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Barrington book club will take the stage this week

It started as a book club. It has become a bit more. When Ralph Caruso retired from teaching in 2007 he started looking for something else to do. The longtime Barrington High School educator …
Barrington officials select company to design new Victory Field complex
A firm based in Plainville, Mass. will design the new Victory Field athletic complex. The Barrington School Committee voted … Read More
Intelligent team opens volleyball season with 10-2 record
One of the keys to success for the Barrington High School girls volleyball team is its serve.   The Eagles boast more than a … Read More
Good news kids, school year is ending one day early in Barrington
Summer vacation will start earlier than expected for Barrington students this year. Members of the Barrington School Committee … Read More
Look up — aurora borealis!
All of Rhode Island and the farm coast of Massachusetts — indeed, much of the northern half of the United States — got a rare … Read More
Five local questions await Barrington voters this November
When Barrington voters head to the polls on November 5, 2024, they will face several local ballot questions that could shape the … Read More
New Bayside YMCA class aims at helping senior citizens
The Bayside YMCA in Barrington is offering a Senior Strength class as part of its efforts to support older adults in maintaining … Read More
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Life in the Garden

There’s a growing buzz in Barrington

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Barrington Farm School, is excited to announce Barrington’s first of its kind Pollinator Pathway Tour. This Sunday, Sept. 15, …

Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …

Barrington's arts festival and community fair moving to Town Hall grounds

The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Barrington Town Hall.   The Arts Festival will features dozens of artists and …
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Obituaries
Dorothy Caron Dorothy L. (Mello) Caron, "Dot", age 95, passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Manuel and Ida (Reynolds) Mello, she spent he
Lambert Freund Lambert 'Ben' Freund died from the complications of Alzheimer's disease on October 3, 2024, at the age of 81 in Champaign, Illinois. Ben was born on November 23, 1942 to Bernard and Anita Freund
Michael Geisser 74, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 4, 2024. Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Anna; his daughters, Lauren (Hal) Geisser Blatt, and Nicole Karen Geisser; his grand
Sports
Barrington Little League hosting movie night on Saturday On Saturday, Oct. 12, Barrington Little League will host its first-ever Fall Family Movie Night at the Thomas H. Mellow Field at Vets Park. Movie Night, which is open to all residents of …
First place Barrington tennis team defeats Narragansett 6-1 The Barrington High School girls tennis team improved to 12-0 after defeating Narragansett 6-1 on Oct. 3. Ava Koczera-Kasem won her match at number one singles, 6-2, 6-3, and Sadie Spector won …
Barrington boys finish fifth at Woods Trail Run in Vermont The Barrington High School boys cross country team finished fifth in the 2024 Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy in Vermont on Saturday, Oct. 5.   St. Johnsbury Academy finished first, …
Barrington field hockey knocks off North Kingstown on senior day The Barrington High School field hockey team celebrated its senior night with a 5-0 win over North Kingstown on Thursday, Oct. 3.   Barrington acknowledged its seniors — Addyson …
Opinion
Letter: As a Democrat, I will vote for Independents for school committee

To the editor: Barrington is an idyllic town with many offerings, but at the heart of its delicate ecosystem is the aspiration for high-functioning public schools­­—it is what …

Letter: Asking for help from the Barrington community

To the editor: My name is Deryl Pace. I am a physical therapist and own Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in the Barrington Shopping Center, two doors down from the new Starbucks. I am writing to ask …

Letter: Younger generation owed safe spaces to grow, thrive

To the editor: As a member of this community and a concerned teenager, I am compelled to speak out against the proposed installation of artificial turf fields at Barrington Middle School and …

Letter: The financial toll of artificial turf

To the editor: The negative impact of artificial turf on student athletes and the environment are well documented. The vast majority of the NFL and soccer players oppose artificial turf. …

Letter: Are the Independents really Independents?

To the editor: I believe I am not alone in noting that there are no currently registered Republicans running in Barrington for School Committee or Town Council. But interestingly, there are a …

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