Coventry Men Honored at State House for Lifesaving Heroics
James Brown and Derek Crossman of Coventry were among a group of Rhode Islanders honored by Governor Lincoln Chafee and Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis with 2012 State Lifesaving Medals, the...
View ArticlePost Your 2012 Small Business Saturday Hours Here
Patch wants to give small businesses in Coventry a chance to post their hours and locations for Small Business Saturday in one place so local shoppers can find you. Just add your business name,...
View ArticleIs the Turkey Thawing? And other Thanksgiving Day Reminders
It's a shame that many of us stress ourselves out to the point of exhaustion around holiday time, when we should be in a joyous and relaxed mood. For those whose lives are moving at warp speed, here...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, November 20
WCVY Meeting: Attention CHS students, there will be a brief meeting immediately after school today in the old cafeteria for anyone interested in joining Coventry High School's own student-run FM...
View ArticleLetter: Thank You to 'Tis the Season Participants
November 19, 2012: We want to take this opportunity to say "THANK YOU" to all that participated in the 2012 'Tis the Season Firefighters' Boot Day. A special "Thank You" goes to Chief Frank Brown of...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Local Firefighters Fill the Boot for Families in Need
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, firefighters from every Coventry fire district as well as Mishnock and West Greenwich participated in this year's "Tis the Season" Boot Drive. Participants used...
View ArticleFood Bank Receives 70 Turkeys, Thanksgiving Basket Items
Monday proved to be a busy, but productive day for Coventry Community Food Bank Coordinator Stefani Dugas and the volunteers who helped prepare the 125 Thanksgiving baskets that will be picked up by...
View ArticleNewly Elected Council Members Sworn In Monday Night
At Monday night's Coventry Town Council meeting, dozens of friends, family members and colleagues were in attendance to witness the swearing-in of newly elected council members and the recognition of...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, November 21
Success By Referral Breakfast: Business owners and professionals are invited to make new contacts at the Cozy Grill (473 Tiogue Ave.) today from 9-10:30 a.m. during this networking breakfast hosted...
View ArticleElected Officials Recognized for Service to Coventry
Before the newly elected Council members were sworn in at Monday's Town Council meeting, several elected officials were recognized for dedicated service to the Town of Coventry during their terms and...
View ArticleState Police to Implement Thanksgiving 'Click it Or Ticket' Operation
In an effort to prevent highway tragedies during the holidays, the Rhode Island State Police are reminding Rhode Islanders that troopers will be maintaining high visibility throughout the...
View ArticleHave A Great Thanksgiving Recipe? Share It On Coventry Patch!
Now that you've braved the crowds at the grocery store for your Thanksgiving turkey - is there a special ingredient or dish that you're getting ready to place on your Thanksgiving table? Coventry...
View ArticleWhat's Open/Closed on Thanksgiving in Coventry?
Whether you're heading out or staying in for this Thanksgiving, you may need to make an emergency trip out into town. Where should you go if you run out of tin foil? What if you want to get a quick...
View ArticleVermont Man Sentenced to 10 Years for West Greenwich Bank Armed Robbery
Louis R. Peters III, 23, of West Topsham, VT., was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Providence on Monday to 120 months in federal prison for his participation in the May 28, 2011, armed robbery of...
View ArticleBlack Friday 2012: Which Coventry Businesses are Participating?
Sage Cauldron will be open from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and offering 20% off all items storewide, excluding some jewelry on both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Catherine Hellman Photography will...
View ArticleRed Ribbon Week Voting Now Open
The National Family Partnership (NFP) announced Tuesday that voting for its national contest for the 27th Annual Red Ribbon Week has begun. The online voting period was extended by a week to Nov....
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, November 22 (Thanksgiving Day)
Editor's Note: Happy Thanksgiving, Coventry! Before you browse today's Five Things, you should know that today officially marks my second anniversary as the editor of Coventry Patch (the site's...
View ArticleAG Kilmartin Offers Black Friday Survival Tips
Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, is quickly approaching and shoppers everywhere will be looking for the perfect holiday gift at a great price. And, retailers will try to out-do...
View ArticleFive Things to Start Your Black Friday: Nov. 23
1. BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING FORECAST: Friday: Mostly sunny. Milder. High of 56. Saturday: Partly sunny with a 50% chance of rain showers — it may end as a few wet snow showers in the Worcester hills....
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