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Barrington Town Hall employees Jean Bellm, Ross Latham, Stephanie Bernardo and Kristen King (from left to right) model "Keep Rhode Island Litter Free" t-shirts with the new town logo and available to the first 50 participants in Monday’s cleanup event.
Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanup in Barrington
People are invited to join Barrington’s “Keep Rhode Island Litter Free” effort on Earth Day.   Volunteers should meet in front of Town Hall on Monday, April 22 for on-site … more
The former Zion Bible Institute land in Barrington has been the subject of much speculation, as private developers work on plans for the large, vacant property.
A long-range vision for housing and open space in Barrington
Matthew Heffner has framed a poignant discussion for Barrington, and he’s brought together four very knowledgable people to start that discussion. His premise is that Barrington should be … more
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Rate decrease coming for Barrington’s community electricity program
Electricity supply prices will decrease dramatically this summer for people enrolled in the Barrington Community Electricity program. According to a press release from the program consultant … more
Third westbound lane on bridge opens April 20
A third lane of travel westbound on the east portion of the Washington Bridge will be available to drivers as of Saturday, April 20. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation made the … more
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Barrington High School students Sabine Cladis (left) and Emma Pautz stand in front of a new compost drop-off site in town. Pautz said not enough schools are following a law that calls for schools to have lunchroom composting and food donation programs.
Barrington student says not enough schools are composting food waste
Barrington High School student Emma Pautz believes more must be done. Emma and her friend, Bella Quiroa, a student at the MET School, have created a campaign to encourage schools across Rhode … more
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Gabe Tanous considers heading home after hitting a triple in the sixth inning.
Eagles improve to 5-1 in D-II standings after 10-2 win over Ponaganset
The Barrington High School baseball team bounced back into the win column on Wednesday afternoon, April 17. The Eagles defeated Ponaganset, 10-2, in a Division II showdown at Barrington High School. … more
The School Committee recently voted 5-0 to send a middle school synthetic turf fields proposal to Barrington voters on the November ballot.
School board on turf fields plan: 'None of this makes sense'
Members of the Barrington School Committee voiced concerns about the Town Council’s plan to build synthetic turf fields at the middle school.   During a meeting on April 11, Committee … more
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Steven Richard with a presentation check, in a Mass Lottery photo.
Barrington man wins $4 million in ticket bought in Westport
A Barrington man is an instant millionaire after winning a cool $4 million on a scratch ticket his father bought for him at a Westport deli late last month. Steven Richard was given the winning … more
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A group of Barrington High School students whose projects scored well at the recent State Science Fair, pose for a photo inside one of the classrooms at the school. BHS junior Estelle Chen and her project earned an invitation to attend the premier science fair in the world, the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Barrington High School students' science fair projects shine at states
Her eyes light up when she starts talking — Estelle Chen is truly, genuinely excited as she describes her science fair project.   The Barrington High School junior is sitting at a … more
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‘David vs. Goliath’ – the East Bay and the affordable housing fight
Shown here are the “affordability” metrics for the communities in the East Bay of Rhode Island. East Providence leads the way with the highest affordabilty ranking in the region, and it … more
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Rep. Susan Donovan (left), or Bristol and Portsmouth, makes a point during a wide-ranging discussion at an East Bay Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. Sen. Pamela Lauria, or Barrington, East Providence and Bristol, looks on.
Lawmakers discuss a shortage of doctors and a bridge tumbling down
The East Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast meeting with legislators earlier this month, with topics ranging from healthcare crisis to bridge crisis, from affordable housing to the minimum … more
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Barrington Beach
Third dead dog washes up on a Barrington beach
A dead dog washed up on the shore at Barrington Beach on Monday, April 8. This was the third time a dead dog has washed up on a local beach in the last few weeks. Barrington Police said they are … more
Ace McCoy makes contact while up to bat against South Kingstown, Monday.
Rebels outscore Eagles, 17-15, in softball
Barrington lost to South Kingstown 17-15 on Monday, April 15. Barrington led 4-2 after four innings but South Kingstown scored six runs in the top of the fifth and took an 8-4 lead.   … more
Officials investigating Barrington High School teacher
The Barrington School Department is investigating a teacher in the district and comments he allegedly made in front of students. School officials sent out an email to Barrington High School … more
Barrington Education Foundation continues to make a difference
Barrington Education Foundation’s annual Giving Drive is underway.   Since its inception in 1992, Barrington Education Foundation, a volunteer-driven non-profit organization, has … more
A group of eighth-graders helped with the recent Pasta Night fund-raiser at Barrington Middle School. The event raised more than $2,000 for the D.C. trip.
D.C. trip gets a boost from Pasta Night at middle school
Barrington Middle School recently held Pasta Night — an event that raised money for the upcoming eighth grade overnight trip to Washington D.C. The primary goal of Barrington Middle School … more
Consultant Nancy Morgan begins a Community Conversation with more than 60 people who gathered at Mount Hope Farm on March 27 to discuss the future of a proposed Sowams National Heritage Area.
Sowams Heritage Area talks generate significant interest
More than 130 people attended the Community Conversations presented by the Sowams Heritage Area Project in Bristol and Seekonk recently. more
Barrington High School's Siena Leland clears the bar while competing in the pole vault at a recent track meet.
Barrington girls track team remains undefeated
The Barrington High School girls track team pushed its record to 7-0 following lopsided wins over Middletown (127-27), Rogers (132-22), Bay View (136-17) and St. Patrick’s (152-0) on Tuesday, … more
Barrington’s Quinn Murphy blasts a triple during the Eagles’ 12-1 win over Tiverton on Wednesday, April 10.
Barrington High School baseball team outscores Tiverton 12-1
Barrington improved to 4-0 in the division after defeating Tiverton 12-1 on Wednesday afternoon, April 10, at Tiverton.   For Barrington’s offense, Grant Culton blasted a single, a … more
Barrington Town Council President Carl Kustell is pictured at a recent FTM.
A cup of coffee and some healthy conversation
They stand on different sides of the political aisle, but on Friday they met for coffee.   Lisa Daft, a former member of the Committee on Appropriations and a Republican, and Carl Kustell, … more
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RIDEM stock ponds in anticipation of 2024 trout season
A rite of spring as much as any other, Opening Day of the 2024 trout season is set for Saturday, April 13, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 … more
The BHS track coach told school officials that the track oval at the high school needs to be replaced.
Track surface joins list of failing athletic facilities at Barrington High School
Just how bad is the condition of the Barrington High School track oval? Near the long jump, pole vault and high jump approaches, the surface has pulled loose from the base layer. On the turn … more
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Max Oberacker (left) and Cam Kelley defend the net while competing against Central.
Senior-heavy BHS volleyball team attacking from all over the court
The expectations are high for the Barrington High School boys volleyball team this year.   BHS Coach Christian Lambert said the Eagles are an experienced, senior-heavy team team. Last year, … more
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Barrington Middle School chess team members Nathaniel Sarkar, Samuel Ellis, Divyansh Yadav, Arjun Bansal, Albert Dong and Luke Cladis (from left to right) hold chess boards and their trophies — the first-year team recently won the State Chess Championship.
‘Pretty amazing kiddos’ win state championship
Arjun Bansal is not wasting any time.   He moves his pawns out first, creating lanes for his bishops to attack. Across the chess board, Arjun’s unknowing victim struggles to map out … more
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Members of the Barrington High School chess team show off their trophy after winning the state championship. Pictured are team members Andrew Li, Robert Li, Levon He, Sid Gupta and Connor Marley (from left to right).
Barrington High School wins chess state championship
The Barrington High School chess team finished first in the Ocean State Scholastic High School Chess League this season.   Barrington finished with 9.5 match points and a total of 37.5 game … more
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