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Students to premiere their work at Barrington High School concert
Barrington High School students Miles Burke and Ben Farb will premier the pieces they composed for the Jazz Ensemble at their final concert, Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m.   Both students … more
A Bristol Police officer surveys the intersection of Hope Street (Rt. 114) and Washington Street near the Sip N’ Dip earlier this year, where flooding regularly occurs and requires traffic diversion. This spot is one of the areas targeted by the state resiliency project targeting Route 114.
Bristol, Barrington, Warren team up with State to address Rt. 114 flooding
Multiple state entities and three local municipalities on the front lines of rising tides are teaming up to address a common problem that isn't going away any time soon: the flooding of Route 114. more
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Barrington Times - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Ariana Renzi is out at the plate during the Eagles' game against Portsmouth on Tuesday.
Portsmouth outslugs, outscores Barrington in softball
The Barrington High School softball team allowed five runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth and lost to Portsmouth, 11-1, on Tuesday, May 7.   The Eagles took a 1-0 lead … more
Barrington’s Kenny Berg lofts a shot toward the basket during a recent game against Gaudet Middle School.
BMS students cheer on classmates during Unified Basketball game
High-fives, hoops, and happiness. Late last month, Barrington Middle School hosted a Unified Basketball game that featured plenty of excitement and lots of reasons to celebrate.   … more
The Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger adventure race will again feature a mud pit car wash near the finish line. The race will be held Sunday, May 19.
Barrington school will host Tough Tiger adventure race this month
The Tough Tiger adventure race will step off on Sunday, May 19, and this year’s race promises to have something for everyone. The popular Hampden Meadows School PTO fund-raiser will offer … more
A recent gift from Barrington resident Ronald Russo will pay for new trail motion cameras for the Terrapin Conservation Project and cover the cost of the project’s summer interns.
Gift protects nature in Barrington, promotes leadership
Ronald D. Russo, a prominent designer and inventor of medical devices, recently contributed more than $6,000 to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust to support a variety of initiatives relating to … more
Lucas Tanous, shown sliding safely into third base during a previous Barrington game, drove in two runs against Chariho.
BHS baseball team knocks off Chargers and Cougars
Luke Tanous singled, doubled and drove in two runs to help the Barrington High School baseball team edge Chariho, 5-4, in a Division II showdown on Monday afternoon, May 6. The Eagles also got … more
Donovan Park (right), shown during the Eagles' game against Central earlier this season, had five kills, three aces and four digs during Barrington's recent 3-0 victory over the Knights.
Barrington boys volleyball team defeats Central, 3-0
It was a busy week for the BHS boys volleyball team.   Barrington traveled to Central on Tuesday, April 30 and swept the Knights, 3-0. The Eagles won 25-22, 25-9, 25-20. Cam Kelley led the … more
Barrington's Ashley DaCosta, shown here in a game earlier this season, scored the game-winner against Prout on Saturday, May 4.
Eagles grab wins against Prout and South Kingstown
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team pushed its record to 5-5 in Division I standings with wins over Prout on Saturday, May 4, and South Kingstown on Monday, May 6.   Barrington … more
The founders of The Wolf School (from left to right) Andy Wallerstein, Maureen Kelly, Rosy Granoff, Lise Faulise and Mary Sloane gathered at the 2024 gala celebrating 25 years of the school.
Wolf School celebrates 25 years with gala event at Rhodes
The Wolf School hosted its annual Discover the Difference fundraising gala on April 26, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston, where the Rumford-based school celebrated 25 years of academic service … more
Capt. Dave Monti with a spring striped bass. There are new fillet laws in Massachusetts and Rhode Island this year.
Three favorite ways to catch striped bass
The great news is that the striped bass are here on their spring migration north. I caught a 30” fish in Greenwich Bay Saturday in front of Buttonwoods, Warwick, with a Yo-Zuri Cystal minnow … more
Brown looks good after peaceful resolution with student protestors
STORY OF THE WEEK: Pro-Palestinian protests at Brown University came to a peaceful end last week – a contrast to the mass arrests and disorder seen on many campuses across the … more
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St. Andrew’s School recently honored the White family, which has supported the school for many years.
St. Andrew’s School honors local family
St. Andrew’s School recently honored the White family at the annual Saints Gala: A Night of Shining Stars.   The event took place Thursday, April 25, acknowledging the generosity and … more
Barrington’s Ellie Noonan soars over the bar while competing in the pole vault on Saturday. Noonan won the event.
Eagles soar to Eastern Division Track Championship titles
The Barrington High School outdoor track teams swept the number one spots at the girls and boys Eastern Division Championship meets on Saturday, May 4. The BHS girls team scored 211.5 points and … more
The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission voted 6-1 to recommend that the weekend and holiday rate for non-resident parking at Barrington Beach be increased to $20.
Should Barrington Town Council increase cost of non-resident beach passes?
The Barrington Town Council is expected to discuss, and in some cases vote upon, a wide variety of topics at its meeting tonight, Monday, May 6.   Among the topics included on the meeting … more
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia (right) congratulates Barrington SRO Joel Saccoccio after he received the 2024 Glenford Shibley Leadership Award.
Barrington School Resource Officer honored with leadership award
Barrington School Resource Officer Joel Saccoccio recently received the 2024 Glenford Shibley Leadership Award, which recognizes an SRO that has made a specific and significant contribution to their … more
Barrington Firefighters spray water onto a gas main leak on Tiffany Circle on Thursday morning, May 2.
Video: Fire department responds to gas leak in Barrington neighborhood
The Barrington Fire Department responded to a gas main leak on Tiffany Circle on Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. According to residents in that neighborhood, a contractor was attempting to connect a … more
Mike D’Ambra (left) and his father, Gary, stand in a section of woods that the D’Ambra family recently donated to the Barrington Land Conservation Trust.
Land donation expands nature preserve in Barrington
There is a corner of Barrington along Wampanoag Trail where you can look across the highway to Osamequin Nature Preserve, but you can’t find a wilderness trail on your side of the road. … more
Silver Spring Golf Course temporarily opens as lease talks continue
EAST PROVIDENCE — For the moment at least, the Silver Spring Golf Course off Pawtucket Avenue in city has been given the green light to open why the volunteers who operate the six-hole layout … more
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Senate, House back bills requiring regular reporting on Washington Bridge status
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly backed bills sponsored by two high-ranking East Providence legislators seeking to hold the Rhode Island Department of Transportation accountable going forward … more
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Letter: Worried about the dangers of child’s jewelry
To the editor: While many in the town were focused on the recent inexcusable beating of a Barrington student by his peers, what caught my eye was the police report of a woman who claimed the … more
The Barrington Town Council will discuss the Carmelite monastery property on Monday night, May 6, and is expected to vote on whether to advance a monastery-specific resolution question to the upcoming FTM.
Council could vote on monastery property development question on Monday
The Barrington Town Council will discuss the Carmelite monastery property on Monday night, May 6, and is expected to vote on whether to advance a monastery-specific resolution question to the … more
The Barrington High School auditorium was closed in the late winter of 2020 after school officials discovered that the acoustic panels were falling off the walls. Recently, officials discovered problems with the auditorium's sound system.
Bugs discovered in Barrington Middle School auditorium sound system
Arts Alive! will perform “Chicago: Teen Edition” at Barrington Middle School in early May, and when they do, organizers will be bringing in their own audio equipment. That has become … more
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One of the Barrington High School students who fought with and beat another student after school on April 24 stands over the victim after he fell to the ground, as seen in an image from a cell phone video that recorded the incident and was shared on Snapchat.
Barrington Police explain why five attackers charged with 'felony' assault
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia explained how his department determined whether to charge the five males who assaulted a fellow Barrington High School student on April 24 with simple assault … more
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