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Barrington residents face animal cruelty charges

A person called Barrington Police on Friday, April 19, and reported that a Barrington resident was abusing his dog by not treating its medical condition. Police said the resident had posted a …
Barrington DPW turns Bicknell baseball field into a softball field
The Barrington Department of Public Works recently completed a magic trick of sorts — the DPW turned a baseball field into a … Read More
Waterfront lot sells for $1.15 million on Mathewson Road
A .75-acre lot on Mathewson Road in Barrington recently sold for more than $1 million. According to a press release from … Read More
Eagles blast Bulldogs in volleyball, 3-0
Last year, the Barrington High School boys volleyball team struggled when they squared off against Westerly.   This year, they swept … Read More
Sports
Eagles improve to 5-1 in D-II standings after 10-2 win over Ponaganset
The Barrington High School baseball team bounced back into the win column on Wednesday afternoon, April 17. The Eagles defeated … Read More
Rebels outscore Eagles, 17-15, in softball
Barrington lost to South Kingstown 17-15 on Monday, April 15. Barrington led 4-2 after four innings but South Kingstown scored … Read More
Barrington girls track team remains undefeated
The Barrington High School girls track team pushed its record to 7-0 following lopsided wins over Middletown (127-27), Rogers … Read More
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Two Barrington teenagers face vandalism charges Barrington Police charged two 16-year-old Barrington boys following an incident late Monday night, April 15.   Police officers responded to the Kent Street tennis courts after receiving a …
Third dead dog washes up on a Barrington beach A dead dog washed up on the shore at Barrington Beach on Monday, April 8. This was the third time a dead dog has washed up on a local beach in the last few weeks. Barrington Police said they are …
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Nelson Martins Nelson D. Martins, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass. Nelson was a graduate of Brown University and received his PhD in...
Barbara McGrath Barbara E. (Turner) McGrath, 97, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John McGrath. Barbara was the daughter of the late Joshua and Sarah (Cl

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