Daughter of longtime EG doctor George Young Suzanne Young, 78, died October 27, of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She worked as a writer, editor, and a computer programmer/analyst since earning her degree in English from the University of Rhode Island. A...
Above: From left, Matt and Mike St. Ours (Testoni cousins), Paul Testoni, Lauren Testoni, Becka Carroll, and Casie Rhodes (another cousin) help load up the truck every year. By Maura Legare Thoughts of Black Friday often conjure images of people lining up at the door...
Above: The Kristallnacht remembrance Nov. 9 at Westminster Unitarian Church. By Ethan Hart, EGHS reporter Earlier this month, the Westminster Unitarian Church hosted their annual memorial of Kristallnacht, 85 years to the day it occurred, on Nov. 9, 1938. Outside the...
By Brian G. Ricca, Ed.D. I pride myself on being a grateful person. As a child, I was taught "please" and "thank you," and yet at some point in my human journey, it became much deeper than just being polite. I even sign my email messages "gratefully." I cannot point...
By Tad Stoermer, Ph.D. In the heart of East Greenwich, Varnum House stands as a portal to the past, offering a unique and tangible connection to the complex tapestry of our community’s – and our nation's – history. The venerable structure is so much more than a...
A member of EG Fire Planning Board, founding member of EG Senior Center George “Puddy” Linton Coleman of East Greenwich, the beloved husband of Joyce (Tibbitts) Coleman, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, at South County Hospital after a brief illness. He was born...
Photo credit: Sam Ross/theradioscout.com Police arrested Theodore Craven, 47, of Cranston after he allegedly stabbed a Central Falls man, 51, on Crop Street Sunday. Craven was charged with two felonies – assault and conspiracy – and a misdemeanor charge of duty to...
I attended the Unified Volleyball Championship Game on Saturday when East Greenwich played Bishop Hendricksen High School. I was very touched by both teams but especially by our East Greenwich Team. They played so well. The caring connection of our players was so very...
Owen Richard Zimmer, born on June 14, 2006, in New York City, passed away on Nov. 4, at only 17 years old. He was the beloved son of Amanda Meyer-Zimmer and Jared Zimmer and brother to Annabelle Robyn Zimmer. Grieving family members include grandparents Albert and...
Above: A member of the Kentish Guard fires a volley during the ceremony at the World War II Memorial at First Avenue and Cliff Street. Photo by Joe Morel Harry Waterman, Grand Marshal, honors all who serve at Town Parade By Laura Sullivan Friends, family, fans and...