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Town by town, virus surge continues — the local count
Led by East Providence with 49, then Barrington with 17, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise in the East Bay, as in the rest of Rhode Island. Next door in Westport there … more
Longtime Barrington Town Council member Kate Weymouth is pictured at last month's outdoor meeting. Ms. Weymouth is not running for re-election to the council.
Retiring town council member would do it all again
Posed with a simple question, Barrington Town Council member Kate Weymouth had a direct answer. The question: If you could do it all again, would you still serve on the town council? Her … more
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Lifelong Barrington resident Clara DeSpirito celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this month. Her family organized a special car parade past her home.
Lifelong Barrington resident celebrates 100th birthday
Clara DeSpirito calls it a blessing. Earlier this month, the lifelong Barrington resident celebrated her 100th birthday. Her family and friends made the day extra special, as they held a car … more
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation closed the bike path bridges in Oct. 2019. A Barrington resident said it's time the bridges were reopened.
Barrington man asks DOT to reopen bike path bridges
Where was the risk analysis? That is the question Barrington resident Peter Shinkle is asking town and state officials in regards to the closure of the East Bay Bike Path bridges. Mr. Shinkle … more
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Members of Barrington Daisy Troop 723 carry an American flag through the Memorial Day parade route a previous year.
What to expect with Barrington's Memorial Day events
Organizers of this year’s Barrington Memorial Day Remembrance and Parade are sharing some information about the upcoming events. • Plan of the day: If you have already signed up for … more
Rep. Jason Knight (D. District 67, Barrington and Warren) recently shared his intentions to seek a fourth term in the RI House of Representatives.
Incumbent running for re-election to House seat
Rep. Jason Knight is the only Barrington legislator seeking re-election this year. Earlier this month, Rep. Liana Cassar (D. District 66, Barrington and East Providence) and Sen. Cindy Coyne (D. … more
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Pat Tolento has stepped down from her role as Primrose Hill School principal.
Barrington elementary school principal resigns; staying in district
Primrose Hill School will start the new year with an interim principal. Pat Tolento announced earlier this month that she was resigning from her position as Primrose Hill School principal. Tolento … more
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Barrington teachers union president Ben Fillo speaks to district administrators and the school committee during Thursday night's meeting.
School committee sees red as teachers speak out in Barrington
Dozens of Barrington teachers, many of them wearing red shirts, attended the school committee meeting on Thursday night, Sept. 8, and shared their frustrations and concerns with the district’s … more
Your guide to Warren's 24 local ballot questions
There are 24 — yes you read that right — local questions to be decided by Warren voters this year. Here's the details on each. more
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No serious injuries reported in EPPD cruiser-involved accident
EAST PROVIDENCE — An East Providence Police cruiser was one of four vehicles involved in a multi-car accident in the rain Sunday night, Nov. 27. No serious injuries were reported. The … more
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This map shows the approximate location of Monast Island in Mt. Hope Bay in red. Touisset Point in Warren is at top left, east Bristol at left, Tiverton at right and Swansea and Somerset at upper middle to right.
Tiverton sells island to the state DEM
It's so tiny, it barely registers in a Google search and unlike its sister Spar Island, is not listed on many navigational charts. But Monast Island, a deserted quarter acre of sand in the middle of … more
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Bengals best Townies in intra-city girls' high school hoops outing
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ basketball dropped to 1-9 in the Division I ranks after suffering a 69-36 loss to their neighbors to the south on Pawtucket … more
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The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank in Portsmouth recently received one big check from OceanPointe Christian Church in Middletown.
Portsmouth food bank receives $20K donation from church
PORTSMOUTH — The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank in Portsmouth has received a $20,000 donation from OceanPointe Christian Church in Middletown as part of the church’s Christmas … more
Barrington Public Schools hire new legal counsel
Barrington Public Schools will split with its long-time legal counsel, Whelan Corrente & Flanders LLP.  At its meeting on March 27, the Barrington School Committee voted 5-0 to sign a … more
Holmes, played by Aiden Pilipski, (right) and Watson, played by Will Walker, rehearse a scene from the upcoming Stagemasters production of “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles.”
Sherlock and Holmes visiting Barrington High School this weekend
The Barrington High School Stagemasters will be performing "Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles" this weekend.   Shows are planned for Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6 at 7 … more
Voters approved $1 million in appropriations, contingent on a future override vote, at May's annual Town Meeting.
With Town Meeting done, Westport looks to override vote
PIC: Override DIONNE Head Override vote coming this summer Subhead With Town Meeting out of the way, select board mulls next step in estimated $3 million ballot question Jump: … more
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These flyers were found in Barrington on Saturday night and Sunday morning, May 27 and 28.
Barrington Police: White nationalist flyers found in town
Barrington Police received multiple reports last weekend of white nationalist flyers scattered on nearly a dozen roads in town. The flyers had been left inside plastic sandwich bags and weighed down with small rocks; they were located on Washington Road, Cedar … more
Bristol's Yarn Mill development moves on to final planning phase
“The ball is in the developer’s court now,” said Community Development Director Diane Williamson. more
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A crowd listens to Town Historian Jim Garman as he shares the history of the Glen Manor House and surrounding farm while sitting just outside the home’s south portico on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of the home’s construction.
Glen Manor House celebrates 100 years with open house
PORTSMOUTH — Glen Manor House and the volunteers who cared for it over the years were fêted Wednesday night during a 100th anniversary open house celebration of the town-owned … more
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The Portsmouth Patriots varsity football team takes the field before facing Bishop Hendricken in a non-league match at home last Thursday night.
Portsmouth gets walloped by Bishop Hendricken, 55-7
PORTSMOUTH — Bishop Hendricken is in a different league than Portsmouth High, and the Hawks proved it Friday night. In a non-league matchup which served as the home opener for the … more
The old Chase Marina Property on Riverside Drive.
Tiverton Harbor commission awaits Chase Marina movement
More than a year has passed since the state’s Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began soliciting redevelopment ideas for the old Chase Marina property at 169 Riverside Drive in … more
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Eric Chason will read from his book "Breathless" on Friday night, at Barrington Books.
Remembering Lill 10 years later
Eric Chason wants to tell people about his daughter, Lillian. He wants to tell them about how funny she was, and about how smart she was, and about how strong she was. He wants people to know how … more
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South Shore Beach, Little Compton (Buzzards Bay Coalition)
Parking ban hits Little Compton's South Shore Beach, Lloyd's Beach, Town Landing
LITTLE COMPTON — Little Compton took action Friday afternoon to prevent parking at South Shore Beach where some report seeing large numbers of cars and lots of people in recent … more
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Council member Joy Hearn said she has enjoyed her time serving the town.
Councilors cite different reasons for not running again
Steve Boyajian said he has truly enjoyed his time on the town council. The democrat who is not running for re-election said the experience of serving the town was very rewarding, as was working … more
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Dyer Street residents Tomasz Krawczak and Patty Sylvia and King Philip Ave. resident Jim Lawton (left to right) talk about the challenges of living next to off-campus student homes on King Philip Avenue. The two homes that had a spike in activity and “problems” last spring are shown behind.
Bristol residents hoping to coexist with college kids next door
For the neighbors of two Roger Williams University student rentals on King Philip Avenue, it was a long spring. COVID-19 closed campus, leaving the students living off-campus without much to do. … more
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