Letter: Introducing Ethics and Philosophy to Today's Students
The following letter was submitted by Emile, a Chariho High School student, who feels this type of curriculum would benefit all high school students: Hello, whomever this message so concerns. I was...
View ArticleWCFD Responds to Sunday Morning House Fire
At 1:15 a.m. on Jan. 13, the Western Coventry Fire Department and mutual aid companies including Central Coventry, Foster and Hopkins Hill responded to 140 Weeks Hill Rd. for smoke in the dwelling....
View ArticleWhy Get The Flu Shot? Health Dept. Debunks Flu Shot Myths
From the office of Michael Fine, M.D., director of the Rhode Island Department of Health: As the flu remains widespread in Rhode Island and continues to send people to doctors’ offices and hospitals...
View ArticleFlu Shots Nearly Out of Stock in Coventry
It has been a very active flu season as Rhode Island and other parts of the United States have seen a surge in reported cases of influenza. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, January 15
CHS Early Dismissal:Coventry High School students will be dismissed today at 12:30 so that teachers may take part in professional development. The order of periods will be 5, 7, 8, without Advisory...
View ArticleArrest Log: January 2-9
Robert Henry Boast, 45, 961 Plainfield Pike, charged with domestic felony assault on Jan. 2 at 5:10 a.m. Nicholas Morales, 23, 37 Torch Ln., charged with domestic vandalism and domestic disorderly...
View ArticleCHS to Host Third Annual Community Night
About eight months before officially entering Coventry High School as freshman, members of the future Class of 2017 will be given the opportunity to see what is in store for them once they leave...
View ArticleLegislators Request Investigation of Central Coventry Fire District
Senator Nicholas D. Kettle, (R-Dist. 21, Coventry, Foster, Scituate, West Greenwich), announced Tuesday that the Coventry legislative delegation has asked for an investigation into the Central...
View ArticleResident, Two Dogs Bit By Possibly Rabid Raccoon in RI
A North Kingstown resident is being treated for rabies exposure and two dogs have been quarantined following in incident with a possibly rabid raccoon Monday night, causing DEM's vet to caution all...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, January 16
Meditation Presentation: Coventry Public Library will host the presentation, "Meditation, the Universe and You" this evening 7 p.m. Join Dr. Alan Post, a contributing author to Meditation: As...
View ArticleCumberland Farms Hosts 4-Week Fundraiser for Tiogue School
Cumberland Farms has named Tiogue Elementary School as the beneficiary of a month-long fundraiser that will support both academic and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) programming. For four weeks...
View ArticleUPDATE: Trash Pick-up Canceled, Coventry Elementary Schools Delayed One Hour...
9:13 a.m.: The Coventry Public Works Department has canceled trash and recycle pickup for today (Wednesday, January 16, 2013) due to the snowstorm. Trash and Recycling pickup will be on a one day...
View ArticleState Seeks Sheriff Candidates
The Rhode Island Department of Public Safety will begin the recruitment, application, and selection process for the 2013 Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs Recruit Training Academy, state police...
View ArticleCouncil Hears Report on Disabled Property Owner Tax Freeze Ordinance
At Monday night's meeting of the Coventry Town Council, Town Manager Thomas Hoover presented his findings regarding the impact of a potential amendment to the Coventry Code of Ordinances with regard...
View ArticleVOTE: Which Picture Should Be Our Winter Facebook Cover Photo?
With the switch over to Timeline last March, our Facebook page now features a cover photo. We asked our readers to submit their winter-themed pictures as a potential cover photo and we’ve selected our...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, January 17
CPD Safety Event: The Coventry Police Department will host a free Child Seat Installation Demonstration today from 12-3 p.m. at Cilantro Mexican Grill, 712 Centre of New England Blvd. WCFD Board...
View ArticleNFL Environmental Director Visits Greene School
On Friday, Jan. 11, students, faculty and staff at West Greenwich's The Greene School, an environment-focused charter public high school serving students from communities across the state, were...
View ArticleCouncil Approves Business Licenses, Committee Appointments
Licenses The following license applications were approved: Renewal of Private Detective license for Kevin Beese, 28 Red Oak Dr. Renewal of Private Detective license for David Thatcher, Sr., 6 White...
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