PORTSMOUTH — When she was a little girl, Ashley Adamson wanted to be a teacher so badly that she’d play one at home. She even owned a school bell, as a picture she keeps in her …
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By Jim McGaw
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11/2/21
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The Barrington School Committee moved very close to firing three unvaccinated teachers on Thursday night.
In a 3-1 vote, committee members Gina Bae, Erika Sevetson and Megan Douglas called for the …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/29/21
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In late September, the Barrington High School sailing team qualified to compete in the Atlantic Coast Championships, an elite regatta featuring some of the best teams in the country.
But the …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/27/21
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Barrington School Committee member Patrick McCrann switched seats at last week’s meeting and spoke out during the public comment period. Mr. McCrann spoke about a lack of clarity and …
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10/26/21
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For more than a month, Barrington resident Liz Clare has asked officials to allow one of her sons to ride a bus to the middle school each day. She said his commute to school is long and dangerous, …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/21/21
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The clock is ticking for unvaccinated staff in Barrington schools.
For the last two months, the administration has reminded all school staff that a district policy requires they be vaccinated by …
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By Josh Bickford
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10/20/21
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Changes are coming to the school busing situation in Barrington.
Late last week, Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae said the district will be reducing the bus ridership eligibility …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/27/21
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A number of parents have started the school year concerned, frustrated, and angry about student transportation issues, bus ridership eligibility, and the Barrington School Department’s response …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/22/21
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Barrington school leaders are planning for the future. And the future might not include Nayatt School or Sowams School.
A facilities study that is focused on Barrington Public Schools offers …
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By Josh Bickford
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9/9/21
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Impeccable…imposing…incredible, most any approving adjective could be used to describe the new East Providence High School as it opened last week with freshmen …
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By Mike Rego
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9/7/21
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More than 800 students poured into Westport's brand new flagship middle and high school Tuesday morning, nearly two years after groundbreaking began on the $97 million project and a decade after high …
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By Ted Hayes
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9/7/21
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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 …
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By Jim McGaw
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8/31/21
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Tracey McGee-Moreira surprised the families of Hampden Meadows School last Monday with an email announcing her resignation.
Mrs. McGee-Moreira, who has been principal of Hampden Meadows …
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By Josh Bickford
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8/26/21
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PROVIDENCE — Governor Dan McKee, following up on updated recommendations made earlier this week by the Centers of Disease Control as the “Delta” variant of the coronavirus has …
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By Mike Rego
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7/29/21
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The new East Providence High School Building Committee received word earlier this week regarding the beginning of demolition of the old structure.
Eric Andrutis, of the …
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By Mike Rego
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7/28/21
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Bristol Warren schools will not open on the first full day of Rosh Hashanah this fall, after Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice issued a directive Monday afternoon that overrules an earlier school …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/20/21
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Bristol Warren schools will be closed on Rosh Hashanah this fall, after Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice issued a directive Monday afternoon that overrules the school committee's earlier vote to …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/19/21
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PORTSMOUTH — Salve Regina University has purchased Pennfield School’s 19 acres of buildings and grounds for $3.4 million, the university announced Friday, July 2.
The long-term …
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7/2/21
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Members of a Bristol Warren Regional School Committee subcommittee on Tuesday dismissed a grievance filed by the teachers' union protesting the opening of school this coming fall on Tuesday, Sept. 7. …
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By Ted Hayes
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7/1/21
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It was a special afternoon at Barrington High School.
On Sunday, June 13, the Class of 2021 gathered at Victory Field to celebrate its graduation.
And in the bleachers, hundreds of …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/14/21
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Members of the Barrington High School senior class were treated to a special car parade on Friday, June 4.
The parade started at Barrington High School and followed a route through the western …
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6/9/21
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The Barrington School Committee is updating its “alcohol sensor device” policy.
Last month, committee members conducted a first reading for the new policy. Barrington School …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/2/21
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What will the district’s new “diversity, equity and inclusivity” policy mean for students and their families?
Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae said the direct …
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By Josh Bickford
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5/26/21
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The most recent school budget cycle was one of the most painful in recent memory, with Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members on Monday voting to lay off nearly 25 full time employees and …
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By Ted Hayes
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5/21/21
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Another year, another state championship for the Barrington High School math team.
The Eagles, led by coach Bob Marley, recently won their 19th state title in the last 22 years, outscoring the …
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5/20/21
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