This Week In Narragansett-SK: Celebrity Sightings, Things To Do

Hey Narragansett and South Kingstown, happy Sunday! Here's a look at what you may have missed around Rhode Island over the past few days.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 20 mph.

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Here are the top stories today in Narragansett-South Kingstown:

1. State dismisses sexual-assault charges in controversial South Kingstown case (The Providence Journal)
2. Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick spotted at Providence eatery (WJAR)
3. Newport's Daisy Briggs Debut Single (Newport This Week)
4. Traditional Irish music sessions starting back up at Fastnet Pub (newportri.com)
5. Former RI Navy Pilot Given Life Sentence For Child Porn (Newport Patch)
6. Going apple picking in Newport County? Check out these four spots. (newportri.com)
7. As school year gets underway, URI students look to future (The Independent)

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Narragansett-South Kingstown Patch Notebook

• South County, Rhode Island: "Fun Fact Friday! Did you know Narragansett traces its history to the day Roger Williams fled the the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636? Learn more through the Narragansett, RI Historical Society, and take a tour of the South County Museum..." (Facebook)
• Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to our newest chamber member, Tavern by The Sea!" (Facebook)
• South County Health: "South County Health is hiring for multiple positions! Come by our Career Fairs on September 14, 15, and 16 from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Bring your resume and interview on the spot to join our award-winning team! Signing Bonuses are available ..." (Facebook)
• Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce: "The Taste of Southern Rhode Island is officially SOLD OUT! Thank you so much to everyone that has purchased tickets for this event. We are starting a "waiting list" in the event that tickets become available. Please call our office at 40..." (Facebook)
• South County Art Association: "So much exceptional art to choose from! This year's Art Heist has 125 different works of art to heist! Each one valued at $75 and above! Southcountyart.org. Here are a few more for your consideration: #12 Artist Michael Garr: Dolphins Wi..." (Facebook)
• Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to our newest chamber member, East Coast Plumbing, LLC! http://eastcoastplumbingllc.com/" (Facebook)
• Maury Loontjens Memorial Library: "Sign up for our Walrus craft for kids available Monday, September 13th! Here is the craft video that will help you make that craft." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Shoreline Rights of Way: The Role of Towns & CRMC's Adopt-an-Access Program (September 16)

Job listings:

• Farm Hand- caretaker handyman- South County (Details)

That's all you need to know this weekend. See you all next Sunday morning for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Jimmy Bentley

About me: Jimmy Bentley is a Massachusetts and Rhode Island field editor for Patch covering Cape Cod, Braintree, Barrington, East Greenwich, East Providence and North Kingstown. He was a reporter at the Plympton-Halifax Express and interned for Patch while earning his master's at Emerson College. In his free time, Jimmy hits concerts (sometimes reviewing them for Patch), watches movies and plays ice hockey. Email: jimmy.bentley@patch.com Twitter: @PatchBentley

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