North Kingstown Democrat

Kathleen Layton

Jun 12
3 min

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Inspires

The North Kingstown Democratic Town Committee (NKDTC) welcomed U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse as its special guest on May 23, 2024.

Letter to the Editor: NK Residents Won’t Get a Better Deal on Bond

North Kingstown Democratic Town Committee

Oct 5, 2023
2 min

Letter to the Editor: NK Residents Won’t Get a Better Deal on Bond

The following letter was written by North Kingstown resident Phillip H. Beati and may be read online and in the September 28 newspaper....

Kim Page

Jul 23, 2023
3 min

Town Council Meeting: July 17, 2023

The North Kingstown Town Council meeting on July 17 began with six hearings. The Council approved an application for a block grant to...

Celebrating Successes with U.S. Rep. Magaziner

Kathleen Layton

Jul 12, 2023
2 min

Celebrating Successes with U.S. Rep. Magaziner

On June 18, the North Kingstown Democratic Town Committee (NKDTC) hosted its summer fundraiser, An Evening with Seth Magaziner at Back 40.

NK Democrats at Senator Jack Reed’s Breakfast

Kathleen Layton

May 11, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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...

What NK Special Ed Parents Need to Know About Erin West Earle

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...

Letters to the Editor Supporting Briody, West Earle, Valverde, and Magaziner

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...

All Issues in NK Schools Need to be Heard

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...

Primary 09/13! Meet & Greets in NK & Gansett, Environmental Priorities and More

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...

Cottage Food Law Updates, How to Get The RI Child Tax Credit, & More

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...

Make a Plan to Vote & Progress for RI Seniors! News from Alana

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...

10 Fast Facts About Being a State Senator

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...

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