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Obituary: Pauline Davis (1944-2025) - Newport Buzz

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Newport Buzz Obituary: Pauline Davis (1944-2025) Pauline (Peterson) Davis, 80, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 3, 2025 surrounded by her children and her Pastor Jennifer Pedrick. Pauline was born in South Kingstown, RI to the late Paul Henry Peterson and Freelove Celina (Allen) Peterson. She grew up in North Kingstown and graduated from North Kingstown High School in 1962. She immediately enrolled in t…Read Article

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Obituary: Pauline Davis - What's Up Newp

Pauline (Peterson) Davis, 80, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 3, 2025 surrounded by her children and her Pastor Jennifer Pedrick. Pauline was born in South Kingstown, RI to the late Paul Henry Peterson and Freelove Celina (Allen) Peterson. She grew up in North Kingstown and graduated from North […] The post Obituary: Pauline Davis appeared first on What's Up Newp.Read Article

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Matunuck Oyster Bar Celebrates Soft Reopening with Help From New State Law

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HOW TO HELP: Matunuck Oyster Bar fundraisers » SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — After six weeks out of operation, Matunuck Oyster Bar marked a major milestone Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new tented dining area. Staff and community members gathered to celebrate the soft opening, which coincided with Gov. Dan McKee's ceremonial signing of the "Take It Outside" bill into law. The legislation allows the restaurant to temporarily oper…South Kingstown · South KingstownSee the Story

South Kingstown Police Department achieves accreditation

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SOUTH KINGSTOWN — It was a year of setbacks and triumphs for South Kingstown Police Chief Matthew Moynihan, who worked to restore both his department’s accreditation and public confidence in his leadership.South Kingstown · South KingstownRead Article

New high school remains on track for 2027 opening

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After months of planning and a few rocky meetings in February, the South Kingstown Town Council and related construction parties have reached a preliminary design approval for the new high school as the project continues to move forward on schedule.South Kingstown · South KingstownRead Article

Matunuck Oyster Bar to offer al fresco dining for the summer

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SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Matunuck Oyster Bar will be welcoming guests back for outdoor dining in less than a week, 12 News has learned. The South Kingstown mainstay went up in flames last month and has been closed ever since. The cause of the fire has since been deemed accidental in nature. SEE ALSO: Rhode Islanders distraught by fire at beloved oyster bar Matunuck Oyster Bar owner Perry Raso announced Wednesday that the restaurant w…South Kingstown · South KingstownSee the Story

Course applications now open for six-week Food Recovery for Rhode Island program

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Applications are open for Food Recovery for Rhode Island at the University of Rhode Island (FRRI), a community education program for Rhode Islanders offered through URI Cooperative Extension. The six-week course includes online coursework and field experiences…South Kingstown · South KingstownRead Article

Jenness Ruhl Peckham made a deep impact on South County in the early 20th century

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Jenness Ruhl Peckham of South Kingstown was a force to be reckoned with in a man’s world during the 1920s and 1930s. She spoke her mind and stood firmly for what she believed, even when she stood alone.South Kingstown · South KingstownRead Article

Fire marshal: Matunuck Oyster Bar fire cause still undetermined

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SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — One month after a fire closed Matunuck Oyster Bar, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said it is still investigating the cause. A spokesperson for the fire marshal told ABC6 News Friday the cause remains undetermined. The fire on May 20 caused significant damage to the popular restaurant. In a statement on May 22, the state fire marshal said preliminary indications pointed to an accidental cause. Other businesses…South Kingstown · South KingstownRead Article

R.I. councilman charged with assaulting man during council meeting - The Boston Globe

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Jay Wegimont, a South Kingstown Democrat who was elected last year, was accused of following a Republican official out of the meeting and assaulting him.South Kingstown · South KingstownRead Article

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