News from the Rhode Island shore, Wakefield to Watch Hill
North Kingstown's Quonset Business Park now counts 267 companies and 15,309 jobs, with seaglider, underwater-vehicle and food-aid factories rising. Its managers say more than 95% of the land is already spoken for.
By Elena Furtado · · 4 min read
Marine, Block Island Sound: NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
Point Judith Tides High 5:19 am (2.9 ft) · Low 11:15 pm (0.5 ft)
Along Matunuck Beach Road, the ocean has moved steadily closer to homes, businesses and the town road. The response has tested Rhode Island's rules against hardening the coast.
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