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11/28/2006

Town to address pension shortfall of $10.9-million
NARRAGANSETT — Nine months after an actuarial report concluded that the town’s pension fund was short $10.9 million, a new report shows that the deficit improved only marginally in the following year.

11/26/2006

Coast Guard serves up holiday rescue at sea
A fishing vessel out of Point Judith and its three-man crew, stranded in 15-foot seas and 45-knot winds, were rescued by a Coast Guard cutter on Thanksgiving Day, 50 miles south of Shinnecock, N.Y., in the Atlantic Ocean.

Narragansett man mistakenly shoots self
NARRAGANSETT — A Narragansett man apparently shot himself by accident at about 5:30 p.m. yesterday, suffering an injury that was not life-threatening, the Narragansett police said.

11/24/2006

Panel ready to finalize upgrade plan for schools
NARRAGANSETT — Voters supported the $21.5-million school building plan with a resounding yes. Now it’s time for school officials to start making the plan a reality.

11/22/2006

They’re booked and ready
South Kingstown High School music teacher Dianne Rebelo won’t be settling into a post-Thanksgiving period of relaxation. Her musical vocal group, eSKape, is booked for a weekend performance at South County Museum, Narragansett, where the second Artisan Show and Sale and the Antique Toy and Sleighs exhibit will be held Saturday and Sunday.

18 apply for seat on Homestead Tax Committee
NARRAGANSETT — There is no shortage of interest in the soon-to-be formed committee that will study the nuts and bolts of a homestead tax exemption.

South County Journal
Plan ahead to kick the smoking habit

11/21/2006

Bigger and better grocery will serve as cornerstone
NARRAGANSETT — The outside will be reminiscent of Narragansett’s glory days, when Queen Anne Victorians were the rage and the Pier area was a summer playground.

New council sets date for interviews of homestead panel
NARRAGANSETT — The first meeting of the new Town Council lasted only an hour and 20 minutes, but that was more than enough time to name a new president and touch on a key issue that could be front and center in the coming months.

South County Journal
‘Ordinary People’ being honored tonight

Narragansett man dies of gunshot
NARRAGANSETT — An 18-year-old man found bleeding near his family’s home Thursday night died of a gunshot wound to the head, according to the state medical examiner’s office.

11/16/2006

South CountyJournal
Three concerts in two days at URI

Handrigan looks for nod to be council president
NARRAGANSETT — The new Town Council won’t name a president until Monday night, but the early favorite appears to be someone who has lots of experience.

Jamestown man’s death ruled accident
JAMESTOWN — A death that drew state and local police to a quiet neighborhood was determined yesterday to be accidental based on an autopsy by the state medical examiner, the police said.

11/15/2006

Holiday ideas sprouting for Arbutus Garden Club show
It’s easy not to notice, because their plantings around South County have become such a part of the landscape.

South County Journal
Indian lifestyles talk tonight at the library

11/09/2006

Vote totals stand in town council, school board races
NARRAGANSETT — The Democratic wave that swept state and national races Tuesday made its presence felt in Narragansett, helping Democrats to win three-seat majorities on both the Town Council and School Committee.

South County Digest
Siravos honored for foundation work on epilepsy

11/08/2006

Incumbents reign in council race
NARRAGANSETT — In the end, it came down to name recognition. With issues such as a homestead tax exemption and dealing with partying college students dominating a crowded Town Council race, voters chose three incumbents and a former councilman in yesterday’s election, leaving a fifth seat for one of the six newcomers who entered the race.

South County Digest
Look back at 100 years of South County

$21-million school bond question passes easily
NARRAGANSETT — Even with a hot U.S. Senate race, a casino ballot question and crowded local races, many residents said yesterday that the local ballot question seeking money to repair the town’s schools was a key reason for coming out to vote.