Found: Male Beagle
Animal Control officers are asking Coventry residents if they have or know of anyone that has lost a male Beagle within the past several weeks. The playful pup was dropped off at the Coventry pound...
View ArticleSuperior Court Judge Denies Release of Coventry Emergency Service Contingency...
Despite requests from lawmakers, Superior Court Judge Brian Stern on Monday declined to release details of an emergency service contingency plan developed by the chiefs of surrounding Coventry fire...
View ArticleFire District May Disband After Tax Levy Rejected
At the conclusion of a 4-hour voting period - the second vote regarding the Central Coventry Fire District's proposed fiscal 2012-2013 budget and tax levy in six weeks - taxpayers decided by a 1,357...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, March 27
Community Blood Drive: Be a hero and donate blood today! The RI Blood Center will be holding a drive today from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the auditorium of Coventry High School. Support CPL and Local...
View ArticleDid You Change Your Facebook Pic To Support Same-Sex Marriage?
If you visited Facebook today, you likely saw red - but not the for the usual reasons. Many Facebook users changed their profile picture today to a pink equal sign with a red background in support...
View ArticleCouple Outraged by Health's Possible Reinstatement of Pharmacist's License
Update - March 27, 4:37 p.m.: On Wednesday afternoon, HEALTH Director Michael Fine denied the Board of Pharmacy's Consent Order which would give Blais his license back, stating he "disapproved" of...
View ArticleNext Steps for Fire District to be Discussed Friday
Update:On Wednesday afternoon, Judge Stern rescheduled Friday's hearing from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On Wednesday morning, Central Coventry Fire District Special Master Richard Land released a notice...
View ArticleBobby Hurley Named Buffalo Head Coach
Release courtesy the University of Buffalo. For the original, click here. Bobby Hurley, one of the most iconic figures in college basketball history, has been named the 12th men's basketball head coach...
View ArticleRaptakis Remains Key Vote On Same Sex Marriage Bills
State Sen. Lou Raptakis (D-Coventry, E.G., W.W.) has removed his name as a sponsor of legislation to hold a referendum on same sex marriage, but he’s stopped short of saying he will definitely support...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, March 28
CPD Safety Event: The Coventry Police Department will host a free Child Seat Installation and Kids Workshop today from 12-3 p.m. at Dunkin Donuts (800 Tiogue Ave.). Support CPL and Local Biz:...
View ArticleCoventry Becomes RI's Fifth HeartSafe Community
On Monday night, Town Council members recognized the Coventry Wellness Community for working to make Coventry the fifth Rhode Island community to receive the HeartSafe recognition, joining Warwick,...
View ArticleHEALTH Director Fine Denies License Restoration for Pharmacist
The RI Dept. of Health announced Monday the restoration of former state Sen. Leo Blais' pharmacist license, but with stipulations. Just two days later, HEALTH Director Michael D. Fine denied the...
View ArticleDo You Own a Hybrid? Would You Buy a Hybrid?
Hybrid cars have come a long way since the Honda Insight became the first hybrid for sale in North America in late 1999. For one, the styling has gone from futuristic insect to more traditional...
View ArticleGeneral Assembly Requests, CDBG Grant Application Approved by Council
At Monday's meeting, the Town Council approved several resolutions involving the RI General Assembly: Requesting the General Assembly to oppose and reject House Bill 5791 that mandates a town to...
View ArticleMorgan to Present Alternative Emergency Service Plan
Representative Patricia Morgan filed a motion with Superior Court Judge Brian Stern Thursday evening requesting authorization to present an alternative emergency service plan for Central Coventry...
View ArticleObituary: Mary (Fox) Deming
Mary (Fox) Deming, 56, of Coventry, RI, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 peacefully in the home she and her husband built together surrounded by her loving family. Born in Coventry, she was...
View ArticleGet Out - March 29-21, 2013: Bunnies, Easter Eggs and More
It's Friday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend...aside from Easter of course. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for every age to make your weekend just what...
View ArticleArrest Log: March 20-27 - Drug Possession, Shoplifting and More
Jamie A. Betters, 24, 123 Suffolk Ave., Apt. #3, Pawtucket, charged with domestic disorderly conduct and crank/obscene phone calls on Mar. 20 at 2:44 p.m. Shannon Lee Dalton, 26, 1125 Main St.,...
View Article