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Barrington resident concerned about vibrations from school construction

An Owen Lane resident stopped into the Barrington Police station on Friday, Nov. 6 and shared his concerns about the ongoing construction project at Sowams School. The resident told police he is …
Barrington Police: 'Dash' asked to leave private school property
Barrington Police are investigating a suspicious situation that occurred outside a local private school on Wednesday, Nov. 4. … Read More
Early lapses cost Eagles dearly in soccer semifinals
Don Denham is not letting 10 minutes define his team’s season.   The head coach of the Barrington High School boys soccer … Read More
Barrington Police Chief to kids: ‘I’m concerned about your safety’
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia stopped by the middle school on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4. As the dismissal bell rang, … Read More
Sports
Eagles fly at cross country state meet
Another postseason meet, another impressive finish for the Barrington High School girls and boys cross country teams.   On … Read More
Eagles’ rally cut short in playoff loss to LaSalle
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team dropped a 3-0 match against LaSalle Academy in the Division I playoff quarterfinals … Read More
Late goal by EG ends Barrington’s field hockey season
The Barrington High School field hockey team was locked in a scoreless battle with East Greenwich for almost the entire Division I … Read More
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Police Report
Deer strikes and dead cats fill Barrington Police report A few weeks back, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued a warning to local residents: keep an eye out for deer during this time of year.   During the “rut,” …
Police: No arrests during beer-throwing Halloween incident in Barrington Barrington Police responded to an incident involving trick-or-treaters and a passing car on Halloween night, Oct. 31. Police received a 911 call at about 8:10 p.m. for a suspicious condition in …
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Patricia Blank Patricia Ann (Cabral) Blank, 78, of Warren, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday November 9, 2026 with her family at her side. She was the devoted wife of Norman D. Blank for 37 years before h
Martha Manchester Martha Manchester, 72, of Westport, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Philip Manchester, Jr. and the late Sophie K. (Lepianka) M

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