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Rep. Terri Cortvriend of Portsmouth walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line was later signed into law by the governor.
Federal judge dismisses challenge to R.I. shoreline access law
Wrong court, wrong argument and against the wrong people. So declared U.S. District Court Judge William Smith in his Sept. 19 opinion dismissing a legal challenge to the state’s newly … more
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Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington American Legion Post #8 recently petitioned the town manager and members of the council to fly a flag which carries the message "Respect the Flag: Keep Politics Off the Pole."
Barrington veterans call for 'Respect' flag to be flown
Two veterans groups in Barrington are requesting their own flag be flown under the U.S. flag atop the pole near the town hall. Members of the Barrington United Veterans Council and Barrington … more
Police: Three Warren teens spotted on Barrington Middle School roof
Barrington Police received a phone call on Thursday, July 14 at about 9:55 p.m. after someone spotted three people on the roof at Barrington Middle School. It appeared that one of the individuals was … more
The farmers’ markets take place at St. John’s Church, across from the Barrington Shopping Center.
Final Barrington farmers market of season is Thursday
The Barrington Business and Community Association will host its final farmers market of the season on Thursday, Aug. 11. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s church, across … more
Barrington High School’s Ethan Knight, shown in a previous meet, won the 55-meter hurdles and helped the Eagles defeat Classical and LaSalle.
Barrington boys track team finishes regular season undefeated
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team won the division championship on Thursday night, Jan. 19.  The Eagles knocked off LaSalle 79-30 and Classical 96-13 and finished the regular … more
Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami. (Photo courtesy of Christine de Silva)
She’s a student, a tech CEO and a shark researcher
1 Christine de Silva takes photos of a hammerhead shark as it is released during an expedition in Biscayne Bay while a student at the University of Miami. (Photo courtesy of Christine de … more
Four extension options explored for East Bay Bike Path
For the past several years, the Town of Bristol has been looking into ways to connect the end of the East Bay Bike Path to the Mt. Hope Bridge and RWU. Major progress has been made toward that goal, and some safety improvements are already moving forward. more
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James Ciummo (middle) is congratulated by teammates after serving consecutive aces in the first set against Toll Gate, Tuesday.
Eagles top Bolts, Titans and Lions in volleyball
The Barrington High School boys volleyball team improved to 12-1 last week. The Eagles opened the week with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Lincoln on Monday, then crushed Toll Gate 3-0 on Tuesday, … more
Barrington’s Owen Pfeffer delivers a pitch with runners on base.
Eagles eliminated after 7-2 loss to Avengers
The Barrington High School baseball team lost to East Greenwich 7-2 on Friday, June 9, and was eliminated from the Division II playoffs.   The Eagles allowed a run in the first inning, but … more
The community bike path painting event will offer volunteers an opportunity to paint the “Wheel Crossing” design on the bike path connector.
Bike path painting event moved to Saturday, Sept. 30
Town officials have rescheduled the community bike path painting event.   The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, from noon to 5 p.m. at the intersection of Wood and Waseca avenues. … more
Police charge Barrington man with possession of ghost gun
A 50-year-old Barrington man is facing multiple firearms charges after he was allegedly found in possession of a loaded “ghost gun” and a second unlicensed firearm.   On Monday, … more
The town has been working toward this new Haines Park design, with new a new field to the west (left) and a new field to the east (right).
Neighbors call for more discussion on Haines Park plan
Concerns over a proposed renovation of Haines Park athletic fields surfaced during the July 25 Barrington Town Council meeting. Lauren Schneider, a neighbor to the park, spoke first during the … more
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Barrington's new energy aggregation program starts soon
Barrington officials say it is a chance to save money and use more renewable energy.  Barrington’s electricity aggregation program, called Barrington Community Electricity (BEC), is … more
‘Trauma and stress’ relieved as BHS stays with June 4 graduation date
Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore shared some good news with BHS seniors on Friday night, April 21: The high school graduation ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 4, as it was … more
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Runners take off at the start of the 24th annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K race, Saturday. The road race raises money for St. Luke’s School.
Hundreds trot off their turkey in Barrington
More than 600 people, including one dressed as a turkey, competed in the 24th annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1.5-mile races on Saturday, Nov. 25.   The event, which serves as a … more
Beth Anderson, an agent for Mott and Chace Sotheby's International, stands inside the kitchen of a Spinnaker Drive home that is for sale. Barrington is experiencing a strong sellers market currently.
Barrington real estate market is 'a feeding frenzy'
Beth Beaver has been selling homes in Barrington for more than 40 years. And in all that time, she has never seen a sellers market so strong. Homes are listed one day and receive multiple offers … more
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Barrington resident Katherine Quinn is shown speaking during a rally outside the town hall last year. She recently applied to serve on the town's zoning board, but said the council intentionally blocked her from getting appointed.
Barrington resident questions board application process: 'This is insane'
Katherine Quinn sat before the town council and told her story. The Barrington resident explained how she had tried multiple times to earn a spot on the town’s zoning board only to face a … more
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Barrington High School moving to distance learning due to staffing shortage
Principal Joseph Hurley announced that Barrington High School will switch to distance learning starting tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 6. Mr. Hurley sent an email to students’ families on … more
Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae issued a response to a Superior Court judge's ruling that the school committee violated the Open Meetings Act.
Barrington school official responds to Open Meetings Act violation
The chairwoman of the Barrington School Committee has offered a response to Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Lanphear’s ruling that the committee violated the Open Meetings Act when it … more
A Barrington resident snapped this photo while stuck in traffic outside of Barrington Middle School during school dismissal earlier this year. This is just west of the intersection of Middle Highway and Lincoln Avenue, where the town and state are talking about improvements.
Traffic improvements coming to congested BMS intersection
There are some changes coming to the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Middle Highway in Barrington. According to town officials, the state is moving closer to bidding out a construction … more
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Barrington’s AJ DiOrio stiff-arms a North Kingstown defender during a first-half run on Friday night.
Eagles clipped by Skippers, 35-21
The Barrington High School football team came up short, 35-21, in an offensive showdown against North Kingstown at Victory Field on Friday night.   The Eagles kept pace with the … more
Police: Homeless man harassing Barrington businesses
Barrington Police responded to a Barrington restaurant early Friday morning, Oct. 28, for a report of a man harassing an employee. Police said the suspect is a homeless man that has been … more
A band performs in the rear yard space at the Bay Spring Community Center.
You can help re-design community center grounds
The public is invited to attend a design workshop to help reimagine the rear yard gathering space behind the Bay Spring Community Center. The workshop will be held on the second floor of the … more
The EDC recently passed a motion recommending that the town sell off the former Carmelite Monastery property at 25 Watson Ave. (shown) and use the proceeds to offset the acquisition of the former Zion Bible College property.
Barrington commission says: Sell monastery, buy Zion
Members of the Barrington Economic Development Commission have offered the Town Council a blueprint on how to bring more athletic fields and a recreation center to Barrington. According to a memo … more
A new Starbucks in Barrington will include a drive-through lane and an outdoor patio.
New Starbucks taking shape in Barrington Shopping Center
Work is well underway on a new Starbucks in the Barrington Shopping Center. And according to officials close to the project, the new coffee shop should be opening this fall.   Joe … more
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