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Kathleen Layton
- May 11
- 2 min
NK Democrats at Senator Jack Reed’s Breakfast
Fifteen North Kingstown Democratic Town Commitee members attended Senator Jack Reed's annual breakfast at the Rhode Island Convention...


Kathleen Layton
- May 3
- 2 min
North Kingstown Democrats Advocate
I wonder, if eventually, all Americans will be connected by nonsensical gun violence and deadly mass shootings. Perhaps we already are...


Sarah Kelly-Palmer
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Parent & Student Feedback in Action
Sarah Kelly-Palmer, North Kingstown resident and mother, writes about her experience at the NKSD Health Curriculum Review.


Greg Mancini
- Nov 28, 2022
- 3 min
Town Council Meeting, November 14, 2022
After our salute to the Flag, the council had a moment of silence in honor of all fallen veterans that gave their life on behalf of our...

Kathleen Layton
- Nov 4, 2022
- 3 min
What NK Special Ed Parents Need to Know About Erin West Earle
In the November 3 issue, The Independent Newspaper received many letters to the editor that were not published in the print edition...

Kathleen Layton
- Nov 3, 2022
- 5 min
Letters to the Editor Supporting Briody, West Earle, Valverde, and Magaziner
Today’s issue of The Independent is filled with positive letters to the editor supporting many local Democratic candidates. This latest...

Jennifer Lima
- Sep 18, 2022
- 1 min
All Issues in NK Schools Need to be Heard
I have worked hard in multiple capacities to bring attention to issues around diversity, equity and inclusion in North Kingstown. I...


Alana DiMario
- Sep 12, 2022
- 6 min
Primary 09/13! Meet & Greets in NK & Gansett, Environmental Priorities and More
Hello Neighbor - It's Primary Election Week! Though I don't have a Primary race this year, Tuesday's outcome will decide many statewide...


Alana DiMario
- Aug 29, 2022
- 5 min
Cottage Food Law Updates, How to Get The RI Child Tax Credit, & More
Hello Neighbor - Though Labor Day is just around the corner, I'm looking forward to the beauty that September in our area brings. This...


Alana DiMario
- Aug 15, 2022
- 5 min
Make a Plan to Vote & Progress for RI Seniors! News from Alana
Hello Neighbor - The Patriots might already be playing preseason games and the stores are full of back to school supplies, but summer...


Kathleen Layton
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Latest Letters to the Editor
The North Kingstown Democrats are a published and prolific pack of letter writers, with a fondness for alliteration, it appears! Many of...


Alana DiMario
- Aug 1, 2022
- 5 min
10 Fast Facts About Being a State Senator
Hello Neighbor - It has been a too-dry July for our area, anyone else hoping for rain soon? This week I have information about the...


Tom Briody
- Jul 1, 2022
- 3 min
Tom Briody for School Committee
Who am I? I have lived in Rhode Island for over 30 years, the last 24 in North Kingstown. I was an award-winning investigative reporter...