Proposed state legislation stems from recent election situation in Barrington
The Rhode Island House of Representatives recently approved a bill from Rep. Jennifer Boylan   (D-Dist. 66, Barrington, East … Read More
Barrington High School student-athlete selected for 'Golden Dozen'
Barrington High School senior Will DiGiacomo was recently selected to the Golden Dozen, an honor bestowed on the top-12 high school … Read More
Barrington hurdler breaks his own school record, ties state record
Barrington High School senior Bobby Wind broke his own school record in the 110-meter hurdles while competing in the Track Night NYC … Read More
Campfires, stolen cell, and more: A busy Thursday night for Barrington Police
Barrington Police responded to a near-bike accident, a stolen cell phone, and an illegal campfire during a three hour and 22 minute … Read More
Barrington Town Council calls for less restrictions to accessory dwelling law
The Barrington Town Council introduced an amendment to the town’s zoning ordinance during a meeting on Monday, May 5.   … Read More
Barrington High School math team wins state championship (Video)
The Barrington High School math team rebounded from a slow start to the season and won the Rhode Island Math League State … Read More
Things To Do ...

It's a special Mother's Day Market in Tiverton on Sunday

Sunday is a day typically dedicated to relaxation, and Mother’s Day lands on a Sunday — so a morning (or afternoon) stroll through a specialty market geared toward moms might be the …

'Bull in the China Shop' at Bristol Art Museum

The Bristol Art Museum presents "Bull in the China Shop," a dynamic and thought-provoking exhibit on view from Sunday, May 11, through Saturday, June 28. Featuring a compelling mix of functional and …

The Rough & Tumble perform at the Music Mansion

The Rough & Tumble perform this Saturday, May 10, at Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Providence. The show begins at 7 p.m. The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo composed of Mallory Graham and …
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Obituaries
Sorzio Andreozzi Sorzio George "Butch" Andreozzi passed away peacefully at the age of 75 in Pátzcuaro, Mexico, on May 5, 2025. Beloved son and brother he has preceded in death by his parents Sorzio & Doris (Burns) And
Cecile Desilets Cecile Desilets, 92, of Warren, RI, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 after a long illness. The daughter of the late Arthur and Yvonne (Lamonde) Desilets, Cecile was born in Connecticut and moved to
Sarah Gibson Sarah Gibson Obituary Sarah Blount Gibson (Sally) of Warminster, PA passed away on April 28, 2025, at home, surrounded by love. She was 80 years old. Sally was born in Jacksonville Florida on D
Sports
Eagles pound out 12-8 win over Westerly in softball The Barrington High School softball team split against tough competition last week. The Eagles opened the week with a 12-8 victory against Westerly and then dropped a 6-1 decision to St. …
Hard-working Eagles continue to improve The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team has impressed its coach, Kerri Thornton, so far this season. “Overall, this team works incredibly hard, and every single player plays a vital …
Barrington earns wins over Mt. Hope and Narragansett Jack Marley and Blake Dolan each drove in three runs, pacing the Barrington High School baseball team to an 8-6 win over Mt. Hope last week.   Marley went 2-for-2 at the plate, drove in …
Accomplished wrestler happy to help young grapplers in Barrington During the past three wrestling seasons, August Wesley has been able to train and support some of Barrington’s top wrestlers at both the middle school and high school.   This year the …
Opinion
Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly.

Letter: Haunted by recent executive order

To the editor: Of the many recent proposals coming out of the White House, the one that haunts me in particular is the unwinding of the fabric of our Department of Education, including cutting …

Letter: Cost-benefit is just not there for speed cameras

To the editor:   The letter from the Pancoasts (Barrington Times: April 30, 2025) resorts to two tactics that undermine their suggestions.   First is the appeal to raw emotion: …

Letter: Speed cameras would be overkill in Barrington

To the editor: I have lived in Barrington for 53 years, first near Primrose Hill School and now near Hampden Meadows School. I am a walker most days, but also, of course, a driver. I can …

Letter: Let us not make this situation even worse

To the editor: The Barrington Public School Committee's recent invitation to consider the possibility of keeping Barrington's public schools open on major religious holidays, including Judaism's …

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