Barrington: The Healthiest Horse In Rhode Island's Glue Factory!

The head of Barrington's Republican party says our tax increases cannot be maintained. And he is right!

Patch Choice for Best Pedicure in Barrington

A personal thank you to the patrons of Avessa for voting us "Best Pedicure in Barrington"

How do Romney and Santorum Feel About Our Country's Public Lands? Not Much. Read on...

This piece, "The Trees are All Right", by Timothy Egan (New York Times, March 8, 2012), exposes the candidates' sad views about our public lands. Reprinted in full.

Legislators Saved Powerball Winners $10 Million in Taxes

New tax rate by the General Assembly raises our taxes, but its a big windfall for Powerball winners!

'That's How It Always Has Been' Not a Good Enough Answer!

All school committe members should write letters to the editor.

Mistakes Made In the Gym

exercise mistakes people make in the gym

The Benefits of Daily Physical Activity

exercise benefits

Before You Squirt That Bottle of Roundup®, You Need to Read This...

Glyphosate, a familiar herbicide, has gone from revolutionary agricultural product to reviled symbol of corporate greed and short-sightedness, and may be the tobacco of this decade.

When Laws that Protect People are Not Prosecuted, Bad Things Happen

The Cranston school girl who the police escort to class every day to protect her is the victim of not only rude and vicious zealots, but a victim of the Attorney General's office.

Tango with Mangos

Learn about the power of Mangos!

Single & Coping With Valentine's Day

Are there ways to cope with the stress of being single on Valentine's Day? YES!

Time to Start the Garden -- Almost

You can grow tasty, nutritious, and un-chemicalized food with your own two hands in your own yard. What’s not to love?

Healthy Tasty Super Bowl Recipes

super bowl recipes

The 10 Commandments for Losing Weight…and Keeping it Off!

10 behavioral changes for weight loss

'Bay Spring Folk' host a Local Brew Coffeehouse at the community center

Local Brew Coffeehouse gang to host an intimate event at the Bay Spring community center at 170 Narragansett Ave.

Recycling in Paris

Recycling programs in Paris are similar to ours, but with some interesting differences and ideas to consider here. And we soon will have an opportunity to improve ours.

Why Goal Setting Fails

Correct goal setting

University of Vermont's Top 10 Environmental Watch List

Significant environmental events of 2011 were identified by the University of Vermont's Environmental Law Center, giving us a view of issues that are likely to be in the news this coming year.

Have Lower Back Pain and Still Doing Sit-Ups?

Exercises that help, not hurt, the lower back.

Holiday Folk Fest a Big Success!

We had a great evening at the Holiday Folk Fest last Saturday evening. It was the type of evening that makes you amazed by all the creative talent and warm community spirit right here in Barrington.

More Ideas for a Less Wasteful Christmas

RIRRC Shares Tips for a Greener Christmas

A Holiday Folk Fest is Brewin’ at the Middle School on December 10th

On Saturday evening, December 10, a diverse group of local musicians will perform at BMS. Doors open at 6:30. The show starts at 7:00. There will be homemade baked goods and fresh brewed coffee.

If It Has To be Christmas, Make It Safe and Thoughtful

Christmas has morphed into the season of consumption, waste, and hazards. Make a turn-around this year for everyone's sake.

Thanksgiving day = 4,500 CALORIES!!

Thanksgiving tips

Prepare Your Body for Optimal Winter Performance with Pre- and Post-Workout Stretching

article on stretching

Here Come The Leaves (Slowly) - Handle Them Responsibly

Whenever the leaves finally get to the ground, please bag them or compost them - don't dump them where they don't belong.

Love Your Bugs

Bugs, and other invertebrates, are currently in the midst of a mass extinction. Some appreciation and tolerance in your garden could help maybe just a little bit.

Can’t Say Can’t? Call Me

Each month a person, business, or organization that has done that which can’t be done will be featured in that month’s “Can’t Say Can’t” blog. We can all be inspired to move mountains.

We Need to Protect our Children From BPA

Although anti-regulation fever is having its (hopefully fleeting) moment, enough evidence has been accrued to prohibit BPA from baby bottles and sippy cups.

Do This Core Exercise Instead of That Core Exercise

Do the plank versus a crunch.

Remember the Ab Roller?

Don't leave out the exercise routine for your core.

Creating a Barrington Blue Zone

How Barrington residents can live longer.

48 Hours Without Power (...and counting)

Resilience, if not readiness, was the name of the game these past few days.

Eat Plenty of Anti-Cancer Vegetables

Some dietary steps that may help keep those cancer cells in check.

Environmental Budget Process Used for Political Posing

Riders to the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 are self-serving, short-sighted, and would be downright dangerous if they weren't so transparent.

Bunch of Great Talent Saturday at Fiddle 'n Folk Fest in Haines Park

Visit Haines Park Saturday to see a fabulous array of fiddle music from 3 to 7 pm It’s free! Co-sponsored by RI DEM and Local Brew Coffeehouse Events, artists local and regional will perform.

VIDEO: How to Do Correct Pushup

Watch Fitness Together owner and personal trainer Matt Gagliano do a correct pushup.

How Do You Exercise?

What does your exercise routine look like?

'New' Town Beach - What Should It Be?

The lack of detail in the draft Beach Management Plan is an good opportunity to shape the way our beach is used into the future.

A Little Knowledge, Lot of Arrogance Can Be Dangerous

Misuse of antibiotics is an example of our belief in our own power and right to control the environment, which could be our undoing.