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Man jumps from Barrington River Bridge
Police responded to the Barrington River Bridge at about 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, after a man said he was going to jump from the bridge.
A woman called police to say she was with the man, and …
Why? Why would someone start drinking?
What is so wrong with someone's life that he or she would start "chasing death"?
Chris … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced lane shifts and traffic pattern changes at the … Read More
Elizabeth Splaine was brushing her teeth when inspiration struck.
Actually, she was searching for the cap to the toothpaste when it … Read More
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Sports
BHS Sports Roundup: Quakers outscore Eagles in field hockey
Barrington High School lost to Moses Brown 4-3 in a battle of the top two field hockey teams on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
The undefeated Quakers built a 2-1 halftime lead against the Eagles, but …
Barrington athletes fare well in fencing competitions
Fencers from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club (RIFAC) challenged the competition for medals at an unclassified tournament sponsored by Worcester Fencing Club recently. The …
Police Report
Barrington police: Three businesses sell tobacco to minor
Barrington police said three local businesses failed a tobacco sales compliance check conducted last week.
On Thursday, Oct. 11, a 16-year-old boy who was serving as a police decoy entered nine …
Basketball coach says former player attacked him
On Sunday, Oct. 7, Barrington police responded to the Sage Gymnasium at St. Andrew's School at about 11:10 a.m. for a disturbance.
Officers spoke with a 26-year-old man who said he was a coach and …
Legal Notices
Obituaries
Opinion
Editorial: Bike path crime spree is a crock
Letter: RE: The Whitehouse by Mr. Fuller
Letter: Toxic bologna
Letter: Barrington council's mega tax break for developers
Letter: Putting fear in Barrington residents
Letter: Thanks for supporting Booster Day
Letter: Stop dragging your feet with start time change
Letter: Go 'outside the box' to solve field issues
Election News
Question: State question number 1 on the November ballot will ask voters to approve a $250 million bond for school repairs and construction. How will you vote on that question, and why? Senate, …
Question: What is your opinion of school committee meetings — are they open and accessible enough to the public? Patrick McCrann — "Technically, yes. As a frequent attendee and …
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