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Dec 19, 2024 | 
independentri.com | Flora Fan
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The Peace Dale Museum of Art and Culture will host its annual “Trash or Treasure” gala on Sunday, September 29, at the Dunes Club in Narragansett. This year’s event will feature Tom Tomaszek, a seasoned antiques dealer and appraiser with more than 40 years of experience, who will be on hand to evaluate guests’ cherished items.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
independentri.com | Flora Fan
Laurie Rusk and Mariann Almonte, two passionate advocates with a shared vision of inclusivity and empowerment, have been pivotal in transforming the lives of differently-abled artists through art. The two are the driving forces behind the South County Fogarty Day Art Gala, an inspiring event that showcased the talents of nine differently-abled artists. Their journey to this point has been defined by personal connections, unwavering commitment, and a deep belief in the power of expression.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
independentri.com | Flora Fan
NARRAGANASETT, R.I. — South County Health leaders held a community meeting last week at The Towers in Narragansett to address concerns about the healthcare system’s financial sustainability and recent staffing changes. The meeting aimed to clarify what CEO Aaron Robinson referred to as “misinformation” circulating about South County Health, Rhode Island’s only independent healthcare system.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
independentri.com | Flora Fan
Rhode Island voters approved a $160.5 million bond measure to fund new facilities at the University of Rhode Island (URI) and Rhode Island College (RIC). With 99% of precincts reporting, Question 2 passed with 59.6% of the vote as 272,047 residents voted in favor of the measure vs. 184,541 residents voting against it.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
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NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — Narragansett voters have chosen a new slate of Town Council members, bringing fresh leadership to the town’s government at the expense of three incumbent candidates criticized by opponents for controversial rulings over the last two years on issues ranging from the number of unrelated residents who can live in a home together to a short term rental ordinance and a potential parking limit on Ocean Road. The five new faces of the Narragansett Town Council are Alexander T.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
ricentral.com | Flora Fan
NARRAGANSETT — Narragansett voters have chosen a new slate of Town Council members, bringing fresh leadership to the town’s government at the expense of three incumbent candidates criticized by opponents for controversial rulings over the last two years on issues ranging from the number of unrelated residents who can live in a home together to a short term rental ordinance and a potential parking limit on Ocean Road. The five new faces of the Narragansett Town Council are Alexander T.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
ricentral.com | Flora Fan
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The streets of Wickford came alive on Saturday as the Wickford Horribles Parade celebrated another year of spirited costumes, community engagement, and trick-or-treating fun. Organized by the Wickford Village Association, the event has been a long-standing tradition for more than 20 years, bringing together children, families, and pets for a vibrant display of Halloween creativity.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
independentri.com | Flora Fan
Narragansett voters face key decisions this November, with five open seats on both the Town Council and the School Committee. This newspaper gave them up to 115 words to state their views on the most serious problems facing the community and ways they would address them. It is meant to be the succinct closing argument rather than the laundry list that has been discussed in the few months campaigning started in earnest. Current Town Council President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski will be joined by Jill A.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
independentri.com | Flora Fan
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The streets of Wickford came alive on Saturday as the Wickford Horribles Parade celebrated another year of spirited costumes, community engagement, and trick-or-treating fun. Organized by the Wickford Village Association, the event has been a long-standing tradition for more than 20 years, bringing together children, families, and pets for a vibrant display of Halloween creativity.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
independentri.com | Flora Fan
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — South Kingstown High School Principal Chip McGair presented an overview of changes to the high school’s program of studies at the recent South Kingstown School Committee meeting. One of the main goals in revising the curriculum is to better align course offerings with student interest and graduation requirements. Courses would only run if enough students registered which avoids conflicts between expectations and reality.
