Barrington News

A 17-year-old Barrington High School student was killed in a single-car crash late Monday night. via Turnto10.com

“Somebody has to get involved. The parents have to get more involved. We have to come together as a group legislators, parents, and the community to try and work together to stop this from happening.”

Questions are being raised about an apparent loophole in a law aimed at curbing underage drinking in Rhode Island, after a 17-year-old was killed in Barrington in an apparent drunken-driving crash. via WJAR-TV

Thanks to a generous donation by oncologist Louis Leone, MD, the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Center for Cancer Research Development at Rhode Island Hospital is raffling off a classic 1969 Mercury ... via WPRI

As his parents looked on, the 16-year-old boy entered the courtroom in handcuffs, and after the cuffs were removed, a prosecutor provided the details supporting juvenile delinquency petitions, which accuse him ... via Providence Journal

“With the money raised for research, breast cancer will be as easy to eliminate as the pink from my hair.”

According to the USPS Newslink you can credit postal employees for their postmaster's new look. via The Stamp Collecting Round-Up

“They are the front line soldiers that have to discuss these things with their kids”

A teenager pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of driving to endanger, death resulting and refusal to submit to a chemical test following a car crash that killed his 17-year old passenger. via WJAR-TV

“You have someone incarcerated coming to your school to relay that message-- I reach out two days later at Saint Lukes with a youth group-- and what is it taking?”

Today, police in Barrington are expected to release more information on yet another teen tragedy! A high school student is killed in an alcohol related car crash- and a 16-year old driver faces criminal ... via WPRI-TV East Providence

A teenager has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after a car crash that killed his front-seat passenger and injured himself and two others. via WLNE-TV Providence

A serious overnight car crash in Barrington is now under investigation. It happened on New Meadow Road just around midnight, where crews were called after a one car accident. via WPRI

“It has everything to do with it There's a perception out there that there are union leaders who are more important in this chamber than our constituents.”

In a one-day special session yesterday state lawmakers voted to move the state's presidential primary up by a month and reverse their earlier - and much-criticized - decision to send 17-year-olds to the state ... via Providence Journal

“And I think the public will have great confidence in her.”

The Judicial Nominating Commission last night picked five finalists for the state District Court vacancy created by the death of Judge Richard A. Gonnella. via Providence Journal

“He said, 'What the hell are you trying to find? What do you think, you're going to find some pot of gold?' I said, 'No, I just want to find out who we were.'”

Some people used to call John Garrahy "the professor of Irish dancing." This 1942 photo shows him with his students and their parents. via Providence Journal

“I was so impressed. There should be more of these nursing homes around.”

Even after her last breath, they continued Harriet's sponge bath. She always wanted to be spotless no matter who was coming over or where she was going. via Providence Journal

“Within the next week we expect them to be cleaned up and out of there”

The Place, the former teen center on College Lane that fell into disrepair, is nearly gone. via Providence Journal

“It would take a ton of research, not to mention dollars, to see where the best location would be and the general set up. "Right now, I think the taxpayers are getting a lot of service for the money they're spending”

Albion Fire Chief Richard Petrin couldn't have been more eager to respond when asked his department's greatest challenge at this juncture of 2007. via The Call

“It looks like a castle. I thought it was romantic and beautiful.”

The light-filled family room has a stone fireplace and a long raised hearth. A side door leads to the pool and hot tub. via Providence Journal

“From my perspective, this is an opportunity really to get a great energy project while also producing jobs”

Three local investors, including former radio talk-show host Arlene Violet, have proposed building a $135-million ethanol refinery at the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown. via Providence Journal

“Rather than ensuring students were ready for school - and schools ready for students - the focus was on such contractual issues as health care benefits and salaries for teachers.”

The teacher's union and School Committee met again on Tuesday night without success. via North East Independent

The East Providence High School Hall of Fame's 24th annual induction ceremony and dinner will be held on Oct. via Providence Journal