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Ken and Wendy Wajda recently relocated their repair shop, K&W Automotive, from the BP gas station property in Barrington to the garage that housed Gil's Automotive Services in Warren.
Forced to close shop, Wajdas move to Warren
The Wajdas have moved their business to Warren. But just barely. The longtime owners of K&W Automotive Repair at the BP gas station on County Road recently relocated their business to a … more
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An artist's rendering of the Starbucks proposed for County Road in Barrington.
Drive-through lane a must for proposed Starbucks in Barrington
A drive-through lane drew much of the focus of Barrington Planning Board officials and members of the public during a discussion on Tuesday night, Feb. 4 about the proposed Starbucks … more
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Man cited for illegal duck hunting in Barrington
  Barrington police responded to the Osamequin Bird Sanctuary at about 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, after a resident called to complain about duck hunters on Hundred Acre Cove. The … more
Barrington's Maddie Gill looks for an opening in the Kickemuit Middle School defense during a game last week. Maddie and the BMS girls team finished the regular season undefeated.
Barrington Middle School girls undefeated in regular season
When the 2019-20 Barrington Middle School girls’ basketball season began, head coach Mike Topazio hinted that maybe this was going to be a team to be reckoned with as the year rolled … more
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The Confetti Kids throw birthday parties for children who are hospitalized. Pictured are (from left to right, front) Libby Magendantz, Neal Bansal, JP Currie and high school volunteer Elizabeth Fitzhugh, and (back row) Katie Gray, Kendra Satine, Gabby Ormonde, Charlotte Poirier, Hero Bremer, and Garrett Poirier.
Confetti Kids hosting community celebration
A group of Barrington Middle School and Hampden Meadows School students are trying to make a positive change in the world. The students, who range in age from 10- to 13-years-old, started a … more
The Rite Aid on County Road is closing soon — the pharmacy's last day is Feb. 17, and the store will close two weeks after that.
Barrington drug store closing its door
The Walgreens-owned Rite Aid store in Barrington is closing. Walgreens representative Alex Brown confirmed earlier this week that the last day of operation for the store's pharmacy will be … more
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Barrington schools dropping lawsuit against student
The Barrington School Committee has decided to drop its lawsuit against a local student.  On Thursday, Jan. 30, the attorneys representing Barrington schools were expected to file a motion to … more
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Members of the BHS Unified Theater program pose for a group photograph.
'UT: Breaking News' taking the stage at BHS
Students involved in Barrington High School's Unified Theater program will perform a play titled "UT: Breaking News" on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.  The Unified Theater program places the … more
Barrington native Josh Milich (left) and Brian Tjersland ran 500 miles in 12 days to raise money and support for mission22, an organization that works to end veteran suicide.
They ran to save veterans' lives
Twelve days. Five hundred miles. One very important cause. Barrington native Josh Milich and fellow Coast Guardsman Brian Tjersland recently completed an epic journey, jogging from Massachusetts … more
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Barrington High School senior Jessica Wan's "Dreamscapes."
Barrington High School students win art awards
More than a half-dozen Barrington High School students recently received RI Scholastic Art Awards.  The students' work will be on display at Alex and Ani Hall at Rhode Island College through … more
Barrington solicitor tells board to vacate 2018 assessments
Homeowners who are appealing their recent property values because of the town's altered approach to assessments received some good news last week.  The Barrington Board of Assessment Review, … more
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Rep. Liana Cassar
Rep. Cassar bill seeks to close the gaps on access to abortion
PROVIDENCE — On the 47th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision protecting the right to choose an abortion, Sen. Bridget Valverde and Rep. Liana Cassar last week announced legislation … more
Barrington's Matt Zeleznik, shown at Scrabble nationals two years ago, has started creating his own crossword puzzles. The college student said he's always open to puzzle theme suggestions.
Barrington resident building his own crossword puzzles
What is a four-letter word for "hymn clincher?" Give up? Try "Amen." Barrington resident and current college student Matt Zeleznik recently started creating his own crossword puzzles and is … more
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Resident files complaint about hunters in Smith's Cove
A South Meadow Lane resident in Barrington contacted police on Saturday, Jan. 18 regarding people hunting nearby in Smith's Cove. The resident said he believed the hunters had crossed private … more
Workers repair the cross-bay pipeline during the fall of 2019. The repair bill is one reason water rates are going up 20 percent.
Bristol County water rates going up 10%
Bristol County Water Authority customers will pay 10 percent more for their water starting later this winter as the authority seeks to raise funds to pay for the recent East Bay Pipeline repai r and … more
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Repairs to the Barrington River Bridge will cost more than $2 million. Work is expected to wrap up in late February.
Barrington bridge repair will cost more than $2 million
The price for the Barrington River Bridge continues to climb.  Ten years ago, the construction of the bridge cost more than double the original price, ballooning from a $10.3 million bid to a … more
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East Providence, Barrington school bus drivers reach tentative contract agreement
EAST BAY — A tentative agreement was reached Tuesday night, Jan. 21, between school bus drivers for East Providence and Barrington represented by Teamsters Local 251 and Ocean State Transit, a … more
Barrington GOP asks: Should town ban panhandling?
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, residents and passersby noticed a person panhandling near the intersection of Rumstick Road and County. The sight, a less than common occurrence in Barrington, left some … more
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Resident hollers at Hampden Meadows School student
Barrington police responded to a Hampden Meadows residence after the homeowner was accused of yelling at a 9-year-old girl who cut through his yard after school was dismissed. Police said they … more
What's inside the new Barrington teachers contract?
The newly-inked Barrington teachers contract offers a detailed look at the requirements and compensations extended to local public school teachers. For starters, the contract calls for around a 2 … more
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A bus picks up Barrington students on the Wampanoag Trail last year. Members of the union who serve as drivers and monitors for the bus company voted recently to authorize a strike.
Barrington keeping an eye on school bus union negotiations
Barrington and East Providence public school officials are preparing for a potential strike by local school bus drivers and monitors. Members of the Teamsters Local 251 union who serve as bus … more
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With the launch of a new legislative session, East Bay lawmakers discuss priorities
The Rhode Island General Assembly got back to work last week, and with it, your elected representatives. East Bay Life spoke to several local senators and representatives to hear what issues are at … more
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Workers from the Barrington Department of Public Works clean up a private residence on Chachapacassett Road last week. The town manager said the town had permission to clean up the yard.
Resident files larceny complaint after town cleans her yard
On Monday, Jan. 6, employees from the town's department of public works were ordered to clean up a resident's yard on Chachapacassett Road. A day later, that resident filed a report with the town's … more
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Police: Barrington teens shine laser pointer into night sky
A Barrington police officer was locking up the gate at the town beach on Saturday night, Jan. 11, when he looked to the west and spotted a strange green light shining into the sky. The officer … more
Developers would like to build a Starbucks restaurant on the former BP gas station property.
Drive-through lane at center of Starbucks debate
There were plenty of questions surrounding the proposed construction of a new Starbucks restaurant on County Road during Thursday night's Technical Review Committee meeting. But no question … more
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