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Hey hey Barrington! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $250M school overhaul will change Barrington's first day back
  • Small fire damages vestibule at Saint Luke's Church in Barrington
  • Police investigate fatal fall at a Barrington nail salon

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm; fog in the morning, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • 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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    Wednesday August 19
  • Painting of the Blocks
    Bristol Warren Regional SD Bristol, RI 02809
    10:30 am
  • Music at Sunset - August 19: Colby James & the Ramblers →
    Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Freshmen & New Student Welcome
    Mt. Hope High School Bristol, RI 02809
    5:30 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • School Committee Meeting
    Bristol Warren Regional SD MHHS Cafeteria
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 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 )
  • Hey, Can We Talk?
    In a world that often asks us to move quickly, Can We Talk… offers something different: a chance to slow down, share a meal, and connect with others… (Nextdoor )
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Warren. Apply here.
  • Life Care Centers of America posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in East Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warren

  • Portsmouth woman arrested on drug, DUI charges (eastbayri.com)
  • 2026 Best of Rhode Island Readers' Poll Results - Page 5 of 8 (rimonthly.com)

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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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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