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 police, it takes a heavy response to clear out a party of 300 to 350 people from 1191 Ocean Road. Narragansett police logs from March 2, 2013.
Wondering what your reps are up to? Find out here!
According to Narragansett police, a woman tries to hide pot in a toilet after an arrest for drunken driving. Narragansett police logs from March 1, 2013.
Buy yourself a house today! Then, celebrate with some ice cream.
Members of the Beach Blanket Bidding committee are still collecting sponsors for this year’s event.
Check out two neat events, and some other miscellaneous info, in today’s Five Things.
URI grad student Shannon Long is running in the Boston Marathon in support of the Boston Children’s Hospital.
According to Rhody Rampage, URI Athletic Director Thorr Bjorn is leaving for the same position at Xavier.
A 21-year-old is in stable condition, although with a skull fracture and hemorrhage, after falling off the roof of a Narragansett home.
Register early for the Easter Bunny next week, and celebrate the 70th birthday of the Iron Sheik.
Awwww he’s all orange and white and loveable! Who wants this cat?
You don't want to pay $85 and more importantly, jeopardize your life, do you?
The Narragansett High School senior takes home the honors for the 2012-13 academic year.
Unfortunately, it’s the other kind of “pie” day in today’s Five Things.
Narragansett police cite four for license violations, and a teenager turns in a purse with $229.
Narragansett High School senior Zack McKanna is hosting a preseason baseball clinic with his teammates on April 15.
Heavens, what wonderful events going on this week!
South Kingstown resident Kristen Di Santo has been appointed Executive Vice President of Human Resources by Washington Trust.
You still have time to buy cookies, as the South Kingstown Town Council honored local girl scouts on Monday night.
Woohoo, there are more than five things in this Five Things!
