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Five Things You Need To Know Today, January 10
Editor on Vacation: I am away this week in Disney World, so if you have any pressing business that needs to be on the site this week or have questions, please send an email or forward any...
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Union Head: School Committee 'Forcing a Lawsuit'
The Coventry teachers union has no choice but to sue the town, union President Kelly Erinakes told the School Committee Tuesday after the committee adopted a resolution absoving itself from any...
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HEALTH: It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
With Rhode Island now in peak flu season and flu-related hospitalization rates climbing throughout the state, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) reminds all Rhode Islanders that it is not...
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Tassoni: Homeless Deserve Compassion, Respect
TO THE EDITOR - Many Rhode Islanders – perhaps even most Rhode Islanders – are a missed paycheck or two away from homelessness. So it never ceases to amaze me how insensitive so many of us can be...
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ASFMS Honor Roll: Trimester 1, Grade 8
High Honors Michael Abbruzzese Jean-Phillipe Adourian Theodore Beckett Gage Blanchflower Joseph Bonn Nicole Bouchard Meredith Brewer Cheyanne Briggs Kelly Bryant Matthew Buglio Caylee...
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'January Thaw' Moving In This Weekend
A "January thaw" is moving in, according to meteorologists at WHDH-TV and the National Weather Service. "Our annual January Thaw is upon us for the next several days," meteorologist Jeremy Reiner...
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Get Out: January 11-13
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...
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Fourth Annual Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship Program Announced
HP Hood, New England's leading dairy processor, will award 18, $5,000 Hood Sportsmanship Scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate integrity and sportsmanship on and off the field. Three...
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House Hunt: Open Houses This Weekend
Check out a selection of open houses scheduled in Coventry this weekend, and get a full look at all the homes for sale in Coventry. 8 Nottingham Place, MLS# 1025590, open Sat., Jan. 12, 12-2,...
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School District to Organize Aid for Coventry Military Families
Coventry students who have parents serving in the armed forces may once again receive aid, thanks to a Coventry school department program in full swing once again for 2013. School administrators have...
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RI Federal Delegation Calls for Action to Prevent Gun Violence
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Reps. Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today called for action to help reduce gun violence and prevent massacres like the mass-shootings at...
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Comet ISON Could Make Skywatchers' Year in 2013
Forget the Hunter's Moon in 2013. Local skywatchers might get to see a spectacular Hunter's Comet — the newly discovered comet ISON. A NASA astronomer says ISON's fiery tail may be visible to those...
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A Morning Without Coffee Is Like Sleep
If it weren't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever.” ~ David Letterman I’m not a morning person; never have been; probably never will be. The only good thing about the...
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[CHAT] URI Looks For 1st A-10 Win; Kids Post-Game Event
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team will look for its first Atlantic 10 win of the year Saturday, as the Rams host Charlotte at 2 p.m. at the Ryan Center. URI (5-9, 0-1 Atlantic 10)...
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[VIDEO] 49ers Outwork Rams On Boards For Victory
KINGSTON – The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team had no answer for Charlotte on the glass, as the 49ers used double-digit rebounding advantages in both halves to wear down the Rams for a...
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This Week at the General Assembly
McNamara proposes ‘Back to Work R.I.’ program Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation (2013-H 5033) to create a Back to Work Rhode Island Program. Modeled...
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OMG PD: The Kissing Bandit
Assault Suspect ‘Kisses & Tells’ One Cranston man apparently doesn’t adhere to the “don’t kiss and tell” mantra when he literally tried to kiss an officer. According to reports, the 50-year-old...
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Five Things You Need To Know Today, January 14
Parks & Recreation Winter Registration: This is the last chance to register for Coventry Parks & Recreation's Winter Programs as most begin this week. The Parks & Rec office will be open...
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Coventry Light Displays Tally Donations for Charity
Aside from illuminating their front yards with Christmas lights, figurines and holiday music, Tyler Horrocks and Joey Conway have been busy collecting donations for charity during the holidays....
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