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  • Coventry, RI

Lauren is a Coventry native and graduate of the University of Rhode Island's Journalism program. Her love for journalism began when she was a sophomore at Coventry High School where she wrote for and edited the school's student paper; The Entry. She was also a disc jockey and music director at the school's FM radio station, 91.5 WCVY, for four years.  

During her time at URI, Lauren took many different types of journalism courses, but focused mainly on print journalism. She spent the summer of 2010 interning at the Warwick Beacon as a reporter covering everything from budget cuts to high school events to the local cow farm.

Lauren is more than excited to be returning to her hometown as the editor of Coventry Patch and having the opportunity to cover news in Coventry the way it deserves to be covered!

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Do You Need a Hand Shoveling?

Will you need help shoveling after the storm? Or, are you offering shoveling services? Let's try and help out our Coventry neighbors during the blizzard.

Do You Need a Hand Shoveling?
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Chafee Declares State of Emergency

Motorists are asked to get off the roads as the storm intensifies. Up to 30 inches are of snow is possible in Coventry and other areas.

Chafee Declares State of Emergency
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MAP: How Much Snow Has Fallen in Coventry?

Thanks to the blizzard, Coventry is expecting up to 24 inches of snow this weekend. See how many inches have fallen in your area with the LIVE map below.

MAP: How Much Snow Has Fallen in Coventry?
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House Hunt: Open Houses for February 10

Each week, Coventry Patch lists Open Houses in our town and the surrounding area. Winter Storm Nemo couldn't scare these two realtors out of showing homes on Sunday.

House Hunt: Open Houses for February 10
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Raptakis Bill Eases Burden of Corporation Tax

The bill states that if a corporation’s annual gross receipts amount to less than the $500 minimum tax, any difference up to $500 is to be refunded to the corporation by the state.

Raptakis Bill Eases Burden of Corporation Tax
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This Week at the General Assembly

Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.

This Week at the General Assembly