Narragansett Times

Recall floated for Council trio over zoning changes

Narragansett resident Gail Scowcroft has filed a petition to recall three Town Council , accusing them of failing their “fiduciary duty” to voters. Read moreRecall floated for Council trio over zoning changes

Narragansett resident pays tribute to Navy background with new album

Narragansett resident Greg Lato has had a pretty successful career as both a family music recording artist and a children’s book author. He collaborated with the … Read moreNarragansett resident pays tribute to Navy background with new album

South Kingstown High School’s Brandon Pearce named RI Civic Education Teacher of the Year

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Teaching civics education and American government is to teach lessons in real life, says teacher Brandon Pearce. Read moreSouth Kingstown High School’s Brandon Pearce named RI Civic Education Teacher of the Year

Thomas case goes to jury for deliberations

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Former high school basketball coach Aaron Thomas’s attempt to defend himself against state charges of sexual abuse is now in the hands of a jury… Read moreThomas case goes to jury for deliberations

On the natural interconnectedness of everything

The weather, both on the ridge and as a result of the severe storms swirling out of our beleaguered nation’s capital, has been too-often stay-inside dreary, but d… Read moreOn the natural interconnectedness of everything

South County Health advocates for state action on care

It’s a problem that nearly every Rhode Islander has faced, is facing now, or will face in the near future. Read moreSouth County Health advocates for state action on care

Two Ten Oyster Bar back in business after devastating fire

There’s nothing that says summer in South County like sitting on a deck overlooking the water, with a plate of iced oysters in front of you, and a chilled glass o… Read moreTwo Ten Oyster Bar back in business after devastating fire

Area fisherman critical of proposed boat tax

Point Judith Yacht Club Commodore Carin Salonia wants a proposed boat tax torpedoed, capsized, and sunk as a tidal wave of opposition is also heard from residents and small-business owners.

After long delay, deadline to switch to REAL ID has arrived

Yes, it’s a REAL ID, perhaps almost identical to your current driver’s license or identity card —but with a small gold star that may soon make a REAL difference on where you can and can’t go.

Green Thumbs

For more than two decades, the URI Master Gardeners have been holding an annual Spring plant sale. Hundreds attended this past weekend’s event on the URI campus. Hundreds of varieties of vegetables, herb, perennial and annual seedlings were a…

Council plans to hold workshops on zoning changes

The Narragansett Town Council appears to have extended an olive branch to both the town planning board and residents who have been in vocal opposition for months due to their proposed zoning changes.

Rte. 4, I-95 connector project to get under way

NORTH KINGSTOWN – State leaders kicked off another project Monday morning to further streamline transportation to Quonset. This one is more than half-a-century overdue.

Focused on the source of the I’m so sweet sound

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Local moms weigh in on meaning of Mothers Day

This Mother’s Day, many across the country are reflecting on the world their children will live in —and the values, traumas and promises of an American Dream they can capture.

Hot pursuit

The 37th annual RI State Police 5K Foot Pursuit was held in Narragansett on Sunday. About 1,000 racers participated, about half of the runners were of RI law enforcement.

Town breaks ground on new EMS facility

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — The town of South Kingstown’s new emergency medical services station is one step closer to reality after a groundbreaking event last week celebrating the start of construction of a building meant to provide stronger, wider, …

SK officials discuss suitable locations for low-income housing

The former Wakefield Elementary School could see new life as an apartment building with space possibly set aside for retail or other kinds of commercial tenants, according to a recent presentation.

NK native seeks to help college students entering dorm life

A local teenager has set out to solve a problem that can crush the mental health of a concerning amount of college students: Dorm room living.

NK tour guide rekindles love of nature through guided hikes

We made it, folks. It’s been spring for over a month now, but it’s finally starting to feel like it. In celebration of both that and Earth Day, a local environmental organization is expanding its mission to celebrate Rhode Island’s biodiversi…

Trailing arbutus, countless other flora, and memories

During however much time you’re allotted on this good earth, particularly these parlous days, you can’t spend every waking moment in acts of resistance. Some, even many, OK… but non-stop, as we say in the Old Country, which in my case is Cran…

NK Community Chorus set to celebrate 40 years this weekend

NORTH KINGSTOWN — Andria Morenzi put it simply: “We’re so excited to be celebrating 40 years of choral singing in NK!”

Paula Glen named artistic director at Contemporary Theater Company

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — A theater artistic director is certainly an alchemist — conjuring life into productions with vision, chaos management, and a rotating wardrobe of other metaphorical hats that serve in obedience to a stunning production.

Schools, CVS partnering on pharmacy program

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — A dynamic group of high school students is getting a powerful head start on their futures — gaining real-world experience, career-ready skills, and a foot in the door of the fast-growing healthcare field through the school’s…

Council responds to recent criticism on zoning changes

The Narragansett Town Council painted a slightly clearer picture of how it intends to move forward with zoning ordinance changes Monday night after facing heated backlash from both residents and the planning board over the past several weeks.

NK couple recalls once in a lifetime encounter with Pope Francis

Melissa Bailey and Anthony Santos of North Kingstown hold close the memory of their meeting with the late Pope Francis — an encounter made unforgettable by the gentle smile that followed her quick peck on his cheek.

Jamestown Arts Center’s latest confronts universal themes

JAMESTOWN — It’s hard to look up at the night sky and not feel a sense of mystery. There are stars, infinite galaxies and swirling cosmos. The breadth of the universe inspires a sense of awe and wonder, and within this beautiful uncertainty i…

Medical emergency delays further testimony in Thomas trial

NORTH KINGSTOWN — The trial of Aaron Thomas, the North Kingstown High School coach on trial on sexual assault charges, has been paused while the judge hearing the case tends to a family medical emergency, according to a Superior Court spokeswoman.

The Natural times are starting to see rebirth

These are the times that try men’s souls, wrote Thomas Paine in the opening of the first of a series of essays collectively titled “The American Crisis.” The debut article appeared in the pages of the Pennsylvania Journal on December 19, 1776…

Local lawmakers react to death of Senate leader Ruggerio

Words of condolences and tributes have echoed around the state for state Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, 76, who died Monday from cancer. He fought the disease for the last year and had frequent absences from the Capitol as he tried to re…

Gone fishin’

Waking up early to head to your favorite fishing hole in hopes of landing the big one is a rite of age for many Rhode Islanders. Despite the rain and cold temperatures on Saturday, opening day of trout fishing season. Thousands of local a…

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