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Happy Memorial Day from the NK Blog

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“And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!” This quote was taken from a poem by Francis Scott Key called “Defense of Fort McHenry.”  Key’s poem was later transferred into the lyrics for our national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner.”  The North Kingstown Blog would like to take a moment to thank the many servicemen and servicewomen in our community and our nation.  Many retired and current servicemen and servicewomen have become local doctors, teachers, electricians, business people and are serving our community in other capacities.  These men and women … Continue reading Happy Memorial Day from the NK Blog

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West Bay YMCA’s Anthony Orsini Shaves His Beard After $5000 Donation Mark Was Reached

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Patricia Driscoll, Operations Director for the Greater Providence YMCA’s Kent and West Bay locations, emailed me last week about a cool event today.  The event took place at the West Bay YMCA located at 7540 Post Rd.  One of her staff members, Anthony Orsini, had been raising money for the Y’s YFA or Youth Financial Assistance program with a bit of marketing angle. Anthony is helping to raise money for the youth program that offers financial assistance to our community members in need for things like membership, child care, and YMCA Programs.  He thought up a cool angle.  “Help me raise … Continue reading West Bay YMCA’s Anthony Orsini Shaves His Beard After $5000 Donation Mark Was Reached

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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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Post High School Planning Night Scheduled for April 6th at North Kingstown High School

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When I was in high school, I wanted to be a professional baseball player, an orthopedic surgeon, and a TV personality.  And a helicopter pilot and a writer for Saturday Night Live.  Needless to say, I had a lot of interests and aspirations to make my parents proud in my post high school life.  When I became a senior, my path became a lot clearer with the help of the guidance department at North Kingstown High School.  They helped me fine tune my interests and skill sets and I finally settled on a college that really fit my needs – … Continue reading Post High School Planning Night Scheduled for April 6th at North Kingstown High School

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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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Q & A With Chemo Care Package Project Leader – Victoria DeRuosi

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The North Kingstown Marketing Company is proud to report and publish positive news about our North Kingstown community.  I have had the good fortune of meeting so many outstanding community leaders that live and work in our amazing town of North Kingstown.  Recently, I wrote about a North Kingstown High School senior, Victoria DeRuosi, who has championed a very important cause and has everyone in North Kingstown excited to get on board.  Her senior project is called Chemo Care Packages and after reading about this incredibly generous and heartfelt project, I decided to reach out to the project’s leader, Victoria … Continue reading Q & A With Chemo Care Package Project Leader – Victoria DeRuosi

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Talking Baseball with Matt Finlayson, President and GM of the Ocean State Waves

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Spring is just about 3 weeks away and the 2016 Wickford Little League season is starting to take shape.  This Saturday, March 5th will be the tryouts for AAA and Majors.  You can learn more about the tryouts on our Facebook page, Wickford Little League.  The tryouts are from 9am to 3pm at the North Kingstown High School Gymnasium.  All interested kids are encouraged to attend and do your best.  And from all of us at Wickford Little League, best of luck to you!!! In working on public relations for Wickford Little League, I have had an opportunity to get … Continue reading Talking Baseball with Matt Finlayson, President and GM of the Ocean State Waves

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Wickford Little League Registration Event – Thursday February 4th

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The 2016 Wickford Little League season is fast approaching.  If you have already signed your son or daughter up for Tee Ball, Single A, or perhaps the Majors via our online registration, thank you and good luck in the upcoming season.  If you have questions about age eligibility or would like to manage a team or just have general questions, there is an important Wickford Little League registration event happening soon. On Thursday, February 4th at the North Kingstown Community Center, the Wickford Little League tradition continues with an in person registration and executive board meeting.  The registration runs from … Continue reading Wickford Little League Registration Event – Thursday February 4th