Above: Frenchtown Principal Maryann Crudale, Supt. Alexis Meyer, Teacher of the Year Dana Doucette, and Asst. Supt. Michael Podraza.

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Congratulations to Frenchtown Elementary’s Dana Doucette who was selected as East Greenwich District Teacher of the Year this week. The announcement is shown above in a photo shared by Superintendent Alexis Meyers.

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After their Tuesday debut this week, The County Seat Restaurant & Lounge (50 Main Street) is open for dinner starting at 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. For now, reservations are required and can be made on their website or by phone: (401) 398-0032. The menu features a large selection of appetizers and “social plates” to please a wide audience with many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options at the forefront, complimented by a selection of local draft beers and handcrafted specialty cocktails. County Seat gift cards can also be used at Chef/Owner Christian D’Agostino’s other Rhode Island restaurants, Tavern on Main in Wakefield and The Coastal Cabin in Narragansett. Photo: Caramelized Sea Scallops with Mango & Black Bean Salsa. Photo: The County Seat Restaurant & Lounge

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Clementine’s Homemade Ice Cream opens this week at their new location, 2934 South County Trail, location this week. Starting Thursday, June 23, they will be open from Noon to 9 p.m. daily.