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🌱 Patch AM: Why police swarmed Barrington’s Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve last week
Coming up: Food Drive/Collection Event on the Barrington Patch calendar
Good day Barrington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why police swarmed Barrington’s Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve last week
- How Barrington’s Class of ’72 is funding future Eagles
- Why a Barrington resident ended up in Warren’s latest police log
Also on today's calendar: Food Drive/Collection Event and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Barringtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Barringtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Colder; a p.m. snow shower, temps: high: 35, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Partly sunny, brisk and cold, with a high of 35 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Resident spots man with gun hunting in Barrington wildlife preserve (eastbayri.com) — Barrington police and neighboring departments responded after a Sowams Road resident reported a man with a shotgun entering the Johannis Farm Wildlife Preserve, where hunting is prohibited. Officers eventually found a 70-year-old Swansea man and issued a no-trespass order, prompting Barrington Land Conservation Trust leaders to remind residents that hunting is not allowed on any of the trust’s local properties, including Johannis Farm. 
2. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle (eastbayri.com) — Barrington High School alumni from the Class of 1972 are launching the new Gray Eagles Scholarship to support students who show strong school pride and spirit. Working with the Community Scholarship Fund, the group plans to raise money through donations and alumni gatherings, giving Barrington families another locally rooted scholarship opportunity tied directly to the BHS community.
3. Warren Police Log: Officers make DUI arrests, assist in warrant pick-up (eastbayri.com) — A Barrington resident was among several people arrested in Warren last week, facing an alleged DUI charge after a Saturday evening stop. The Warren police log also details other DUI, domestic violence, and warrant arrests, along with fire department responses to alarms, gas odor calls, and minor incidents that did not result in injuries.
4. Discover Newport announces six new board members as Gray takes helm (whatsupnewp.com) — Barrington is one of nine coastal communities represented on Discover Newport’s tourism board, which has just named Portsmouth business owner Matthew Gray as its new chair and added six new directors. The organization plans to boost off-season visitation while protecting residents’ quality of life, and is developing a new strategic plan that will shape regional tourism promotion, including for Barrington.
5. Boys and Girls High School All-America Teams revealed for Fall 2025 season (soccerwire.com) — A Barrington High School boys’ soccer player, goalkeeper Liam Helfrich, has been named to the United Soccer Coaches 2025 High School All-America Team, putting Barrington on a prestigious national list. The announcement also honors a Mt. Hope defender and a North Kingstown forward from Rhode Island. These players will be recognized at a January ceremony in Philadelphia.
📸 Around Barrington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington
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★ Featured events ★
- Food Drive/Collection Event
100 Bullocks Point Ave, East Providence
9:00 am - Pokemart Expo
21 Traverse St, Providence
9:30 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Senior Services Advisory Board
Barrington, RI Calendar , Peck Center 281 County Road (lower level of the library - back , Barrington
6:00 pm - Building Project Community Forum - Nayatt School
Nayatt School , 400 Nayatt Rd , Barrington
6:00 pm - Winter Concert
Barrington High School , 220 Lincoln Ave , Barrington
6:30 pm - Winter Chorus Concert at BHS
Hampden Meadows Elementary School , 297 New Meadow Rd , Barrington
5:30 pm - Wednesday Night Trivia
Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol , 500 Wood St Building 111 , Bristol
6:30 pm - Parks and Recreation Commission
Barrington, RI Calendar , The Peck Center 281 County Road (Library Lower Level - back) , Barrington
7:00 pm - Qigong Workshop
Light of Hope , 245 Phenix Ave , Cranston
10:00 am - Cultural Survival Bazaar
The WaterFire Arts Center , 475 Valley St , Providence
10:00 am - Cranston West at Barrington
220 Lincoln Ave , Barrington
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
📣 Barrington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wee-One Wednesdays
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
9:00 am - Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center!
Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
9:00 am - All Aboard for the Holidays
Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
10:00 am - Xtreme Hip Hop Step Aeorbics
Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park , 1197 Broad Street , Providence
5:15 pm
Wednesday December 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- RECALL Alert!
Mellace Family Brands is recalling Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted (34-oz tubs and 11.5-oz bags) due to potential contamination with Salmonella… (Nextdoor ) - Respiratory Illnesses is on the Rise
With seasonal respiratory illnesses on the rise, it's especially important for older adults to protect themselves against flu, COVID-19, and RSV that… (Nextdoor )
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