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Narragansett looks to end senior services agreement

2+ hour, 43+ min ago  (462+ words) NARRAGANSETT, R.I. " Narragansett officials are considering whether to end paying South Kingstown for senior services " that at least two Town Council members cannot say what the money pays for " in the upcoming budget. Three years ago, another group of elected town…...

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RI moves one step closer to statewide electric vehicle database

3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (355+ words) North Kingstown Fire Chief John G. Linacre Jr. said the hazards of electric and hybrid vehicle fires from batteries pose a new challenge to firefighters and he supports a recently-passed legislative measure to help track these vehicles." The Rhode Island House…...

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NK mom’s ‘prom closet’ gives local students a chance at the dress of their dreams

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (256+ words) Prom is just around the corner and this past weekend, several North Kingstown High School students " like Skylar Neubauer, pictured above " went shopping for the perfect dress at a free prom closet event last weekend." NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. " Fashion designer Anne…...

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Photo Gallery: Unified spirit week

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (193+ words) North Kingstown's bench and students react to a basket late in Thursday's game. North Kingstown's Samuel Rudman takes a layup during Thursday's game. North Kingstown's Samuel Rudman reacts after making a shot during Thursday's game. North Kingstown's Emmie Charpentier takes…...

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Boys Volleyball Preview: Skippers turn the page with new core

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (548+ words) North Kingstown boys volleyball head coach Brian Hesford talks to his players during Tuesday's game against East Greenwich at East Greenwich High School. North Kingstown's Mark Sardelli goes up for a shot during Tuesday's game against East Greenwich at East…...

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Providence Performing Arts Center fans have a lot to look forward to

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (320+ words) The lobby of the Providence Performing Arts Center was decorated with posters for shows as the venue unveiled its 2026-27 season lineup Tuesday. PROVIDENCE, R.I. " Alicia Keys, Cirque du Soleil and mincemeat were in the spotlight Tuesday morning as the Providence Performing…...

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About South County: Hera exhibit a reminder of the importance of female voices

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (444+ words) There is something clarifying about the fact that "Resilience // Preservation," the current exhibition at Wakefield's Hera Gallery, opened during March's Women's History month and on International Women's Day, at a 50-year-old feminist gallery. That is not symbolism piled on top…...

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Robert Craven Jr. announces run for NK District 32 seat

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (397+ words) Robert Craven Jr. recently launched his campaign for the District 32 state representative seat. He seeks to replace his father, Robert Craven Sr., who was first elected to the position in 2012 and decided to run for re-election following a brief campaign…...

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Indie rocker group Tigers Jaw eager to make Ocean Mist debut

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (667+ words) Indie rocker group Tigers Jaw eager to make Ocean Mist debut'IndependentRI.com...

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Alyward remembered for dedication, service to NK

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (814+ words) NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. " The town clerk's office is the first stop for recording births of new babies and various information for newcomers to town, and it's the last stop when people are buried and their affairs settled in probate. Town Clerk…...