Mark is an award-winning journalist with a background in community journalism. He has been working as a professional journalist most of his adult life. Before joining Patch, he wrote for the South County Independent, covering the seaside town of Narragansett, R.I., since 2004. Before that, he wrote for the University of Rhode Island's campus daily, the Good Five Cent Cigar and was the editor of The Rebellion, South Kingstown High School's paper. He graduated from SK in 1996.
Mark has been recognized by both the Rhode Island and New England Press Associations for outstanding reporting. He has won numerous awards, including first-place prizes for feature writing, investigative reporting, and business and economic reporting. While covering Narragansett, he established a reputation of trustworthiness and fairness, earning the respect of both his readers and the people he covered.
Mark is a devoted husband and father and lives in Cranston with his wife Naomi and daughters Olive and Ruby.
King's Tabernacle Church was denied a special use permit to worship in a church building they bought from another church last summer.
A recent WalletHub study was not kind to the Ocean State.
Police are attempting to locate Freddie Hicks for allegedly attacking and severely injuring Kyle Kettner last week.
Finally, a backyard for her children and the dog.
Police said the Portsmouth woman was arrested after an investigation launched by a complaint filed by the RITBA.
The Aquidneck Land Trust announced 12.5 acres at the Arnow Property will be protected with a conservation easement.
The Aquidneck Land Trust announced 14.75 acres at the storied estate will be protected with a conservation easement.
Many residents across Rhode Island said they are pleased with the efforts of their municipality's snow removal efforts.
The Town Council is meeting tonight to tackle a variety of topics.
The man walked in to the hospital.
Be sure to stop by the Pell School between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Eva D. (Little) Robinson, 83, of Newport died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Village House Nursing Home of Newport, RI.
Eileen (Farrell) McGuire, 95, of West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at home with her family at her si
Keith A. Farrea, 58, of East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Newport Hospital.
It depends on where you live, but most saw 4 or more inches.
It depends on where you live, but most saw 4 or more inches.
It depends on where you live, but most saw 8 or more inches.
It depends on where you live, but most saw 10 or more inches.
It depends on where you live, but most saw about 6 inches.
It depends on where you live, but most saw 8 or more inches.
