The Latest Breaking News from Barrington

New Hampshire man returns magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine

An overdue library magazine has returned to its original home in New Hampshire after more than 132 years. John Hanson, an 84-year-old man from Barrington, recently brought a September 1894 issue of The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine back to the Concord Public Library. The publication had remained in his home…

The Times of India · Sep 23

An Illinois thrift store has collected more than 100,000 donated items and runs with 200 volunteers

House of Hope Resale, located in Barrington, Illinois, serves as a vital resource for families in financial distress. The non-profit efficiently manages more than 100,000 donated items, supported by a dedicated team of 200 volunteers. Sales revenue from the store is fully utilized for emergency assistance, providing crucial support for…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Third generation Barrington baker wins national award

Connor Biesler has been named Apprentice Baker of the Year.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2024

Half of the plants between Barrington and Hawkesbury facing extinction, report warns

Half of the plants found within a corridor stretching from the Barrington to Hawkesbury could be extinct within 50 years due to the impact of climate change, a new report warns.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2023

Endangered quolls given 'second chance' at Barrington sanctuary

In a "globally significant moment" which gives a near-extinct species a second lease at survival, 10 eastern quolls have been released into a NSW nature reserve.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 30, 2022

Barrington-Hawkesbury corridor the last line of defence against climate change

An alliance of local and national environment groups have called for a moratorium on land clearing across 810,000 hectares between Barrington Tops and Hawkesbury River.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2022

Does Newcastle need a proper mountain bike trail space?

Former competitive rider Mat Rowland's company has built trails in Barrington and Dungog - but should Newcastle get its own trail too?

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022

Sale expected to preserve, restore Duchossois farm near Barrington Hills

Citizens for Conservation is acquiring 246.5 acres of the Richard Duchossois family’s Hill ‘N Dale Farm near Barrington Hills.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2022

Barrington Tops, Aussie Ark's Tasmanian devils blanketed in snow after Hunter's chilly night

The carpet of white was thick enough in places for children to form snow angels.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 23, 2022

Tassie tigers in the Barrington Tops?

Talk of bringing the thylacine back from extinction brought to mind an old story.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2022