COVENTRY — At 103 years old, Gioia Rossi may be hard of hearing, but she’s certainly still got her wits. 

COVENTRY — When Judi Tessitore Nietupski opened Judi T. Dance Studio more than 40 years ago, it was out of a deep love for dance in its various forms. But despite what its name suggests, Nietupski maintains that she, in fact, didn’t found the successful West Warwick-based dance school. 

WEST WARWICK — Thousands of yellow rubber duckies on Saturday painted the Pawtuxet River, drifting toward a finish line of pool noodles attached end-to-end as community members watched in anticipation. 

WEST WARWICK — In a black and white photograph displayed at AJ’s Restaurant, a young Mike Roarke kneels in a field, a Detroit Tigers cap on his head and a wooden bat in his hands. The image, a relic of Roarke’s storied career, was hung recently to pay homage to the late baseball legend in hi…

COVENTRY — As the Coventry Resource and Senior Center prepares to move into its new home on Wood Street, a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation will help the center construct a greenhouse expected to affect the community in a number of ways.

WEST WARWICK — Walking through the front doors of West Warwick High School, it’s almost palpable.

WEST WARWICK — With an eye on the exciting future awaiting The Arctic Playhouse, Ida Zecco at the end of the month will bring her one-woman show “Thanks for the Mammaries” to the theater for a couple of benefit performances. 

COVENTRY — It all started with a stinky T-shirt.

WEST WARWICK — There are many words that can be used to describe West Warwick resident Al Albrektson. He’s an artist; a teacher; a veteran. And as of Monday, he’s also a centenarian. 

COVENTRY — Seven years have passed since Douglas Auger was killed in a car crash just two months after graduating from high school. And while time has ticked on, his memory has been kept alive through the unwavering efforts of his family.

WEST WARWICK — From burns to crush injuries, firefighters face a number of physical dangers day in and day out. But the job hazards don’t end when the truck pulls back into the firehouse.   

WEST WARWICK — In his first ever book, Coventry native Bobby Bruneau has channeled a lifetime of experiences into a heartfelt story of a son’s complicated relationship with his father, and how it’s followed him through the decades of his life. 

WEST WARWICK — The West Warwick Senior and Community Center was buzzing Thursday, as residents from across Kent County chatted with representatives of various local and state agencies during a community resource fair hosted by Congressman Jim Langevin.Langevin’s reasons for hosting the event…

COVENTRY — When Rebecca Martin’s parents called her one day seeking advice regarding a bunch of kittens they’d just found in their woodpile, she was quick to help. 

WEST WARWICK — At 100 years old, Albert DeSilva has led quite a life. From growing up as one of five brothers in West Warwick, to serving in World War II, and singing decades later in a barbershop quartet in Florida, DeSilva’s experiences are global and varied. And he remembers it all vividly. 

JAMESTOWN — Last month, 300 swimmers set off across Narragansett Bay as part of a Rhode Island tradition that’s taken place annually for over four decades. The 1.7-nautical mile journey is quite a feat in any case, but for one Coventry resident, in particular, completing this year’s swim was…

COVENTRY — Eighty-five years ago, Knotty Oaker roots were planted in Coventry. In the time since, a lot has happened in the hallways and classrooms of Coventry High School: countless friendships have formed, lessons have been learned, championships won. 

WEST WARWICK — Coreen St. Jean was nearly speechless Friday, shortly after learning that, with 71,656 votes, her nonprofit would be the recipient of a $10,000 check from the Red Sox Foundation.  

WEST WARWICK — Hank Mayer was watching a cooking program on TV one Sunday afternoon when a recipe appeared that he just had to try. 

COVENTRY — Dressing the World War II monument that sits in front of the Coventry Police Department, patriotic bunting and an emblem bearing the number “75” pay tribute to a milestone anniversary that holds a lot of significance for a number of local veterans.

COVENTRY — Shori Ruscito’s love for history runs deep. The countless stories and colorful characters of the past have contributed to a passion for the subject that she’s striven to instill in others. 

WEST WARWICK — Before a packed council chambers, West Warwick this week became the 10th Rhode Island town to officially declare its support of the Second Amendment of the U.S Constitution. 

COVENTRY — “Eleanor Rigby” echoed from the gazebo outside the Town Hall Annex, as a crowd of Coventry residents relaxed in folding chairs and children danced in the grass and played yard games. In an adjacent parking lot, vintage cars sat on display, their hoods popped to show off the detail…

WEST WARWICK — A century ago, West Warwick’s American Legion Post 2 was founded with a mission that’s remained steadfast: to look out for veterans and their families. 

COVENTRY — Some 9,000 miles from Rhode Island in a nation roughly the size of the state of Oregon, exciting possibilities await members of the Coventry High School community. 

COVENTRY — For years, Coventry fire dispatchers have been stuck in an outdated building using antiquated methods for taking service calls. But with the town council’s approval this week of a proposal to relocate the fire dispatch system into the new Police and Human Services Complex, the dep…

WEST GREENWICH  — Just across the town line, a couple of Coventry residents have opened a tiny craft brewery that, despite its size, features a whole lot of variety. 

COVENTRY — John Vanluevan Graichen was four years old the first time he went fishing — he used a cane pole to teach himself during one of his family’s regular trips to Connecticut. 

WEST WARWICK — It was all about living well Wednesday, during a health fair hosted by the West Warwick Housing Authority. 

WEST WARWICK — The streets of Arctic are lined with festive banners and hanging baskets, petunias in various shades of pink draping over their edges. 

WEST WARWICK — Facing declining Mass attendance, the oldest Catholic Church in the state will merge this summer with one of its nearby counterparts, the Rhode Island Catholic Diocese of Providence announced Monday.

COVENTRY — In the last three weeks, new business owners Michael and Stephen Celio have opened the doors to two ice cream shops — one in Coventry and the other in Cranston. And while that may seem stressful, the brothers are thrilled to be in the business of selling a product loved by nearly …

PROVIDENCE — It was a day 12 years in the making, and it came and went in a flash.

KINGSTON — Before family and friends, 340 students became the latest group of Coventry High School alumni during last Thursday’s commencement ceremony, the 85th in the school’s history.  

WARWICK — After an accident left Michael Lanoue’s wife in a tremendous amount of pain, it was cannabidiol, a compound derived from the hemp plant, that finally brought her the relief she’d so hoped to find. 

WEST WARWICK — Having just wrapped up her time as a West Warwick High School Player, Myranda Silva, a graduating senior, plans to continue pursuing her passion for musical theater — not only as a student at Rhode Island College, but as a nominee for the coveted Jimmy Award for “Best Performa…

WEST WARWICK — They’re at the top of their class and they’re bound for the Ivy League. But with inevitably bright futures ahead of them, it’s clear William Pelit and Thomas Cornicelli won’t forget their time at West Warwick High School any time soon. 

COVENTRY — The RIConn Historic Airfield was a sea of nostalgia Saturday, as vehicles spanning more than a century sat on display during the second annual Wheels of Wonder transportation show.