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NORTH KINGSTOWN — One of Wickford’s most iconic summer events returned last weekend as, for the 63rd time, artists from near and far gathered at Wilson Park at the Wickford Art Festival to share their work, hear stories and feedback from...
A costly dilemma may be on the horizon in North Kingstown as the price to build new facilities just keeps getting higher. At Monday night’s town council meeting, Town Manager Ralph Mollis gave a detailed update to the council on the...
East Greenwich’s decade-defining Comprehensive Plan update is moving into its most public-facing phase yet with a slate of stakeholder roundtables and a townwide survey set to roll out this summer. The Town Council adopted an interim...
From East Greenwich to Charlestown, many coastal residents echo something almost heretical: They fear cloudy ocean water — and the sea at their doorstep loses to a favorite pool somewhere else. They pay a premium to live near some of New...
As a college student majoring in Political Science, I make a conscious effort to pay attention to the policies that candidates propose during election cycles. I care about our lawmakers passing equitable policies for working families...
Election season has become as much about social media as it is about the issues that shape our community. Unfortunately, that shift has encouraged too many voters to substitute online commentary for thoughtful research. Today, it is easier...