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Pickle-ballers ask for exclusive use of new town courts in Barrington

Some pickle-ball players recently asked the town to close off the pickle-ball courts at Chianese Park to outside players during specific times each week.   The request surfaced at the …
Eagles improve to 5-4-1 after back-to-back shutout victories
The Barrington High School girls soccer team outscored its competition 10-0 over the last two games.   On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the … Read More
Barrington School Committee candidates highlight top issues
Question: If elected to the Barrington School Committee, what would be your top priority — what would be the one item you would … Read More
Barrington Council candidates share their top priorities
Question: If elected to the Barrington Town Council, what would be your top priority — what would be the one item you would want … Read More
Sports
BHS girls volleyball wins three times last week
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team defeated Cranston West 3-0 on Monday night, Sept. 30.   The Eagles won, 25-21, … Read More
Blocked field goal and fumble fell BHS football team
The Barrington High School football team was a field goal away from celebrating its first win of the season. On Friday night, the … Read More
Barrington knocks off North Kingstown in girls tennis, 5-2
The Barrington High School girls tennis team improved to 8-0 after defeating North Kingstown 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 25. … Read More
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Resident tells police human remains may be his grandmother Two weeks ago, human remains were discovered at a construction site near Elm Lane in the Nayatt Point neighborhood. A few days later, a 71-year-old Barrington resident told police he suspects the …
Police: Man spotted walking in and out of traffic in Barrington Police responded to Massasoit Avenue for a report of a man walking in and out of traffic on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at about 7 p.m. Police said the man was seen walking toward the White Church at one …
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Barbara Balzano Barbara M. Balzano, 87 of Bristol, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late John M. Balzano for 61 years. Barbara was the daughter of the late Edward Mello and Bella A
Lawrence Specht Lawrence 'Larry' Specht, recently of Wellesley MA, formerly of Warren RI, Barrington RI and Palm City FL, passed away on October 1, 2024 surrounded by his large and loving family. He was predeceased b

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