News from Around the Web for June 18, 19 and 20, 2012: The Narragansett Times, “SKHS top two graduates discuss their futures.” Maria Shanahan interviews valedictorian Erin McAlice and salutatorian Richard Wu. The Providence Journal, “If a man is only as good as his word…” Jim Donaldson pens a column criticizing Billy Baron for his decision to transfer from the URI men’s basketball team. In another article, GoLocalProv speculates on where he’s going to next. Click here for The Journal’s original article on his transferring. Rhode Island Catholic, “Prout grads leave indelible mark on the …

News from Around The Web for June 15, 16 and 17, 2012: JDL’s South Kingstown Blog, “School committee stuffs public’s right to know.” A critique (obviously) of how the South Kingstown School Committee is conducting itself. The Narragansett Times, “URI student uses cigar box, guitar parts to recreate ancient instrument.” Shaun Kirby profiles URI student Stephen Craveiro. Channel 12 WPRI.com, “URI student moonlights as soccer ref.” Cumberland graduate and URI junior Krista McCann is now referring professional games. The Boston Globe’s online site also has a small item on this. New York Magazine …

News from Around The Web for June 12, 13 and 14, 2012: The South County Independent, “SKHS’s Stark loses her cancer battle.” Iain Wilson has a profile of SK resident and teacher Missy Stark. The South County Independent, “A week’s musings wash ashore, for the final time.” Outgoing arts editor Doug Norris says goodbye. WPRI Channel 12, “Boy Scouts honor late RI governor.” Former governor J. Joseph Garrahy has been honored with Eagle Scout distinction following his death. The South County Independent, “Roland Fiore tapped for RI EDC board.” Iain Wilson profiles Fiore. The South County …

News from Around The Web for June 9, 10 and 11, 2012: The Sun Chronicle, “Congrats – Now pay up.” Sarah Humphrey graduated from URI with a degree in animal sciences... and $90,000 in student loans. LymeLine.com, “Fundraiser planned for LOLHS senior with leukemia.” Dan Coburn was planning on attending URI in the fall of 2012, but now he's dealing with a cancer diagnosis. The Narragansett Times, “Prout class of 2012 marks 44th commencement in school's history.” Did you miss the Prout graduation ceremony? You still have time to purchase a DVD of the event! See the attached PDF. You can also read…

News from Around The Web for June 7 and 8, 2012: The South County Independent, “Narragansett duo are Ivy League bound.” A profile from Bill Koch on Narragansett High School valedictorian Alex McLeod and salutatorian Emily Wright, who are going to Brown and Yale, respectively. The South County Independent, “Prout graduates 160.” An article from Iain Wilson on the Prout School’s graduation Tuesday at the Ryan Center. The South County Independent, “Teaching numbers with song and dance.” A profile from Iain Wilson on the South Kingstown School Department Teacher of the Year, sixth grade teacher …

News from Around The Web for June 5 and 6, 2012: ABC 6, “Prout’s Nicole Scola wins girls’ state golf championship on soggy course.” Video of the Prout junior, who won her third straight title in monsoon conditions at Point Judith Country Club. (Plus, the awesome Ken Bell has a nice quip at the end.) Mass High Tech, “URI professor gets $520k NSF grant.” He (Helen) Huang is getting the funding to study the relation between lower-limb amputees and powered prostheses. Walking With Nathaniel, “Rest Day Checklist.” Denis Asselin is walking 500 miles from Cheyney, PA to Boston Harbor, and stopped in…

News from Around The Web for June 3 and 4, 2012: WPRI, “Deadly crash suspect appears in court.” Dean Philbrick, who is charged with driving under the influence with death resulting, pleaded not guilty in court on Monday afternoon. He was released on $15,000 bail. For our previous stories on Philbrick and Erica Knowles, click here. GoLocalProv, “Chafee nominates three more to EDC board.” South Kingstown’s Roland Fiore is one nominee to the EDC board. The Narragansett Times, “A graduation celebration in Kingston.” An article from Shaun Kirby on URI’s commencement ceremonies. RI Future, “EP to …

News from Around The Web for June 1, 2012: WJAR 10, “Bell can ring again at St. Mary's.” A very nice piece with video on the restoration of a church bell at St. Mary Star of the Sea on Point Judith Road. The South County Independent, “Miller out as manager in Narragansett.”A piece from Iain Wilson on Thursday night's meeting. The Providence Journal, “Town manager ousted in Narragansett.” A summary article about the ousting of Grady Miller. The Pawtucket Times, “Tolman blast South Kingstown in playoff opener.” If you wanted to read a full accounting of the Rebels' 11-1 mercy rule loss at the …

News from Around The Web for May 31, 2012: The Westerly Sun, “Ward family benefit scheduled for Calabrese Club.” A benefit will be held in Westerly on Thursday, June 7 for the Ward family. Jeff Ward passed away in a fire earlier this month. The South County Independent, “Three Prout students at the top of their class.” Mary-Catherine Stockman of Ashaway is Prout’s valedictorian this year, with Lauren O’Malley of Wakefield and Heather Pasquazzi of Narragansett earning co-salutatorian honors. GoLocalProv, “Who Are the Most Skilled Lacrosse Players in D-II?” Prout’s Nathan Farrar gets ‘Best …

News from Around The Web for May 30, 2012: The Westerly Sun, “GOP congressional candidates to speak Friday in Westerly.” Narragansett resident Michael Riley, who is challenging for Jim Langevin’s seat in Congress, is speaking 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Weekapaug Golf Club in Westerly. Work in Progress blog, “Paris, USA: Rosecrans Baldwin Q&A.” Do you know the United States location with the longest published name? Surprisingly, it’s at the University of Rhode Island Bay Campus: University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute on Narragansett Bay Conference and Visitor Center in Rhode Island. The …

News from Around The Web for May 29, 2012: The Providence Journal, “Theatre By The Sea plans expansion to Warwick.” As the headline states, Matunuck’s Theatre by the Sea will be opening a second theater in Warwick, converting a Verizon Fios headquarters on Jefferson Boulevard. The company expects to open in December 2013, with a shortened season following. JDL’s South Kingstown Blog, “Memorial Day Parade and Service in South Kingstown.” Providence Business News, “Town seeks answers to beach erosion.” PBN has a three-page piece on the tough decisions South Kingstown has in dealing with the …