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Gov. Gina Raimondo describes what it will look like to dine at a restaurant or get your hair cut in Rhode Island next week.

Welcome back, indoor dining, hair cuts and youth sports

Beginning Monday, when Rhode Island transitions to Phase 2 of its economic reboot, residents will be able to dine indoors, cut and color their hair, get a new coat of nail polish for the first time … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/28/20

Pictured is a sketch of the proposed Starbucks restaurant.

Barrington Planning Board denies Starbucks plan

Members of the Barrington Planning Board support the development of a new Starbucks restaurant in town, but not if it includes a drive-through lane. During their March meeting, members of the … more

5/28/20

Gov. Raimondo previews state’s 'Phase 2’ reopening plans

PROVIDENCE — Explaining “a lot of information will be coming out in next couple of weeks as we start reopening our economy,” Gov. Gina Raimondo spent the better part of her Friday, … more

By Mike Rego | 5/22/20

DEM issues COVID-19, other boating safety guidelines

PROVIDENCE — As Memorial Day and the start of the boating season approaches, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and … more

5/22/20

Ari Dulchinos has been selected as a 2020 National Merit Scholarship winner. The Barrington High School senior will attend MIT in the fall.

Barrington student wins National Merit Scholarship

Ari Dulchinos received some very good news recently. The Barrington High School senior learned that she had been selected as a 2020 National Merit Scholarship winner. Earning the scholarship … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/22/20

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo reminded people that large gatherings are still not allowed and the guidelines governing travel are still in place.

Governor responds to 17% unemployment rate, questions about new app

As the country prepares to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo reminded people that large gatherings are still not allowed and the guidelines governing travel are … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/21/20

Dr. Lisa Denny of Barrington Family Medicine (left) and fourth-year Brown medical student Vivian Chan Li, of Central Falls, hand out face shields, masks and other various PPE to medical offices and nursing homes on Saturday behind the Barrington Town Hall.

Barrington residents make and donate thousands of masks

A group of local volunteers donated 6,000 face shields, masks and other personal protective equipment to outpatient healthcare facilities across the state last weekend. Dr. Lisa Denny started the … more

5/21/20

Commentary: Underage drinking during COVID-19

EAST BAY — Today we face a national crisis in the form of a deadly pandemic. However, we at the East Bay Regional Coalition remind all there is a hidden link between COVID-19 and other national … more

5/21/20

Gov. Gina Raimondo at her Friday, May 15 briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor: Phase 2 of re-opening won’t begin until after Memorial Day

PROVIDENCE — At her daily COVID-19 briefing Friday, Gov. Gina Raimondo explained the criteria being used to determine when the state is ready to move into a different phase of re-opening … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/15/20

The closure of school buildings resulted in $290,000 in transportation savings for Barrington.

Barrington schools expect to save $300,000 on busing

The switch to distance learning will save Barrington schools about $300,000 in transportation costs, said the district's director of finance and administration, Doug Fiore. During an interview on … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/15/20

Gov. Gina Raimondo set June 29 as the target date to open summer camps.

Governor says yes to small-group summer camps

Rhode Island children (and parents) got some good news on Thursday afternoon, when Gov. Gina Raimondo announced she will be allowing summer camps to open on June 29. Like everything in life, camps … more

By Scott Pickering | 5/14/20

Barrington High School will have virtual graduation ceremony

Barrington High School will hold a virtual graduation ceremony this year because of concerns surrounding the coronavirus. School officials emailed students and their families on Wednesday night, … more

5/14/20

RI Governor Gina Raimondo reminded people that social gatherings are still limited to groups of five or less.

Governor: Gatherings still limited to five on Mother's Day

The governor had a clear message with Mother's Day approaching: Social gatherings are still limited to five people. During her press briefing on Friday afternoon, Gov. Gina Raimondo said she wants … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/8/20

Rendering of what the Warren gateway site could look like.

Warren eyes preferred partner for National Grid site redevelopment

Warren officials are leaning toward working with a Barrington developer and attorney to redevelop the former National Grid site in North Warren, which the town purchased last year for … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/8/20

Are Barrington schools saving money with distance learning?

While some school districts in Rhode Island are projecting significant savings due in part to the switch to distance learning, that is not the case in Barrington. "We have not had a significant … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/8/20

Gov. Gina Raimondo speaks at Thursday's briefing.

Governor: Stay-at-home ends Saturday — 'slowly'

Rhode Island’s stay-at-home order will indeed end on Saturday, Governor Gina Raimondo announced at her … more

By Bruce Burdett | 5/7/20

Barrington High School students Owen Crain (left) and Xan Maddock-Mark share a split screen during a recent Sunrise Show broadcast. BHS students have continued to broadcast the program despite the switch to distance learning.

Barrington High School Sunrise Show embraces virtual world

The Sunrise team at Barrington High School is still working hard each day to bring their fellow students the news, despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, the news … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/7/20

Gov. Gina Raimondo at her daily briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, May 1. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, director of the R.I. Department of Health, is at left.

Governor still aiming to lift R.I. stay-at-home order on May 8

PROVIDENCE — Despite the fact that surrounding states have extended their stay-at-home directives due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rhode Island is still sticking with its plan to let Gov. … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/1/20

Town manager defends his use of police/fire fitness center

Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha is defending his use of the public safety building’s gym for his daily workouts. While gyms and fitness centers across the state and beyond remain closed … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/30/20

Gov. Gina Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit talk to children about the coronavirus pandemic during their April 30 live broadcast.

Governor hints at the 'new normal' for schools, sports, camps, kids

The same-old, same-old questions about healthcare, hotlines and hospital beds were pushed to the side for one day on Thursday, when Rhode Island children replaced the regular pool of coronavirus … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/30/20

DEM issues new temporary license for direct sale of some seafood

PROVIDENCE — To help foster the continued viability of the Rhode Island commercial seafood industry during the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) … more

4/30/20

Gov. Gina Raymond announces Thursday that traditional schooling won't resume this school year.

Governor: Home learning the rule in RI for rest of this school year

Distance learning — “How long will it last?“ is the question Governor Gina Raimondo said she has heard more than any other. And Thursday came her answer … more

By Bruce Burdett | 4/23/20

Barrington High School earns top-200 ranking

U.S. News and World Report has again ranked Barrington High School near the top of its list of the best high schools in America . Barrington High School ranked number 199 out of more than 17,000 … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/23/20

The newly released model shows a “blue line” scenario where the state’s healthcare system has enough hospital beds, and a “red line” scenario where it does not.

State releases modeling, with virus peak coming sooner, or later

Gov. Gina Raimondo added two new terms to the growing lexicon of Covid-19 terminology. Along with “social distancing” and “Knock it off,” Rhode Islanders can add “Blue … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/16/20

Virtual meeting in Barrington interrupted by hacker

Barrington police are investigating an incident that occurred during a town board's online meeting last week. Town officials contacted police on Thursday, April 9, and reported that someone had … more

4/16/20