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The Barrington High School boys volleyball team celebrates its state championship on Friday night, June 7.

State Champs! Barrington volleyball team wins title

The Barrington High School boys volleyball team defeated Cranston West 3-1 to capture the Division II state championship on Friday night, June 7, at Rhode Island College. Barrington dropped the … more

6/8/24

There will be three performances of “Twisted Tales,” each school will have a dedicated performance.

Barrington students will share ‘Twisted Tales’ with audiences

Second- and third-graders from Nayatt, Primrose Hill and Sowams elementary schools will perform “Twisted Tales” on June 15 and 16. The play is a delightful romp through … more

6/7/24

Barrington School Committee members reviewed a plan to renovate the Victory Field athletic complex at Barrington High School.

Barrington School Committee shares vision for renovated Victory Field

On Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee shared their plan for renovating the Victory Field athletic complex at Barrington High School. The plan calls for a new track, a new … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/7/24

Legislation requiring safe firearms storage passes full General Assembly

PROVIDENCE — With final votes in the Senate, Thursday night, June 6, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Justine Caldwell and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to require safe … more

6/7/24

Assembly passes e-bike regulations – Yes to some, no to others

PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly voted on Thursday, June 6, to approve legislation from East Bay Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Dawn Euer to expand the legal use of electric bicycles in Rhode … more

6/7/24

The Eagles celebrate after beating East Providence 3-2 in the Division II semifinals, Wednesday.

Barrington prepares for volleyball state championship match

The Barrington High School boys volleyball team will play for the Division II state championship tonight, Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m. The Eagles punched their ticket to the finals … more

6/7/24

Fred DeAngelis wears many hats in the music world, from playing guiter and singing, to writing his own music, engineering and teaching others.

Meet Fred DeAngelis: Engineer and artist, songwriter and teacher

Audio engineer, producer, guitarist, singer/songwriter, music teacher Fred DeAngelis is a study in determination, patience and endurance. As a teenager, he fostered a dream to achieve a degree in, … more

By Michael Khouri | 6/7/24

Former Barrington resident George Voutes successfully proposed a rebate program for battery-powered lawn equipment in Barrington. Now there is proposed legislation calling for a statewide rebate program.

Proposed electric leaf blower rebate bill has roots in Barrington

Rep. Jennifer Boylan’s legislation to create a pilot rebate program for electric leaf blowers has been added to the amended budget bill approved by the House Finance Committee last week. The … more

6/6/24

RIPTA will not move forward with service reductions

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, RIPTA, will not move forward with previously proposed service reductions, which were scheduled to go into effect on Saturday, June 15, as … more

6/6/24

St. Andrew’s School's Class of 2024 has 50 graduates hailing from six states and eight countries.

St. Andrew’s School graduates Class of 2024

St. Andrew’s School in Barrington celebrated its Class of 2024 with pomp and circumstance at commencement on June 1. The ceremony was hosted on campus on the Buckley-Henius Quad with sunshine … more

6/6/24

In Hull, Mass., Gales Associates provided design, permitting, bid and construction phase services for the renovation of the Hull High School athletic field. The field abuts the ocean.

Barrington Schools exploring full reconstruction of Victory Field

The Barrington School Department has hired a company to complete a proposal for reconstructing the Victory Field athletic complex at Barrington High School. According to the posted agenda, the … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/5/24

East Bay Regional Coalition gains grant for alcohol and cannabis prevention

BARRINGTON — The East Bay Regional Coalition, through its BAY Team, was recently awarded a five-year grant from the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities … more

6/5/24

Barrington Middle School students show off the bowls they made as part of the Empty Bowls fund-raiser. For a small donation, people can select a bowl and all proceeds will be given to Tap-In. The Empty Bowls fund-raiser is part of the middle school’s One Amazing Night event.

One Amazing Night is tonight at Barrington Middle School

Barrington Middle School’s One Amazing Night will make its triumphant return on Wednesday, June 5. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the school. Fun activities will be hosted … more

6/5/24

Barrington High School’s Ellie Noonan soars to a first place finish in the pole vault at the state track championship on Saturday.

Pole vaulter leads Barrington girls at state track meet

The Barrington High School girls outdoor track team finished 14th at the state track championship on Saturday, June 1, at Connelly Stadium in Providence. Ellie Noonan was … more

6/4/24

Barrington's Chucky Potter competes in the high jump at states.

Photos: Barrington makes history by winning track state championship

The Barrington High School boys outdoor track team made history on Saturday, winning the track state championship at Connelly Stadium in Providence. In 100 years of outdoor track and field … more

6/4/24

Barrington Middle School students Gracie Gaines (left) and Eddie Wang raised the most money in the recent “Read to Feed” fund-raiser.

Barrington students give the gift of chickens, cows and more

A group of Barrington Middle School students recently raised more than $10,000 for Heifer International, a nonprofit organization that works to eradicate poverty and hunger by distributing animals to … more

6/4/24

Number three doubles player Justin Kuo strikes a forehand during the state championship match on Saturday.

Photos: Barrington tennis team wins state championship

Barrington won all three doubles matches and knocked off LaSalle, 4-2, on Saturday, June 1, at Slater Park. At number one doubles, Gabe Anderson and Bryce Kupperman defeated Yash Choudhary and … more

6/3/24

This graphic shows a summary of the work planned for Barrington Schools.

State approves Barrington school construction project for funding

The Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education recently approved the Barrington school building project for the $250 million in funding. On Tuesday, May 28, the Council … more

6/3/24

Members of the Barrington High School boys tennis team celebrate after winning the deciding match against LaSalle on Saturday night, June 1, at Slater Park in Pawtucket.

More State Champs! Barrington tennis team defeats LaSalle in finals

The Barrington High School boys tennis team capped an undefeated season with a 4-2 win over LaSalle Academy in the Division I State Championship finals on Saturday night, June 1, at Slater Park in … more

6/2/24

Members of the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team pose for a group photo shortly after winning the state championship on Saturday, June 1.

State Champs! BHS boys win outdoor track championship

The Barrington High School boys outdoor track team won the state championship on Saturday, June 1, at Connelly Stadium in Providence. Barrington scored 120 team points and finished ahead of … more

6/1/24

Fin Thomson, shown connecting with a pitch during an Eagles' game earlier this season, went 2-for-4, drove in one run and scored the game-winner during Barrington's 3-2 victory over St. Raphael's on Friday evening, May 31.

Barrington defeats St. Raphael's in extra innings, 3-2

Fin Thomson scored on a two-out balk in the bottom of the eighth inning and helped the Barrington High School baseball team defeat St. Raphael's 3-2 in a Division II playoff game on Friday evening, … more

6/1/24

Barrington Middle School teacher Stuart Moran points to the camera while participating in last week's Unity Walk.

Barrington Middle School students and staff enjoy Unity Walk

Beautiful weather… plus a big happy crowd… plus an upcoming three-day holiday weekend… equals a great event. The entire Barrington Middle School community — students, … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/31/24

Longtime Bayside Family YMCA Cycle Instructor and Aquatics Coach Bob Hassan (middle) stands with Greater Providence YMCA CEO Karen Santilli (right) and Bayside Y Executive Director Ryan Queenan (left).

Bayside YMCA coach earns a spot in RI Aquatics Hall of Fame

Bob Hassan, Bayside Family YMCA Cycle Instructor and Aquatics Coach for more than a decade, was recently inducted to the Rhode Island Aquatics Hall of Fame. He has worked hard to help swimmers earn … more

5/31/24

Quinn McNamara looks for an opportunity while pressured by a LaSalle defender.

BHS boys lacrosse team loses to LaSalle in semifinals

The postseason came to an end for the Barrington High School boys lacrosse team on Tuesday, May 28. The Eagles, who opened the playoffs with a 16-4 win over North Kingstown, lost to LaSalle … more

5/30/24

Eme Antone (left) and Alexandra Affronti (right) stand with Hampden Meadows School Principal Gino Sangiuliano next to the newly-completed Gaga Ball Pit.

Girl Scouts build Gaga ball pit at Barrington elementary school

Barrington’s Alexandra Affronti and her friend Eme Antone recently completed their Girl Scout Silver Award Project at Hampden Meadows School — the girls built a Gaga ball pit with the … more

5/30/24