When Thawn Harris relates his stories in the form of fables, he is keeping alive an oral tradition that dates back centuries to pre-European settlement in the Americas. Clad in traditional native dress, complete with a headdress and a muskrat hide hanging from his right hip, Harris related several fables to attendees at the 11th Annual Native Arts Festival, held Sunday at the Towers in Narragansett.

Narragansett Town Council member Ewa Dzwierzynski often sees bags, plastics and other trash washing up on the shore of Narragansett’s Salt Pond, near her home.

Dzwierzynski is trying to change that with an ordinance.

Author Jane McCarthy’s new self-published book,  “The Faces of War,” uses historical fiction to bring readers inside the hearts, minds and lives of two young men — American John Conway and German Karl Baum — on opposite sides in World War II.

There’s love, drama, death, conflict and decisions to be made. There’s also perspective — the viewpoints of Baum and Conway whose experiences create a glimpse of the turmoil and struggles those in real-life situations faced by soldiers, families and others on both sides.

The town of Narragansett could take a closer look at waterfront public access points on five Narragansett roads in an effort to ensure that the popular right-of-ways to the ocean remain viable.

On a 4-1 vote, the Town Council directed Town Manager James Tierney to ask for quotes for a professional survey of the roads – Pilgrim Avenue, Conant Street, Hazard and Newton Avenues and Bass Rock Road.

The return of a Veterans Day parade to South Kingstown after a two-year absence will be a special event — one that makes history.

For the first time, the master of ceremonies, the parade grand marshals and the keynote speaker are all female veterans.

This year Narragansett Town Manager James Tierney chose to have his annual employment review with the Town Council, typically a closed-door event, in public on Monday.

Council members each had a chance to ask Tierney questions or make comments, and Tierney was able to respond and to give his own self-evaluation.

Following a statewide trend, students in North and South Kingstown scored lower in 2021 statewide standardized tests than two years ago, data released this week by the state Department of Education show.

The results, educators and state officials say, reflect the uneven academic year and massive changes to instruction due to COVID-19, such as remote learning.

Four longtime champions of the Narrow River have received accolades for their work and dedication to preserving the river and educating others about one of South County’s key natural resources.

The Narrow River Preservation Association honored Sally Sutherland of Narragansett, Barry Devine of Slocum, and Rosemary and David Smith, also of Narragansett.

Halloween is coming back this year in ways unseen a year ago and children are getting ready for the return of this spooky event.

Take eight-year-old Rowen Wright of South Kingstown. She’s ready to go with her glow sticks, costume and lots of energy that only those still enjoying this annual October treat can bring.

Mark LaHoud, owner of Java Madness coffee shop on Salt Pond Road, said he sees “little to no” improvement in the help shortage affecting restaurant businesses since the pandemic started.

Kevin Durfee, owner of George’s of Galilee in Point Judith said the same and may think some could never return to the restaurant business.

“I’m still looking for people. We’re hunting. I’ve even had to reduce some of my capacity to serve and shut rooms and bar areas because I just don’t have the staff,” he said.

Plans for a camera system for the Narragansett Community Center drew mixed reviews from the Town Council and the public on Monday.

The $9,001 system of four cameras proposed by Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Kershaw has its origins in a tragic accident in February of 2020, Kershaw said.

Pickleball took the Narragansett Historical Society over the goal line for reaching $212,000 in donations to pay the restoration of the exterior of the town’s historical Windmill Building on Clarke Road.

It’s a project close to the hearts of many society members who have championed donations throughout the community including the tournament brought to Narragansett by Ocean State Pickleball. The $4,500 raised from it completed the society’s phase one fundraising.

Animal Rescue Rhode Island raised over $25,500 to help animals in need at their 10th annual Bark On The Beach fundraising event at Narragansett Town beach on Saturday Oct. 2.

Proceeds from the event will help to support AARI’s Curtis Corner Road shelter in Peace Dale, buy food and supplies for ARRI’s community pet food pantry and fund their Bark & Ride program which transports pets from Southern shelters to ARRI for a new life in New England.

A demand for more places to play the popular sport pickleball is in front of Narragansett’s Town Council for consideration, with up to eight new courts to host games.

Council President Pro Tem Susan Cicilline Buonanno, who sits on the Recreation Advisory Board, said the board had received numerous requests from pickleball enthusiasts who want more places to play the game in town. No locations or costs are set yet, she said.

Potential developers with an interest in transforming the blighted Lighthouse Inn property in Galilee have until Nov. 15 to submit their proposals to the state.

The owner of the five-acre parcel, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management — along with leaseholder PRI X — issued a request for proposals on Sept. 30.