East Greenwich Pendulum

A Furry Fifty

Not many businesses last a half of a century or more. Those that do, attribute their success to their commitment to their clients – even those with four legs. The… Read moreA Furry Fifty

NK teacher a finalist for science award

NORTH KINGSTOWN — Wickford native Kelly Grennan-Smith — better known as Mrs. G-Smith by her Davisville Middle School students — has been blinding seventh graders … Read moreNK teacher a finalist for science award

State may seek redistricting of NK schools

It appears that in order for North Kingstown to receive $26 million in state education reimbursements for building a new $137 million Wickford Middle School, the … Read moreState may seek redistricting of NK schools

Charlie Baker to speak at NEIT commencement May 4

EAST GREENWICH – Charlie Baker, president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and former Governor of Massachusetts will deliver New England Ins… Read moreCharlie Baker to speak at NEIT commencement May 4

Former NK students testify in trial of ex-coach Aaron Thomas

The trial of former North Kingstown High School coach Aaron Thomas continued this week with former students testifying about alleged naked “fat tests” the coach p… Read moreFormer NK students testify in trial of ex-coach Aaron Thomas

The Naturalist is angry about his stock portfolio

“Well I’ll be damned, here comes your ghost again, but that’s not unusual…” Read moreThe Naturalist is angry about his stock portfolio

Gamm Theatre wraps up 40th season with a breathtaking ‘Hamlet’

WARWICK – The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre is wrapping up its 40th season with a breathtaking production of “Hamlet.” Read moreGamm Theatre wraps up 40th season with a breathtaking ‘Hamlet’

URI Theatre brings ‘Guys and Dolls’ to life beginning tonight

KINGSTON — Luck be a lady tonight — and every night throughout the eight-performance run of University of Rhode Island Theatre’s “Guys and Dolls” opening tonight.

Innovation and entrepreneurship to be celebrated at URI

KINGSTON, R.I. – April 15, 2025 – Innovation and entrepreneurship will be on display at the University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus the week of April 21. URI students from across the University will present projects they hope to convert in…

East Greenwich Recycling Day slated for May 3 at NEIT

EAST GREENWICH – Back by popular demand, the very popular East Greenwich Recycling Day will be held Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at The New England Institute of Technology.

Announcement to our readers

We are excited to announce a significant change in the delivery method of our newspaper, which will take effect with the next edition. To ensure greater reliability and consistency, we will be transitioning from traditional home delivery to m…

Tammy Pescatelli brings laughs as part of United Theatre’s ‘SoupyFest’

In the world of stand-up comedy, having a clever amount of wit is part of the profession, but few have as much of it as Tammy Pescatelli. A veteran of the scene for over 30 years, the Perry, Ohio native has been one of the funniest comics on …

South County Health sues over donation data

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – South County Health has filed a lawsuit in Washington County Superior Court against a group of hospital critics and a former employee, accusing them of attempting to disrupt relationships between the hospital and its donors.

HistWick hosts state’s founder in living history event

NORTH KINGSTOWN – A former archaeologist and park ranger is set to bring the founder of the 13th state back to life this Thursday.

When capturing the Natural World, be prepared

Sometimes you grab the wrong tool. You brandish a chainsaw when a scalpel could have done the job, or you pull out a sledge to accomplish a task more appropriately tackled by a mini-ball-peen hammer.

South County Art Association celebrates photography

KINGSTON — A picture is worth a thousand words. While every smartphone has a camera in their back pocket at all times, it takes a skilled artist to transform a picture into a breathtaking visual memory. In South County Art Association’s …

St. Pat-Wick

It was a lucky day for those who visited Wickford Village on Saturday. St. Patrick cruised Wickford Harbor then greeted visitors at the town dock, giving golden coins to children who stopped to say hello to him. Local merchants set up side wa…

Legislators plan forum on skyrocketing cost of heat, electricity

Area legislators are planning to hold a forum on Monday for discussing rising natural gas prices in Rhode Island.

Spokeswoman: NK High’s Maida Talancy organizes bike race

Now’s the time to sign up for the Ryan Park Spring Showdown, a new mountain bike race which will take place next month. Not only will it a local organization, but it will also help Maida Talancy graduate from high school.

‘Nashville North’ set to connect Westerly with Music City

With establishments like the Knickerbocker Music Center on 35 Railroad Avenue and the United Theatre on 5 Canal Street, Westerly has been a hub for live music over the past few decades. There’s a mix of local and touring acts who perform ther…

Spinning is winning for guild of yarn crafters

PAWTUCKET – Cranston resident Richard Muto had been a faithful member of the Rhode Island Spinners Guild for years until he suffered a brain injury that left him unable not only to partake in his favorite activity, spinning yarn, but eat, bru…

NK parents seek answers as schools mull redistricting

North Kingstown School officials who are considering proposals for shifting some students from Hamilton Elementary School to Fishing Cove Elementary School are now facing opposition from a parents’ group.

NK High theater group presents ‘Legally Blonde — The Musical’

NORTH KINGSTOWN — Abby Kilday is finding that “Legally Blonde — The Musical” is more than just a play, but perhaps an anthem to her own desires.

Second graders make baby blankets for St. Gabriel’s Call

East Greenwich – The students in Ms. Jean Perretta’s second grade class at OLM school are learning powerful lessons in generosity and kindness as they prepare to receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and First Penance this spring. …

EG School Committee follows teachers’ union guidance to replace leadership

EAST GREENWICH – The East Greenwich School Committee approved unanimously last week a leave of absence and subsequent resignation as of June 30, 2025 from the Superintendent of the East Greenwich Public Schools (EGPS), Brian G. Ricca, as wel…

NK unveils first look at budget, initial plans call for $125 million

North Kingstown Town Manager Ralph Mollis presented the town’s preliminary fiscal year budget to the town council for the first time Monday night. Here are the most important highlights:

Certain sounds are driving the Naturalist crazy

In addition to everything else that my medical team has documented, including conditions that have varied from cardiac conundra to, most recently, bagel-related injuries, and that have been the result of bad genes, bad luck, and bad knife ski…

Interest rising in chicken farming amid heightened grocery prices

These days, the great chicken-oregg debate feels irrelevant because backyard poultry enthusiasts have a simple answer: Why not have both?

ACLU chides local towns for lack of online public comment

The tri-town area of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, and Narragansett ranks high for online Town Council and School Committee information but falls short on allowing online citizen participation.

How to survive March’s topsy-turvy evolutionary race

Charles Darwin was a great believer in the notion that slow and steady wins the evolutionary race— that the biological march to new species proceeded at a pace over geological time that was both continual and gradual. I’d like to believe that…

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