Q&A series: week four

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NORTH KINGSTOWN/EXETER – Leading up to the General Election on Nov. 3, the North Kingstown Standard Times will be featuring a Question and Answer series with North Kingstown and Exeter candidates for town council and school committee.

Gorbea unveils new way to track voter engagement

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PROVIDENCE – Today, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea announced the launch of a new data visualization on her website that breaks down voter turnout for the 2020 general election in an intuitive, clear presentation. Users can easily track how many votes have been cast in every Rhode Island…

WAA preparing for several exhibits and events

WAA preparing for several exhibits and events

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NORTH KINGSTOWN–This fall, Wickford Art Association (WAA) plays host to a variety of exhibits and events and we are thrilled to have DOORS OPEN to the public Wednesday through Saturday (noon-4pm) and Sunday (noon-3pm).  It’s still beautiful down by the beach – every day is a great day to visit!

Gorbea reminds residents of Oct. 4 voter registration deadline

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PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until Sunday, October 4, to register to vote or update their voter information for the November 3 general election. Rhode Islanders can check their voter registration status by using the Departme…

Metcalf Elementary student tests positive for COVID-19

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EXETER – On Thursday, Exeter Emergency Management Agency director Stefan Coutoulakis confirmed that a student at Metcalf Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19, though he added that "every appropriate precaution and measure has been taken" by the administration.

NKEF to host “Spook out NK”

NKEF to host “Spook out NK”

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NORTH KINGSTOWN – The North Kingstown Education Foundation (NKEF) announced that it would be hosting “Spook out NK,” a special Halloween event:

WAA to put on 8th Annual Poetry and Art Exhibit

WAA to put on 8th Annual Poetry and Art Exhibit

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North Kingstown – Wickford Art Association (WAA) celebrates the 8th year of our Poetry & Art project, an annual event whereby 42 poets and 42 artists are selected to create and respond to a theme. This year, TRANSITION, challenged all involved to reflect on the many meanings and interpre…

Smith’s Castle’s Dedication of Slave Medallion

Smith’s Castle’s Dedication of Slave Medallion

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NORTH KINGSTOWN – Smith’s Castle, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Slave History Medallion Project, will host the dedication of a slave medallion on Saturday, October 10, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to be placed on the Castle grounds at 55 Richard Smith Drive in Wickford.

Preliminary NK Primary Election results made available

Preliminary NK Primary Election results made available

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NORTH KINGSTOWN – The Rhode Island Primary Election took place on Tuesday, with the preliminary results being updated and made available over the following days as mail-in and emergency ballots were counted.

North Kingstown to hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

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NORTH KINGSTOWN – The Town of North Kingstown is preparing to hold an outdoor 9/11 Memorial Ceremony tomorrow at the town beach, with COVID-19 precautions put in place.

Ellen Waxman running for Senate District 36

Ellen Waxman running for Senate District 36

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NORTH KINGSTOWN/NARRAGANSETT – A former member of the North Kingstown Town Council, Ellen Waxman, declared her candidacy for Rhode Island Senate District 36, (North Kingstown, Narragansett), citing the need to elect people who will bring “new ideas, new possibilities and new hope” at the sta…

Town council discusses Wickford intersection

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NORTH KINGSTOWN – In August, the North Kingstown Town Council discussed a three-way intersection in Wickford Village that has been a cause for concern and even car accidents. The intersection–where Brown Street, Phillips Street and Boston Neck Road meet–will also be on the State Traffic Comm…

Town manager provides COVID-19-related updates

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NORTH KINGSTOWN – As the end of summer approaches, North Kingstown Town Manager Ralph Mollis issued another series of updates to residents, touching on several town-wide matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with others. Updates included information on the status of the senior cent…