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About South County: Higher education institutes have a duty to fight for free speech

6 days ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

Harvard University — long a symbol of academic independence — now faces a defining test. So might other colleges and universities, such as the University of Rhode Island, Brown, Roger Williams University and Salve Regina, to name a few local ones. President Trump and his allies, under the guise of fighting antisemitism, are advancing a broader campaign for political and ideological control over higher education.
Affordable housing group looks to repair ties with state

6 days ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — In this new year with a different local political climate, the Narragansett Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative is trying to broaden its base and repair broken relationships with state officials, said Nick Edwards, panel chairman.
South Kingstown’s EMS department puts out a call for help finding new recruits

6 days ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — No parent ever wants to dial 911 for their child. However, when the unimaginable happens, South Kingstown’s Emergency Medical Service personnel answers that call. “When our child stopped breathing last week – that’s exactly what I had to do. I am so grateful for the quick response and the team’s kindness and compassion for our child and myself,” one parent wrote in a letter of thanks.
Ex school official tapped for key role with Union Fire District

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Brian Mahoney, former official in the South Kingstown School District, has been appointed to oversee administrative operations of the Union Fire District. He follows former administrator John Blessing, who held the position for the past 13 years and has retired. “It was a great honor to be offered the role by the Union Fire District Board of Wardens,” Mahoney said.
Hagan McEntee says plastic bottle bill needed to ‘clean up’ RI

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

Rhode Island could soon overhaul its recycling system under sweeping legislation introduced by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D-South Kingstown, Narragansett). Nonetheless, a coalition of small retailers, grocery stores, liquor stores, labor unions and beverage distributors have joined forces to form “Stop The Rhode Island Bottle Tax” to oppose bottle deposit legislation.
Baseball: Mariners off to hot start behind pair of aces and improved lineup

1 week ago | independentri.com | Ellis Santoro

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The pitching staff did most of the heavy lifting for Narragansett’s baseball team a year ago. That’s not the case anymore, despite the pitching staff looking even better this year. Through two weeks of the 2025 season, a seemingly improved lineup has combined with the talented arms, and the Mariners now look like a well-rounded force in Division II. Narragansett owns a 4-1 record, with every win featuring something new to be impressed about.
Girls Lacrosse: Crusaders rally past Skippers to earn first D-I win

1 week ago | independentri.com | Ellis Santoro

NORTH KINGSTOWN – It took a little bit to get started, but Prout’s girls lacrosse team showed on Friday night why it believes it can be among the top group of teams in Division I. Playing through light rain at North Kingstown High School, the Skippers went up 5-3 with 4:33 left in the first quarter, but the Crusaders outscored them 15-3 the rest of the way. Prout won by an 18-8 final, earning its first D-I win of the new season.
Boys Tennis: Crusaders remain undefeated, hand Mariners first loss

1 week ago | independentri.com | Ellis Santoro

NARRAGANSETT – You couldn’t ask for a better start to the season for both the Prout and Narragansett boys tennis teams, but it was the Crusaders who remained undefeated after a rivalry meeting at Sprague Park last Thursday. Prout beat Narragansett 6-1, earning its fifth win in as many tries this spring. It was the first loss for Narragansett in its five league matches. “I told these guys coming into the year that, ‘Listen, we have the talent,’” Prout senior captain Rocco Grasso said.
Softball: Crusaders find rhythm, earn important win over Sentinels

1 week ago | independentri.com | Ellis Santoro

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Prout’s softball team started the 2025 season in a slump, which was a bit of a surprise considering their breakout success a year ago. An ugly three-game losing streak started with a loss to the current juggernaut of Rhode Island softball, La Salle, but continued with surprising defeats at the hands of North Kingstown and East Providence – two teams that may be good but aren’t proven yet.
Theater Review: Gamm Theatre caps season with must-see Shakespeare classic

1 week ago | independentri.com | Kathie Raleigh

WARWICK, R.I. — The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre is wrapping up its 40th season with a breathtaking production of “Hamlet.”This iteration of Shakespeare’s saga about the Prince of Denmark’s struggle to avenge his father’s death is inventive, accessible, and the anguish at the tragic end is moving. The Gamm’s “Hamlet” makes Shakespeare as compelling as anything on today’s streaming platforms — more so because it’s live and visceral. Where to begin?