Good morning Narragansett! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Jokin Off at The Joyce and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Two RI school districts want one superintendent without regionalizing (newportri.com) — Narragansett school leaders are weighing a plan to share a single superintendent with Jamestown as falling enrollment and high housing costs strain both districts' budgets. The move, which would be a first for Rhode Island, aims to preserve programs while easing pressure on taxpayers, and could shape how Narragansett schools are led after Superintendent Peter Cummings retires in January.
• Where to find Rhode Island's most remarkable historic artifacts (providencejournal.com) — Narragansett residents can explore their own history at the Narragansett Historical Society's windmill building on Clarke Road, which now houses locally significant artifacts. The broader guide also spotlights dozens of Rhode Island historical societies and museums, offering ideas for day trips to see Revolutionary War relics, Wampanoag art, industrial history, and more across the state.
• Ancient glaciers shaped Rhode Island. To trace their path, URI geologists know where to look. (bostonglobe.com) — Narragansett residents get a shout-out as URI geologists highlight Newton Avenue's striking granite shoreline and the sulfur-scented Narrow River as prime spots to see Rhode Island's glacial past up close. The Q&A explains how ancient ice sheets shaped local bedrock, why Block Island and Cumberlandite are so geologically special, and where curious locals can explore these formations today.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Narragansett PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Kingston
North Kingstown
Ok Narragansett! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Narragansett Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.