SK absenteeism is at a high rate while Narragansett and URI report low figures.

By HANNAH CONNORTON

SOUTH KINGSTOWN - What was once an anticipated fear has become a shocking reality. The H1N1 virus is now widespread throughout the state, and a shortage of vaccine nationwide has done little to ease the concerns of Rhode Islanders - especially since the virus has begun to claim lives. See Story inside

Building and parking lot purchased by principal owner of Job Lot, Seven Moons

By LINDSAY OLIVIER
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  NORTH KINGSTOWN — Once an anchor in the village of Wickford, 70 Brown St. has sat vacant since Ryan’s Market closed its doors for the last time in April of 2008 after 122 years.
  But the fate of the former market got a little brighter Friday during an auction at Washington County Superior Court where the property and adjacent parking lot were purchased for $865,000 by Marc Perlman, principal owner of Ocean State Job Lot and Seven Moons restaurant in North Kingstown.
  Perlman is also involved in the Mills Tavern in Providence and the Red Stripe Bistro in East Providence and Narragansett.
 

Photo: Andrew Martin
Terri Cansabella, a student assistance counselor at Chariho Middle School, presented Chariho students with awards for their work in helping prevent substance abuse and other harmful activities.  She praised all students in the audience for their efforts in numerous groups, all of which can be seen posted on the podium.

Photo: Rachel Stamp

The Coventry Fire Department’s  new Summit Station at 1110 Victory Highway will host an open house on Nov. 1.