Saturday, May 25, 2013
Workers tearing up the old synthetic floor found the toxic element. No students or teachers were in danger.
Narragansett High School must undergo an abatement process after construction in the gymnasium revealed the presense of mercury in the gym floor, the South County Independent reported. No students or teachers were in any danger, the paper reported, and the discovery should not delay the replacement of the gym floor, scheduled to be finished in the fall. Mercury was once used in a binder in synthetic floors, like the one installed in the high school, Director of Facilities and Maintenance Gary Minett said at a May 15 School Committee meeting, the Independent reported. The abatement process involces placing the gym under negative pressure to remove mercury fumes from the building, he said. If inhaled, mercury can cause tremors, insomnia, …
From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on Rhode Island roads right now.
The signs along East Main Road say it all — there's a polo match this weekend!
It may not be the official start of the Newport polo season, but this weekend's chukker is sure to get the ball rollin' and crowds cheering before the season begins. The Newport Rotary Club's annual benefit match will take place at the polo grounds of Glen Farm on Saturday, May 25. Gates open at 4 p.m. Hosted by the Newport Polo Club, the match features the home team, Newport, playing against a regional challenger in a classic six-chukker dual. All proceeds from the event will go to the Rotary club's many charitable initiatives. A faithful Rotary Polo Committee of volunteers organizes this annual benefit match, selling $10 general admission tickets. (Kids 12 and under are free.) There are no advanced ticket sales for this event and no …
Friday, May 24, 2013
Start your House Hunt right here on Patch with this weekend's open house listings.
Itching to do some house hunting? Want to know what open houses are going on this weekend? Check Narragansett-South Kingstown Patch each week for our roundup of select open houses that weekend. Check here for a full look at the open houses this weekend in Narragansett and in South Kingstown. If you've scheduled a last-minute open house that didn't make the list, or jst want to supplement this week's selection, feel free to add your own listing by clicking the "upload" button above!
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31 Franks Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI
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4 Huron Ave, Narragansett, RI
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26 Betony Rd, Saunderstown, RI
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41 School St, South Kingstown, RI
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17 Barney Ave, South Kingstown, RI
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From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on Rhode Island roads right now.
If you're on a mobile device, click here to view the map. When you're done getting gas and packing the car, check out the live results from MapQuest above to see what's standing between you and the start of your three-day weekend. Mapquest scans for parade routes, ongoing construction, block parties and traffic jams. If your route is green, your good. If it's red, you may be headed into a line of rubbernecking fools. Good luck!
Seven months after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the beach, the Town of Narragansett is ready for the 2013 summer season.
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy as images of destroyed beach homes, decimated coastlines and broken roads appeared, many wondered what toll the storm would take on the 2013 summer season. Things looked especially bleak for Narragansett Town Beach, at many cabanas were ruined by the storm surge that also took out the beach's parking lot and damaged Ocean Road and the seawall. Seven months after Sandy swept through the area, Narragansett Director of Parks and Recreation Steve Wright says the beach is ready for the unofficial start of the 2013 season with Memorial Day weekend. “It’s actually looking great down there,” said Wright. “Better than expected.” Wright credits Narragansett’s public works, engineering and parks and recreation …
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Art exhibits, signing auditions and a May breakfast highlight events in and around Narraganett and South Kingstown this weekend.
The weather is not looking great this weekend, with the National Weather Service calling for rain today, Saturday and Sunday with temperatures only in the low 60s. Monday looks better with mostly sunny skies, though temps are expected to barely reach the mid-60s. Still, there sure to be some time to venture around Narragansett and South Kingstown, and there's plenty to do. Take a look at this selection of fun events going on in and around the towns this weekend:. Friday, May 24 Saturday, May 23 Sunday, May 25 Know of something going on that's not listed on our Calendar of Events? Add it in the comments section below.
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Nationwide, gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't…
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Take a look at the upper end of the car market in Rhode Island with this selection of luxury cars listed on AOL Autos.
While you may not have won the recent $590.5 million Powerball jackpot, you can get a slice of the good life with one of this week's selection of luxury cars available at dealerships around Rhode Island. The best part? Most of these classy rides can be had for under $60,000. Be sure to check out more cars for sale on AOL Autos.com 1. 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 — $49,444 Always known for its safety standards, Volvo adds some oomph with this latest SUV entry. Pairing a 3.0L inline 6-cyl. turbo with a six-speed automatic transmission, the XC60 adds creature comforts like automatic A/C, headlight cleaners, saved settings for up to three different drivers, and leather interior. For sale at: Viti Volvo, Tiverton 2. 2013 Lincoln MKX Base — $50,295 For …
The following is based on reports from the Narragansett Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
David Joseph Cheatham, 22, of 1920 S. Club Drive, Wellington, FL, was charged with disorderly conduct and possession of prescription drugs on May 18 after officers were called to Pancho O’Malleys pub for reports of a fight in progress. Cheatham had reportedly been kicked out of the pub for provoking fights with other customers and was allegedly threatening the doorman when police arrived. A quick investigation revealed Cheatham had already been kicked out of nearby Perry’s Bar & Grill and the Mariner Grille for similar behavior, according to reports. He allegedly mentioned having a gun at both bars. Officers found no gun, but allegedly found five Adderall pills for which Cheatham had no prescription. Cleanin' Them Out Patrick John Lepore…
Beach Goer
5:47 am on Saturday, May 25, 2013
The previous comments are uneducated. The town did not pay for all the repairs to the beach and its facilities. Federal funds and insurance dollars covered some of the costs and the beach enterprise fund covered some of the costs. The Town Council has not rubber stamped all funding requests for the beach. Residents should be thanking the hard working town émigrés who have done the labor to … more ›