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.
With flu rates higher than normal across the U.S., R.I. Health Director Fine says it's not too late to get vaccinated and protect yourself and others.
The Rhode Island-filmed Moonrise Kingdom has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
A lecture series on World War II starts at the Kingston Free Library, and a volunteer team meets as well.
2008 URI graduate Amanda Miller, 26, is now a vice president in the Trump Organization.
Issac is a boxer, and he’s a dog, not like Mike Tyson.
Near the end of a meeting Monday night, the council agrees to interview town manager candidates in private the next two Saturdays.
It’s only Tuesday, but there are five different government meetings today – how appropriate for this column!
Star on the Rise: URI music major Devon Morin is performing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and preparing for life on the stage.
The Narragansett Running Association still needs sponsors for its ninth annual Super 5K Road Race.
The deal, backed by a Boston private equity firm, partners Koch Eye Associates with Seacoast Eye Associates.
Get your week started off strong with these (more than) Five Things.
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/.
The accident took place in Charlestown, but Adriana Wright, 42, was arrested for drunk driving on Route 4 in East Greenwich.
According to Rhode Island State Police, Adriana Wright, 42, was drunk when she hit a 16-year-old and drove away from the scene.
According to a press release from the Legislative Press Bureau, Narragansett wrestling will receive a $2,000 grant for new mats.
The weekend might almost be over, but that doesn’t mean you need to cry and sulk about it.
Take a look at some of the more intriguing police reports from around the state. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Five residents of Narragansett and South Kingstown have been named to the Dean’s List at Providence.
Plenty of open houses! Plenty of fun!
In a miserable offensive game for both teams, the Rams are a bit less worse than the Bears, and win 59-47.