State Rep. Julie Casimiro (D-North Kingstown, Exeter) delivered the $5,000 legislative grant to the North Kingstown Police Department.
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The lawsuit accuses former North Kingstown High School basketball coach Aaron Thomas of more inappropriate conduct with a student.
The North Kingstown Police Department will never call to request payments over the phone, the department said.
Ocean State Job Lot is aiming to donate as many as 100,000 toys to children in need, but needs your help.
State officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Matthew Everett harnesses color to bring more energy and vibrancy into the world through art
North Kingstown police offer tips to prevent car break-ins and thefts.
Police say legitimate emails from town officials will only come from addresses that end with "@northkingstownri.gov."
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North Kingstown police say a cash register was stolen from the Five Below on Gate Road.
The free concert is sponsored by Center for Mediation Rhode Island.
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and enjoy an evening of free live music.
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North Kingstown police say the child was unintentionally left on the bus and was taken to the bus yard on Fairway Drive.
Festival attendees are encouraged to use the designated parking and shuttle services, as parking will be limited inside Wilson Park.
Admission is free for this joint concert by these North Kingstown cultural institutions.
The band will perform a free outdoor concert on July 10, at 7 p.m. at St. John the Divine in Saunderstown.
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Fire officials said one woman, who was wheelchair bound, was rescued. She suffered minor burns and was also treated for smoke inhalation.
The annual free Independence Day concert will begin at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m., at the North Kingstown Town Beach
Police say a North Kingstown woman was riding a tricycle when she was hit from behind by a Jeep driven by Daniel Famiglietti, 59.
Daphne Higginbottom received the award after completing her project "Healthier Animals."
Nine free concerts are scheduled, the majority at the North Kingstown band shell at the Town Beach, including the fireworks night on July 3
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As farms in Rhode Island were abandoned, forests began to grow back, allowing the black bear population to regenerate in recent decades.
"We swapped sirens for stadium cheers and had a blast," North Kingstown police say about the experience presenting colors at Fenway Park.
One of the ferrets is white with pink eyes and the other is brown and gray with blue-black eyes.
An Ocean State spokesperson says the donated bikes will be distributed with the help of partners such as the American Legion, VFW, and more.
James Burke's prize was $50,000 more than usual because the Rhode Lottery added additional money for its 50th anniversary celebration.
Congrats to the NKHS student Willow Hauver. Her piece titled Shichi-Go-San will now be flown to Washington DC!
The roadwork is part of a $35.8 million state transportation project to replace the 55-year-old Tower Hill Road Bridge in North Kingstown.
This is the fourth consecutive year Ocean State Job Lot has been an honoree, earning the company the "Gold Winner" distinction.
North Kingstown police say the scammers told victims they were police officers and need to pay them in gift cards to clear a warrant.
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.
Free concert at St. Bernard Church in North Kingstown also supports the VA
Eight Rhode Island high school seniors were among 650 students nationwide to make it to the next round.