Cicilline, Langevin, Whitehouse win Re-Election
It was a good night for Democrats Tuesday in Rhode Island. In Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District David Cicilline was able to win a second term against a tough race fought against Republican...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, November 7
Election 2012 Coverage: Did you fall asleep early last night or simply want to review the results of last night's election? Click here to view the Coventry Election 2012 Results page. Success By...
View ArticleCoventry Dog Park Process Continues to Move Forward
After town officials confirmed a location for the future Coventry Dog Park in September, organizer Lisa Finneran has been busy making plans for construction, landscaping, fund-raising and other...
View ArticleFirst Sandy, Now... Snowy?
Rhode Island could get an early coating of snow this afternoon into tonight, according to the National Weather Service. A hazardous weather advisory and a high-wind warning went into effect just...
View ArticleOMG PD: Wedding Crashers: Block Party Edition
Wedding Crashers: Block Party Edition A North Kingstown man gave two unwelcome guests to his block party an unwelcome surprise this past weekend. According to reports, a pair of intoxicated Kent...
View ArticleNational Grid: Prepared for Today's Nor'Easter in New England
According to a Wednesday afternoon release from National Grid, the company is ready to respond to any power outages that may occur as a result of the high winds, heavy rain, and even some heavy wet...
View ArticleThe Untimely Death of Common Sense
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." - Martin Luther King, Jr. Some people just don’t get it! Or, they just don’t care. It’s possible that I...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, November 8
Housing Associates Board Position: The Coventry Housing Associates Corporation, a non-profit developer of affordable housing, is looking for residents who may wish to serve on the volunteer Board....
View ArticleState Police Reports and Legal Logs - November 2012
Hope Valley Barracks At 1:35 a.m. on Oct. 28, troopers arrested Leeann T. Charpentier, 43, of 68 Boston St., Coventry, for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs - 1st...
View ArticleRep. Tomasso Takes Italian Exchange Students on State House Tour
Rep. Lisa P. Tomasso (D—Dist. 29, Coventry, West Greenwich) had the honor of escorting 13 Italian exchange students and their host students for a tour of the State House as part of Exeter-West...
View ArticlePower Outages Possible as Strong Winds Blow
The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended a wind advisory on Thursday morning as strong, damaging winds from a passing nor'easter continue to effect Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts....
View ArticleLaurel Avenue Bridge to Re-Open Thursday With New Name
After sustaining severe damage that compromised its support system during the historic floods of March 2010, the Laurel Ave. Bridge that passes over the Pawtuxet River in Coventry had been dismantled...
View ArticleCoventry Man Dies in Massachusetts Crash
At approximately 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, Bourne and Massachusetts State Police responded to a crash on MacArthur Blvd. (Route 28), in Bourne, MA for a car that had crashed into a utility pole. Upon...
View Article[VIDEO] Coventry Survives Marathon Game vs. Mount
In a match full of emotional ups and downs, the Coventry Oakers ultimately proved to be a bit more composed than Mount St. Charles, winning the fifth set 16-14. To win, Coventry overcame two players...
View ArticleGet Out: November 9-11
It's Friday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for every age to make your weekend just what you've been waiting for. Check...
View ArticleArrest Log: October 31 - November 7
David Allen Boulanger, 38, 6 Beaton St., arrested on a bench warrant issued from third district court on October 31 at 2:42 a.m. Nicholas Charles Polumbo, 18, 49 Orchard Ave., Providence, charged...
View ArticleCHS Junior Organizes Pet Food and Supply Drive
My name is Danielle Albro and I am an eleventh grade student at Coventry High School. In 2009 and 2010, I did a pet food/supply drive for the Coventry and West Warwick Animal Shelters as well as The...
View ArticleWhat's Open, Closed on Veterans Day in Coventry
This Sunday and Monday marks Veterans Day and the observance of the national holiday established in 1926 to honor men and women who have served in the military. Here's a quick round-up of what's open...
View ArticleHouse Hunt: Open Houses for November 10-11
4 Ledo Rd., MLS# 1023252, open Saturday, Nov. 10, 11-1 p.m., Beautiful log ranch with hardwood floors and central air. Close to Tiogue Lake with 720 sq. ft. garage. 1/4 acre lot. Brand new septic...
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