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. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Casting for RI Youth Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, the Musical and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Who are RI's best high school football teams? Here's our midseason Top 20 (providencejournal.com) — North Kingstown's football team is ranked third in Rhode Island and is expected not to lose to any in-state opponent the rest of the regular season, with star back Nick Stafford coming off a remarkable 300-plus-yard game. The statewide Top 20 rundown also shows how NK's earlier win over Cranston West shapes the Division I playoff picture.
2. 77% of Manufacturers Call Their Operations Connected (qualitydigest.com) — Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence unit, based in North Kingstown, has released a national survey showing most U.S. manufacturers think they're highly connected, even though many still struggle with data integration and late-found quality problems. For local workers and suppliers tied to Hexagon, the findings highlight growing demand for tools that better link design, production, and quality on the factory floor.
3. BAE Systems Awarded More Than $656 Million Across Six U.S. Defense Contracts (pulse2.com) — BAE Systems has landed six U.S. defense contracts worth up to $656 million, with a portion of one strategic systems support award slated for work in North Kingstown. While most activity will occur in larger defense hubs, the inclusion of North Kingstown ties the town to long-term projects in amphibious vehicles, naval ammunition, nuclear deterrence support, and advanced laser research.
4. BAE Systems nets $71m US Trident II D5 Strategic Systems contract (naval-technology.com) — A new $70.5 million BAE Systems contract for Trident II D5 support includes some work in North Kingstown, alongside major hubs like Washington, D.C., Kings Bay, and Bangor. While most activity is elsewhere, it still signals ongoing high-tech defense work and potential indirect economic benefits tied to the Navy's strategic weapons programs.
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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!)
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