North Kingstown News Archives

“If we can gather more revenue from existing facilities, why not?”

By Liz Boardman and Mark N. Schieldrop/Independent Staff Writers Local legislators agree that the budget deficit will be the key issue for the House and Senate this year, looming large over virtually every bill ... via South County Independent

Judge to review State Police e-mails in smoke shop case A Superior Court judge plans to review hundreds of pages of e-mails turned over by the State Police regarding a 2003 raid on a Narragansett tribal smoke ... via WPRI

“The success we are experiencing can only be attributed to the new and restructured management group. The contribution of all the employees at every level has exceeded my expectations and I proudly commend all their efforts.”

Senesco Marine delivers 80,000 bbl barge Reinauer Transportation looks to be having some success at Senesco Marine, the North Kingstown, Rhode Island, shipyard that it acquired in September 2006. via Marine Log

This is 3 1/2 month old Jason Pelletier of North Kingstown cheering for the Patriots!! Add a comment Name: Comment: 250 Characters Left Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they ... via WLNE-TV Providence

The Rhode Island Foundation recently awarded a total of more than $5 million for 112 projects around the state, including affordable housing, education, community development, as well as arts and environmental ... via Providence Journal

“And that is our greatest goal”

Hopkinton is among a growing list of communities to join the state police truck enforcement unit. via Providence Journal

A North Kingstown family is left out in the cold, after their home catches fire overnight. via WPRI

“What kinds of mandates might we look at? Which would affect us?”

In the first of a series of work sessions set aside to chisel out a budget for the coming school year, the Block Island School Committee January 8 took on the daunting task of trying to contain spending even ... via The Block Island Times

“I have an itch to see how fast it goes”

WEST WARWICK Uncle Bob's Self Storage is what it is - long rows of unprepossessing storage units. via Providence Journal

“I am concerned that we are holding on to money for a building that is closed and is not likely to be reopened, when we have unmet facility needs in our other schools”

Town Council member Anthony F. Miccolis Jr. has asked the council to call for a 90-day deadline to the School Committee to make up its mind about the future of the Wickford Elementary School building. via North East Independent

“Either one of them I can basically support if they were the nominee and I'd like to see a change of leadership in the Whitehouse”

U.S. Representative James Langevin told students at Toll Gate High School that education is the most vital ingredient to success in his opinion. via Warwickonline.com

“It's different from usual sports because it's one and one. It's you and the other person.”

They stand at attention on a black rubber strip, their faces covered by steel mesh masks, their bodies linked to electrical cords that connect to red and green lights. via Providence Journal

“She apparently forgot that we had a camera system”

Two 18-year-olds who are accused of trying to steal a python on Tuesday might be feeling a bit constricted at the ACI this weekend. via Providence Journal

The Corporate Marketplace, Inc. adds Judith Jack to collection By Jeanie Casison Jewelry collectors can set their sights on the timeless and fashionable Judith Jack pieces now available through The Corporate ... via Incentive

“What this legislation seems to do is to go much further and impose burdens on individuals who don't speak English.”

Two Warwick Representatives, Republican Joseph Trillo and Democrat Al Gemma, are co-sponsors of a General Assembly bill that would make English the official language of the state government, and force the ... via Warwickonline.com

A Rhode Island lawmaker is calling on the state to declare English as its official language. via WPRI

“I haven't had any in quite a while”

Are there fewer coyotes in Warwick or have people become so accustomed to seeing them that they no longer call city and state authorities? In 2005, Warwick experienced a spike in coyote sightings, especially ... via Warwickonline.com

“To say that you pull out your hair is so strange, that's why there is a veil of secrecy”

For most women, their hair is an important part of their identity. But for some, it can become an obsession that leads to an unusual disorder called trichotillomania. via Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs

Miss Rhode Island Ashley Bickford plans to visit with National Guard members and their families tomorrow. via Army Times

“I think that for people who have parents that they care for it's important to them, but if you're not in that situation you're unaware of the need”

When Liz Lussier decided to move to North Kingstown with her husband and mother, she did so after carefully exploring the care options for her elderly mother who suffers from dementia. via South County Independent

“She gets a little bit nervous about it, actually”

New Year's is a time for beginnings. Mostly, they come as resolutions, but last night, in the center of the skating rink downtown, the city's Snow Queen offered revelers at Providence's Bright Night celebration ... via Providence Journal