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What's up North Kingstown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Will North Kingstown ban puppy and kitten sales in pet stores?
• See how North Kingstown High ranked in Rhode Island's new top-10 list
• What the new $46M Guard readiness center means for Quonset Point

Also on today's calendar: Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Fog in the morning and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rhode Island town mulls banning puppy sales amid pet store backlash (newsnationnow.com) — North Kingstown's Town Council is weighing an ordinance that would ban local pet stores from selling puppies and kittens, a move prompted by protests over the new Fish Bowl Aquarium and Pet Mart. Animal welfare groups say the shop meets current laws but still oppose commercial breeding, while the town is also citing a zoning violation and debating whether the store could be grandfathered in under any new rules.
   

2. These are RI's top public high schools, according to new ranking (providencejournal.com) — North Kingstown families can take pride in the latest U.S. News rankings: North Kingstown High School placed fifth in Rhode Island and 1,107th nationally, with strong graduation rates and solid test scores. The list, which critics say favors wealthier communities, still drives bragging rights statewide, with Classical High in Providence taking the top spot overall.
   

3. Construction begins on RI National Guard's new readiness center (wpri.com) — Construction is underway in North Kingstown on a $46 million Army Aviation Readiness Center at Quonset Point that will consolidate about 300 Rhode Island National Guard soldiers under one roof. The 77,000-square-foot facility will replace aging 1940s-era buildings and add modern training, maintenance, and support spaces for the Black Hawk helicopter battalion that has deployed repeatedly overseas.
   

4. Rhode Island native Eddie Buehler wins UMaine's starting quarterback job (bangordailynews.com) — A North Kingstown native is stepping into a big role this fall: quarterback Eddie Buehler has been named the University of Maine's starting QB after winning a three-way competition. The former North Kingstown High School standout, who led the Skippers to a 2021 state title, is praised by coaches and teammates for his leadership, accuracy, and ability to extend plays.
   

5. As municipalities across Rhode Island resist Flock cameras, McKee orders review • Rhode Island Current (rhodeislandcurrent.com) — North Kingstown is among several Rhode Island towns that have canceled or paused their Flock license plate reader programs, as Gov. Dan McKee orders a 60‑day halt on new camera installations for a statewide review. The article details how privacy concerns, an ACLU-backed push for stricter rules, and a recent lawsuit are reshaping the debate over automated surveillance technology across Rhode Island.
   

📸 Around North Kingstown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Kingstown

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny →
  Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Master Class with Broadway Vocal Coach Jodie Langel (RAISE YOUR YA YA YA) →
  Kinney Bungalow, 505 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett
  10:00 am
• FATE Gala with Special Broadway Guest: Jodie Langel →
  Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm, 505 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Horse Play's Midsummer Fun Day →
  Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Rd, North Kingstown
  9:00 am
• Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series →
  Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840,
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• NK REC. - Youth Summer Camp Program
  FOREST PARK EL. SCHOOL Forest Park Elementary School, 50 Woodlawn Dr, North Kingstown
  8:00 am
• Tree ID Program
  Willett Free Library 45 Ferry Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874
  4:00 pm
• North Kingstown Leisure Services Advisory Meeting →
  North Kingstown, RI Calendar, 24 Bruce Boyer Road, North Kingstown
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• NK REC. - Youth Summer Camp Program
  FOREST PARK EL. SCHOOL Forest Park Elementary School, 50 Woodlawn Dr, North Kingstown
  8:00 am
Sunday August 23
• Patio Party Fundraiser 5pm
  Willett Free Library 45 Ferry Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874
Tuesday August 25
• Planning Commission Site Visit →
  North Kingstown, RI Calendar, 84 & 100 Pleasant Valley Road, North Kingstown
  7:30 am
• Zoning Board of Review Meeting →
  North Kingstown, RI Calendar, 80 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Learn to Play Mah Jongg one time
  Willett Free Library 45 Ferry Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wood floor installers?
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  Check with your child's doctor or nurse to make sure your children are caught up on well-child visits and recommended vaccines. The American Academy… (Nextdoor )

• Johnson Brothers Liquor Company posted a job opening for Warehouse Material Handler, Mid Shift in North Kingstown. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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