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.
Economic officials from Germany and France will be talking about the European financial crisis on April 17 at the University of Rhode Island.
According to police, a South Kingstown man tried to walk away after a drunk driving accident. South Kingstown police logs from March 26, 2013.
Jack Reed, Jim Langevin and Sheldon Whitehouse are petitioning for two Rhode Island seats on a fishery council.
The bill would allow school districts to have gender-exclusive events as long as similar events are offered to the opposite gender.
Narragansett oceanographer Jerry Prezioso showed images and fielded questions from second grade students at the Fishing Cove Elementary School in North Kingstown.
Douglas Authelet, 37, is ordered to surrender a firearm in return for his plea to a felony charge.
Douglas Authelet, 37, is ordered to surrender a firearm in return for his plea to a felony charge.
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Newport resident and URI pharmacy professor Celia MacDonnell brings together health care students for team-based learning.
According to court files, a felony charge is dismissed against Sarah Loranger, 32, after she makes a $60 restitution payment.
After hitting three bombs and driving in 14 runs, Kevin Brown is named the Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week.
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It’s “happy birthday!” for a great voice actor.