(WLNE) — A cryptic post on social media led Narragansett police to search part of Scarborough Beach for a body they learned of a Facebook post last week alluding to a serial killer burying bodies along Scarborough Beach The person who posted it later said it was part of a fictional book they were writing using two cadaver dogs to search the beach Police confirmed Thursday that nothing was found (WJAR) — Film crews were seen setting up a production at Crazy Burger in Narragansett on Tuesday The restaurant's Facebook page said it will be closed for a week to film for an upcoming show NBC 10 News has confirmed Crazy Burger will be featured on a new Gordon Ramsay series tentatively called "Restaurant Refresh." Fans were seen outside the restaurant waiting for Ramsay Few details about the show have been made public Even though it is the smallest state in the country Rhode Island has some major perks that make it an incredible location for a summer vacation everyone who lives in Rhode Island can get to the water in thirty minutes or less This is a major perk for vacationers in the Ocean State—it’s easy to zip back and forth across Rhode Island to explore other towns reserve a table at the buzziest restaurants When you’re ready to plan your most memorable summer trip ever Whether you are catching a ferry to Block Island from Narragansett or watching fireworks light up the historic streets of Bristol each spot promises something uniquely Rhode Island Since HGTV just chose Bristol as the “most charming small town in Rhode Island,” it’s no wonder that the eastern seaport is gaining popularity with tourists as a top-tier summer escape Its downtown area gushes with touches of Americana—the Colonial and Victorian-era homes are often painted red The picturesque waterfront offers many excellent seafood restaurants like the well-rated SS Dion and Quito’s Restaurant and Bar Of course, any summer vacation in Bristol must include getting out on the water The seaside town has miles of coastline and a protected harbor The waters of Narragansett Bay also call for fishing which you can do with a chartered boat from River Rebel If you are visiting Bristol over the 4th of July you’re in luck as the small town throws a huge bash for Independence Day the event would not be complete without a fireworks display and parade finale At the entrance to the bay of the same name darling Narragansett delivers southern Rhode Island coastal charm for days the desired destination almost doubles in population for the summer months as people flock here for the surfing The 19-acre Town Beach is conveniently located a short walk from the town’s historic downtown area and is also an incredible spot for surfing A little further south is the small Salty Brine Beach a family-friendly option because of its gentle tide take a high-speed ferry from the mainland to Block Island for the day which will lead you to either a remote beach or a stroll along the bluffs At the very top is what locals call “the maze,” a network of interconnected unmarked paths allowing you to wander for as long as you’d like This Washington County town is an evergreen favorite for a summer getaway, not to mention the home of a certain music megastar (Taylor Swift) when she’s in her New England era Bookended by the Pawcatuck River and the Block Island Sound Because “beaches are just the beginning,” as the town’s motto claims you’ll also love Westerly’s downtown scene which is bursting with trendy shops and restaurants You can easily spend a day exploring the alluring boutiques and specialty stores Start at Martin House Books with a coffee from the attached Cafe 1888 and a leisurely stroll through the aisles red-bricked interior also features the Above the Books gallery You will also adore the nationally recognized River Bar for dinner Selected by ‘Esquire’ as the best new restaurant of 2024 the raw bar and menu offer divine local seafood right on the Pawcatuck Do not worry; there is plenty of family fun to have in Westerly You can’t miss a ride on the Flying Horse carousel a summertime rite of passage in the Watch Hill resort neighborhood East Greenwich is another fabulous place to unplug during summer a great way to discover the park is by horseback C and L Stables’ expert guides can help riders of all experience levels navigate the trails overlooking East Greenwich Bay Of note, East Greenwich is the birthplace of the Navy in 1772, and history buffs will love the Varnum Armory Museum. Featuring the largest collection of Rhode Island military history, the hundreds of exhibited artifacts convey stories from the American Revolution, the Civil War East Greenwich’s rustic downtown is perfect the locals’ choice for authentic Italian cuisine one of the state’s premier performing arts spaces concerts performed by regional and national artists A small village inside the town of South Kingston rests on the western bank of the Saugatucket River Wakefield offers more of an urban vibe if you need a break from the beach A visit to the iconic Mews Tavern is a must This tiny fisherman’s tavern turned into a traditional New England pub receiving accolades and patrons from across South Kingston for its 69 beers on draft or settle into a cozy wooden booth for award-winning pizza voted as a top New England attraction by ‘Yankee Magazine.’ With over 4,000 lavender plants growing onsite you will be awestruck by the beauty of the rolling purple hills Opening weekend kicks off in the middle of June with an Art Market and the farm will host a variety of events throughout the season One of Wakefield’s coolest summer events is called RiverFire A collection of bonfires is lit as the sun starts to set and while the glowing fires float on the Saugatucket River live musicians perform on the Contemporary Theater’s outdoor stage Tiverton is an integral part of Rhode Island’s Farm Coast a collection of small towns on the southern coastline dedicated to homegrown food the town resembles an 18th-century New England village in the most charming of ways would be an excellent way to start your summer vacation The cedar shake buildings house the most incredible independent shops like the Cabana Collective a clothing and home goods store with a coastal flair a haven for green thumbs and home entertainers be sure to meander through the sculptures at Four Corners Arts Center and Sculpture Park an artsy oasis featuring both curated exhibits and permanent works by world-renowned artists Cap off your visit to Four Corners with an ice cream at Gray’s A trip to Tiverton wouldn’t be complete without dinner at the Boat House With a blooming hydrangea-lined path welcoming you and showstopping waterfront views of Mt Add in delicious seafood and a stroll on the restaurant’s riverside dock after dinner and you’ve got an evening that can’t be beat Located on Aquidneck Island Newport is often called the Queen of Summer Resorts as it has consistently been an in-vogue destination for summertime wayfarers an 18th-century commercial wharf converted to a modern entertainment complex With nods to Newport’s maritime heritage all over Bowen’s Wharf makes for a great night out with various dining and nightlife options If you’ve seen ‘A Complete Unknown,’ you know that the Newport Folk Festival is where Bob Dylan rattled the hippies by plugging in his electric guitar instead of playing acoustic the legendary music fest is still going strong be sure to grab a ticket to see the best folk acts in the country There’s no better way to feel like you’re on vacation than a car ride with the windows rolled all the way down a ten-mile stretch of road with jaw-dropping views of the water It’s time to stretch your legs when you arrive at Gooseberry Beach Charlestown boasts secluded strips of beach The varied landscapes offer a lengthy list of recreation options for the avid hikers and the town’s tight-knit community will make you feel right at home Set aside time to explore Charlestown’s Ninigret Park Go on a hunt for the two gigantic wooden trolls hidden in the park Created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo with the help of local volunteers the magical trolls are upcycled from wood scraps Also located within the park is the Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center which offers free stargazing every Friday night You can join expert astronomers who will guide you to use their telescopes and learn about star clusters August 2025 will mark the 40th anniversary of the Charlestown Seafood Fest a beloved community event that puts local lobsters with a carnival running alongside the seafood smorgasbord you can also opt for standard fair food like funnel cakes Jamestown is an island unto itself, and a teensy one at that. With only 9.7 square miles to work with, the town packs a lot of summer fun into a small area. One of the most visited attractions in Jamestown is the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum, the site of the third-oldest lighthouse in North America The museum teaches visitors about the history of the Beavertail Lighthouse and its keepers and while it’s not open to the public year round the museum offers a number of summer days for people to climb the tower for a $5 suggested donation Their onsite store offers seasonal veggies that’s when you’ll start to see the Hard Pressed Cider Company’s pop-up stand at the farm Stop by for the best sweet apple cider and apple cider doughnuts you’ve ever had drop by Clancy Designs Glass Blowing Studio a space just bursting with color and imagination You can try your hand at making your own glass-blown creation or simply peruse the many showcased pieces made by owners Dave and Jennifer Clancy be sure to add these nine towns to your Little Rhody itinerary this summer Whether you are horseback riding in East Greenwich or doing yoga in the lavender fields of Wakefield you can effortlessly take a day trip to a nearby coastal town and do it all over again Rhode Island makes for an ideal New England summer—the hardest part is choosing where to begin photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com Roads will be overlaid and/or reclaimed with asphalt pavement during May and June 2025 This press release was produced by the Town of South Kingstown The views expressed here are the author’s own Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. NARRAGANSETT − Is celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay preparing to film a restaurant renovation show in town Ads posted on social media seem to suggest the possibility "Eat with us for free," the ad says in all caps "Come be a part of an exciting televised dining experience for a brand new show in your community." It then advises that producers are looking for diners to join them on April 6 or April 7 at 10:45 a.m Hopefuls are instructed to send an email to THECASTINGFORYOU@GMAIL.COM The subject line should read "NARRAGANSETT" followed by the preferred date to attend Why should anyone think Gordon Ramsay is behind the ad?Two week after the same ad (with different dates) solicited diners in Reading, Pennsylvania, Ramsay, currently starring in "Kitchen Nightmares," was spotted with a film crew in Reading A similar scenario involving Ramsay recently played out in Maryland Steven Feinberg, head of the Rhode Island Film & Television Office confirmed that a television production company had applied for permits to film in Narragansett but declined to give further information The Providence Journal called Narragansett Town Manager James R. Tierney on Tuesday afternoon and left a message seeking information about a television show coming to Narragansett but he had not responded by Tuesday evening Ramsay is not a stranger to Rhode Island. 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"Hopefully we can get folks to continue to reach out and we can fill in some missing pieces here." the discoveries have helped confirm at least one fact: "It says these sharks were in the area at least 10,000 years ago," Dodd said The 1½-inch-long shark tooth discovered by the Martinez brothers belonged to a shark that was "probably in the neighborhood of 15 feet long," estimated Josh Moyer resident research scientist at the Atlantic Shark Institute and a lecturer in ecology and evolutionary biology at Yale The tooth Quigley found was about the same size and although Dodd hasn't gotten a specific size estimate he figures it belonged to another huge shark Both teeth have to be at least 10,000 years old for fossilization and could be much older since the species known today as the white shark "first appears in the fossil record during the mid to late Miocene" epoch What could be causing the fossils to wash up?The dental systems of white sharks work like a "conveyor belt" with the sharks constantly losing teeth Picture giant sharks swimming the ocean 10,000 and losing teeth that drop to the ocean floor and ultimately become buried in the sediment But why are they washing up on the beach now There are fossil beds up and down the East Coast that contain fossilized shark teeth "Erosion is a natural process," Moyer said "It's a fascinating possibility that we're seeing the exposure of a fossil bed." Dodd wonders if construction of the Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island could be churning up fossils You can easily see where they'd tumble along in a storm," he said Revolution Wind is installing 65 turbines on its farm about 15 miles south of Little Compton Foundations for the turbines are installed to a maximum depth of 164 feet but no sediment is excavated in the installation process chairman of the geosciences department at the University of Rhode Island likened the foundation installation process to hammering a nail into wood He said an activity like dredging would be more likely to dig up fossils The project has also installed miles of cable at 4 to 6 feet deep to connect the wind farm to shore at Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown but the fossilized teeth started showing up before that work began in October 2024 Could the teeth have arrived at Narragansett Town Beach by another means Sand is added to the beach annually to replenish it as required by the state's Coastal Resources Management Council director of the Narragansett Parks and Recreation that screening would catch giant shark teeth he noted that all of the teeth have been found on the sand at low tide suggesting they'd washed in from the ocean Paula Quigley was walking the beach at low tide on April 10 when she made her unexpected discovery Quigley walks the beach to clear her head and relax, looking for pretty shells and beach glass to turn into earrings, necklaces and other types of jewelry through her Low Tide Jewelry shop in Wakefield Quigley doesn't plan to turn the shark tooth into a necklace and sell it she will attach it to a piece of driftwood to display on her shop wall Dodd acknowledges that the teeth might stop washing up on Narragansett Town Beach or they could start washing up on other beaches And maybe fossilized shark teeth have been washing up on other Rhode Island beaches without being discovered 2025 at 2:16 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Gordon Ramsay was reportedly seen entering Crazy Burger Cafe in Narragansett and Juice Bar during filming of an undisclosed television show (Kristina Bumphrey/PictureGroup for FOX/Shutterstock)NARRAGANSETT RI — A popular burger joint in Narragansett will reportedly be featured on a new reality television show Rhode Island Film and Television Office Executive Director Steven Feinburg told WPRI 12 that filming wrapped Tuesday at Crazy Burger Cafe and Juice Bar and said more details about the show will be given at a later date It is unclear what network the show will air on Although the premise of the show is not known at this time, Newport Buzz shared footage of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay walking into the restaurant Ramsay is known for hit reality shows like "Kitchen Nightmares," "Hell's Kitchen," and "Master Chef." The 16th annual Narragansett Restaurant Week begins Friday March 28 with 20 restaurants offering dining deals through April 4 Rudy's Bar & Grille and Job Corps are all offering dining deals Restaurant Weeks traditionally offers fixed-price menus discounted items and other deals to attract diners Here are some of the deals and menus published online Spain is offering a three-course fixed-price menu for $45.25 Coconut Shrimp or Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Surf & Turf or Chicken Adaluza (stuffed with prosciutto Arturo Joe's is offering a three-course dinner for $25.25 Eggplant Rollatini and Papa's Platter with Chicken Parmesan Each entree comes with a house garden salad and dessert The Breachway Grill in Charlestown has a three course meal for $25.25 with four entree choices: Baked Cod The Coast Guard House has a three-course meal for $40.25 with choice of starter Appetizer choices include their Eggplant Fries George's of Galilee has two Restaurant Week offers They have a two-course luncheon mention with starter and entree for $20.25 their three-course menu is $40.25 with entree choices of George's Paella Kabuki Asian Sushi in Wakefield has a three-course special with many main dish choices Kung Pao Chicken or Shrimp or sushi rolls for $25.25 Each one comes with choice of salad or miso soup and fried vanilla ice cream for dessert Mariner Grille has two offers the three-course menu costs $24.25 and choices include a grilled ribeye the three courses cost $35.25 and choices include a Lobster Roll Matunuck Oyster Bar in Wakefield offers three courses for $39.95 The starter is a small house salad or four Matunuck Oysters The second course choices include a chowder The third course can be anything off the menu except King Crab Legs There is a $12 additional fee for steak or lobster entrees Some restaurants restrict the hours and days of the deals Boon Street Market which opened this summer as a food hall with different cuisine concepts in open kitchen stalls Asian food at Rhody Ramen and burgers and barbecue at Smoked n' Smashed A kick-off party will be held Thursday, March 27 at the Towers beginning at 6:30 p.m. There are limited tickets available on Eventbrite at $50 The Narragansett Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Narragansett Restaurant Week (This story was updated to reflect new information.) (WJAR) — NBC 10 is getting an exclusive look at REGENT's Seaglider on Narragansett Bay Prototype trials are now underway for the North Kingstown-based company The company says it represents an exciting future of travel REGENT says hundreds of clients across the globe have already pre-ordered this technology being worked on in Quonset NBC 10 first showed you how it all works a few months ago but now the company is sharing a look at the first day of sea trials of the 15,000-pound prototype A seaglider is a hybrid between a boat and a plane Vessels will travel up to 180 miles per hour and close to two hundred miles on a single charge you can see two crew members on board helping navigate this model of seaglider which will seat up to 12 people in the future The CEO said a flight to New York would cost around $150 and it doesn’t come with the hassle of a trip to the airport The plan is to have the crafts on the water by 2027 (WJAR) — There have been some lucky finds on Narragansett Town Beach in the last few months The Atlantic Shark Institute says it has gotten two reports of fossilized shark teeth found along the town beach within months of each other one of the large teeth he reviewed is estimated to be at least 10,000 years old and could even be millions of years old according to Executive Director of the Atlantic Shark Institute Jon Dodd “To say I was surprised would be an understatement,” said Dodd in a statement “We’ve never been asked to assess a tooth that size from RI waters The latest tooth was found by a South Kingstown resident from the same beach who was just taking a stroll Moyer also estimated the age range to be 10,000 years to millions of years old He said the institute didn’t get any shark tooth reports of significant size until this summer “Particularly in Rhode Island and that little beach.” He said some beaches in the nation one can find a variety of teeth What made these teeth special was that they were fossilized but he never heard of a beach this size to find a few they could tell it’s at least 10,000 years old Dodd says they could ask the individuals to lend their shark teeth to find the proper age He says sharks will shed teeth thousands of teeth in their lifetime "It's fun and interesting to wonder how much longer that shark lived And at least 10,000 years ago this thing was close enough to Rhode Island that his tooth ended up in this beach." PROVIDENCE — After Narragansett arrived more than an hour early to The AMP for Thursday’s Division II Girls Basketball championship game against East Providence the sophomore got a feel for the spacious arena she felt more than prepared for the biggest game of her career Bonneau just wasn’t prepared for the show she was about to put on In its two-year run hosting the division championships, The AMP has made the state’s best high school shooters look rather ordinary Bonneau bucked the trend and lit the nets afire in a shooting display that rivals anything anyone including the Providence College men’s team The sophomore hit 5 of 6 3-pointers in the first half helping Narragansett build a double-digit lead and the Mariners kept their foot on the gas pedal in the second half to claim the 60-40 victory and the Division II title “It feels like we worked so hard,” said Bonneau who finished with six 3-pointers in her 22-point night “We knew from the beginning of the season we could get this and we worked so hard and it led to us winning it.” Bonneau and her teammates made a trip to The AMP both to see some games during the week and to get a feel for what the energy in the building would be The team arrived more than an hour before the 6 p.m which allowed Bonneau to take more shots than she normally would during pregame warmups Bonneau wasted little time getting her night going While she missed her first shot of the night she came back on the next possession and hit a 3-pointer from the left wing to give Narragansett an 8-7 lead midway through the quarter Bonneau hit another 3-pointer from nearly the same spot on the court and with the clock winding down on the quarter East Providence’s Harmonie McDowell hit a three just before the buzzer Bonneau missed her first 3-pointer of the second quarter She hit two in a 90-second stretch that helped the Mariners extend a six-point lead to 12 at 32-20 and had everyone’s jaws on the floor at the display “Incredible is an understatement,” Poirier said she’s a phenomenal person and that’s my best friend there and I’ll love her until the day I die she’s hitting and you can see she was barely fazed in her face While East Providence kept pace in the first quarter with McDowell’s bombs and finishing near the rim the Townies struggled to score in the second Those woes continued in the third as Narragansett extended its 3-2 zone to force tougher shots and made sure every possession was one shot and done The Mariners opened the third quarter with a 6-0 run on three Alexa Poirier layups when she became more of a wide receiver than a shooting guard With Poirier and Brooke Caffrey racing down the court Blessing fired strikes to get the offense down the field and continue to build the lead “That’s my flag football quarterback there,” Poirier said of Blessing “We won powder puff three of four years here but we’re pushing the ball because we wanted to finish.” Narragansett continued to control the game and turned the fourth quarter into a countdown to its title Coach Kathryn Mahoney pulled her starters in the fourth and joked with them about calling a timeout to delay the celebration “We have a great senior class and I wanted to have a win,” Bonneau said “We all worked so hard and we pulled it off.” The loss means no history for East Providence which has never won a girls basketball title The defeat doesn’t take away from an incredible season that followed two seasons duirng which the Townies went a combined 5-31 but I was still smiling on the court because those are still my best friends at the end of the day.” The Townies season will continue in the state tournament as the No EP hits the road Saturday for a matchup with No “We played a couple of D-I teams during the season and knew what we had to do,” McDowell said but every team is beatable and we all believe that We believe we can beat any team that steps in front of us.” Narragansett’s championship is its first since winning the Division III crown in 2015 The senior class has had plenty of close calls including a loss to Pilgrim in the 2023 D-III championship but ends their career with a win they’d been waiting for “It’s written for most of us and for some of us — it’s not written for all,” said Poirier a reference to Natasha Bedingfield’s "Unwritten," which became the team’s official song the last three years I want to end it on this final chapter and it means everything to me and my seniors here “I love this team and I wouldn’t want a book another way.” There’s still a few pages left for Narragansett The Mariners were already locked into the State Tournament but Thursday’s win gave them both the title and a home game for the first round “We’re really excited and think we can go all the way and win it.” Ella Boyd 1-6 0-0 3; Delaney Bonneau 7-11 2-3 22; Alexa Poirier 7-15 2-2 16; Grace Blessing 1-3 1-2 3; Brooke Caffrey 8-12 0-0 16; Cassidy Soloman 0-0 0-0 0; Nina Leonard 0-0 0-0 0; Kylie Alves 0-0 0-0 0; Grace Leonard 0-0 0-0 0; Grace Cronin 0-0 0-0 0 Nadiyah Calouro-Vargas 2-6 0-2 4; Trinity Provencher 3-14 1-2 7; Audrey Bernard 2-4 0-0 4; Zarae Hall 0-6 0-0 0; Harmonie McDowell 7-11 2-4 20; Katherine Amado 0-5 0-0 0; Victoria Capelo 0-1 0-0 0; Yanira Abu-Raya 0-0 0-0 0; Kyanna Burgo 1-3 0-0 2; Melissa Talevi 1-1 0-0 3; Taraji Small 0-0 0-0 0; Lyniah Camper 0-0 0-0 0; Darhsa German-Silva 0-0 0-0 0 3-pointers – Narragansett 7-14 (Bonneau 6-9 The Towers, as they are eponymously called, stand as sentinels watching over Narragansett as well as a tony event center for weddings and other celebrations and how did it come to occupy such an esteemed place in Narragansett A reminder of Narragansett’s golden eraThe Towers date back to the late 19th century, when Narragansett was a tourist mecca. It was originally part of the Narragansett Pier Casino, constructed between 1883 and 1886 and designed by well-known architect Stanford White who a few years later would also design the State House in Providence a millionaire who was apparently the first person to successfully escape the death penalty by claiming to be temporarily insane.) “The Casino was one of America’s most prestigious resorts in its heyday – the 1890s,” according to a history from the Narragansett Historical Society “During a time when 19 resorts graced Narragansett the Casino was considered to be the center of social life.” The Narragansett Pier Casino was a large complex built in the “Shingle Style” of architecture though it has been replaced with different materials throughout the years befell the casino – and much of Narragansett – on Sept A fire that began at a hotel next door burned much of the casino to the ground but the fire and subsequent financial hardships marked the end of Narragansett’s heyday and a shift to it becoming a day-trip destination A symbol of Narragansett’s resiliencyOver the past century and a quarter The Towers has survived multiple devastating hurricanes and even another fire in 1965 “On every occasion The Towers held fast, acquiring an almost-magical reputation for indestructibility – truly Narragansett’s good luck symbol,” says a history of The Towers In 1967, with the help of Gov. John Chafee, Narragansett purchased The Towers, and two years later, in 1969, the structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places Narragansett is synonymous with The Towers as well as harking back to Narragansett’s storied past More What and Why RI: Why are there ‘sharp objects’ warnings on the Narragansett Town Beach seawall? What we found “It’s sort of like the lifeblood of the town There is something about The Towers that it makes Narragansett what it is,” said Peg Fradette executive director of the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce and the town’s visitors center Fradette said thousands of people still enjoy The Towers every year She suggested finding a way to get invited to one of these events because a visitor cannot simply waltz into The Towers and demand to see the building but anyone can get a souvenir from the gift shop which carries items such as Christmas decorations from local artisans And if you're having a Rhode Island trivia night, The Towers offers another lesser-known distinction to add to your list of questions: It is reportedly the only building in the country that spans a state highway (though Fall River, Massachusetts, can make a similar claim for having its City Hall built on top of an interstate highway) The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V., its licensors, and contributors. 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(WJAR) — A murder victim in Narragansett is recognized as a friendly woman who helped children gain access to education in West Africa NBC 10 obtained a criminal complaint which states the victim Wilson appeared at Washington County District Court on Tuesday charged with domestic second-degree murder and violation of no contact order The Narragansett Police Department responded to a home on Inkberry Trial on Monday afternoon prosecutors say Wilson called 911 and allegedly confessed to killing his mother Prosecutors say an argument with his mother led to the strangulation In a video posted to YouTube by Narragansett resident Paul Sardelli and how she helped children in need in Liberia The video states Robinson inherited property in Liberia from her late father and decided to convert one of the buildings into a free Christian school for children in need It's apparently been up and running for more than five years Sardelli writes that Robinson was working on opening a library in the same area A GoFundMe was created to help get the books to West Africa NBC 10 talked with neighbors and residents but confirmed Robinson would travel to Africa often A man who worked as a recycling truck driver told NBC 10 Robinson was on their Thursday route Another neighbor explained that authorities had been called to the home in the past for the victim's son NBC 10 learned this wasn't Wilson's first run-in with authorities The Rhode Island Judiciary portal showed Wilson is in violation of a domestic violence case out of North Providence in 2023 It was a domestic violence cyberstalking case that got pled down to cyberstalking Wilson is being held without bail on murder charges (WJAR) — The Narragansett Town Council voted to renew the liquor license for Boon Street Market A proposal was made ahead of the decision stating the restaurant will be able to serve liquor until 1 a.m The proposal will be revisited in four months Narragansett resident Michael Miaello said his dream home has not been the same since the business moved in we can't open our windows at all," said Miaello He said his wide and neighbors have had problems with the music parking and unruly guests in the neighborhood A petition is now circulating with over 3,000 signatures to support the Boon Street Market I wouldn't bring my son there if it wasn't," said resident Leah Dorfman Dorfman said business owners have been putting in the effort to be a good neighbor Some nearby residents said the proof however "There's been 14 arrests since they've opened," said one resident Residents on both sides agree that they do not want to see the small business close we would just like them to operate like every other establishment here NBC 10 reached out to police to confirm the number of arrests NBC 10's Molly Levine and John Perik contributed to this report 2024 – University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange will welcome federal and state leaders – along with renowned oceanographer Robert Ballard – on Thursday to celebrate the progress of the sweeping transformation of the Narragansett Bay Campus The Bay Campus is in the middle of a multi-year modernization of facilities and infrastructure – work that will expand the University’s global excellence in ocean science and leadership in the Blue Economy the campus is home to the URI Graduate School of Oceanography – a global leader in ocean research exploration and education – along with the Department of Ocean Engineering and programs from several other URI colleges The revitalization of the campus has been supported by Rhode Island voters who have approved two bond referenda totaling $145 million the University has already unveiled a modern pier that will serve as the homeport for URI’s new regional class research vessel $125 million ship – one of only three such vessels in the nation – will replace the University’s nearly 50-year-old research vessel The first phase of building improvements includes a new Ocean Robotics Laboratory the 32,000-square-foot Ocean Robotics Lab will bolster the design and development of technology-driven solutions and spur collaboration and innovation within URI Equipment and robotics pioneered in the lab will work hand-in-glove with Narragansett Dawn and its advanced overboard-handling systems for launch and recovery of scientific equipment at sea high-bay staging area with freshwater test tank and 10-ton bridge crane The first phase of the investment in the Bay Campus started last spring with a new parking facility that included start-of-the-art electric vehicle charging stations and utility work needed to sustain future phases The parking lot work was needed to make room for the Ocean Robotics Lab project that immediately followed Two additional buildings for the GSO and College of Engineering will provide world-class facilities for research and education in ocean science and engineering The Ocean Frontiers Building will be the new home for researchers at the GSO replacing the 55-year-old Horn Laboratory with modern environmentally controlled labs to support advanced scientific instruments The Ocean Engineering Facility will house dedicated office and classroom space for the Department of Ocean Engineering and additional flumes for conducting coastal research Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed (recorded remarks) URI Board of Trustees Vice Chair Armand Sabitoni Dean of the Graduate School of Oceanography Paula Bontempi Dean of the College of Engineering Anthony Marchese WHAT: Celebration of progress of Narragansett Bay Campus revitalization Event will include speaking program; beam signing; tours of the Inner Space Center with URI oceanography professor Robert Ballard; and exhibits showcasing robotics systems used to explore the ocean WHERE: The Knauss Quad behind the Ocean Science and Technology Center TO MAKE COVERAGE ARRANGEMENTS CONTACT: Tony LaRoche Copyright © 2025 University of Rhode Island | University of Rhode Island URI is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action (WJAR) — Narragansett Brewery is honoring former President Jimmy Carter with a commemorative beer The brewery will be pouring "Peanut Farmer Porter" this weekend Carter was a peanut farmer before becoming president The brewery is honoring his legacy and impact on the craft-brewing industry signed into legislation legalizing home brewing back in 1978 if planted the seed for all that innovation and growth and entrepreneurialism and you know ,now that's hundreds of thousands of jobs in America and millions of dollars of economic activity and its just amazing," said Narragansett Brewing Company President Mark Hellendrung The beer will be available starting Friday Brown Athletics Enhances Partnership with Narragansett Brewery Grilled bavette steak with roasted asparagus Narragansett has continued its evolution from a seasonal summer spot to a year-round residents began to realize that the views were nearly as good in November as in July and let the season go longer and longer until its three ZIP codes became a permanent fixture on address labels and envelopes It’s not all that surprising given the way that the small town has expanded There are still the requisite surf shops and T-shirt depots as well as the Rhody basics to get by: a Dunkin’ Roch’s and Brickley’s — now re-branded as Baron’s Homemade Ice Cream by its new owner and longtime staff member — which serves as the entire town’s fourth meal But there are also increasing numbers of coffee shops specialty stores and the occasional spa to placate weeklong guests and their hard-working hosts Newport Restaurant Group has long held court in the area, as the Italy-focused Trio stood for fifteen years on Kingstown Road. This year, the restaurant shifted gears to more coastal European cuisine and opened as Celeste before much of the state migrated south A navy wine closet gives way to copious amounts of white marble subtle sage booths and mid-century style seats and stools in warm leather A take on Botticelli’s Venus is wallpapered around the rooms with images of Renaissance women lounging through life manifesting the mantra of a town that’s all about vacation life The vast tiled bar sits at the center of things as casual dining reigns outdone only by a sizable patio space that’s equal parts Main Street America and privileged water view Lobster roll on toasted brioche with fries It’s an expansive space that appears more intimate because it’s split into several rooms all of which flow together like a small city built for beach dwellers There’s plenty of Lilly Pulitzer but just as many flip flops Kids shimmy out of booths to meander in their surroundings and servers are conditioned to look around their feet for errant toddlers as they transport trays The construction of Celeste was clearly meant to cater to a sun-kissed state of mind and it does so — just not by way of the New England shores the menu revolves around coastal Europe with a focus on Spain France and Italy and some inspiration from North Africa which results in a series of dishes that are varied but not necessarily interrelated it’s in the seafood: shrimp cocktail Sicilian-style tuna crudo topped with olive oil They’re expected offerings in a seaside restaurant which doesn’t make them any less appealing particularly at the very large bar where diners are happy to spend the evening with a cocktail and little more It is worth noting that the drinks are festive a dish straddles the cultural divide all on its own — as with the lamb meatballs ($14) which are spiced like Spanish albondigas the curious combination of carrots and cucumber with peri peri ($8) is several perspectives at once The chunky carrots come lightly steamed — like a perfectly cooked vegetable plucked out of a stew unpeeled and eat like a salad with the bright pepper sauce It’s a sort of yin-yang dish that is both pleasant and perplexing to the palate Bavette steak with crispy potatoes is a modern take on steak frites ($32) and chicken Milanese ($21) is appealing in its homage to texture Even a toothsome pizza ($15-$18) can proudly hold its own — perhaps the biggest surprise of all in a restaurant that no longer makes a dedicated claim to Italian cuisine Toppings do fall in line with the international approach though: Some pies hold spinach and feta the kitchen feels most like its surroundings when it’s dealing in hand-held foods Lobster rolls with brown butter aioli ($32) merge Connecticut and Maine traditions and it’s a timeless rendition of coastal living (Large lobster claws also show up in a corn risotto though it’s a step removed from the shellfish’s most beloved iteration.) Celeste’s burger ($18) made with Smithfield’s Blackbird Farm beef with cheddar and onion jam also eats like a day at the beach — certainly elevated but still reminiscent of why we love a snack shack on the shore and everything it evokes Even the prosciutto and Manchego sandwich ($15) — clearly not a native dish — is just familiar enough to make the restaurant as much of a daytime affair as a dinner spot There are a handful of desserts ($9-$14) that have origins around the globe: flan Basque cheesecake and cornmeal cookies among them with its hints of salted caramel and a splash of raspberry sauce Clearly that’s not really the goal of Celeste — which is firmly rooted in an international tour But location is so dominant in Narragansett a town named for its proximity to the ocean that it still seems curious not to indulge in a few pointed memories of life on the shores of this particular coastline so perhaps the crisp air is enough to round out a global menu with just a hint of its hometown __________________________________________ 15 Kingstown Rd., Narragansett, 792-4333, celesteri.com CUISINE: A survey of coastal European and North African cuisine VIBE: Hamptons home in a Nancy Meyers’ movie.  Small plates: $7-$15; sandwiches: $15-$32;  Larger plates: $21-$36; dessert: $9-$14.  NARRAGANSET – For the second time this year, a fossilized great white shark tooth has been found at Narragansett Town Beach, according to the Atlantic Shark Institute in Wakefield. Fascinated by the original discovery, Dodd said he was surprised three weeks ago when South Kingstown resident Carline Shields asked him for an opinion on a shark tooth she found, also at Narragansett Town Beach. “We’ve never been asked to assess a tooth that size from Rhode Island waters, never mind two in a matter of months,” Dodd said. "From the same small beach in Rhode Island only adds to the intrigue." Josh Moyer, resident research scientist at the institute, inspected the tooth and determined it, too, was 10,000 to millions of years old. He also estimated it belonged to a shark that was "an impressive" 18 to 20 feet long, Dodd said. The Martinez brothers' shark was estimated at 15 feet long. Shields told Dodd she was taking a morning walk when she spotted the tooth. She initially thought it was a rock. “What’s remarkable to us is that we’ve never gotten a call or heard about teeth of this size and species here in Rhode Island, and now we’ve had two in a matter of months," Dodd said. "What truly fascinating finds these are. We’d love to hear from folks if they have had similar luck, or know of anyone who has." Community rallies around Narragansett woman recently diagnosed with ALSby ABBEY BUTTACAVOLI (WJAR) — A Narragansett woman is getting help from her community and church congregation just months after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis After dealing with some neurological issues for a couple of years Rebekah Lloyd received news this year that no one ever wants to hear: a diagnosis of ALS "We were floored when we found out," Lloyd told NBC 10 News a rarer form of the neurological condition which accounts for fewer than 10% of all ALS cases the ALS Clinic Director at Brown University Health said about 50 to 60 people in the state of Rhode Island have been diagnosed with ALS "It is a disease that unfortunately is a degenerative disease such that the motor nerves become more and more dysfunctional such that the muscles become dysfunctional and people usually manifest as a progressive weakness," LaBarbera said Lloyd has had to make several adjustments to her life as a result of the diagnosis I was always able to do everything," Lloyd said The time came for Lloyd to tell her friends at the Peace Dale Congregational Church and the congregation put their full support behind Lloyd in this new journey The church is now helping Lloyd gather donations to purchase a device to help her speak when ALS takes away her ability to speak on her own The community is raising money for a $15,000 device that will help her communicate with others when she loses the ability to talk “With the help of journalists and some congregation members we realized this was something we could help her with," said the Rev Fred Evenson with the Peace Dale Congregational Church but she says it can’t touch her mind and her spirit “The love and support that has come from everyone at the church has been overwhelming and that has been my silver lining," Lloyd said If you’d like to donate to help purchase the communication device for Lloyd you can make a check to the Peace Dale Congregational Church in Wakefield Checks can be sent to: Peace Dale Congregational Church write "For Rebekah's ALS Fund" a good chance of winning its lawsuit against the town for a licensing scheme targeting short-term rentals Taft-Carter also found that if she didn't issue an injunction while the lawsuit plays out in court landlords could potentially have lost money and standing with their clients The town passed the licensing ordinance on May 6 That was put on pause pending a hearing on Sept it will continue to be paused until there is an outcome in the lawsuit "This is a great sign for how the case will proceed," the attorney of the plaintiffs "The bar is lower at this stage than when it's on the ultimate merits Lapatin said he is "encouraged" by the result Town Solicitor Mark Davis did not respond to a request for comment by press time. Davis did not respond to requests for comment in August about the same lawsuit The future of the lawsuit, and the ordinance, might not be up to the court, as Narragansett's entire Town Council is up for election in November. Several pieces of the ordinance could be construed as violating state law The ordinance caps the number of licenses issued at 1,100 in its first year then decreases by 100 licenses each year until it reaches 900 by 2026 What did the judge find?In her order granting the injunction Taft-Carter wrote that the ordinance Narragansett passed despite representations by the town's lawyers Newport recently banned short-term rentals in its residential zones and required owners to get special-use permits but Taft-Carter wrote that Newport levied zoning changes and that Narragansett passed a regular ordinance the Newport ordinance permissibly regulates land use in accordance with the Zoning Enabling Act; the Town of Narragansett STR ordinance does not," she wrote She also found that the ordinance would interfere with the state law that landlords have a right to advertise short-term rentals online by mandating a stay of at least seven nights Lapatin said he has no idea how long the lawsuit will take The entire Narragansett Town Council is up for election in November and during the primary Two of the current Council members are not running for reelection Southern Rhode Island Newspapers reported that second-place finisher Jason Colonies (11%) said he ran as a team with the four other top vote-getters: Alexander Menzies (12.6%) James Durkin (10.6%) and Donna Vignali (10.1%) Incumbents Jill Lawler finished sixth (7.4%) Ewa Dzwierzynski finished seventh (7.1%) and Steven Ferrandi finished ninth (6.4%) While 13 people were on the primary ballot Narragansett 2100 spokesman George Nonis said Lawler, Dzwierzynski and Ferrandi have been voting as a bloc for limiting short-term rentals and the ordinance to limit how many college students could live together Thanks to our subscribers, who help make this coverage possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Providence Journal subscription. Here's our latest offer Reach reporter Wheeler Cowperthwaite at wcowperthwaite@providencejournal.com or follow him on X: @WheelerReporter PROVIDENCE – A Superior Court judge has struck down Narragansett’s enforcement of an ordinance limiting the number of unrelated people living together to four as ambiguous and overly vague in the latest chapter in the town’s decades’ long battle to control college rentals Judge Jeffrey Lanphear this week declared the ordinance unconstitutional resulting in arbitrary enforcement against landlords “The use of 'unrelated' and 'family’ within the Four Unrelated Ordinance are ambiguous This results in confusion for ordinary landlords and renters in Narragansett regarding what household formulations are prohibited,” Lanphear wrote the Four Unrelated Ordinance resulted in arbitrary enforcement against Appellants.” Lanphear faulted the town for failing to define the word “unrelated,” thus leaving the town’s building official to determine what it means in each given scenario were cited by the town in 2023 after an inspector found that six unrelated people were living in the house The Zoning Board of Review upheld the violations prompting the Rainaldis to launch their challenge by failing to define 'unrelated’ and 'family,’ Narragansett delegated their duties to their Building and Zoning Official to define those terms This improperly delegates policy matters to these town officials precisely what the vagueness doctrine seeks to avoid,” the ruling states The vagueness doctrine is a principle requiring that laws be clear enough to put people on notice of what rules they need to follow Landlords applaud judge's rulingLandlords hailed Lanphear’s ruling Friday as striking down “government overreach in the strictest sense.” “We applaud the judge's ruling that the Narragansett no more than four unrelated person ordinance was ruled unconstitutional. It is a win for owner property rights as the town has continually attacked property owner rights with the housing limiting ordinances that they have passed over the last few years,” George Nonis, spokesman for the landlords’ group Narragansett 2100 we're happy with the decision," Joelle Rocha that it took so long − not on the part of the judge − to come to a place where the court recognized what the landlords had been saying all along: No one knew what it meant a nonprofit that encompasses some 400 landlords has been fighting the town’s ordinances aiming to limit the number of University of Rhode Island students living in the seaside community since 2016 The group relied, in part, on a 2017 ruling by Municipal Court Judge John DeCubellis Jr that determined that an identical law violated four landlords’ due process and equal protection rights after they were issued violations But Lanphear found those arguments misplaced as the municipal court’s jurisdiction is limited to ordinance violations and not determining the constitutionality of an ordinance The judge also found that the town could have passed the ordinance limiting the number of unrelated people living in rental housing to protect the character of its neighborhoods and there is an appropriate rational basis to enact it under the Constitution How will the town proceed?It remains unclear whether the town will appeal the ruling or simply adjust the wording to include specific language defining “unrelated” and “family,” as Judge Lanphear appears to indicate Town Council President Ewa Dzwierzynski also did not respond to an email inquiry The ruling comes following the arrests of 22 URI students including two accused of assaulting police officers on various charges over a one-week span from Sept are accused of assaulting officers responding to an "unruly gathering" in the Bonnet Shores neighborhood Narragansett Police Chief Sean Corrigan said Other students face charges of underage possession of alcohol; public consumption of alcohol; urinating in public; driving under the influence; misrepresentation of age; and violating the state's social host law The town’s efforts to rein in rental housing date back to 1986 when the town passed its first ordinance barring more than three unrelated people from living in a house The ordinance was challenged in Superior Court and a judge concluded that the ordinance violated the due process and equal protection clauses of the Rhode Island Constitution the Town Council adopted a similar ordinance with changes to the language The town started enforcing the measure and Judge DeCubellis issued his ruling in response the Narragansett Town Council voted 4-1 to amend the ordinance to limit the amount of college students living together to a maximum of three Superior Court Judge Sarah Taft-Carter in 2021 ruled in favor of the landlords again striking down the ordinance because the town had not given the public an opportunity to weigh in before its passage The town passed a similar ordinance that was again overturned, this time on procedural grounds in 2023 began enforcing the 2016 ordinance limiting residents to four unrelated people leading to the Rainaldis’ citation and challenge to the law Could the town fix the ordinance by simply defining family and unrelated But it would need to comply with an amended state law that increases to five the number of unrelated people in a household that cities and towns can regulate (WJAR) — A 59-year-old man has died after after falling overboard in Narragansett on Monday The Coast Guard said they received a call reporting a man fell off of a boat shortly before 1 p.m Officials said the caller reported the man was in the water and the boat was spinning "out of control." Police said the man was setting lobster pots when his arm got caught in a line Crews from the Narragansett Bay Task Force Officials with the Narragansett fire department found the man in the water The man was transported to South County Hospital NARRAGANSET − The Coast Guard rescued three people after the 19-foot boat became disabled and was in danger of drifting into rocks Saturday The Coast Guard received multiple calls about the vessel which was disabled between Whale Rock and Narragansett Beach The boaters tried to anchor without success The emergency drew a response from a Coast Guard boat out of Point Judith and a helicopter out of Air Station Cape Cod The Narragansett Bay Task Force was activated North Kingstown and Narraganset fire departments and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management also went to the scene to help The three rescued boaters were taken to Station Point Judith and no further medical care was deemed necessary of Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England stressed the importance of knowing how to call for help when trouble happens on the water "Things can go wrong out on the water; it can happen to anyone knowing how to effectively contact and communicate with the emergency response system is essential," Wieland said "Itallows the USCG to coordinate with our strong team of state and local partners in Rhode Island to rapidly deploy resources to save lives This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page At least that's what many will tell themselves But the Indigenous people who called what's now Rhode Island home back then − and much longer ago − have a different take on this supposed historical event and the modern commemoration "We were celebrating Thanksgiving long before Europeans got here," said Lorén M. Spears, a Narragansett Tribal Nation citizen and executive director of the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter the only Indigenous-led museum in the state "The concept of giving thanks has been going on for thousands and thousands of years." And Spears doesn't buy the story of the Plymouth Colonists and the Wampanoag celebrating a feast together "It was more likely a diplomatic meeting," a chance to discuss the relationship between the Wampanoag and the new migrants in their land as it would be in any lengthy gathering of the sort So what of the story of the Wampanoag helping the Colonists who had survived their first winter in Plymouth teaching them how to grow food and catch fish in return for which the migrants hosted the tribe for a feast from the bounty of their first harvest season "It's very much a part of the founding mythology of this country," glossing over the ugly parts of the conquest and colonization of New England how do the Narragansett celebrate Thanksgiving?The Narragansett view Thanksgiving through two lenses: "Thanksgiving can be problematic because it's part of that story of conquest," said Spears others look at it as just another time to be with family." the Narragansett and many Indigenous peoples in the Eastern part of the United States celebrate 13 Thanksgivings every year one for each 28-day month − or moon − on the lunar calendar a Narragansett and Wampanoag elder and historian who founded the Tomaquag Museum "The natives of yester-year found a reason to thank the Great Spirit every moon for blessings or gifts." and lived according to the moon cycles and the gifts they bring," Chrystal Mars Baker a Narragansett Tribal citizen and the museum's current education manager wrote last year in the museum's education newsletter Most of the 13 Thanksgivings take their name from and honor a seasonal natural phenomenon both as entertainment and as a way of passing on history giving thanks for the gifts from maple trees and preparing for the coming spring Spring is a time to celebrate rejuvenation marking the return of abundance from the sea A seed ceremony blesses seeds being planted to bring a good crop people are encouraged to forgive wrongs and renew relationships by sharing this heart berry with someone Honors the summer growing season as the fields begin to yield their fruit celebrates the final gathering of crops before the frost A time to give thanks for the lives of animals that will be food for people One of the most important Thanksgivings of the year a time for feasts and generosity as people give thanks for all their blessings and exchange prayers for health and prosperity Honoring the earth as it sleeps under a blanket of snow (WJAR) — Body-worn camera footage released by Narragansett police on Monday shows officers responding to an out of control house party in Bonnet Shores where two students were arrested for allegedly assaulting police Police arrested 20-year-old Jake Dignam and 21-year-old Cody Calkins The altercation between students and police happened on Sept Police officers were clearing a house on Leonard Bodwell Road Police bodycam footage captured the moments a student shoved an officer The exchange led to an entanglement that ended with the student and the police officer on the ground Narragansett police said one officer and one student were injured Neighbors said they are used to the college parties but these kids need to learn," said one resident Both Dignam and Calkins are scheduled to appear in court The pair are facing charges of simple assault obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct University of Rhode Island officials responded to the incident in a statement: "Any involvement by URI students will be reviewed consistent with the University's Community Standards and Student Conduct System and may result in sanctions in addition to any local actions taken," the statement said Neighbors said students renting the house who hosted the party "They were gracious and came by the next day They apologized for letting it get out of hand and they said it wasn't in their control I don't really blame the kids when a college party gets out of control," said a resident 22 URI students were arrested during the first week of September That's how some neighbors describe the late-night hours at a Narragansett food hall The venue says it's heard the complaints and has made changes "Boon Street is not the same as it was It's actually turned into a nightmare for most of us," said Johanna Schiffer Schiffer is one of the Narragansett residents unhappy with late-night noise from Boon Street Market "We had heard a little bit about the noise in the neighborhood from the Town Council meeting and we immediately stepped in to work to be better neighbors," assistant manager Matthew Foley said "I don't know if you've ever been to Mardi Gras or the French Quarter but Boon Street has now become Bourbon Street," Schiffer said Foley said Boon Street Market listened and made changes we had our speakers -- these have all been removed now as we find solutions to engineer soundproofing in the exteriors," Foley said Speakers now face inward rather than toward nearby homes there's been no noise complaints from us," Stamp said Boon Street also put up a sign asking customers to show respect to their neighbors We're all one community and we all want to be a good part of it," Foley said NARRAGANSETT – “What’s in a name?” a lovestruck Juliet asks Romeo in William Shakespeare’s classic play The two lovers are separated by the long-standing feud between the Montagues and the Capulets If you ask the Town Council, the answer would be a unanimous “Yes.” On Monday the council voted 5 to 0 to retain the name of the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library ending a year-long row over the building’s nomenclature The new library – a $9 million project – had to overcome years of legal, financial and political hurdles before it finally opened at 25 Pier Marketplace last January remained: whether the library would retain its name The library was named after Maury Loontjens a former Town Council member and town manager who died of cancer in 2006 Loontjens was deeply invested in the library and its funding It was assumed that a change in buildings would not mean a change in name but last year the Town Council put it on the agenda blindsiding library stakeholders and patrons Some opponents cited a law that says people who request a town building to be named in honor of someone must make a gift equaling at least 50% of the estimated value of the building because it was the Town Council – not a public request – that decided to name the library in honor of Loontjens More: `14 years of horror': Building a library divided Narragansett. Now, what to name it? and I don’t believe the argument of the rules being passed after that pertain to this situation,” Durkin said told the council that the library installed a ballot box asking patrons whether it should be renamed The results were 2 to 1 to retain the current name “The people who used the library felt very strongly that it should remain the name,” Kelly said tragedy struck before the Montagues and the Capulets finally made peace with each other Narragansett seems to have found a happier ending PROVIDENCE ― The leader of the Narragansett Indian Tribe is objecting to the transfer of 255 acres in Bristol to a Pokanoket tribal trust and to the purchase of nearly 40 acres in Tiverton by the Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust Chief Sachem Anthony Dean “Crawling Wolf” Stanton emphasized that the Narragansett are the only federally recognized tribe in Rhode Island and he said they should have been considered for the land and conferred with before any such deals were made “There should be a process,” Stanton told the Globe “These social clubs and splinter groups can’t come out of nowhere and claim to be tribes.” Brown University announced it was transferring 255 acres on Mount Hope Bay to the Pokanoket preservation trust marking one of the nation’s most successful attempts by Indigenous people to reclaim ancestral lands The land is part of a 375-acre site that the Haffenreffer family donated to Brown University in 1955 and it includes the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology research center Stanton said the Narragansett were “detribalized” in the 1800s and it took almost 100 years to get the recognition back in 1983 the Narragansett had to submit 27 volumes of data “to prove our existence,” he said the Pokanoket “are getting land and benefits we have never even dreamed of” without going through that process and determining who is a member of the tribe “It just doesn’t make any kind of sense,” he said “They walk in off the street and get everything.” Stanton said the Pokanoket have neither federal nor state recognition as a tribe And we have had it since time immemorial.” Stanton said Brown University officials told him the Narragansett Indian Tribe was never considered for the land But he said the Narragansett long occupied the land that is now Rhode Island “We are the Indigenous people of this land,” he said “History will show this is Narragansett land.” Brown University could not be reached for comment Monday who helped organize the 2017 occupation of the Bristol land as director general of the Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas who is the executive director of the Center for Indigenous Peoples Rights disagreed with the claim that the site is Narragansett land who is Narragansett but not enrolled with the tribe also disagreed with the idea that the Pokanoket just walked in “off the street.” “All of us have done our best to maintain our identity as the individual tribal nations that we are,” he said “The Narragansetts were blessed enough to be acknowledged by the state and federal government.” But “Federal recognition isn’t the only means by which a tribe can advance its sovereign rights.” “Regardless of how a tribe gets its land back we should be celebrating and honoring a tribe getting its land back.” Stanton also objected to the purchase of 38.27 acres in Tiverton by the Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust which received $40,000 from the state Department of Environmental Management’s Local Open Space Grant Program to put toward the $60,000 purchase The remaining money was provided by Bally’s Tiverton Hotel and Casino Stanton said the Narragansett have had a long relationship with the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe based in Fall River but he said the land trust purchase involved a “splinter group” that the Narragansett do not recognize The Department of Environmental Management declined to comment chairwoman and medicine woman of the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe said her tribe received recognition from Massachusetts in 1994 and she agreed that the land trust involves a “splinter group” that lacks state recognition The purchase of the Tiverton land represents a “wrongdoing,” Page said “It’s an injustice on my ancestors and my tribal history People keep stepping on us like we are the stones We have documentation that goes back since the early contact (with the Colonists) period.” chairman of the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe of the Pokanoket Nation rejected the “splinter group” label and said his first reaction to Stanton and Page is “to laugh at both of them.” you should know your history,” Spring Buffalo said of Stanton you know all of that land was called Pocasset before it was ever Rhode Island or Massachusetts.” Spring Buffalo has called the Tiverton land “the ancestral heartbeat of the Pocasset Pokanoket people.” He said the forest was the site of The Battle of Pocasset Swamp during King Philip’s War in which both Sachem Weetamoo and Metacomet the leader of the Pokanoket Wampanoag people who was also known as King Philip He said that in 1709 the tribe traded the forest for the land that makes up its Watuppa Pond Reservation in Fall River “Our reservation goes back to the king and queen,” he said Spring Buffalo said Donna Page represents a clan and he said Massachusetts didn’t just recognize the Page clan it recognized a much larger group of Pocasset descendants “You are going to have these haters come against you,” he said “It’s sad when they see you moving forward and they try to mislead people with misinformation and set up controversy.” Spring Buffalo said he is happy the Pokanoket Indian Tribe has secured the 255 acres in Bristol But he agreed that the Narragansett Indian Tribe should have been included among the groups that will have access to that land The deed of conveyance states that the Pokanoket “shall at all times and in perpetuity provide and maintain access to the lands and waters of the property to all members of all tribes historically part of the Pokanoket Nation/Confederacy and to all members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) and the Pocasset Tribe of the Pokanoket Nation.” Edward Fitzpatrick can be reached at edward.fitzpatrick@globe.com. 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