North Kingstown Special Election Tuesday

All three questions passed by wide margins, according to the uncertified results.

Letter To The Editor: National Guard 'Crucial' To RI Economy

"They add tremendous value to the region, and I remain impressed by the contributions and sacrifices of its membership..."

Gun Owners Plan Truck Convoy & Rally For 2nd Amendment Rights

RI Gun Shops & RI Gun Owners posted two events on a Facebook page Tuesday. At 3 p.m., a truck convoy is planned and a rally is for 3 to 7.

NK Planning Board To Hold Public Meeting On New Solar Project

Quonset once boasted the biggest solar farm in the state, but the new one would be located on land near Tower Hill and Shermantown roads.

Letter To The Editor: Help For #MeToo Movement

Non-disclosure agreements have helped shield predators, but a new law could make these agreements non-binding.

Special Local Referendum New Voter Deadline is Sunday

The Board of Canvassers will be open on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Student Question Opportunity For 2018 State of Education

Students of all grade levels are invited to submit their questions.

Beach Cleanup Slated For Saturday

The North Kingstown Conservation Commission will be hosting a beach cleanup on Saturday, February 24th.

Gubernatorial Forum Set For March 29th

This event is designed to serve as a friendly introduction to the 2018​ candidates for Rhode Island governor​.

Rhode Island Seeks Citizen Archivists

Transcribers will get a firsthand view of genuine manuscripts written by Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, and more.

Minke Whale Deaths Spark Inquiry: NOAA

The 29 strandings happened between January 2017 and January 2018, with 19 found dead. Of the 10 found alive, only one survived.

Letter To The Editor: Grateful For RI Child Advocate

Rep. Julie Casimiro says 'Jennifer Griffith's job is not an easy one.'

Senate Congratulates Paul Tetreault

A North Kingstown Coach has won the 2017 Hometown Hero Award from FloSports.

Bill Would Repay Fire Departments For Bay Patrols

If the proposal passes, the state would reimburse fire departments for work with the Narragansett Bay Marine Task Force.

Work To Start Oct. 23 On Jamestown Bridge: RITBA

Some lane closures will be required, but the work is being done at night.

Slocum Water Tower Offline For Paint Job

Slocum area residents may experience pressure problems and should notify the Town, if they do.

Langevin's Offices Accepting Applications For Fall Interns

The unpaid program is open to civic-minded college students who are available for at least 10 hours per week.

How Do You Claim Abandoned Property?

Has your name appeared on one of those unclaimed property lists? Rep. Julie Casimiro and Treasurer Seth Magaziner will explain on June 9.

Whitehouse To Hold Sunday Town Hall At NK High

U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse will meet the voters on Sunday at a town meeting at the high school.

Solar Energy Workshop Scheduled

The workshop is for North Kingstown businesses and residents.

Letter to the Editor: Children’s deaths are horrifying and accountability is needed at DCYF

The Department of Children, Youth and Families needs permanent oversight, state Rep. Julie A. Casimiro says.

Ralph Mollis Appointed NK's New Town Manager

Mollis brings experience in state and municipal government. He was mayor of North Providence and RI Secretary of State.

Arts Council Backs Plans for Annex

The Wickford Art Association wants to restore the annex and use it as its home but will need Town Council permission.

Costa on Elorza: Mayor Should Be Arrested If He Breaks the Immigration Law

Rep. Doreen Costa has penned a letter to the editor calling on people to help unite the country.

Updated Results: North Kingstown

The Board of Elections finished counting mail ballots yesterday.

North Kingstown Election Results

Patch will update this story throughout the day with breaking news and election results.

Hussey Bridge in Wickford Reopens This Afternoon, State Transportation Says

This morning, the state Department of Transportation announced the bridge will reopen around 3:30 this afternoon.

LETTER: Want a Pharmacy in Your Backyard? Vote GOP for NK Council this November

"Voters don’t want more growth—especially commercial growth in rural areas," writes Donna Hutchinson. "They want MORE open space not less."

North Kingstown's Caruolo Sworn-In as District Court Associate Judge

James J. Caruolo fills a role created as the state District Court expands the Veterans Treatment Court.

LETTER: Town Council's Lack of In-Depth School Budget Talks is Alarming

"The overall budget process is terminally ill," writes Bill Mudge.

Costa Won't Seek Another House Term, Eyes Town Council Instead

Rep. Doreen Costa said she promised voters she'd limit herself to three terms in the General Assembly. The time has now come.

Tony Jones is Running for Town Council

He's a libertarian, radio host, real estate agent, former candidate for Lieutenant Governor and state director for Gary Johnson 2016.

Sheehan: Passage of Ethics Reform is Great News for Rhode Island

"Ethics reform was not just a bill, but a journey," writes State Sen. James C. Sheehan, who championed ethics reform at the State House.

Sheehan: Could Ethics Reform Pass This Year?

"Speaker Mattiello and President Paiva-Weed stand at the threshold of passing authentic ethics reform," writes State Sen. James C. Sheehan.

LETTER: Hypocrisy in North Kingstown

"What is a citizenry left to do when its officials continually refuse to openly and honestly represent them?" writes Frank DiGregorio.

Letter: Compromise is Fleeting if NK's Political Well is Poisoned

"Let's get to the real policy business we elected our leaders to focus on," writes Anthony F. Miccolis Jr., former Town Council President.

LETTER: Disappointed in the Town Council? Vote Them Out in November

"Do we sit back and let this all go by as business as usual in Rhode Island or do we vote them out in November?" asks Richard Welch.

LETTER: North Kingstown's Government Reaches New Low

"...you will continue to see ongoing attempts throughout the end of the year to discredit both Ms. Waxman and myself," Kevin Maloney writes.

State Rep. Files Open Records Request for "Cooler and Warmer" PR

Rep. Doreen Costa said she wants an itemized breakdown of the costs associated with the new tourism PR campaign rolled out this week.

Council Appoints Mulligan Town Manager for One Year

The search for a new Town Manager in North Kingstown is halted after the town gave the police chief and acting manager a one-year contract.