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Barrington Town Council candidate critical of scheduling conflicts

A Barrington Planning Board meeting which is expected to feature an important change in the Belton Court Village housing development application will take place on Nov. 3. It is also Election Day. …
Fourteen-year-old Barrington boy calls police about e-scooter incident
What do you do if a bunch of electric scooters are blocking the walkway into a restaurant? On Monday, Sept. 21, a 14-year-old … Read More
House District 67 candidates weigh in on electric scooters
Question of the week: Would you support legislation that would make it illegal for anyone under the age of 16 to operate an electric … Read More
'Green Bond' supporters gather at Carousel to urge Question 5 approval
Supporters of a ballot initiative that would approve $55 million in state borrowing to various environmental, climate resiliency, and … Read More
Sports
Eagles outpace Rams and Townies in opener
The Barrington High School boys cross country team opened the dual meet season on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22, with wins over LaSalle … Read More
Eagles open big lead against Wizards, win 33-14
The Barrington High School football team dominated the first half of play, led 20-0 at halftime, and powered to a 33-14 victory over … Read More
BHS girls cross country team dominates top spots at dual meet
The Barrington High School girls cross country team had three runners finish in the top four spots, but it was not quite enough as the … Read More
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Police Report
DUIs, elder exploitation among Portsmouth police charges PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by The Portsmouth Police Department: Wednesday, Sept. 23 Raymond Sushil Grover, 33, of 366 Meacom Ave., Warren, was charged with …
Barrington Police: Business cited after pumping pool water into bay A Barrington Police officer on a construction detail assignment with a Bristol County Water Authority contractor who was doing work in a Hampden Meadows neighborhood on Tuesday, Sept. 15 discovered …
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Karen Munroe Karen Jayne Munroe, 62, of East Providence, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Beverly (Leasor) Munroe
Arthur Almeida Arthur Almeida, "Artie," age 83, of Bristol, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Mary (Perry) Almeida,

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