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Thursday, 04 February 2010 |
Evidence of purchasing medical supplies and medicine a possibility.
By CARL CRITZ
CHARLESTOWN - The Rhode Island Department of Health has officially suspended Joseph Tedeschi, an EMT working for Charlestown and South Kingstown EMS departments, after investigating allegations he illegally practiced and purchased medicine and medical supplies on several occasions.
Tedeschi’s suspension was ordered on Wednesday, Jan. 27 after the department of health received a complaint from the South Kingstown Police department regarding an internal investigation of Tedeschi that had led to evidence of wrongdoing in Charlestown two days prior. |
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Future of the coalition uncertain. |
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Thursday, 04 February 2010 |
By HANNAH CONNORTON
With parties and nuisance houses on the rise in Narragansett, town council members, residents and town officials are all asking the same question: how effective is the the Narragansett-URI (University of Rhode Island) Coalition?
"We'd like to see URI getting more involved," David Crook, Narragansett Town Council President, said of the coalition, "they're not responding to concerns [in Narragansett]. I don't think they realize how bad it is."
The Narragansett-URI Coalition is made up of members from the Narragansett town administration, Narragansett police department, neighborhood associations, taverns and package stores, realtors, homeowners and various administrators and students from URI. |
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A.G. candidate to focus on corruption |
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Thursday, 04 February 2010 |
SK resident bids for highest elected law office.
By CARL CRITZ
WAKEFIELD - What business does the attorney general have in Rhode Island’s economic future? Quite a bit, according to republican candidate for Rhode Island Attorney General Erik Wallin.
At a recent panel interview in front of local representatives last week at the South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, Wallin confirmed his commitment not only to take on the gangs that he says are spreading a wave of terror from the urban cities to the surrounding communities, but also to call out those in the legislature who don't protect the public by passing weak laws.
Wallin comes with significant flair and achievement as both a former military counselor and a successful career in Rhode Island’s own attorney general’s office. However Wallin, who grew up in North Kingstown, asserts that the attorney general’s position is not one that should be jockeyed with political agendas. |
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New Emergency Planning Council chair takes aim |
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Thursday, 04 February 2010 |
By CARL CRITZ
KINGSTON - Whether you know it or not, extremely hazardous materials like chlorine, propane, and anhydrous ammonia are transported and stored throughout Washington County in vast quantities every day of the year. What would happen if any of those substances were to be released, or catch fire? How would your local fire departments respond and make sure to keep you safe? The answer to all of these questions now lies with Union Fire District Deputy Chief Kevin Quinn, the newly elected chairman of a committee designed solely for that purpose.
Quinn brought together first responders and industry representatives last Thursday at the first meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee region four, consisting of the entirety of Washington County, in the student senate chambers on the main Campus of the University of Rhode Island. |
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Local cleaners collect for Haiti |
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 |
Photo: Hannah Connorton
Larry Fish stands with a truck filled with donated goods to be shipped to
the victims of Haiti’s earthquake. Fish, who owns Pier Cleaners with his
wife, Phyllis, have collected water, canned foods, blankets, medical
supplies, and toys. Fish said members of the community, including URI
students, have been generous with donations. Pier Cleaners will accept
donations throughout February. For a list of items needed, visit
www.piercleaners.com. |
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Candidates discuss key issues at SK Chamber |
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 |
Rhode Island candidates face a panel at the South Kingstown Chamber of
Commerce.
By CARL CRITZ & HANNAH CONNORTON
WAKEFIELD - Gubernatorial candidates made their way through South County
this week, stopping by the South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce recently to
meet with a panel and discuss key issues in the heated race for the
state’s top seat. |
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Current working budget $1.2M in red |
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 |
School department budget to increase by more than 3 percent.
By CARL CRITZ
NARRAGANSETT - With the state’s pending removal of the motor vehicle
excise tax from municipalities’ coffers, Narragansett will be scrambling
to patch a $1.2 million hole in its working budget, according to Finance
Director Robert Uyttebroek during Monday’s joint work session between the
Town Council and School Committee. |
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Improvements set for train station |
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 |
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Part of two renovation projects totaling $1.5M
 Photo: Michael Souza
This tower structure, built in the early 1930s near the Kingston Train
Station, will soon have restrooms installed for those who use the bike
path. By MICHAEL SOUZA
KINGSTON – The historic Kingston Train Station and some of its associated
structures will be getting a facelift of sorts in the near future, perhaps
as soon as this summer.
Thanks to the participation of numerous agencies, chief of which is the
Rhode Island Department of Transportation (DOT), the train signal tower
will soon commence a two phase renovation designed to restore the building
and install additional restrooms. |
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 |
Three students displaced.
By CARL CRITZ
NARRAGANSETT - Three college students were displaced from their rental
home on 7 Knight St. after an early morning chimney fire extended into the
walls and ceiling of the residence, according to Captain Arnold of the
Narragansett Fire Department.
The alarm came in just before 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, which happened to be
shift change time for the Narragansett Fire Department. |
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Incoming Town Manager Miller sworn in |
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Thursday, 28 January 2010 |
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 Photo: Carl Critz
Grady Miller is sworn into the position of Narragansett Town Manager by
Town Clerk Anne Irons. By CARL CRITZ
NARRAGANSETT - Accompanied by a delegation of police and fire department
members, the Narragansett Town Council met Wednesday evening in the
Council Chambers to swear in their new Town Manager, Grady Miller.
He was chosen from a competitive pool and reflects the fruits of a
nationwide search for the position that began in September 2009, drew over
60 applicants, and survived the finalist process with a unanimous
recommendation from the council.
In the absence of former Town Manager Jeff Ceasrine, who was
unceremoniously deposed late last year, Police Chief Joseph Little had
stepped in and performed seamlessly as his understudy.
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Home from Haiti: one girl’s trip from ruin to South Kingstown |
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Thursday, 28 January 2010 |
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Jodalene, a 7-year-old girl from Haiti, was adopted by South Kingstown
resident Kim Kimball. Jodalene arrived from Haiti over the weekend and is
now home in Rhode Island. By HANNAH CONNORTON and MICHAEL SOUZA
WAKEFIELD - After a long and tumultuous journey, a 7-year-old Haitian girl
named Jodalene landed in the United States on Monday, united with her new
South Kingstown family.
Kim Kimball, Jodalene’s adoptive mother, can now breathe a sigh of relief,
and at the same time, is happier beyond belief.
“It was a long weekend,” Kimball said on Tuesday. “We spent about 30
hours in the airport lobby, waiting. We were all very tired when we
returned.”
Kimball was already in the midst of adopting her, a two year process,
when the earthquake hit. With the help of several government agencies, she
rushed the process after she learned the quake completely destroyed the
orphanage Jodalene was living in, Maison des Enfants de Dieu. |
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