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About: The Independent is a weekly Rhode Island newspaper covering Narragansett, North Kingstown and South Kingstown.
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Photo Gallery: Prout is D-II girls tennis champs

Photo Gallery: Prout is D-II girls tennis champs

Terry Ashworth's memory remains in a simple daffodil project beloved by a community

Terry Ashworth's memory remains in a simple daffodil project beloved by a community

About South County: Let’s take a moment to appreciate Contemporary Theater Company

About South County: Let’s take a moment to appreciate Contemporary Theater Company

SK officials say town can’t support 10 percent homestead exemption

SK officials say town can’t support 10 percent homestead exemption

West Bay Community Theater native to bring ‘Carrie’ to stage

West Bay Community Theater native to bring ‘Carrie’ to stage

Between The Lines: Viral sensation ‘hype woman’ book fails to live up to its potential

Between The Lines: Viral sensation ‘hype woman’ book fails to live up to its potential

Officials celebrate milestone 15,000th employee at Quonset

Officials celebrate milestone 15,000th employee at Quonset

South Kingstown pays former superintendent $200K in lawsuit settlement

South Kingstown pays former superintendent $200K in lawsuit settlement

SK officials slowly ease water ban restrictions

SK officials slowly ease water ban restrictions

Wakefield kicks off Halloween celebrations with spooky stroll

Wakefield kicks off Halloween celebrations with spooky stroll

Legendary ‘vampire’ tale with local roots a Halloween staple

Legendary ‘vampire’ tale with local roots a Halloween staple

Local organizations brace for impact of SNAP cuts

Local organizations brace for impact of SNAP cuts

Tony Faella, beloved World War II veteran, lived a life of service

Tony Faella, beloved World War II veteran, lived a life of service

Football: NK’s Stafford has another monster game in win over Barrington

Football: NK’s Stafford has another monster game in win over Barrington

Boys Soccer Playoff Roundup: Skippers advance on PKs, will face Hendricken next

Boys Soccer Playoff Roundup: Skippers advance on PKs, will face Hendricken next

Girls Volleyball Playoff Roundup: Rebels get last laugh, eliminate Cruasders

Girls Volleyball Playoff Roundup: Rebels get last laugh, eliminate Cruasders

Football: Mariners pull off comeback, steal victory in final seconds

Football: Mariners pull off comeback, steal victory in final seconds

Football: New quarterback helps Rebels crush Pawtucket

Football: New quarterback helps Rebels crush Pawtucket

Court sides with SK resident in fight over beachfront repairs

Court sides with SK resident in fight over beachfront repairs

College Notes: Two former Rebels contributing for Worcester State men’s soccer

College Notes: Two former Rebels contributing for Worcester State men’s soccer

Girls Tennis Playoff Roundup: Crusaders advance to final

Girls Tennis Playoff Roundup: Crusaders advance to final

Photos: Broad Rock is middle school boys soccer state champs

Photos: Broad Rock is middle school boys soccer state champs

Field Hockey Playoff Roundup: Skippers almost beat Eagles, lose in 2OT

Field Hockey Playoff Roundup: Skippers almost beat Eagles, lose in 2OT

Girls Soccer Playoff Roundup: Crusaders starting to pick it up at right time

Girls Soccer Playoff Roundup: Crusaders starting to pick it up at right time

Southern RI natives Roomful of Blues kick off new era

Southern RI natives Roomful of Blues kick off new era

URI to host screening of opioid crisis film on campus next Thursday

URI to host screening of opioid crisis film on campus next Thursday

As Troop 1 Wakefield celebrates its 115th year, Scout leaders reflect on group’s history, local impact and uncertain future

As Troop 1 Wakefield celebrates its 115th year, Scout leaders reflect on group’s history, local impact and uncertain future

About South County: It’s time to think beyond the drought when it comes to water

About South County: It’s time to think beyond the drought when it comes to water

NK seeks public input on short-term rentals at community forum

NK seeks public input on short-term rentals at community forum

Boon Street Market keeps liquor license but will face new restrictions

Boon Street Market keeps liquor license but will face new restrictions