Archive - Apr 1, 2011

Hope Valley dam to be repaired by Sept. 30

April 1, 2011

HOPE VALLEY – In the three towns of the Chariho region – Charlestown, Richmond, and Hopkinton – one of the biggest fears during the epic flooding of 2010 was whether or not the numerous local dams were hold.

Cupcake Madness winners announced

April 1, 2011

NARRAGANSETT–Friends of Hazard Castle hosted a very successful Cupcake Challenge last Sunday at The Towers in Narragansett.
Below are the winners and participants.

Challenge 1 - Cupcake from the book Its Raining Cupcakes - Winner -
Fatulli's Gourmet Bakery & Deli

Challenge 2 Rhode Island Historic Landmak - Winner - Sliver Spoon Bakery

Challenge 3 Signature Cupcake - Winner - Stephanie's Sweet Treats

Challenge 4 Best Frosting - Winner - City Girl Cupcake

Challenge 5 Naturally Wired
Best Organic - Winner - Stephanie's Sweet Treats
Best Gluten Free - Winner Silver Spoon Bakery

‘The Tank’ is back: Bess Eaton returns to Wakefield

April 1, 2011

WAKEFIELD – A town tradition is now back serving up coffee, donuts and bagels with the opening of Bess Eaton last Friday at the corner of Main Street and Kingstown Road.

After Tim Hortons closed this past November, manager Mary Haverly saw it as an opportunity to bring the local Bess Eaton back to Wakefield.
“We knew it was missed. We loved it and we knew it would be successful,” Haverly said. “It was successful in the past and even as I owned Tim Hortons for six years, people kept asking for Bess Eaton coffee.”

Capital Reserves Committee talks future school projects

April 1, 2011

NARRAGANSETT–The Capital Reserves Committee met on Tuesday evening to outline upcoming renovations at the Narragansett High School. These major projects include a new glass envelope for the school’s greenhouse and a new floor for the high school gymnasium.

“This committee’s purpose is to understand the capital plan as presented to the school department, and make recommendations to the town council in financing all three schools,” said Katherine E. Sipala, Superintendent of Schools in Narragansett.

Wilson’s of Wickford shifting with the times

April 1, 2011

NORTH KINGSTOWN–Specialty shops and artisans in Wickford Village are known for offering their customers a quality shopping experience along with great customer service. In keeping with that tradition, the long-time men’s and women’s clothing store, Wilson’s of Wickford has combined its retail space with the Wellness Store and Day Spa and Scrimshanders, both originally from Main Street.