Parker Pond in Mt. Vernon, Maine lies nestled in the pine forests 20 miles northwest of Augusta.  Though called a pond, it would qualify as a midsized lake just about any place else.  … more

To the editor: I’ve lived in Barrington for 28 years and until now have never had reason to reach out to my community for help. I lost my little dog, Tilly Pearl recently and am astounded by … more

To the editor: In response to: Should the next town manager be a Barrington resident? The next town manager should absolutely live in the town of Barrington. It would be understandable that … more

Best month of the year in New England? While July gets a lot of love, and September is a favorite for many, October should be in everyone’s top-three. Consider the opportunities in the next … more

To the editor: Once again, the Barrington Times is calling for the town to install plastic grass at Victory Field. And once again, I must voice my opposition to this proposal. My perspective is … more

To the editor: Like many other residents of Barrington, prolonged confinement to my home during this pandemic has inspired me to clean out some long abandoned games, equipment, junk, etc. from my … more

Even though we know the days are getting shorter, we can imagine it is still summer when we see roses and our annuals and pretend not to see those poor clipped chrysanthemums. I had … more

To the editor:The very first thing I would do when the Sakonnet Times arrived was to go to Arlene Violet's column. If there was not one in that edition I felt cheated, something very important was … more

To the editor: The School Department is hiding behind poor-policy in conflict with the needs of the community besieged by increasing rush hour traffic.  The town is bisected by County … more

To the editor: We are finishing the first month of in person school. The Covid Delta variant has been exploding throughout our state and country. The virus has a short incubation load period and … more