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Large barge anchored south of Barrington River Bridge

Motorists driving across the Barrington River Bridge may have noticed a barge anchored off the south side of the span.   Rhode Island Department of Transportation Spokesman Charles St. …
Barrington girls push past Portsmouth in penalty kicks
Ella Martin buried the game-winning penalty kick, powering the Barrington High School girls soccer team past Portsmouth 1-0 in the … Read More
Clock confusion spoils Barrington’s homecoming game
The Barrington High School sideline erupted with cheers.   Just seconds earlier, the BHS football team lined up for what … Read More
Penalty kicks bring joy, heartbreak for Patriots
PORTSMOUTH — For the Portsmouth High School soccer teams, Monday’s playoff games came down to the same nerve-racking test: penalty … Read More
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Barrington native named conference offensive player of week for URI
University of Rhode Island quarterback Alex McClelland was named the CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week, the conference … Read More
Barrington rowers medal at Head of the Charles regatta
Three Barrington girls — Avery Collins, Claire Kao and Anna Friel — took home medals for a fourth place finish at the Head of the … Read More
Eagles score 28 unanswered points in victory over Rebels
The Barrington High School football team dug out of a 14-7 hole and defeated South Kingstown 35-14 in a Division I game on Saturday, … Read More
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Barrington Police: Online shopper's car covered in coffee A woman called Barrington Police at about 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, after she noticed someone had poured coffee all over her car while it was parked outside the Barrington Shaw’s Supermarket. …
Barrington Police Chief: ‘This is about the rules of the road' Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said residents should expect a measured response when it comes to enforcement of the newly passed ordinance amendment that prohibits anyone from riding an …
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Fernando Machado Fernando A. Machado, 72, of Rehoboth, Mass., passed away on October 26, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose Z. Mac
Betty Rose Betty L. Rose, 82, formerly of Tiverton, RI passed away on October 26, 2026 at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol, RI. She was the dedicated wife of the late John J. Rose. Born in Hallwood, VA, Betty was

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