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RICentral.com is a user-friendly website that provides easy access to the online platforms of popular publications in Southern Rhode Island. The Kent County Daily Times is a daily newspaper focused on the West Warwick and Coventry regions, while The Narragansett Times comes out on Wednesdays and Fridays, catering to Narragansett and South Kingstown. Other weekly newspapers include The North Kingstown Standard-Times, The East Greenwich Pendulum, and The Chariho Times, all of which are published on Thursdays, along with The Coventry Courier, which is released on Fridays. At RICentral.com, we highlight the most important local stories, features, and images from our publications, with a special focus on community news and sports. Additionally, we offer an extensive classified ad database, one of the largest in the area. RICentral.com serves as a valuable resource for community news and information for both residents and seasonal visitors in Southern Rhode Island. We invite you to check back frequently!

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South Kingstown High celebrates Class of 2025

4 days ago | ricentral.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

4 days ago | ricentral.com | Allison Shinskey

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.
North Kingstown High School salutes a memorable 2025 class

4 days ago | ricentral.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.
WWII vet Silva to be honored at 100th birthday celebration

4 days ago | ricentral.com | Allison Shinskey

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. His longevity, faith, and service have inspired an entire community for decades, and friends and family hope his upcoming 100th birthday celebration on at St. Bernard Church, located at 275 Tower Hill Road in North Kingstown, June 29 from 1-4 p.m. will be the least they can do to thank him.
A remarkable run on all fronts

1 week ago | ricentral.com | Nick Cantor

PROVIDENCE - It was business as usual for Lisa and Xenia Raye this past weekend at Brown University, even as an historic chapter in the lives of the West Warwick High School sprinters came to an official close. The sister duo, both of whom will be running track at the University of Georgia next year, put forth a dominant showing at the 2025 RIIL State Championship meet, an event that took place over the span of two days due to inclement weather.
Class of 2025 gives a fond farewell to Narragansett High

1 week ago | ricentral.com | Allison Shinskey

Of all the graduating high school classes in South County, Narragansett High School might be the toughest goodbye as students go off to college both far away and closer to home. In such a tight-knit community, most students spent the last 12 years growing up together. As was fitting, their graduation ceremony at the Ryan Center started off with a 15-minute slideshow of pictures as the kids in them slowly got older.
Donations will keep Pump House Music Works rocking

2 weeks ago | ricentral.com | Bill Seymour

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — A plea, a news story, and some help came — that’s the essence of the Public House Music Works’ salvation for the year. In March, owner Dan Collins made a public plea for funds to sustain the local music venue that gives opportunities to musicians from far and nearby to put their shows on stage for audiences ranging from 100 to under a dozen.
Community rallies to support beloved restaurant after fire

2 weeks ago | ricentral.com | Bill Seymour

It’s a bit like a barn-raising, but more aptly described as a temporary restaurant raising complete with community outpouring and other kinds of assistance to help the burned-out Matunuck Oyster Bar. The nationally known eating establishment on Succotash Road caught fire on May 20, and within hours of spreading news about the catastrophic flames, patrons, friends of owner Perry Raso, and strangers pitched in to help employees and resurrect the famed business.
East Greenwich High celebrates Class of 2025 at commencement

2 weeks ago | ricentral.com | Allison Shinskey

East Greenwich High School once again graduated in style this year at one of the most breathtaking stages in Rhode Island. Students, teachers, family and friends made the trip up to the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, with the State House just a few doors down. According to school officials, the Vet center graduation has become a consistent tradition over the last 20 years.
Prout honors graduating class both in and out of the classroom

2 weeks ago | ricentral.com | Allison Shinskey

It’s safe to say that the Prout School went all out when it came to wowing their new bishop, the Most Rev. Bruce Lewendowski, on Saturday at their graduation ceremony, hosted at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. All 103 seniors who attended the ceremony meant business when it came to their education, extracurriculars, and social life. Each one had a resume that radiated greatness in their own special way.