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.
The Narragansett boys’ lacrosse team will play at Rhode Island College on Sunday, and looking at the rest of the playoff landscape.
An offshoot of the South Kingstown Democratic Town Committee will focus on recruiting new candidates for the November election.
Once Governor Lincoln Chafee signs legislation, there will be changes to the state’s ‘good time’ prison regulations.
The Narragansett Town Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, in which it is expected to accept a termination agreement for manager Grady Miller, or to fire him.
After a holiday, I can never get the knack of the calendar.
Looking at headlines about a death in Narragansett, Theatre by the Sea expansion plans and Matunuck housing from around the web.
A South County club soccer team bested several premier teams in a Memorial Day weekend tournament.
A look at the playoffs, and other events, in today’s Five Things.
We got two batches of pictures in from Memorial Day parades! Log into your Patch account and upload your own.
Ethan Wright of Narragansett is the first place winner in this year’s Katie Decubellis Memorial Foundation essay contest.
As long as Mother Nature cooperates, the annual South Kingstown Memorial Day parade is today.
The event educated more than 300 elementary school student about safe living and eating habits.
Trio and Rhody Joe’s will be competing in the 31st annual Great Chowder Cook-Off.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week.
Put your wandering eye to good use to find a new house.
Some teams play today thanks to Mother Nature, while others have already advanced (or been eliminated).
A bill sponsored by Susan Sosnowski and Teresa Tanzi just needs senate approval to change the ‘Good Time’ prison regulations.
A South Kingstown man is charged with drunken driving, and a URI student allegedly makes a fake 911 call.
Grab your camera and head to the shoreline June 2 and 3 to photograph some of the highest tides of the year.
We spent a lot of tender love and care on this, you know. Today’s Five Things!
