Except for 18 misguided months in Warren, Stephen is a lifelong resident of South County. He grew up in Charlestown, graduating from Chariho High School in 2002 and the University of Rhode Island in 2007.
Despite looking about 16 years old if clean shaved, he spent two years at the Newport Daily News as their weekend intern, followed by news and sports positions at East Bay Newspapers and The Westerly Sun for another three years. At various points, he has also served as a regular beat reporter for the URI men's basketball team, a video game reviewer, and an entertainment editor and reporter.
<b>Your Beliefs</b>
I believe Conan O'Brien summed them up well as he was ironically being shown the door on <i>The Tonight Show</i>: "I hate cynicism — it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen. As proof, let's make an amazing thing happen right now."
<b>Politics</b>
I generally skew liberal on social issues and defense issues, and conservative on spending. I imagine I would have been a big fan of John Chafee, and I thought Lincoln Almond did a good job as governor. I have never voted a straight party ticket.
<b>Religion</b>
I was dipped in water as a baby - I know, because there are photos of it. However, I'm otherwise non-religious, although I believe that people should be free to worship whatever deity they choose.
Although the Mariners score more than a single goal in a game, they give up 11 to a shorthanded Rogers, Tiverton and Rocky Hill co-op team.
According to police, the accident occurred near Route 108 and Clarke Road. The names are being withheld until proper notification can be made.
URI can’t find the bucket from deep, shooting 8-for-34 from 3-point range.
Join us live today for coverage of the Rams' game, as they try to get back on track against Maine.
The Vikings' win over Middletown avenged last year’s semifinal loss.
The team drops its league opener 8-0, but showed some flashes of competitive hockey.
Saturday marked the opening of shotgun deer season.
According to an overview released by the University of Rhode Island, men’s basketball head coach Jim Baron is signed through March 2014.
Join the employees of Bay Scape Nurseries tonight for a photo opportunity with Santa.
According to Narragansett Parks and Recreation employees, they are preparing for another Festival of Lights this coming weekend, and a Black Friday event was a great success.
Join officials at the high school tonight in talking about prescription and other drug abuse.
Middletown will play in the Division III Super Bowl 3 p.m. Saturday at Cranston Stadium against Rogers.
Middletown never trails in Tuesday night’s playoff game and uses two defensive touchdowns to sink the Mariners 38-22.
East Providence Townies play La Salle Academy tonight under the lights.
Portsmouth Patriots drop a point in latest football poll.
DEM states that 1,075 accidents have been reported in Rhode Island this year.
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The Mariners will attempt to advance to the Division III Super Bowl by defeating Middletown tonight at Curtis Corner Middle School.
The Vikings will attempt to advance to the Division III Super Bowl by defeating Classical tonight at home.
URI trails by as much as 31 in an ugly finish to the TicketCity Legends Classic.
Despite an 11-point lead at one point, the Rams struggle to score down the stretch and give up too many points in the paint to Boston University.