North Kingstown

11/05/2009

N. Kingstown voters OK sewer-system installation
Town must first complete engineering, design work before soliciting bids

11/03/2009

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says he is monitoring R.I. reform efforts
Secretary Arne Duncan urges the state to seek competitive grants for federal funds for new programs

10/31/2009

Contemporary ‘farmhouse’ echoes past in North Kingstowm
It sounds like an oxymoron, but there’s an architectural style called “modern farmhouse,” which combines the familiar forms of the American farmhouse with contemporary materials and interior design. If you search for modern farmhouse on Google, one of the first things that pops up is a photo of 1291 Stony Lane in North Kingstown, also known as Farmhouse One.

10/27/2009

R.I. delegation urges federal support for wind power
The state seeks $45 million in stimulus funds to improve roads, railways, and piers at Quonset.

Davisville is home port for NOAA research ship Okeanos Explorer
State and federal officials break ground for the $1.8-million headquarters of the Okeanos Explorer research vessel.

Sewer project goes before voters
A $10-million bond issue to pay for the installation of sewers in a commercial and residential area along Post Road is the subject of a Nov. 3 referendum.

10/26/2009

Watching the changes in Narragansett Bay for half a century
For 50 years a unique scientific survey has demonstrated dramatic changes in the life of Narragansett Bay.

10/20/2009

Practice makes perfect
Olivia Handy, a junior varsity tennis player for North Kingstown High School, returns a volley during practice with her teammates after school on Monday.