Category: LOCAL BIZ

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Press Release from Hugh Minor, RI Community Food Bank

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CONTACT: Hugh C. Minor IV Director of Communications RI Community Food Bank 200 Niantic Avenue Providence, RI 02907 (p) 401-230-1674 (m) 401-524-2330 hminor@rifoodbank.org rifoodbank.org May 4, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Support the Annual Letter Carriers Food Drive on Saturday, May 14 Donations of non-perishable food items will benefit neighbors in need throughout Rhode Island. PROVIDENCE, RI.  Rhode Islanders will have a chance to help neighbors in need through the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 14, coordinated by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Simply leave a bag of healthy, non-perishable food items near your mailbox early that … Continue reading Press Release from Hugh Minor, RI Community Food Bank

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A True Home and Home Series – Wickford Little League vs. North Kingstown Little League

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As the publicity agent for Wickford Little League, I am happy to report that for the 2016 Wickford Little League season, teams from the Majors and AAA divisions of Wickford Little League will be playing teams from the North Kingstown Little League.  North Kingstown Little League is based at Signal Rock Field, which is on Signal Rock Rd.  If you take Post Rd North, take a right onto Newcomb Rd, which is just past the Quonset Point entrances, Dave’s Marketplace, and Kohls.  The Bike Path runs parallel to Newcomb Road to your right and the soon to be opened North … Continue reading A True Home and Home Series – Wickford Little League vs. North Kingstown Little League

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Local Sponsor Steps Up To The Plate to Help Wickford Little League

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  Wickford Little League, a tradition in North Kingstown for over 50 years, would like to acknowledge the financial support of local sponsor Rob Levine & Associates.  Wickford Little League would also like to recognize the incredible work done by South County landscaping company Hutchins Landscaping for the reconditioning of the batting cages at Wilson Park, North Kingstown. The batting cages centrally located between the AAA and Majors baseball fields at Wilson Park, North Kingstown, have been reconditioned and are officially open for use.  Thanks to the generous donation by Rhode Island business and community leader, Rob Levine & Associates, … Continue reading Local Sponsor Steps Up To The Plate to Help Wickford Little League

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The North Kingstown Marketing Company’s Marina and Boats Division

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Living in the Ocean State means enjoying all that the waterways Rhode Island has to offer.  We are so blessed to have gorgeous beaches, lakes, and bays to fish, swim, and play in – weather permitting of course.  At the North Kingstown Marketing Company, we have created a special division designated to promote used boats, boat parts, motors, and more through our online system of marketing.  And in particular, on our ebay store, The NK Marketing Store. Our marina division is not a repair shoppe where you can bring your item to be repaired or fixed.  We are merely local … Continue reading The North Kingstown Marketing Company’s Marina and Boats Division

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Used Life Fitness Commercial Cardio – A Solid Investment For Your Fitness Equipment Needs

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Life Fitness is one of the most recognized names in the fitness equipment industry.  They are a worldwide leader in commercial cardiovascular equipment such as treadmills, exercise bikes, and ellipticals.  Their line of strength equipment can be found in health clubs, universities, police stations, and hotels in the US and abroad.  Life Fitness has a reputation of quality and innovation.  Even in the used fitness equipment market, Life Fitness cardiovascular and strength products retain more of their value then just about any other manufacturer.  This is why they are a popular choice of health clubs, personal trainers, and home owners … Continue reading Used Life Fitness Commercial Cardio – A Solid Investment For Your Fitness Equipment Needs

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New and Improved “Cooler” Hussey Bridge Sure to Draw Visitors to “Warmer” North Kingstown

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In documents leaked only to the North Kingstown Blog, plans for a new and improved experience entering Wickford are sure to draw some attention to the South County town.  The first step, according to project visionary and avid Hot Wheels enthusiast Timothy Armstrong, is to transform the Hussey Bridge into a unique visitor experience.  One that will put our town on the map for truly being “cooler” than most other Rhode Island cities and towns.  Armstrong’s vision – replace the Hussey Bridge with a life size Hot Wheels Ramp. “How much cooler can you get” stated Armstrong in an exclusive interview with … Continue reading New and Improved “Cooler” Hussey Bridge Sure to Draw Visitors to “Warmer” North Kingstown

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Newport Solar – Your North Kingstown Based Solar Energy Resource Company

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Since moving to my new location in the Dry Bridge Commerce Park last winter, I have had the pleasure of getting to know several interesting neighbors.  Neighbors who have thriving businesses right here in North Kingstown in the technology, home remodeling, biochemical, and furniture industries.  It is a business community with a lot of friendly faces and helpful business leaders willing to lend a hand or advice to make your business day run smoother.  One of my interesting neighbors is Newport Solar. Newport Solar was founded in 2009 by owner Doug Sabetti.  Sabetti, who maintains a staff of about 10 employees, … Continue reading Newport Solar – Your North Kingstown Based Solar Energy Resource Company

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The NK Marketing Store on Ebay – We Take Care of Everything

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Ebay is a great resource for buying and selling items online.  Over the past 12 years, I have worked on ebay as a writer and salesperson in the fitness industry, as well as a consultant for private sellers.  My items include guitars, books, treadmills, vintage toys, and home brewing kits just to name a few.  If you have an item that you would like me to evaluate and possibly sell on ebay, here are some things you should know about my operations. First, my warehouse is located at 376 Dry Bridge Rd, North Kingstown.  I operate my sales, shipping, and … Continue reading The NK Marketing Store on Ebay – We Take Care of Everything

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3rd Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Event for the Ocean State Waves

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With the weather and our schedules cooperating, I was thrilled to get out with Rachel and support one of my favorite passions in life, baseball at the 3rd Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans event for the Ocean State Waves.  The event took place at the beautiful and charming The Towers in chilly, but always pleasant Narragansett.  Black Tie and Blue Jeans is held every year to recognize local sponsors, friends, and host families that help make the Ocean State Waves baseball team a reality.  This year was their best turnout, according to President and GM Matt Finlayson.  With a diverse … Continue reading 3rd Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Event for the Ocean State Waves

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The Chemotherapy Care Package Project by local NK Senior Victoria DeRuosi

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According to the National Cancer Institute, http://www.cancer.gov, “more than 249,000 new cases (of breast cancer) are expected in the United States in 2016,”  Among other cancer types, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer represent another 500,000+ individual cases in 2016.  On many, many levels, we are fighting cancer and winning.  However, the reality is cancer is disease that affects you, your parents, your school teachers, your soccer coach.  Look around you the next time you are at the Providence Place Mall and realize that most if not everyone you see has been affected by cancer in some way – parent, … Continue reading The Chemotherapy Care Package Project by local NK Senior Victoria DeRuosi