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Black Lives Matter organizer Mark Fisher talks to the media at Rumstick Point Tuesday afternoon.
BLM organizer: Not surprised by racism in wealthy Barrington neighborhood (video)
Mark Fisher, of Black Lives Matter Rhode Island, spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon, not far from the location of an ugly racially-infused property dispute between Rumstick Point neighbors last … more
Richard Gordon, as seen in a video recorded by one of the victims on Rumstick Drive in Barrington.
AG adds 'Hate Crime' to Barrington racism case
On Tuesday morning, the Rhode Island Attorney General filed a “Notice of Sentencing Enhancement Pursuant to the Rhode Island Hate Crimes Sentencing Act” in the matter of State of Rhode … more
People gathered on the Barrington Town Hall lawn to support an end to racism and in response to an incident that occurred about a week earlier on Rumstick Point.
Barrington rally held in response to racially-charged incident
People gathered on the Barrington Town Hall lawn to support an end to racism and in response to an incident that occurred about a week earlier on Rumstick Point. Video taken on Monday afternoon, … more
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This is all that remains of an Audi SUV involved in a single-vehicle crash on Washington Road in Barrington early Tuesday morning, June 30.
Barrington Police charge driver involved in crash
Barrington police charged Drew Vatter, 18, of Barrington, with reckless driving on Thursday, July 9. Mr. Vatter was the driver of the Audi SUV that crashed on Washington Road on Tuesday, June … more
The monastery on Watson Avenue overlooking Narragansett Bay has served the Carmelite Sisters for more than 60 years, but a recent letter written by the group announced that the monastery will be closing by the end of the year or beginning of next year.
Carmelite monastery to close its doors
It is a quiet place, a holy place, a retreat and a home for the eight women who live there. But its future is uncertain. The monastery on Watson Avenue overlooking Narragansett Bay has served … more
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Bristol's Fourth – What You Need to Know
Yes, Bristol is having a parade on July 4. It will be smaller, quicker and earlier than anyone has seen in decades, but there will be a parade. Here's some of what you need to know if you're … more
Council member Joy Hearn said she has enjoyed her time serving the town.
Councilors cite different reasons for not running again
Steve Boyajian said he has truly enjoyed his time on the town council. The democrat who is not running for re-election said the experience of serving the town was very rewarding, as was working … more
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Longtime Barrington Town Council member Kate Weymouth is pictured at last month's outdoor meeting. Ms. Weymouth is not running for re-election to the council.
Retiring town council member would do it all again
Posed with a simple question, Barrington Town Council member Kate Weymouth had a direct answer. The question: If you could do it all again, would you still serve on the town council? Her … more
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A woman checks out some books at Barrington Public Library last month. Officials discussed the library's budget during a hearing on Wednesday night, July 1.
People call for Barrington library budget to be fully funded
Barrington officials appear poised to add money back into the library budget following Wednesday night's budget hearing. During the online budget hearing, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha … more
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This is all that remains of an Audi SUV involved in a single-vehicle crash on Washington Road in Barrington early Tuesday morning, June 30. The driver, an 18-year-old Barrington man, suffered burns in the crash.
Barrington teen crashes car; police say speed a factor
An 18-year-old Barrington resident survived a serious car accident early Tuesday morning, June 30. Police said the teenager was driving an Audi SUV south down Washington Road at about 2 a.m. when … more
St. Luke's Church pastor Father TJ Varghese stands in front of the church for a photograph last week. On Sunday, Father Varghese celebrated his final weekend Mass at the Barrington church. This week, Father Varghese starts his new assignment at Mary, Mother of Mankind parish in North Providence. "I am going to miss this place. It is a jewel," Father Varghese said of St. Luke's.
St. Luke's priest bids Barrington good-bye
On Friday evenings, Father TJ Varghese travels to Providence and volunteers his time feeding meals to the homeless. Rain or shine. In warm weather and cold. He enjoys the opportunity to help, to … more
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Party patrols target underage drinking in Barrington
Barrington Police are using extra party patrols to crack down on underage drinking. On Thursday, June 25, a party patrol unit was checking Barrington Beach at about 8:40 p.m. when officers … more
Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman comes to Temple Habonim with a wealth of experience, a warm compassionate demeanor, a passion for education, and a strong history of social justice work. He fills the vacancy left by Rabbi Andrew Klein, who retired from Temple Habonim recently.
Temple Habonim in Barrington welcomes new rabbi
The Temple Habonim Board of Trustees recently announced the arrival of Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman to begin as Temple Habonim’s next rabbi, starting Wednesday, July 1. "We are honored and … more
The Barrington real estate market has been busy — this Payne Road home sold recently.
Barrington real estate rebounds in May
Single family home sales were down 25 percent in Warren in a comparison of last May to this May. They were down 37 percent in Bristol, 38 percent in East Providence and 44 percent in … more
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Barrington Yacht Club, shown in this aerial photograph, will receive a grant from RI DEM for a new pump-out facility.
New pump-out coming to Barrington Yacht Club
A new pump-out station will be built at Barrington Yacht Club thanks to a grant from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. DEM announced this week that it was distributing … more
The splash pad park in Barrington — shown last summer — recently opened for the season. The park is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
News briefs: Barrington's splash pad park is now open
Police Cove Park splash pad is now open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. People are reminded to practice social distancing, and to wear face covering if they are not six feet apart. Also, no more … more
Red cluster teacher Stephanie Bannon cheers on eighth-graders as they pass by with their parents in their cars during a drive-by event at Barrington Middle School on Wednesday morning, June 17.
Send-offs mark end of the school year for Barrington students
Barrington Middle School teachers and administrators shared some special send-offs with students this week. On Tuesday night, the district aired a video celebrating the eighth grade bridge … more
Police: Bicyclists collide; teenager intoxicated at town beach
Barrington police and firefighters were kept busy with two incidents 10 minutes apart on Tuesday, June 9.  At 5:05 p.m. police officers assisted firefighters and EMTs following an accident … more
Police: Teenagers spotted clearing sections of woods
Barrington police responded to Linden Road at about 4 p.m. on Monday, June 8 for a report of a suspicious condition. A person in the area had spotted vehicles parked near the woods an teenagers … more
A FEMA hazard mitigation grant is helping a Barrington resident elevate his Edwin Street home.
House moves on up, thanks to FEMA grant
A hazard mitigation grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is helping Barrington's Tom Siedzik better prepare his home for a rise in sea level. Mr. Siedzik's home is located on Edwin … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo begins her COVID-19 briefing on Friday afternoon, June 12.
Governor urges restaurant workers, bus drivers to get tested
PROVIDENCE — The state is expanding its symptomatic testing for COVID-19 to include restaurant workers and bus drivers, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced at a news briefing Friday, June … more
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Barrington Town Council member Jacob Brier (left) holds a Pride flag with Sara Jordeno (right) and her daughter Isra Ruf, 3, in front of the town hall. A flag-raising event is planned at the town hall for June 15.
Barrington council offers support for Pride flag-raising
In May, the Barrington Town Council voted to make June "Barrington Pride Month." And this month, the council wanted to share a statement of support at the Pride flag-raising ceremony planned for … more
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Gina Raimondo reveals plans to reopen schools in Rhode Island next fall.
Gov. Raimondo — 'It's time to get back to school'
Distance learning has been a great success, but it is time to get back to school, Governor Gina Raimondo announced at Wednesday's coronavirus press briefing, a session devoted almost entirely to … more
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Grad Kate Demeillon gets a kiss from mom, Imogene as dad, Ian looks on.
Resilient class graduates from Barrington High School
Victory Field was empty on Sunday afternoon. On the day that traditionally hosts the Barrington High School graduation ceremony, members of the Class of 2020 instead shared their commencement … more
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Raimondo: Virus illustrates need for big changes in state’s health care system
Though the numbers are trending down, Covid-19 is still very much present in Rhode Island, Gov. Gina Raimondo said during her daily briefing Thursday.  Since Wednesday, 14 more Rhode … more
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