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Selling a home, one song at a time — what’s that tune?

Kim Marion (left) smiles as she waits for videographer Javier Rosa to set up his equipment, ready to perform her customized version of Otis Redding’s classic “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” — part of a new marketing strategy for her real estate business.

The stress of buying and selling keeps emotions high in the real estate world, so when a realtor breaks into a catchy, upbeat tune to showcase a home for sale, that energy inevitably becomes …

Groups prepare annual weekend of Memorial Day programs in Warren

Veterans from the town, shown during the 2022 parade, will once again gather this weekend for the 2025 edition of Memorial Day services May 25 and 26.

The Town of Warren hosts its 157th annual Memorial Day events May 25 and 26, with a remembrance and honors ceremony, beginning on Sunday at 9 a.m. with recognition program to be held at Warren's …

A fiscal ‘perfect storm’ in Little Compton

Faced with a $1 million structural deficit years in the making but not widely recognized until very late in the game, Little Compton officials are slashing spending proposed for the 2025-26 fiscal …

Residents file motions to add money to Barrington School budget

Four Barrington residents submitted motions to amend the town’s budget. All four motions call for money to be added to the … Read More

Three Townies teams head into playoffs on high notes

The girls softball team stopped a slide and earned their playoff spot, baseball is back in the dance with the big boys in Division 1, … Read More

Barrington Middle School softball goes undefeated in regular season

The Barrington Middle School softball team, which finished the regular season with a perfect 9-0 record, will face Broad Rock Middle … Read More

Old Harbor land to sell for $1 million; no development for five years

An Old Harbor Road resident has agreed to sell a 4.41-acre mostly wooded lot to a neighbor for a cool $1.015 million — about … Read More

Scouts clean Civil War monuments and learn some history along the way

A group of Cub Scouts and their parents recently helped clean dozens of Civil War monuments in the Prince’s Hill Cemetery. … Read More

Chief for the day

Colt Andrews fourth grader Isabella Crouse’s winning essay landed her a pretty important job — if only for a day. “If I was the … Read More

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Barrington celebrates Memorial Day with ceremonies and parade

The Memorial Day Parade in Barrington will step off on Monday morning, May 26. The town's Memorial Day activities will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at Victory Gate at Barrington High …

'Tiverton Celebrates' with a parade, a block party, and fireworks

It’s a day of celebration in Tiverton on Saturday, May 24. The festivities start with the Tiverton Celebrates Parade beginning at 10 a.m. at the corner of Judson Street and traveling along …

'Boots on the Ground' at Fort Adams this weekend

In 2016, Operation Stand Down RI launched the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial, which now displays more than 7,000 combat boots adorned with flags and placards. Each boot represents a U.S. …

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East Bay Social

This Place is a Cesspool ... For Real

As of Jan. 30, 2025, a new law took effect in Rhode Island that significantly impacts how electrical work is handled in homes and businesses. This law will prohibit anyone who is not a licensed …

Property & Casualty Insurance in the 2025 Marketplace

Pricing and Availability of Insurance is the topic in 2025 for the third year in a row. We all see the news, and when you have major wind and water events, wildfires happening with frequency and …

You, light up my life … but you can’t open my electric panel

As of Jan. 30, 2025, a new law took effect in Rhode Island that significantly impacts how electrical work is handled in homes and businesses. This law will prohibit anyone who is not a licensed …

Real Estate Beyond the Single-Family Home Purchase

As a real estate advisor, I’ve spent years helping others find their dream homes, but in 2024, I took a bold step toward becoming a mini real estate mogul. It all started when I stumbled upon a …

Obituaries

Joseph Desautel Jr. Longtime Barrington Resident|Joseph Normand Desautel, Jr. ("Joe") of Old Saybrook, Connecticut died at the age of 75 on May 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. Joe

Sam Abram Husband and Father |Sam Abram, age 74, of Barrington, passed away in his home on April 23, 2025. He remains beloved by his wife Dorothy, son Daniel, and daughter Arianna. Sam was born on June 12, 19

Arthur Tattrie Former Bristol Resident

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Sports

Huskies drop crunch boys' volleyball decision to Patriots The final meeting of the 2025 Division III boys' volleyball regular season for the Portsmouth High School and Mt. Hope squads had tremendous meaning, as it would likely determine both first place in …

Cheer national champ calls Barrington home Barrington native and former Barrington Pop Warner cheerleader Kaleigh Moran recently helped the Northeastern University cheer team win the NCA All-Girl D1 National Championship in Daytona, Fla. It …

Barrington High School girls win 10 events, capture division title The Barrington High School girls track team powered to victory at the Eastern Division Championship held at Victory Field on Sunday, May 18. The Eagles scored 273.5 points, more than …

More than 1,200 run in annual Hampden Meadows Tough Tiger The Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger saw one of its biggest crowds ever this year. Nearly 1,300 people registered for the annual adventure race, which was held Sunday, May 18. Even more people …

Opinion

Letter: Some more ways for worried locals to take action

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Letter: Planning board was supposed to review field project

To the editor: So let’s be clear here. The Barrington School Committee failed to follow through with their original proposal to purchase solar panels for the new middle school, which the …

Letter: Farewell to the FTM in Barrington

To the editor: At 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening, May 28, the taxpayers of Barrington will meet at Barrington High School for the town’s final Financial Town Meeting to review, amend …

Letter: Headline’s suggestion was off-base

To the editor: I write to offer a clarification to the article posted on April 14, 2025 in the Barrington Times. The article focuses on Representative Jason Knight’s legislation, H5796AA, …

Letter: Classic overreaction to a few bad actors in Barrington

To the editor: Here we go again…a classic overreaction to solve an apparent problem brought on by a few bad actors whereby the rest of us law abiding and taxpaying residents are in the …

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