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Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. North Kingstown proposes ordinance to ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats (coastalabc.com) — North Kingstown officials are weighing a new ordinance that would ban local pet stores and other commercial businesses from selling dogs and cats, while still allowing shelters and nonprofit rescues to offer adoptions. The proposal follows controversy and protests surrounding The Fish Bowl pet store, questions over its town licensing, and unverified claims about its puppy suppliers. The Town Council is still discussing the measure, which could significantly change how residents buy or adopt pets locally.
2. These are RI's top public high schools, according to new ranking (providencejournal.com) — North Kingstown High School ranks fifth in Rhode Island and 1,107th nationally in the latest U.S. News Best High Schools list, with especially strong graduation rates. The statewide rankings, based heavily on standardized tests, also spotlight how wealth and absenteeism intersect with school performance. Local families can compare NK's scores with nearby districts like East Greenwich and South Kingstown.
3. Fall high school sports season has arrived. Here are 7 stories to watch (newportri.com) — North Kingstown athletes and teams are central to several of this fall's biggest Rhode Island high school sports storylines, from the girls volleyball dynasty chasing a fifth straight title to girls soccer replacing injured star scorer Alexa Barajas. The article also highlights statewide questions about field hockey's future, breakout cross country and tennis standouts, and the chaos that could return to boys and girls soccer playoffs.
4. Jeffrey Osborne's celebrity golf fundraiser returns Sept. 14 (wpri.com) — North Kingstown will host the 2026 Jeffrey Osborne Celebrity Classic at Quidnessett Country Club on Sept. 14–15, bringing big-name entertainers and athletes for two days of golf, music, and fundraising. The long-running event supports Rhode Island nonprofits focused on arts, music, and families in need, giving local residents a chance to see celebrities while backing community causes close to home.
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