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• Brickyard Pond in Barrington is back open for business (eastbayri.com) — Brickyard Pond in Barrington has been declared safe again for swimming and other recreation after state officials confirmed the harmful blue-green algae bloom has cleared. Residents are reminded that past algae exposure can cause rashes, stomach issues, and more serious symptoms, while another pond in Smithfield remains under an advisory.
• NBC 10 PM Flash Briefing: August 19, 2026 (turnto10.com) — A longtime educator recently died after an accident at a Barrington nail salon, and friends and former colleagues are remembering her impact on students and the community. The regional news briefing also covers several serious incidents elsewhere in New England, from a beach rescue to a tragic camp accident.
• Palm Beach Obituaries-August 21, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com) — Barrington residents are mourning John Olaf Olson Sr., a longtime town resident who passed away peacefully in North Kingstown on August 6 at age 91. Born in Cambridge and raised on a Burlington, Massachusetts chicken farm, he later made his home in Barrington after earlier years in Stoneham and Moody Beach, leaving a legacy that connects New England communities across several states.
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