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Police charge Providence man with Barrington break-ins

A Providence man is facing multiple charges in connection with a series of recent break-ins in Barrington. On Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, the Barrington Police Department Detective Bureau … more

2/1/24

Vineyards hosts a comedy show on Friday night

A Barrel of Laughs comedy show is at Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road, Middletown. It’s an evening of wine, beer and laughs as host and comedian Jeremy Furtado welcomes comedians from … more

2/14/24

A previous Veterans Day ceremony, held at the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall.

Barrington veterans group resigns in protest

All members of the Barrington United Veterans Council resigned last week, protesting the town’s flying of certain flags above the veterans memorial outside Barrington Town Hall. The … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/18/24

Rep. Susan Donovan (left), or Bristol and Portsmouth, makes a point during a wide-ranging discussion at an East Bay Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. Sen. Pamela Lauria, or Barrington, East Providence and Bristol, looks on.

Lawmakers discuss a shortage of doctors and a bridge tumbling down

The East Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast meeting with legislators earlier this month, with topics ranging from healthcare crisis to bridge crisis, from affordable housing to the minimum … more

By Scott Pickering | 4/16/24

A handful of the Warren volunteer gardeners in front of Warren Town Hall, from left, Dave Frerichs, Keith Daniel, Elizabeth O’Connell, Geri Herreid, Jane Swift, Paulette Clemens and Dottie Dylag in 2021 after planting zinnia and verbena in the pot in front of Town Hall. Without some help, there will be far fewer blue pots around downtown.

Warren's downtown flower pots need a cash infusion to bloom this year

Because of the critical budget situation, this year the Warren Volunteer Gardeners (WVG) were not funded by the town and will need your financial support to help the beautification program to continue. more

5/6/24

Potential layoffs portend funding decrease for East Providence schools

An anticipated $1.1 million reduction in state aid has created a headache for East Providence School District administrators along with a schism between them and the School Committee. The usual … more

By Mike Rego | 5/16/24

Barrington teachers ink new contract

The Barrington School Committee and local teachers' union have agreed on a new contract, but the two groups were still divided when it came time to issue a statement about the new contract. On … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/11/19

Workers feed the liner through the leaky Cross Bay Pipeline last month.

It's back on! BCWA completes Cross Bay Pipeline repair

Seven months after its Cross Bay Pipeline sprung a leak, Bristol County Water Authority officials flipped a switch at the Port of Providence Friday morning and water once again started flowing through … more

By Ted Hayes | 11/15/19

Warren police logs: Three DUIs to start off the New Year

Monday, Dec. 30 A caller complained about a car parked in front of a fire hydrant at the corner of Baker and Main streets. Police tracked down the owner and advised him to move the car. A … more

1/6/20

For Portsmouth High's Class of 2020, a senior year interrupted

PORTSMOUTH — No prom. No traditional graduation. No senior picnic. No spring sports. No final play or concert. For members of the Class of 2020, … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/7/20

Bristol opens Covid-19 vaccine registration for 75+ on Monday

On Thursday, Jan. 28, Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente announced Bristol's COVID-19 vaccination registration process for senior residents. Beginning Monday, Feb. 1, at 8:30 a.m., Bristol … more

1/28/21

Magnus Thorsson shows off the interior of his Tesla. He said the town would save money by switching over the police department cruisers to Teslas.

Barrington resident wants police department to go electric

Barrington resident Magnus Thorsson drives a Tesla, and he believes Barrington Police Officers should as well. Mr. Thorsson has been pitching Barrington officials on the idea of switching over the … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/15/21

St. Andrew’s is one of only two schools in Rhode Island that offer the IB Diploma Program.

St. Andrew’s now offering International Baccalaureate program

After receiving authorization from the International Baccalaureate (IB) governing body, St. Andrew’s School will now offer the IB diploma programme to all students in grades 11 and … more

4/29/21

Letter: Why can’t they treat the Kiki like it’s in Maine?

Harlow Pond, in central Maine, measures approximately 640 acres and is bisected by a causeway of approximately 750 feet in length. A dam contains the pond at its furthest end. Harlow Pond Road … more

7/14/21

A Bristol Policeman looks on as a woman waits for a tow truck after getting stuck in the flood on Washington Street.

Remnants of Ida flood streets, blow out road, overwhelm system

The deluge of Wednesday night into Thirsday morning, remnants of Hurricane Ida, which hit the Gulf Coast near New Orleans as a category 4 hurricane, dumped some 6 inches of rain on the region. It … more

9/2/21

Letter: Thank you to the Barrington School Committee

To the editor: Over the past 8 weeks, the East Bay Times has continued to highlight the anger of a small number of Barrington residents directed at our public officials - officials that WE the … more

3/25/22

Sarah Klein, director of the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department, helps deliver food to homebound individuals during the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Sarah Klein stepping down as Bristol Recreation Director

Sarah Klein is stepping down from her director duties to spend more time with her family and dogs after a health scare put life into a new perspective. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/21/22

Budget increases continue to grow for Barrington schools

In 2018, the school department received a budget increase of 2.53 percent. A year later, the increase was 2.96 percent, and in 2020, the Barrington School Department received a 3.59 percent … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/28/22

Audience members look toward a taxpayer speaking during the financial town meeting, held in the high school auditorium last week.

Barrington taxpayers support bigger municipal increase

Taxpayers voted about $85,000 back into the municipal budget increase during last week’s financial town meeting. Thomas “TR” Rimoshytus pre-filed an amendment to add $78,967 — … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/1/22

A pair of firefighters place red and white flowers on a memorial site in remembrance of deceased members of the Warren Fire Department, which included a dedication to former Assistant Fire Chief, Brian Remy, who passed away last year.

Brian Remy honored during Warren's Firefighters Memorial Parade

The 120th annual Firefighters’ Memorial Parade took place on Sunday in Warren. more

6/16/22

Editorial: If everything is special, is anything special?

Sometime over the past two decades, we fell in love with our celebrations for youth, more than ever before. Mix the “everyone gets a trophy” philosophy, with a general softening of … more

6/29/22

Letter: Motion of no confidence in Barrington

To the editor: When about 50 or more teachers show up to a school committee meeting as they did on Sept. 8, wearing red in solidarity because they are fed up with the overwhelming disregard for … more

9/12/22

'Roam Around' Rough Point during a seasons celebration

Roughpoint Museum in Newport is hosting a special "Roam Around" evebt to celebrate the changing of seasons on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitors can enjoy complimentary refreshments … more

9/21/22

Editorial: Is this really the best we can do on 'affordable' housing?

Communities are saddled with a mandate to create more affordable housing, which gives developers leverage to propose developments that trample on local zoning ordinances, only to create housing units that are not actually affordable. Does that make sense to anybody? more

10/6/22

Christmas is celebrated at Linden Place

Linden Place is open for tours now through Christmas. In keeping with its theme, “The Joy of Entertaining,” the many holiday-themed events throughout the month offer visitors a glimpse of … more

11/29/22