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Barrington Town Moderator Richard Staples addresses the crowd at last week's FTM.

Barrington school budget increase grows to nearly $3 million

John Stafford’s request was granted. Mark Hanchar’s was denied. Stafford, a Strawberry Drive resident, filed an amendment calling for a larger increase for the school … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/2/22

More police at Westport schools through end of the year

With fewer than 20 days left in the school year, officials are moving quickly to beef up security at district schools following the shooting that left 19 students and two teachers at a Texas … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/1/22

Barrington High School’s Emma Marvelli, Stella Densley, Louise Marie Choi-Schattle, Yike Chen, Yiming Xiong, Helen Copple, Dawen Cheng and Sean Fearon (from left to right) brought home the top team award at the recent URI Chemistry contest.

Barrington High School wins chemistry competition

The Advanced Placement chemistry students from Barrington High School competed in the annual URI Chemistry contest recently, and brought home the top team award and also swept the individual awards. … more

5/30/22

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

5/27/22

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae issued a response to a Superior Court judge's ruling that the school committee violated the Open Meetings Act.

Barrington school official responds to Open Meetings Act violation

The chairwoman of the Barrington School Committee has offered a response to Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Lanphear’s ruling that the committee violated the Open Meetings Act when it … more

5/27/22

Former Barrington teachers Stephanie Hines, Brittany DiOrio and Kerri Thurber (from left to right), shown during their appeal hearing on March 31, were fired after the school committee denied their religious exemption request to the vaccine mandate. On May 25, a Superior Court judge ruled that the Barrington School Committee violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by failing to provide sufficient notice before enacting the school district’s vaccinate mandate for teachers.

Judge rules Barrington School Committee violated Open Meetings Act

A Rhode Island Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday, May 25, that the Barrington School Committee violated the state’s Open Meetings Act by failing to provide sufficient notice before enacting … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/26/22

A friend comforts Aby Diallo after she and other students spoke against gun violence in front of Barrington High School on Thursday afternoon.

BHS students walk out of class, call for action against gun violence

A large group of Barrington High School students walked out of class on Thursday afternoon in protest to gun violence, and as a call to action for local and national legislators. The walk-out was … more

5/26/22

Barrington High School officials investigating spectator behavior

Officials at Barrington High School are investigating an incident that occurred during a girls lacrosse game Friday night, May 20. BHS Director of Athletics George Finn said officials were … more

5/25/22

Police Officer Maddie Pirri checks Renesha Duncan for vitals during a mock DUI crash event staged outside Portsmouth High School in front of seniors last week. Duncan, a sophomore, was playing the part of a passenger who was killed after being ejected from a car operated by a drunk driver. Looking on at right is Anastacia Inman, another student who played one of Duncan’s friends. In the middle are Police Officers Amanda Weaver (left) and JeanMarie Stewart.

In Portsmouth: ‘This actually happens in real life’

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth 911 — what’s your emergency? Hi, there’s an accident at the high school. It looks like there’s two cars. I can’t see too well; I was … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/24/22

Barrington School Committee member Patrick McCrann asks questions during Thursday night's presentation about the BHS honors program.

Barrington High school bringing back dedicated honors courses

Parents shared their thanks with school officials during a meeting Thursday night after learning that Barrington High School is bringing back dedicated honors courses next year and an improved honors … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/19/22

Gallery: EPHS Art & Fashion Show

The 2022 East Providence High School Art & Fashion Show was held Tuesday night, May 17, in the Elmasian Auditorium. Themes of the evening included “Bucket Hats,” “Night Out … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 5/18/22

Barrington High School student selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar

Barrington High School senior Lucy Dreier has been selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar — she is one of only three students from Rhode Island and 161 nationwide to earn the … more

5/12/22

PHS defender Joe Rocco pressures his Barrington opponent near the goal Friday night. By the end of the first quarter, the Patriots had already secured a 7-0 lead against the Eagles and went on to win 10-7 for their fourth straight victory.

Portsmouth beats Barrington for 4th straight victory (photos)

BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity lacrosse team won its fourth straight game on Friday when it defeated Barrington, 10-7, on the road. more

5/10/22

Sowams School Principal Jim Callahan receives the Principal of the Year Award during a special ceremony on Thursday afternoon.

Barrington’s Callahan named ‘Principal of the Year’

Sowams School Principal Jim Callahan received a special award on Thursday afternoon. In front of all his students and teachers, Callahan received the Elementary School Principal of the Year … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/5/22

EPHS earns prestigious National Unified Championship School nod

EAST PROVIDENCE — Before of raucous crowd of fellow students, members of the East Providence High School Unified Basketball League team, administrators and elected officials recently unveiled a … more

By Mike Rego | 5/5/22

Young competitors crawl through the mud en route to the finish line at a previous year’s Tough Tiger. After a two-year break, the race will return this month.

Tough Tiger race returning at Hampden Meadows School

It’s back! After a two-year break, the Tough Tiger adventure race is making a comeback. The event, which serves as a key fund-raiser for the Hampden Meadows School PTO, offers a fun … more

5/5/22

AfterProm event in Barrington needs volunteers

The Barrington High School AfterProm needs your help. The event, designed to keep students safe on prom night, is set for Friday, May 13. Organizers say the event needs volunteers to help with a … more

5/4/22

Portsmouth sophomore pitcher John Mass struck out 11 and gave up just one hit in a seven-inning complete game against Mt. Hope at Guiteras Field on Friday afternoon.

Portsmouth tops Mt. Hope twice in four days

PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — Two games against Mt. Hope High School added up to two Division 1 wins for the Patriots varsity baseball team Friday and Monday. On Friday at Guiteras Field in … more

5/3/22

With the acoustic panels reinstalled, school officials were happy to announce that the Barrington Middle School auditorium has been reopened.

After lengthy delay, Barrington Middle School auditorium reopens

Good news: the Barrington Middle School auditorium has been reopened. Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore said the district was given the green light to reopen the middle school … more

5/3/22

The Patriots’ Elly Skeels tracks a Burrillville opponent along the sideline during Saturday's game at Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth beats Burrillville, sit atop D-2 girls’ lacrosse

PORTSMOUTH — In a battle of two undefeated Division II teams, the Portsmouth High varsity girls’ lacrosse made easy work of Burrillville on Saturday, winning 13-2 in impressive … more

5/1/22

Barrington High School again ranked near the top nationally

Barrington High School continues to earn a spot near the top of the annual U.S. News and World Report “Best High School” list. This year, Barrington High School was ranked 308 … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/30/22

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

Tiverton High School students (from left) Ava Milukas, Ellie Flanagan, Casey Michaels, Julia Han and Emma Baker, who also wrote the play, will premiere "White Noise" Saturday evening.

Tiverton student film considers pandemic's toll

The white noise, a deafening, thick thing that pushes out all else, has consumed Mara's life: It drowns out her mother's incessant drone. Her friends' questions and concerns. It threatens … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/27/22

Barrington School Committee chairwoman not running for re-election

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae announced Monday night, April 25, that she will not be running for re-election. Bae made the announcement during a Barrington Town Democratic … more

4/26/22

Portsmouth High’s Chris Vachon, Kevin Sullivan and Kaden Kluth (from left) run in a pack during the 1,500 meter run at Monday’s home track meet. Kluth would go on to win the event, and also set a new school record in winning the 3,000-meter run.

Portsmouth boys, girls both winners in track meet

Just two weeks after he shattered a 42-year-old Portsmouth High School running record, Kaden Kluth improved on another school best during a home meet on Monday. Competing against East … more

4/26/22