25

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight (D-Dist. 67, Barrington, Warren) would allow multi-family housing development within Rhode Island’s Urban Services Boundary (shaded in blue), which includes all of Barrington and most of the East Bay.

Local legislator’s bill would allow multi-family housing throughout Barrington

The Rhode Island House of Representatives recently approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight (D-Dist. 67, Barrington, Warren) that would allow multi-family housing development within Rhode … more

4/14/25

The Eagles’ Cora Floriani races to first after a successful bunt at the plate.

Barrington improves to 3-1 after shutting out Portsmouth, 12-0

The Barrington High School softball team defeated Portsmouth 12-0 on Wednesday, April 9, and improved its record to 3-1. It was the third time the Eagles mercy-ruled an opponent. Kendall … more

4/11/25

The Barrington Town Council recently voted to raise the price of a seasonal parking pass at Barrington Beach by $10.

This summer, Barrington residents will pay more to park at the beach

How much would you pay for a Barrington Beach season pass? On Monday night, April 7, the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously to follow the Park and Recreation Commission’s … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/11/25

East Bay sports league launches adaptive lacrosse program

East Bay Lacrosse, with support from USA Lacrosse, recently announced the launch of its new Adaptive Lacrosse program—an inclusive initiative designed to introduce the sport of lacrosse to … more

4/10/25

Barrington residents tour the former Carmelite Monastery property a few years ago.

Barrington Council OKs archeological survey bid for monastery property

Barrington will hire a Pawtucket-based company to conduct an archeological survey of the former Carmelite monastery property. At their meeting on Monday night, April 7, members of the … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/10/25

A Barrington Department of Public Works crew installed the sign — “Park Closed and Dog Park Closed until further notice” — early Thursday morning, April 10.

A few days before deadline, Barrington posts ‘Dog Park Closed’ sign

The sign went up but people and their pets were still spotted inside the dog park inside Haines Park on Thursday morning, April 10. Workers from the Barrington Department of Public Works … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/10/25