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Local Boy Scouts look to double Christmas tree donations

Living the Scout Oath â€œto help other people at all times,â€ Matunuckâ€™s Boy Scout Troop 44 will offer a hand to remove once-bright and ornament-laden Christmas tree… Read moreLocal Boy Scouts look to double Christmas tree donations

South Kingstown Town Council mulls over details ahead of first vote on new high school

The South Kingstown Town Council has a lot to think about over the holiday break.In a joint meeting last Wednesday, the newly elected council and school committee… Read moreSouth Kingstown Town Council mulls over details ahead of first vote on new high school

No matter how time changes the holidays, for many, Christmas cards remain a tradition worth holding onto

Nicole Liscio Zelenak keeps a cherished tradition alive, sending about 70 Christmas cards every year. Her cards are a welcome sight for friends, family, and even … Read moreNo matter how time changes the holidays, for many, Christmas cards remain a tradition worth holding onto

About South County: SK Council would benefit from embracing transparency in new year

As we look ahead to 2025 and start thinking about New Yearâ€™s resolutions for improvement and change, I have a simple suggestion for the South Kingstown Town Counc… Read moreAbout South County: SK Council would benefit from embracing transparency in new year

Residents, officials remain at odds over proposed Wickford rotary

Critics of the long-debated Wickford rotary are pumping up steam of opposition as town officials announce project bids and construction will occur next year. Read moreResidents, officials remain at odds over proposed Wickford rotary

Narragansett Town Council split on fate of short-term rental ordinance

The Narragansett Town Council failed to agree Monday night on whether to rescind the current short-term rental ordinance and start over or work to amend it over a… Read moreNarragansett Town Council split on fate of short-term rental ordinance

URI taking â€˜wait and seeâ€™ approach to potential travel bans

As some universities around the country are advising students and faculty to return to campus before President-elect Donald J. Trump assumes office, the Universit… Read moreURI taking â€˜wait and seeâ€™ approach to potential travel bans

SK residents look for help restoring long-neglected cemetery

The forest is a tangled, forgotten wilderness, suffocated by decades of neglect and decay.Fallen trees lie scattered like the bones of those buried beneath, their resting places hidden under unraked leaves and thorny vines at Brown Chapel Cemetery.

URI targeted with federal complaint over scholarships

A conservative non-profit advocacy group based in Bristol is asking the federal government to investigate the University of Rhode Islandâ€™s approach to awarding certain kinds of scholarships whose eligibility might violate U.S. civil rights laws.

Residents urged to protect info after State Benefits data breach

All Rhode Island residents who receive widely-used state health benefits are urged to protect their information following a statewide data breach.According to state officials, the list of affected benefits and services includes those on Medic…

NK Fire Chief set to retire after 35 years of service

Fighting fires, answering calls of duty for car crashes, planning emergency mutual aid, or even championing a new and long-sought public safety complex are a few of Fire Chief Scott Kettelleâ€™s career contributions.

About South County: Holiday fairs serve as an important reminder of community spirit

The beauty of collective action is a testament to humanityâ€™s best qualities. It speaks of mission, duty, caring, and perseverance, but perhaps most poignantly, it speaks of sharing â€” the kind that warms the heart and uplifts the spirit.

Narragansett Knights of Columbus lauded for work in Jamaica

The Knights of Columbus in Narragansett were recently honored with an international award for their work with orphaned children and adults with disabilities at an orphanage in Jamaica.

As local resident Rebekah Lloyd battles ALS, her friends, family look to community to help fulfill a Christmas wish

Rebekah Lloyd has a Christmas wish. It might be her last.She speaks her words with a halting fragility, her voice trembling under the weight of their truth. Tears streak her cheeks, the rawness of her emotions breaking through as sobs interru…

Local organizations gear up for annual holiday gift drives

This holiday season at the Jonnycake Center for Hope in South Kingstown Director Kate Brewster thinks that over 500 children will benefit from toys donated through a local collaborative effort.

Landlords, officials say stateâ€™s lead inspection laws need clarification

While short-term rental landlords are exempt from lead inspection requirements, state officials are ramping up warnings to ensure some other owners of older homes comply with lead inspection laws.

SK Council votes to take revised housing proposal to the state

The South Kingstown Town Council has voted to submit a funding application to the stateâ€™s housing department on a project that has been considered in the past but has yet to be approved by RIHousing.

Gooseneck Vineyards finds its new space in a familiar place

If youâ€™ve found yourself in the wine section of any Rhode Island liquor stores recently, chances are youâ€™ve seen Gooseneck Vineyards in the lineup. What you might not have realized was that this local wine company hasnâ€™t had an in-person loca…

Hundreds turn out to celebrate Wickfordâ€™s Festival of Lights

One of the smallest parks in the smallest state was bursting with enormous holiday spirit on Thursday night.

South Kingstown Land Trust gets new vehicle to transport those with mobility issues

A new set of wheels will help more people immerse themselves in the fascinating nature of Rhode Islandâ€™s coastal farmlands.

DMS staff member put on leave after claim of misconduct

A second instance of â€œinappropriate behaviorâ€ by a Davisville Middle School staff member in as many years has led to an investigation by school officials.

Boon Street Market liquor license given conditional renewal

The Narragansett Town Council voted this week to conditionally renew the liquor license for Boon Street Market after the owners agreed to music restrictions during later hours.

About South County: SK Town Council set a bad tone by disregarding public input

At their very first meeting on Nov. 25, the majority of the newly-elected South Kingstown Town Council silenced the public who put them in office by refusing a request to allow their constituents to speak.

Ocean Mist owner seeks zoning variance to begin brewing beer

South Kingstown town officials are considering a business ownerâ€™s request for zoning changes to create a modest expansion of an existing Matunuck commercial zone, which also includes a brewpub in the area.Kevin Finnegan, owner of the Ocean Mi…

Southern RI prepares for a weekendâ€™s worth of celebration as the holiday season kicks into high gear

This coming weekend brings, in many ways, the official start of Christmas, Hanukkah and other December holidays.Throughout various places in South County, shoppers, tourists, and locals just wanting to absorb the celebratory atmosphere will g…

NK Town Council, School Committee leaders reappointed

The North Kingstown School Committee and Town Councils reappointed their existing leaders this week to new two-year terms.Erin Earle, School Committee chairwoman, was reinstalled unanimously for a second two-year term as chairwoman. Meanwhile…

Proposed EMS station in SK moving forward

The proposed Emergency Medical Service Station slated for Perryville Road moved to its next phase recently with the award of a $2.8 million contract for its construction.

Joy of window shopping kept alive on Small Business Saturday

For strips of local knickknack stores like Wickford Village, Small Business Saturday is the most important sales opportunity of the year.

Hundreds gather to greet Santaâ€™s arrival to Wakefield Mall

Though it didnâ€™t snow on Friday, a wintery mix of emotions swirled through the air as Santa Claus dropped into the Wakefield Mall on a helicopter as part of a long-standing holiday tradition.

Citing holiday season, RI Blood Center declares blood shortage

Amid a startling drop in donations, the Rhode Island Blood Center is asking Rhode Islanders to remember their neighbors give the gift of blood this holiday season.

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