Barrington To Require COVID-19 Vaccines For Teachers | Patch PM

Welcome to Thursday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at the latest headlines from around Rhode Island.

Today's top story

Barrington teachers have until Nov. 1 to get the COVID-19 vaccine, or face unpaid leave or termination.

Although more than 90 percent of the teachers in the district are already vaccinated, there are five to six holdouts, the superintendent said.

Read the full story here.

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Time is running out to see this year's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. The exhibit will close after Halloween night.

Read more about this year's display.

Thursday's other headlines

• RI Leaders Spar With Ted Cruz Over Immigration Comments: Rep. Jim Langevin called for the Texas senator to "keep Rhode Island’s name out of your mouth."
• Narragansett PD, Girl Scouts Collect For Project Undercover: Donations of new socks, underwear and diapers can be dropped off in the lobby of the police station.
• Bristol, Warren Kids Can Get Free Books Through Age 5: Roger Free Library is patterning with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to mail free books to local children.