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.
A Florida man is charged with drunken driving, and two brothers are arrested at the Mews. South Kingstown police logs from March 15, 16 and 17, 2013.
A walkathon will serve as this year’s spring fundraising highlight for South County Habitat for Humanity.
Check out some neat events on Tolkien Reading Day.
The Contemporary Theater Company will be casting in April for its summer plays.
After eight months of rehab and a flipper amputation, Mystic Aquarium is trying to permanently adopt an 8-month-old seal.
According to South Kingstown police, a teen tells them “there is no reason” for field sobriety tests after swerving.
The Watershed Watch program at URI needs volunteers to monitor local bodies of water.
A South Kingstown man is charged with drunken driving. South Kingstown police logs from March 13, 2013.
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/.
Buy a house! NOW!
Get some holiday shopping done early this year, since Christmas is only nine months away!
Per Chafee and Obama, local towns and cities will get relief from FEMA for some snow-related costs.
You don’t have to be a Broad Rock student or parent to have some great fun on April 6!
According to police, several roommates conspired to steal laptops and other goods from people using the gym at Mackal Fieldhouse.
According to police, a local teenager is accusing Richard Tomlinson, 48, of sexually assaulting her repeatedly when she was 11.
According to police, a local teenager is accusing Richard Tomlinson, 48, of sexually assaulting her repeatedly when she was 11.
Exeter resident and University of Rhode Island graduate Mandy Zito will be one of the models for the annual ‘Get Pink’ bridal show in Newport.
Hearings on regulations for the 2014-15 fishing season and the 2013-14 hunting and falconry seasons will be held April 2 and 3.
According to police, a highway department worker found a replica BB gun while cleaning an intersection. Narragansett police logs from March 11 and 12, 2013.
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