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Recap: South Kingstown Swears In Police Chief, Approves Patriots Memorial Names

South Kingstown has a new police chief, 24-year department veteran Alfred Bucco. The council approved about $1.9 million in high school technology and $24,500 more for culvert engineering on Saugatucket Road. Pond Street residents' request for a three-way stop was sent to the town manager's office for study. South Kingstown,...

South Kingstown, RI · 1d
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RIDOT to begin replacement of Kingston Station Railroad Bridge, traffic pattern shift

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that several traffic pattern changes are schedule to begin on Route 138 in South Kingstown beginning on Nov. 20. Traffic changes will happen on Kingstown Road at Railroad Avenue, which is the access road to...

South Kingstown, RI · 1d
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Sec. Hegseth Rips into Naval War College During Newport Visit

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Naval Station Newport on Nov. 9, announcing an overhaul of the United States senior military education system just hours before Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against him. Speaking to Naval War College students and faculty, Hegseth singled out the college to...

Newport, RI · 1d
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Every Foot of This 1,440-Foot Rhode Island Climb Is Worth It

Rhode Island is relatively flat, known best for its stunning beaches and coastline, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find challenging hikes that may test both your physical and mental strengths. Some of the most arduous hikes with the best views in Rhode Island are at Rockville Management Area in the town of Hopkinton (South […]

Hopkinton, RI · 5d

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Middletown Teen is Making Her Way in Music

From the first time Elvis Presley appeared on television his “risqué” dance moves and “suggestive” lyrics, older adults responded in abject horror. Same thing when The Beatles debuted on American TV eight years later. Their long shaggy hair and tight pants were just too much for the older folks who thought these “invaders” were destroying popular culture and stomping on the music they loved.

Middletown, RI · 1d

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Marcus & Millichap lists Oak Harbor Village Square for sale

Exeter, RI Marcus & Millichap was awarded the exclusive listing for the sale of Oak Harbor Village Square, a mixed-use property. Thomas Shihadeh, Rhode Island broker of record, is leading the exclusive marketing campaign on behalf of the seller, with Adam Cohen working in association with Shihadeh from Massachusetts. “Oak...

Exeter, RI · 14h

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6 Stop & Shop Habits That Cost Rhode Islanders Every Week

A Stop & Shop delivery order between $60 and $199.99 comes with a $9.95 fee. Split your groceries into two orders, and you could pay it twice. Here are the Stop & Shop habits that cost Rhode Islanders every week. 1. Letting Points Expire. Stop & Shop’s GO Rewards program...

Rhode Island · 3d

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Early Voting Tops Election Day Turnout in South Kingstown

South Kingstown voters cast 6,502 early ballots and 5,114 on Election Day. Council members discussed whether to combine polling locations or add evening or weekend early voting, but staff said polling places are set almost entirely by state law. No action was taken. South Kingstown, R.I. — South Kingstown Town...

South Kingstown, RI · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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Beloved Connecticut restaurant closes after 32 years of coastal cooking and community

Connecticut has lost another deeply rooted dining room, following an earlier group of beloved local restaurant closures. Water Street Cafe in Stonington Borough closed after dinner service on November 7,…

Stonington, CT · 2d

Parade

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Two Connecticut Brothers' Target Parking-Lot Pull Could Be Worth Seven Figures

One in 10.5 million odds, a jewel-encrusted twist, and a dealer who knew he was out of his depth.

Griswold, CT · 5h

Military.com

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Hegseth's Military War College Overhaul Reduces Civilian Faculty

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered sweeping changes to the military’s professional education system, directing war colleges to prioritize instructors with military experience, restrict tenure for newly hired civilian professors, and replace traditional academic assessments with competitive wargames. The Nov. 9 memorandum, titled “Reforming Professional Military Education to Forge...

Newport, RI · 9h

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Commentary: The small mind of a big man on campus

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth proposed an answer that won’t work to a problem that doesn’t exist during his visit this week to the U.S. Naval War College in Newport. The problem, according to Hegseth, is that professional military education — the coursework and experiences that prepare service members for their next jobs or promotions — has succumbed to “academic drift,” without enough emphasis on warfighting. The answer, he says, is reducing civilian faculty.

Newport, RI · 21h

CT Insider

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New miniseries starring Nathan Lane, Brad Garrett films in Mystic

The single-camera, hourlong drama is produced by Aram Rappaport, who created, wrote and directed “The Artist,” starring Mandy Patinkin and Janet McTeer,

Groton, CT · 2d

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Middletown vet, 89, goes viral for unexpected performance of 'You're A Grand Old Flag'

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — An 89-year-old Middletown veteran is going viral for his unexpected performance during a veterans pinning ceremony. Anthony Chatowsky, who lives with his wife Florence in the senior living section of John Clarke Senior Living, said before retiring, and before opening up the once Fish Print Museum, he spent a lot of time serving our country.

Middletown, RI · 2d

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Recap: Coventry Council Rejects Battery Site Lease, Renews T-Mobile Tower Deal

The proposed battery storage center at the Picillo Superfund Site will not move forward after the council voted to deny the lease. T-Mobile's tower rent drops from $3,500 to $3,250 a month under a new 30-year lease. District 2 has a council member again, a van is coming for school transportation, and the annex learning center gets security upgrades and a grant-funded stormwater design.

Coventry, RI · 1d

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The Jig is Up: The Perplexing Popularity of Puzzles

National Jigsaw Puzzle Day was November 3, and there was a buzz at the Middletown Public Library on a recent Saturday morning. It wasn’t the buzz of a jigsaw, but the buzz of the library’s fall jigsaw puzzle swap. There were 100, 500 and 750-piece puzzles. The most...

Middletown, RI · 1d

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This Rhode Island Bakery Makes A Christmas Treat Locals Wait All Year For

Some Christmas treats come and go. Others have people checking the calendar like they’re waiting for Santa himself. And apparently, one Rhode Island bakery has mastered the art of making people impatient for something sweet. There’s a reason this little holiday obsession has survived for generations. I find it...

Rhode Island · 2d

The Providence Journal

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Dine in or get takeout this Thanksgiving from these RI restaurants

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, on Thursday, Nov. 26, which for hosts can mean the daunting task of putting together a complex menu for a large crowd. Thankfully, if cooking is not your forte or you simply want a less stressful holiday, many restaurants offer meal options for dine in or takeout. Some offer their regular fares along with Thanksgiving specials. Prices listed do not include taxes or gratuity unless noted. Gratuity prices vary by restaurant. Providence Patio on Broadway 166 Broadway, Providence, 401-227-9366, www.thepatiori.com, will be open Thanksgiving Day. Check online for menus and hours. Capital Grille 10 Memorial Blvd., 401-521-5600, thecapitalgrille.com , will be open for dining from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. They offer their entire menu as well as a turkey dinner special for $50 per adult and $20 per child. They also offer a takeout package of side dishes to serve four to accompany your home-roasted turkey. The cost is $140 and is available for pickup on Nov. 26 or Nov. 27. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar One West Exchange St., 401-533-9000, flemingssteakhouse.com, has a prix fixe menu with your choice of filet mignon, bone-in ribeye or traditional roasted turkey breast,

Providence, RI · 8h

WPRI 12 News

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MSPCA caring for 60+ chinchillas from massive rescue effort

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking adopters for more than 60 chinchillas who were rescued from a commercial breeding facility in Ohio.

Ohio · 2d