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Jake Ignall fires a shot into the net during the first half of Thursday's game against Portsmouth.
Eagles open early lead and roll to 18-7 win over Portsmouth
Colin Hope scored six goals and Jake Ignall tallied five as the Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated Portsmouth 18-7 on Thursday, May 16.   Barrington took a 6-1 lead in the … more
The town is using $208,680 of ARPA funding and $66,071 from a streets and drainage bond to pay for the Kent Street tennis court improvements.
Barrington spending $250,000 to renovate Kent Street tennis courts
The Barrington Town Council recently signed off on a bid to renovate the Kent Street tennis courts.   At their May 6 meeting, Council members voted 3-0 to reallocate money from different … more
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Barrington Middle School eighth-graders Maggie Searles (left) and Georgia Gorfinkle will hold a fund-raiser at Barrington Beach on Saturday, May 18 to support children who have lost a parent. The money raised will go to Fleur de Lis camp, which offers a free week of camp to girls who have lost a parent.
Barrington friends raising money for a good cause
People are encouraged to bring the entire family to Barrington Town Beach this Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of family fun, all while raising money for a great cause. Two … more
The view from Barrington Beach looking west toward Watson Avenue.
RISPCA: Dead dog found on Barrington beach had been shot
The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person who killed a dog that washed up on a Barrington … more
St. Andrew’s School’s commencement speaker will Barbara Papitto. “I am pleased to be able to share my perspective about these ideals to the Class of 2024 so that they can continue to impact the world around them,” she said.
St. Andrew’s School names its commencement speaker
Barbara Papitto, a generous philanthropist and an advocate for education, will be the speaker at the St. Andrew’s School commencement on Saturday, June 1.   Over the last 40-years, … more
The Barrington High School sailing team will compete in the National Invitational Tournament held in Chicago on May 18-19. Pictured are team members (back row, from left to right) Ellery Klock, Abby Guertler, Lauren Leonard, Avery Guck and (front row) Quin Schneider, Christopher Chwalk, Jack Gaynor, and Duffy Macaulay.
Barrington High School sailing team qualifies for nationals
The Barrington High School sailing team finished fifth at the NESSA Team Racing Championship (President’s Trophy) regatta earlier this month and earned a spot at nationals. The strong … more
"Chicago: Teen Edition" will have performances on May 18 and 19 at Barrington Middle School auditorium. 
Arts Alive! brings razzle dazzle to the East Bay
Get ready to tap your toes and snap your fingers because the stage is set for a whirlwind of song, dance, and all that jazz when Arts Alive! presents "Chicago: Teen Edition.” Student … more
Nearly 100 people attended the recent forum titled "Combating Antisemitism in the East Bay and Beyond."
East Bay event focuses on combating antisemitism
More than 85 people filled the Barrington Public Library auditorium to support East Bay’s Jewish population. Attendees were welcomed by Jacob Brier, volunteer organizer, who shared their … more
Nick Spaight (right), shown in a game earlier this season, scored once and assisted on four other goals during the Eagles' 12-8 win over Mount St. Charles.
Eagles defeat Mounties in boys lacrosse
The Barrington High School boys lacrosse team defeated Mount St. Charles, 12-8, on Friday, May 10. Colin Hope scored four goals, while Peyton Hillier had three. Jake Ignall and Ben Parylak each … more
Tom Rimoshytus, shown at a previous FTM, has filed an amendment for the May 22 FTM calling for unspent money in the affordable housing account to be shifted into an athletic fields line item.
Should Barrington use $500,000 for affordable housing or fields?
For nearly three years, $500,000 earmarked for an affordable housing downpayment assistance program in Barrington has sat untouched. Officials said restrictions placed on the funds have made it … more
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Hampden Meadows School Principal Gino Sangiuliano said he was very happy to hear about the Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School recognition. 
Barrington elementary school proves it is a ‘beacon’ of education
Barrington Public Schools received some great news this week: Hampden Meadows School has earned the distinction of being a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School. The honor is based on the Blue Ribbon … more
This relatively large electric bicycle would be banned from the East Bay Bike Path and other state bike paths if a current Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management bill becomes law this spring.
E-bikes bill allows some, bans others
The State of Rhode Island recently moved one step closer to a law that would regulate electric bicycles on all state properties, including bike paths. Passed by the full House of Representatives two … more
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Barrington High School's Bryce Kupperman (left) and Gabe Anderson won the RI State Tennis Doubles Championship last weekend. It was the second straight state championship for Kupperman and Anderson.
Barrington High School doubles team repeats as state champs
Barrington High School’s number one doubles team of Bryce Kupperman and Gabe Anderson won its second straight state championship last weekend. The Eagles duo knocked off a doubles team … more
Barrington teen charged with assaulting person over 60
Barrington Police charged a 16-year-old Barrington boy with assault on a person 60-or-older (causing bodily harm), and disorderly conduct, following an investigation last week.   Police … more
Miles Fontaine, shown in a game earlier this season, had three hits in the Eagles' win over Narragansett on Tuesday, May 14.
Murphy and Fontaine power Barrington past Narragansett, 6-0
Quinn Murphy and Miles Fontaine each blasted three hits as the Barrington High School baseball team blanked Narragansett, 6-0, in a Division II game on Tuesday, May 14. Murphy was 3-for-4 at the … more
Barrington Police News: Electric fence zaps dog, kids ride office chair, and more
Barrington Police responded to a variety of calls last week, including one that involved teenagers riding an office chair into traffic on Maple Avenue. On Wednesday, May 8, … more
Alexandra Hope (left), shown in a previous game, scored a goal and had two assists in the Eagles' loss to LaSalle.
Despite game plan, Barrington loses to LaSalle
The Barrington High School girls lacrosse team was mid-way through the second quarter of a game against Lincoln School last Wednesday when rain poured down and lightning flashed across the sky. … more
This year’s arts festival and community fair will be held outside Barrington Town Hall. In previous years, the event filled some streets downtown.
Barrington's arts festival and community fair moving to Town Hall grounds
The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Barrington Town Hall.   The Arts Festival will features dozens of artists and … more
Runners get ready for the start of an event during the Middle School Eastern Division Track Championship last week.
Barrington Middle School teams win track divisional titles
Barrington Middle School swept the RIPCOA Middle School Eastern Division Track Championships last week. The BMS girls team finished in first with 182.75 points, well ahead of second-place Kickemuit … more
New Barrington Superintendent of Schools will earn $265,000 a year
Barrington's next Superintendent of Schools will earn $265,000 annually, according to details of the contract.  Late last week, the Barrington School Committee announced it had hired … more
Barrington school officials ask for better bathroom behavior
Families of Barrington Middle School students received an email last week, requesting some assistance regarding restrooms at the school.   According to the email, some students have been … more
Barrington High School Golf Team Captain Adam Gorman hits from the 15th fairway during a recent league match.
Strong start for Barrington High School golf team
The Barrington High School golf team has enjoyed a strong start to the season.   The Eagles opened league matches with a 7-0 record and have placed in the top-10 in a handful of … more
BHS student Vivian Wen’s painting “Burnout” won the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District.
Barrington student’s artwork will be displayed in US Capitol
Barrington High School student Vivian Wen recently won the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. The award was announced last week by … more
BHS AfterProm looking for volunteers, donations
Organizers of the annual Barrington High School AfterProm event are looking for volunteers.   “Our decorating team has so much to accomplish in little time,” stated an email … more
This rendering shows a close-up of the pocket neighborhood included in the plan for the monastery property.
Barrington residents will vote (again) on monastery property
Residents at this month’s Financial Town Meeting will vote on a resolution to authorize the development of the former Carmelite monastery property. At their recent meeting, members of the … more
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