South County Art Association celebrates Earthworks May 15, 2008
Tiffany Adams of Exeter entered her Raku piece that appeared similar to a piece of white birch and a teapot was Jeanne Wettlaufer s choice of entry. South County Art Association has limited studio space available for rent in its building and a variety of classes are ongoing. (Westerly Sun, RI)
No swimming at Beach Pond this year May 15, 2008
EXETER - The popular Beach Pond swimming area is closed this summer, one of several changes to the Beach Pond Management Area. Boating, fishing, and hiking are still permitted. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Chariho student wins best of show at duck stamp competition Apr 17, 2008
Kim, 13, of Charlestown, attended the event, which was held at Exeter West Greenwich High School, along with her family and teacher Solace Loven, who owns Lionheart Studio in Carolina ... There were 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and honorable mention winners from several local schools such as Wickford Middle School and Exeter West Greenwich High School and Middle School ... The winner of the contest the past two years was Emily Walsh, a former student of art teacher Elizabeth Lind at Exeter West Greenwich... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Hikers discover new vistas in Land Trust's Glacier Park Apr 3, 2008
She said that likes to hike in the Arcadia Management Area in Exeter and the park would be a new place to get some exercise. "It s nice to see places like this," Fisher said. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Obama victory will prolong US racial divide Mar 2, 2008
Driscole, Exeter, UK. this man should be preaching equality and not being divive. (Times Online)
Men's Results Feb 11, 2008
53q 2 11 2243 Robinson, Cailean PHILLIPS EXETER 6 ... 53 2 13 2243 Robinson, Cailean PHILLIPS EXETER 6 ... 34 7 25 2243 Robinson, Cailean PHILLIPS EXETER 22. (Umassathletics.com)
Women's Results Feb 11, 2008
01 48 779 Coogan, Katrina PHILLIPS EXETER 5:14 ... 83 66 778 Broderick, Emma PHILLIPS EXETER 5:21 ... 11 67 781 Kaagan, Jensine PHILLIPS EXETER 5:21. (Umassathletics.com)
Big minds coming to n.h. Jan 30, 2008
That was the message demographer Peter Francese and University of New Hampshire Professor Ross Gittell delivered to members and guests of the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at its annual Economic Forecast Breakfast Forum. Growth in foreign-born population from 2000-05. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Serving up second chances, for diners and for teens Jan 6, 2008
Students at high schools in Cranston and Lincoln, and participants in a federally funded Job Corps program in Exeter, will restore three other diners, said Zilka. The diners now at the Training School are among some 2,400 that survive nationwide, Zilka said, half as many as 50 years ago. (Boston Globe)
Verizon Wins Rhode Island Video Franchises Dec 27, 2007
Verizon said it currently offers FiOS TV to more than 80,000 households in seven Rhode Island communities -- Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, North Kingstown, Warwick, West Greenwich and West Warwick. There are no comments posted for this article. (Multichannel News)
TV Choice and Competition Near for Thousands More Rhode Island Residents Dec 23, 2007
Verizon currently offers FiOS TV to more than 80,000 households in seven Rhode Island communities -- Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, North Kingstown, Warwick, West Greenwich and West Warwick. FiOS TV is also available in locations in New York, New Jersey, California, Delaware, Texas, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Virginia. (PR Newswire)
High school scores from eastern Pennsylvania Dec 15, 2007
Exeter 58, Schuylkill Valley 57. Fairfield 60, Hanover 58. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
MRSA In The Community: A New Threat To Children's Health? Nov 29, 2007
29, 2007) Although hospital superbugs like MRSA -- methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus - are now a widespread and recognised problem, new MRSA strains that have emerged and are spreading amongst the wider public in the USA may pose a bigger threat, according to Exeter researchers speaking 28 November 2007 at the Federation of Infection Societies Conference 2007 ... "The new community associated MRSA strains appear to be more virulent and more easily spread between people", says Dr Marina... (Science Daily)
Roger J. Sweeney Nov 20, 2007
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Precious Blood Church, Carrington Ave., Woonsocket, Saturday, November 24th, followed by burial with Military Honors at Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 So. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
DISCUSS: Maine's Economy Nov 19, 2007
He represents District 25 which includes Corinna, part of Corinth, Exeter, Newport and Plymouth. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Normand J. Lavallee Nov 15, 2007
The funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from the Darlington Mortuary of L. Heroux 1042 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. Burial will be in R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, R.I. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Memorial Hospital of R.I. Cardiac Care Unit, 111 Brewster St., Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 or to VFW, Post 1271, 416 Hunt St., Central Falls, R.I. 02863. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
State Police to close Chepachet barracks Nov 13, 2007
State Police have a total of six barracks, including Lincoln Woods, Hope Valley, Exeter, Wickford, Portsmouth and Chepachet. The Chepachet Barracks is located on Putnam Pike near the village center. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Exeter Grange celebrates 120th anniversary Nov 8, 2007
By Patricia Ann Chaffee/Press writer Three generations of Spencers are involved in the the Exeter Grange ... EXETER - Generations of families gathered last Thursday night for a celebration of the 120th anniversary of the Exeter Grange #12 ... The Exeter Grange formed in 1887, 22 years after the civil War ended, according to research conducted by Grange members and historians Robert and Barbara Bates. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Regional calendar Nov. 1 edition Nov 2, 2007
Yuletide Fair Cooperative Middle School, Academic Way, Stratham, N.H. Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Exeter Area GFWC hosts its annual Yuletide Fair. Browse through the hand-crafted products of over 100 vendors. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Cynthia M. Wilson Nov 1, 2007
Calling hours, Thursday 5-8 P.M. Internment will follow in the Rhode Island Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Visit lachapellefh. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Trail doesn't go dead for archaeologists traveling back in time Oct 31, 2007
Exeter, West Greenwich, Foster and Cumberland, R.I.; Plymouth, Mass. Barnstead and Loudon, N.H.; and Woodstock, Manchester and Dummerston, Vt. (Greenwich Time)
More of this story Oct 25, 2007
Pumpkin Festival: Discovering M.E., My Epilepsy Family Support Group will hold a free Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Schartner's Farm, Route 2, Exeter. Pumpkin picking and fun activities for all children and families affected by epilepsy. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Dining Out: Christopher's--do the twist Oct 25, 2007
11 Water Street, 11 Water St., Exeter, 773-5930 ... 11 Water Street, 11 Water St., Exeter, 773-5930. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club breeds success Oct 21, 2007
Labrador Fun Day is another major event sponsored annually by the club each May at Delmyra Kennels in Exeter, R.I. All levels of Labrador enthusiasts are welcome to join in and learn about various competitions in an informal and inter-active atmosphere ... This active group, with members in Westerly, North Stonington, Richmond and Exeter, offers a variety of events throughout the year that promote the versatile qualities of the breed and provide opportunities for interaction among members and... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Mushrooms are tasty, just make sure you pick the right one Oct 20, 2007
Exeter refuge hosts mushroom expert ... By Chris SheldonSpecial to the Press Joe Metzen, an amateur mycologist from Tiverton, spoke about mushrooms at the Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge on Saturday in Exeter ... EXETER - Black trumpets, puffballs, and the king bolete. (Westerly Sun, RI)
John S. Hutchinson Oct 19, 2007
A funeral with Military Honors will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. The Pawtucket Times 2007. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
'Swampas' hold annual festival Oct 4, 2007
Casady, of Exeter, was happy to see the large turnout for the fair and that the fair has grown so much over the past three years ... The other half goes to a scholarship program for 16 students from Chariho, Exeter-West Greenwich and Warwick. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Cable TV competitor eyes Valley Oct 3, 2007
The company is already making FiOS TV service available to an estimated 80,000 households in service area 6, which covers Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, North Kingstown, Warwick, West Greenwich and West Warwick. Verizon is awaiting state approval to offer FiOS TV in service areas 2, 3, and 8, which includes approximately 158,000 more households in Charlestown, Cranston, Foster, Hopkinton, Johnston, Narragansett, North Providence, Providence, Richmond, Scituate, South Kingstown and Westerly. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
UNH football preparing to face unbeaten Delaware Oct 2, 2007
Tuesday October 2, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: M/CLOUDY 52. UNH quarterback Ricky Santos and the Wildcats will play host to unbeaten Delaware on Saturday. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Evelyn Lanoue Sep 27, 2007
Her funeral service will be in the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, Friday September 28, at 10 a.m. Burial will be with her husband in the Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. The calling hours will be Thursday 4-7p. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
24-year-old listed as critical after shooting Sep 25, 2007
EXETER, N.H. School probes racist note left in dorm Police and officials at Phillips Exeter Academy are investigating a racist statement found taped to the dorm room door of a black female student. School spokeswoman Julie Quinn said letters about the incident have been sent to parents of all 40 girls who live in the dorm. (Boston Globe)
Amendments designed to combat housing shortage Sep 9, 2007
Other towns involved with the project include Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, Westerly and West Greenwich. Share your thoughts on the above article. (Westerly Sun, RI)
ER nurse's kidney gift helps Conn. lawyer Sep 9, 2007
EXETER Looking back to when she was 16 years old, Margie Stevens-Beville remembers how eagerly she checked "organ donor" on her driver's license application. This June, the 39-year-old Exeter Hospital emergency room nurse took her chance, saving the life of a Connecticut man in need of a kidney transplant. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Roland C. McNeil, Sr., Sep 4, 2007
The funeral will be held THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 at 9 a.m. from BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln with graveside services, with military honors, at 11 a.m. in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call WEDNESDAY 5-8 p.m. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Ndaya wins annual St. Charles 5K Sep 4, 2007
Westerling, Litka and Westcott were followed in the women's top 10 by Leslie Dillon (18:49) of Dover; Laurie Gaudreau (19:26) of Springvale, Maine; Amy Bernard (19:33) of Chester; Amy Barr (19:53) of Exeter; Kelsey Allen (19:55) of Franconia; Ann Rassmussen (19:56) of Plymouth; and Peggy Laine (20:03) of Milford. Male age-group award winners were Jarid Tomblin (7-and-under, 27:40); Miles Richardson (12-15, 18:20) of Kittery, Maine; Seth Pelletier (16-19, 17:20) of Wells, Maine; Van Hoogenstyn... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Elwell growing into his role with UNH football team Aug 28, 2007
The former Exeter High School standout converted 5-of-7 field goals last season all from 33 yards or longer and also handled the punting duties, averaging 35. 7 yards. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
William K. "Uncle Kenny" O'Riley Aug 20, 2007
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa's Church, Newport Ave. Pawtucket, Saturday August 25, at 9 a.m. Burial with full military honors will be in Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Richard F. Heroux Aug 16, 2007
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Exeter Animal Shelter, 169 South County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822 would be appreciated. The Call 2007. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Joseph E. Bliss Aug 8, 2007
Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5-7. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Vandy basketball adds late signee Jul 28, 2007
Hinkle scored 28 points and grabbed six rebounds for the Hebron Academy Lumberjacks playing against Exeter Academy and former Vanderbilt 2007 target and Stanford freshman-to-be. He also shined in many games against other fellow Division one prospects including Notre Dame signee of Northfield Mount Hermon (Mass. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
EPA is testing a few area ponds Jul 20, 2007
The ponds included Beach Pond in Exeter, Yawgoo Pond in Kingston, Schoolhouse Pond in Charlestown and Chapman Pond in Westerly. On Thursday, a crew of five interns and an EPA scientist, Hilary Snook, were at Chapman Pond in Westerly for a survey. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Nintendo withdraws game that taunts 'spastics' Jul 20, 2007
120,000 plus bonus Ministry of Defence Exeter. 60k plus benefits. (Times Online)
And the no-show award goes to ... Jul 19, 2007
Joseph H. Scott, D-Exeter, who missed 22 of the House's 65 days. A close runner-up was Rep. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Deployed to summer camp Jul 14, 2007
Program requirements ask that the children devote some portion of the camp week to community service -- such as Wednesday's cleanup at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, in Exeter. Afterward, they might break up into groups to share common concerns. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
WMS principal Mort calls it a career in NK Jul 5, 2007
Mort has been a patron of Exeter Chapel in Exeter for more than 15 years and will continue to do mission work through them and other organizations. She will also keep up with her favorite hobbies, such as fabric weaving, quilting and making stained glass. (North Kingstown Standard Times, RI)
Friends in Need: Local service group looking for some help of its own Jul 5, 2007
As a member of FISH, an acronym for Friends in Service to Humanity, which has been around since the 1960s, 85-year-old Mary Ostiguy fields calls from several people in North Kingstown and Exeter looking for a ride to their doctor's appointments. Once Ostiguy and the other phone workers get some basic information, the search is on for a driver. (North Kingstown Standard Times, RI)
Chairs for charity a big hit Jul 4, 2007
The chair that was auctioned for the most money was the "Tattoo Chair" which was created by Glenn Tow and the Exeter Job Corp at 162 Main St., Exeter. The chair was auctioned for more than 300. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Hendricks plays well, falls just short at OSWGA Four Ball Jul 3, 2007
Tuesday 03 July, 2007. Hendricks and Reilly fell one step short at the Ocean State Women's Golf Association Four Ball finals, losing 6 the semifinals to Katherine Murphy and Amanda Sabitoni. (North Kingstown Standard Times, RI)
Celebrity Search is On in Rhode Island Jul 3, 2007
On June 18, Verizon launched FiOS TV in seven communities in Rhode Island: Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, North Kingstown, Warwick, West Greenwich and West Warwick. The company plans to offer the service in 12 more communities later this year: Charlestown, Cranston, Foster, Hopkinton, Johnston, Narragansett, North Providence, Providence, Richmond, Scituate, South Kingstown and Westerly. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On The Edge: Open Water swimming catching on in area Jun 25, 2007
" A true swimming wetsuit is your best bet if you want to enjoy the ocean races and rise to your true potential. Using surfing and windsurfing wetsuits will make you swim substantially slower and chafe you more than the true swimming wetsuit. Bartlett says that there are two styles of swim wetsuits. The "farmer john" style, with no sleeves and a full leg, and the full suit with both arms and legs. The cut of the suit, especially the neck area and underarms, are totally different than any other... (Chariho Times, RI)
Putting his 'Stamp' on farming Jun 21, 2007
Thursday 21 June, 2007. But that's not all the Stamps have done. (North Kingstown Standard Times, RI)
The Realm: Where are the high school fans? Jun 19, 2007
When teams traveled to district playoffs, fans traveled in packs - and we're not talking about long drives, like the "trek" from Exeter to Providence ... -If Exeter-West Greenwich had the money to fix the backdrop of its baseball field, it would be one of the prettiest in the state ... -I'm still new to the NK/Exeter/South County area, so if someone could recommend a place to get a tremendous roast beef sandwich, I'd be much obliged. (North Kingstown Standard Times, RI)
Legality of vote on warrant items still murky Jun 15, 2007
Waterman said the disturbing thing about this situation is that area towns such as Richmond and Exeter also have warrant items on their FTM ballots, and in fact if there is some sort of legal issue those towns will be affected. "Several towns in Rhode Island don't know whether what they're doing is illegal.". (Chariho Times, RI)
Schartner granted zone change in NK Jun 14, 2007
The land, which is just a fraction of the 140-acre farm that calls both North Kingstown and Exeter home, had been designated village residential. There are already nearly 50 acres of the nursery in Exeter that was granted the general business zone change by the Exeter Town Council recently ... Currently, he is negotiating with a number of groups, including the Towns of North Kingstown and Exeter and various state groups for the land's rights. (North Kingstown Standard Times, RI)
Massachusetts Bill Faces Delay Jun 9, 2007
It s first self-described service area includes Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, North Kingstown, Warwick, West Greenwich and West Warwick. Santoro said the company will launch services sometime before the end of the month. (Multichannel News)
GOLF: Ocean Stater hopes to make a big splash Jun 9, 2007
"I grew up playing all three Grzebien sisters," said Exeter native Amber Weller, the assistant pro at Potowamut who finished 12th Tuesday and played in high school against Anna as well as older sisters Lauren and Mary Ellen ... " People know the men's names - Brad, Billy, Patrick, Paul and Brett, respectively. However, there are no big-name native Rhode Islanders on the women's scene. Grzebien is off to a good start. She was a local legend in high school, dominating the ranks, destroying her... (Naragansett Times, RI)
Memorial Day Events May 28, 2007
Exeter- Rhode Island Chapter 48 of the U.S. Army Special Forces Association will assemble at the SFA memorial stone in the R.I. Veterans' Cemetery at 8:15 a.m., with breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at Camp Fogarty in East Greenwich. At 1 p.m., Governor Carcieri and Gary Alexander, managing director of the R.I. Department of Human Services and the Division of Veterans Affairs, will host the 33rd annual Memorial Day exercises at 1 p.m. at the R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, honoring Rhode Island's war... (Eyewitness News)
Class I tournament can be guessing game May 26, 2007
Mather, a senior, played for the Exeter Post 32 team that won the 2001 American Legion state championship ... Exeter is 6-12 entering today's doubleheader against Timberlane (9:30 p.m.) and Salem (3 p.m.), and will need a victory over Timberlane to qualify for the Class L tournament ... Exeter is currently in the 16th position, one half game ahead of Timberlane (6-13). (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Memorial Day parade to roll through Monday May 24, 2007
Concluding ceremonies will feature times for prayer and the playing of "Taps." "This is the perfect time for us to remember those who paid the ultimate price to keep alive our mutually shared ideals,'' Patterson said. The parade route will follow West Main Street to Brown and Phillips Streets and then onto Tower Hill Road for the concluding ceremonies which are planned for 11 a.m. by the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial on the grounds of Elm Grove Cemetery. Marchers will stop in Wickford... (North Kingstown Standard Times, RI)
In R.I., a South County Museum tour is a pleasant past time May 23, 2007
There is documentation that at least one such wedding occurred in South Kingstown, Crothers said, and the intersection of South Kingstown, North Kingstown, and Exeter is still called "Shift Corner.". On the weekend of July 20-22, more than 85 New England quilters will be on site for the museum's 22d annual quilt show. (Boston Globe)
Vampyres in Rhode Island? May 18, 2007
He was a prosperous Exeter farmer who had fourteen children ... Mercy s body was put into a crypt in Exeter. (Suite101.com)
LaRosa, McGowan claim 5K race titles May 13, 2007
McLaughlin was followed by Exeter's Maryann Grande (35:19) and Hampton's Allison Quinlan (36:32) ... Eric Beidleman (21:48) of Exeter; Jeff Hixon (22:15) of Salisbury, Mass ... Following McGowan, Gormer and White and the women's 5K top 10 were Nicole McCaulay (27:50) of Exeter; Heidi Anderson (29:33) of Hampton Falls; Mallory Anderson (29:54) of Hampton Falls; Sharon Doherty (30:02) of Newburyport, Mass. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rhode Island Completes Sweep of GW Baseball May 7, 2007
Two batters later, (Syracuse, NY/Phillips Exeter Academy) singled up the middle to score Reeves with the Colonials second run of the day. For GW, it was the first time they have been swept in an A-10 series this season. (Gwsports.com)
Pols like medical marijuana May 2, 2007
Slater noted that nearly 250 patients, and almost as many caregivers, have registered with the state Department of Health and to date only one problem has surfaced -- an Exeter man was arrested for attempting to contact young girls over the Internet using marijuana as bait. "He did carry a medical marijuana card, but his main purpose wasn't medical marijuana, his main purpose was lure young girls for sex games. He was over the limit, he should have been arrested." Senate President Joseph... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Man who NK officer shot at gets five years Apr 26, 2007
After a brief chase that ended between the Route 4 on-ramp and Oatley's restaurant near Exeter, West was apprehended. Once West was taken back to the police station for questioning, Brennan said West told police that he had stolen the televisions to support a drug habit. (North Kingstown Standard Times, RI)
