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McBride, Thibaudeau to lead Bristol Warren school board
In a split vote, long-time member Marjorie McBride of Bristol was elected chairwoman of the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee Monday night, with Warren's Tara Thibaudeau named … more
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Barrington High School student forum to focus on honors program
Barrington school officials continue their work re-vamping the high school honors program. A special student forum to discuss honors in English language arts and social students will be held at … more
Steven Peterson, executive director for Be Great for Nate, and Anna Conheeny, a senior member of Every Student Initiative (ESI), recognize a bidder during the live auction at the Be Great for Nate Fundraising Gala at Ochre Court in Newport.
Words of love and hope — all in Nate’s memory
During a difficult transition to eighth grade more than four years ago, Hailey Pratt said she struggled with making friends. Her confidence waned, and she couldn’t figure out where she belonged … more
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Dozens of competitors break from the starting line at this year’s Tough Tiger adventure race at Hampden Meadows School.
Tough Tiger returns to Barrington
After a two-year hiatus, the Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger returned with a new course, new obstacles, but the same fun atmosphere. Hundreds of competitors — young and old — … more
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
A vaccination clinic will be held at Barrington Middle School for students ages 12 to 15.
Barrington parents quick to register their children for vaccine
Less than three hours after the superintendent of schools sent out an email on Thursday announcing that there would be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the middle school for students ages 12 to 15, … more
East Providence High School's Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Pilgrim tackler during the teams' non-league football game Friday night, Sept. 9, at Pierce Stadium. Abdullah scored three of the Townie touchdowns in their 47-0 win.
Gallery: Townies pummel Pats in non-league football opener
EAST PROVIDENCE — Returning to its former stomping grounds at Pierce Memorial Stadium due to an issue with the complex on the high school grounds, East Providence routed visiting Pilgrim of … more
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Barrington High School senior Jessica Wan's "Dreamscapes."
Barrington High School students win art awards
More than a half-dozen Barrington High School students recently received RI Scholastic Art Awards.  The students' work will be on display at Alex and Ani Hall at Rhode Island College through … more
Members of the Barrington High School 2001 basketball team pose for a photo. The team was inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame recently. The team was undefeated within its division, posted a 26-1 overall record and won the school’s first Class B State Championship in basketball since 1982.
BHS Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees
Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club honored the the eighth class of inductees into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame at an awards dinner held recently at the Rhode … more
Barrington schools backing off booster mandate, allowing alternative to the shot
Members of the Barrington teachers union voted to approve an agreement that carves out an exception to the school committee’s booster mandate.  The agreement, which was voted through … more
Renovating old Westport High School could cost $29M
Renovating the old high school for re-use by Westport's municipal offices, senior center and school administration would cost just over $29 million, while renovating the town's current offices would … more
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