The Independent newspaper

07/21/2026

🏆 Nominations are NOW OPEN! 🏆

Show your favorite local businesses some love by nominating them today! Nominations are open through August 14❤️

02/23/2026

Early reports are indicating that the Blizzard of '26 could rival the Blizzard of '78 for the fiercest winter storm to ever be recorded in Rhode Island. What are your thoughts on how the storms compare?

06/03/2025

🎉 Enter daily through June 8th for a chance to win!
🏆 1st Prize: Adirondack Chair from Chariho Furniture
🥈 2nd Prize: $200 McQuade’s Marketplace Gift Card
🥉 3rd Prize: $100 Gift Card from a Sponsor of Your Choice!
Perfect gifts for Dad — don’t miss out! 💺🛍️

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03/25/2025

Hey pet parents! 🐾 Want to show off your adorable fur baby? Enter them in the Cutest Pet Contest for a chance to win great prizes! 1st place gets a $150 gift card! Enter now through March 30th and keep your paws crossed! 🏆🐶🐱🐰🐦

Enter Today! Cutest Pets Contest - 2025

02/11/2025

Congratulations to our randomly selected Winners. Winners have been contacted by email. Thank you to everyone who entered!

02/08/2025

Three more days to enter, enter each day!

Enter for a chance to win prizes from our sponsors!

01/28/2025

Enter daily for a chance to win 1 out of 5 prizes for our Valentine’s Day Giveaway. Now until February 9th, 2025

Enter for a chance to win prizes from our sponsors!

12/15/2024

Congratulations Linda and Barbara!

12/10/2024

RULES:
1. Photos must have been taken in South County.
2. Image must be original to you and not previously published.
3. No more than three submissions per person.
4. Submission must include all entry form information.
5. Photos must be high reso-lution: 300dpi, minimum 5x7 inches.

(Note: To be considered for a full page or cover, image must be vertical orientation and 2400W x 3400H pixels, 300dpi.)

https://westerlysun.secondstreetapp.com/12TH-ANNUAL-SOUTH-COUNTY-LIFE-PHOTO-CHALLENGE/rounds/1/gallery/

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