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Narragansett Council mulls parking limit at Boon Street Playground

2 days ago | independentri.com | Allison Shinskey

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — The Narragansett Town Council is torn over putting parking restrictions in another area of town. This time, the area in question involves the parking spaces in front of Leroy Thompson Memorial Park on Boon Street, more commonly referred to as the Boon Street Playground. Currently, there are signs near the 18 or so parking spaces that specify that they are reserved for playground goers.
Local self publishing business seeks to expand into audiobooks

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

What the eyes may tire of, the ears may long for. So goes I. Michael Grossman’s thoughts on the next iteration of his self-publishing enterprise, EBook Bakery. The long-time self-publisher, who helps to make book publishing available for the average person wanting a vanity imprint or to avoid hassles with large publishing houses, is turning his ear toward figuring out if he can make audiobooks at a cost below expensive recording operations.
About South County: Elected officials should be above juvenile schoolyard bickering

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

Two young politicos recently turned South Kingstown Town Hall into their own stage show —because nothing says a lack of leadership like public drama and an insatiable thirst for attention. South Kingstown Town Councilman Jay Wegimont and Narragansett Republican Town Committee Chairman Anthony D’Ellena have found themselves at the center of a political firestorm — one that reflects poorly on both men, their judgment, and the leadership standards they claim to uphold.
NK man set to be honored for 100 years of inspiring others

1 week ago | independentri.com | Allison Shinskey

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — After one war, two hurricanes, hundreds of miles of running marathons, and nearly 100 years of life, George L. Silva of North Kingstown is still standing. He still cuts his own grass, too.
Town officials mark milestone in effort to improve Ryan Park

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — After four years of steady work, the Town of North Kingstown has completed the first phase of its Ryan Park Trails improvement project. Town Manager Ralph Mollis formally announced the project’s completion last week, highlighting extensive collaboration among town departments, residents, and local organizations, in addition to funding from the state Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Green Space Recreational Trail Grant.
South Kingstown High School sends the class of 2025 off on a high note

1 week ago | independentri.com | Allison Shinskey

KINGSTON — Not all high schools have an entire symphony orchestra at their disposal to perform at their graduation. However, South Kingstown does, and it’s made up of their own students. The melodious strings and impressive range of choir voices on display acted as the backdrop of South Kingstown High School’s graduation ceremony on Friday night, one of the last to happen before their new high school will be built, ideally with a brand-new auditorium to match their commitment to the arts.
SK valedictorian, salutatorian ready for their next chapters

1 week ago | independentri.com | Allison Shinskey

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — South Kingstown High School Valedictorian Sophie Lacombe and Salutatorian Abigail Babigan are off to different colleges to enter very different professions. But the thing that defines them both is their resilience in both their personal lives, and surviving high school amid a pandemic. Lacombe was born in Billerica, Massachusetts and lived there until she was in the fifth grade. Adapting to a new community was tough at first, and she’s still not quite an extravert.
NK Town Manager gives update on school, town projects

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — North Kingstown Town Manager Ralph Mollis recently gave a sweeping update on major town projects, highlighting everything from capital upgrades to community initiatives — all backed by strong partnerships and meeting various needs of residents.
North Kingstown High School salutes a memorable 2025 class

1 week ago | independentri.com | Allison Shinskey

KINGSTON — No pandemic could get in the way of the North Kingstown High School class of 2025. From arts to athletics, they succeeded in just about everything they did. Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Duva highlighted this and more at last week’s graduation ceremony for the school, held at the URI Ryan Center. He said that in just this year alone, the North Kingstown Skippers won four Division I state championships, including winning the state Super Bowl against Burrillville.
Shaidzon Beer owners close beloved brewery to public, look to sell

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

It’s closing time for Shaidzon Beer Company and, as the end-of-the-night 1998 bar song by Semisonic goes, that means patrons have “one last call for alcohol, so, finish your whiskey or beer.” “We are selling because we have made the decision that it is best for us, for our families and for Shaidzon,” said Chip Samson, who along with partner Josh Letourneau, launched the brewery with their passion for craft brewing and a vision to grow something lasting in South County’s evolving beer scene...