Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Work is underway — Barrington schools will be ready (eastbayri.com) — Barrington families should expect new traffic patterns and construction impacts as four of the town's six public schools undergo a $250 million renovation and expansion, with classes still set to start on Aug. 26. Officials say schools will open clean, safe, and on time, while asking parents to review new drop-off videos and prepare for temporary cafeterias, playgrounds, and parking changes through 2028.
• Crews put out small fire at Saint Luke's Catholic Church in Barrington (coastalabc.com) — Firefighters quickly contained a small fire in the vestibule of Saint Luke's Catholic Church on Washington Road in Barrington early Tuesday morning. Sprinklers and crews knocked down the flames, leaving the main church undamaged while investigators work to determine what caused the blaze.
• Woman dies after fall at Barrington nail salon (wpri.com) — Police report that a 79-year-old East Providence woman died after accidentally falling down a stairway at a Barrington nail salon last week. Customers tried to help before she was taken to the hospital, and investigators say there's no sign of foul play as the salon cooperates with the ongoing review.
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There's still time before school starts! Check with your child's doctor or nurse to make sure your children are caught up on well-child visits and recommended vaccines. The American Academy… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News
Warren
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East Providence
Former East Providence officer denied detail duty for 'inappropriate' behavior (eastbayri.com)
Jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial hears from defendant's family members (turnto10.com)
Who will be the D-II football champ in 2026? Vote for your preseason favorite (providencejournal.com)
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