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.

COVENTRY — With a list of goals that includes diverting waste from the landfill and helping local families furnish their homes, Coventry on Friday cut the ribbon to its furniture bank, the first of its kind in Rhode Island. 

COVENTRY — The results of tests run on water samples collected from Tiogue Lake by a group of Coventry High School students have come back showing bacterial counts “far lower” than the state’s limits for public swimming, Gerry Narkiewicz, president of the Tiogue Lake Association, said Thursday. 

WEST WARWICK — The Cowesett Plaza parking lot was filled Sunday with vendors offering all sorts of trinkets and craftwork beside others selling various household goods and cleaning products. 

WEST WARWICK — Against each one of the monuments that lines West Warwick Veterans Memorial Park, a wreath of red, white and blue flowers was laid gently Monday morning in honor of those Americans whose lives have been lost in armed conflict. 

COVENTRY — Before a crowd of hundreds in the auditorium at Coventry High School, Superintendent Craig Levis said during Thursday’s school committee meeting that he would continue to advocate for the $73.7 million budget that last week was rejected by voters, and he encouraged others to do th…

WEST WARWICK — The aroma of fresh herbs and spices lingers outside a new eatery on Providence Street, steeping West Warwick with a hint of Dominican flavor.

COVENTRY — The Coventry Community Garden truly is the epitome of a community space. 

COVENTRY — Annabella Rosa had never imagined that she would one day hope to pursue a career involving children. That was, at least, until she started working at the town summer camp. 

WEST WARWICK — In the West Warwick High School cafeteria this week, foreign flags draped across a wall and Italian instrumental music filled the air, creating somewhat of a European ambience, as school officials, teachers and family trickled in to celebrate a group of students as they were i…

WEST WARWICK — As he steps into his new role as chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Centreville Bank, Harold Horvat said Tuesday he’s eager to continue to grow the 190-year-old institution. 

WEST WARWICK — More than two decades ago, the West Warwick Jaycees held its first Ecology Day at its Riverpoint Corridor and Arboretum. And last Saturday, as volunteers gathered to plant flowers and honor military members and those lost in the Station Nightclub Fire, the beloved tradition wa…

WEST WARWICK  — There’s no single style of art that defines Samantha Tourville’s work. From realism to impressionism, her pieces run the artistic gamut.

COVENTRY — Having spent countless hours working to build the perfect playhouse, students at the Coventry Career and Technical Center finally on Thursday unveiled the little structure to its new owner, a seven-year-old North Kingstown resident named Haley.

COVENTRY — Live music rang through the Knotty Oak Room at Coventry High School Thursday morning, as the scent of pancakes, bacon and other staple breakfast foods wafted through the air.