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.
According to Dr. Don Smith, famous band composer and arranger Robert Sheldon spent a class period with students from the South Kingstown High School band.
Police arrest two South Kingstown men after they accuse one another of fighting over noise coming from an apartment. South Kingstown police logs from March 21, March 22, March 23 and March 24, 2013.
A South Kingstown man is charged with domestic assault and vandalism after the victim and a friend say he tries to drive a car away with a person hanging on the door. South Kingstown police logs from March 18, March 19 and March 20, 2013.
Lisa St. Laurent, 31, is ordered to pay restitution and assessments in return for her plea.
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Lisa St. Laurent, 31, is ordered to pay restitution and assessments in return for her plea.
A bill that stiffens penalties for drunken driving charges with children in the car has passed the Rhode Island Senate, and now heads to the House.
Joshua Champlin, 28, and Merry-Belle Champlin, 50, are charged with neglecting the care of a 78-year-old family member.
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The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation outlines recycling tips as Easter Sunday approaches.
The bill was introduced by Representative Joseph McNamara of Cranston.
According to South Kingstown police, an investigation into a breaking and entering leads to the discovery of a marijuana grow at another home.
Bobby Hurley served as the associate head coach for his brother Danny at URI, and will now take over at Buffalo University.
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Keith Mongillo, 35, is ordered to serve a year at the ACI after pleading no contest to repeatedly violating a no-contact order.
Keith Mongillo, 35, is ordered to serve a year at the ACI after pleading no contest to repeatedly violating a no-contact order.
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According to South Kingstown police, Sean Newton, 23, was in his uniform and told officers he was texting when he hit a sign on Route 1.
According to South Kingstown police, Sean Newton, 23, was in his uniform and told officers he was texting when he hit a sign on Route 1.
A Narragansett man is charged with felony assault after allegedly punching an officer in the face outside of Old Mountain Lanes.
