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District hires investigator to look into Barrington teacher's social media activity

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BARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The Barrington School Committee has hired an independent investigator to look into a teacher's social media activity. The teacher, who the district has not identified, was placed on administrative leave Thursday after reportedly expressing no sympathy for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed while visiting Utah Valley University the day prior, on social media. The Barrington School Committee voted…Social Media · Barrington See the Story

R.I. teacher placed on leave after calling Charlie Kirk ‘a piece of garbage’ in a video on social media - The Boston Globe

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An extra police presence was on hand at Barrington High School on Friday morning, according to the police chief.Social Media · Barrington Read Article

R.I. Ethics Commission wrestles with lawmaker’s bid to rejoin list of attorneys hired by state

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Rep. Jason Knight, a Barrington Democrat, sits before the Rhode Island Ethics Commission on Aug. 19, 2025. (Photo by Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current)Does a state lawmaker qualify as an independent contractor when hired by Rhode Island’s court system to represent clients who can’t otherwise rely on a public defender? That was the question that kept the Rhode Island Ethics Commission debating for more than 40 minutes as its members weighed …Barrington, Rhode Island · Barrington Read Article

Former Barrington Bus Monitor Faces 3rd Misconduct Allegation

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BARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A third allegation of misconduct involving a Barrington school bus monitor has been reported, 12 News has learned. Barrington Public Schools informed families Monday of the latest incident, which involves the same monitor accused last month of "inappropriately touching" two students. BACKGROUND: Barrington School Committee discusses ‘disturbing’ allegations against bus monitor "We are angered by this revelation an…Barrington, Rhode Island · Barrington See the Story

Barrington police begin cracking down on e-bikes

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BARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The Barrington Police Department is ramping up patrols to prevent the "dangerous operation of electric motorized bicycles" in town. In a social media post Friday afternoon, the police department explained that the measured enforcement effort is aimed at increasing safety and preventing serious injury. It is also "effective immediately." Police noted that juveniles under the age of 16 are prohibited from operating electr…Barrington, Rhode Island · Barrington Read Article

Colrain Forms Hiring Committee for Highway Superintendent

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COLRAIN — The Highway Department is seeking its next superintendent, with the ideal candidate being someone who can effectively balance administrative tasks with fieldwork alongside the crew.Barrington, Rhode Island · Barrington See the Story

Crews battling Barrington house fire

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BARRINGTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A fire broke out at a home in Barrington late Tuesday morning. Crews responded to the scene on Talcott Street around 11:30 a.m. Smoke was seen coming from the home as crews worked to put out the flames. No word on any injuries or what caused the fire at this time. This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 Ne…House Fire · Barrington Read Article

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District hires investigator to look into Barrington teacher's social media activity

R.I. teacher placed on leave after calling Charlie Kirk ‘a piece of garbage’ in a video on social media - The Boston Globe

Barrington Teacher Placed on Administrative Leave

Road closed in Barrington after serious crash

Search continues for missing Barrington teenager

R.I. Ethics Commission wrestles with lawmaker’s bid to rejoin list of attorneys hired by state

Former Barrington Bus Monitor Faces 3rd Misconduct Allegation

Barrington police begin cracking down on e-bikes

Colrain Forms Hiring Committee for Highway Superintendent

Crews battling Barrington house fire

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District hires investigator to look into Barrington teacher's social media activity

R.I. teacher placed on leave after calling Charlie Kirk ‘a piece of garbage’ in a video on social media - The Boston Globe

Barrington Teacher Placed on Administrative Leave

Road closed in Barrington after serious crash

Search continues for missing Barrington teenager

R.I. Ethics Commission wrestles with lawmaker’s bid to rejoin list of attorneys hired by state

Former Barrington Bus Monitor Faces 3rd Misconduct Allegation

Barrington police begin cracking down on e-bikes

Colrain Forms Hiring Committee for Highway Superintendent

Crews battling Barrington house fire