An inland postcard from R.I. Route 102 Nov 22, 2009
Clark Whitford, 77, (left) has owned Blueberry Hill Farm store in Exeter, R.I., for 35 years ... The 42-mile country road curves down from the state s head in North Smithfield, winding south through bucolic Glocester, Burrillville, Scituate, Foster and then cutting across Coventry, West Greenwich, and Exeter, before bending east to the ocean through North Kingstown, and ending at the quaint village of Wickford ... Down in Exeter dwells a bit of chilling history. (Boston Globe)
Bears Defeat MIT, 7-6, at Men's Water Polo Eastern Championship Nov 22, 2009
Phillips Exeter) split the defense to unleash a shot inside the Bears' five meter mark from the wing at even-strength for a 3-1 lead. Brown halved the deficit before halftime as Corey Schwartz (Jr. (Brownbears.com)
Report: 10 states face looming budget disasters Nov 12, 2009
"The analysis, "Beyond California: States in Fiscal Peril," urged lawmakers and governors in those states to take quick action to head off a wider catastrophe. The 10 states account for more than one-third of the nation's population and economic output, according to the report.Historically, states have their worst tax revenue year soon after a national recession ends. At the same time, higher joblessness and underemployment mean more people need government-sponsored health care and social... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Evangelists target spiritually cold New England Oct 29, 2009
It's tough, man," said a half-joking Joe Souza, a Southern Baptist missionary working north of Boston. "It's like, you found a cure for cancer and you want to give it away and nobody wants it. "Trinity College's American Religious Identification Survey released this year showed New England overtaking the Pacific Northwest as the least religious region in the country. Twenty-two percent of respondents here said they have no religious faith of any kind, highest in the country.In a Gallup poll this... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Suit against Ri Ra alleges $300K unpaid Oct 19, 2009
The act of invoicing for amounts not justly due is not actionable. "Ri Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant opened their ninth traditional Irish pub at 22 and 26 Market Street in Portsmouth in late March of this year.The restaurant features a century-old bar salvaged from two pubs in Ireland, Irish music and Irish cuisine, and is the brainchild of owners David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan, who are natives of Dublin.The Portsmouth location, which was previously two banks, went through significant renovations,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Survivor' star Hatch ends federal tax sentence Oct 17, 2009
"But he made the biggest impression and won the show by scheming his way to the top. He reveled as squabbles among his fellow contestants thinned their ranks, connived with teammates to stick together, then pitted his allies against each other.In 2006, he was convicted of tax evasion for not paying taxes on his "Survivor" winnings, as well as on $327,000 he earned as co-host of a Boston radio show and $28,000 in income from rental property. The judge tacked on extra prison time to his sentence... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Master Marblehead swimmer makes a splash Oct 16, 2009
She is constantly in training for meets, which take place regularly throughout the year at Boston University, Simmons College, Exeter, and the JCC. Over the years she has participated in several international meets in Canada and New Zealand. Those are particularly exciting. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
R.I. considers water rate increase Oct 5, 2009
Regulators also have noted low water in the Chipuxet River, which flows from Exeter into a South Kingstown pond. Municipal and private water suppliers, the University of Rhode Island, and turf farms all take water from the river system without returning it, Richardson said. (Boston Globe)
This volunteer helps others realize a dream Sep 15, 2009
EXETER Every Wednesday and Saturday, Richard Seymour can be found laying floors, installing siding or shingles, painting, or any number of other things associated with building a house ... The couple has a 6-acre farm in Exeter called Pine Tree Acres. (Westerly Sun, RI)
NH police say man ran border and headed south Sep 13, 2009
We've enjoyed several other dishes, including a great shrimp cury (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott opens in Exeter Sep 9, 2009
Fairfield Inn s by Marriott opens in Exeter ... EXETER When the doors of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott opened for the first time at 3 p.m. on Friday, two guests had already checked in early and other excited guests were arriving ... Jennifer Moniz, her son Ryan, and her grandmother, traveled to Exeter from Rhode Island to pick up her uncle who was coming in on a fishing vessel in the Portsmouth area. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Going organic movement takes hold on local farms Aug 28, 2009
Red Horse Farm, Exeter, (401) 295-7261. Run by Barbara Donnelly, this farm offers a variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers, eggs, lamb and mutton, dried flowers, and wool yarn. (Westerly Sun, RI)
'Survivor' winner still in jail after hearing Aug 27, 2009
It's been eight days. It makes no sense," Ribas said. "We'll file something in a real court of law if they don't get him out of there. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Mass. can't collect taxes on tires sold in N.H. Aug 26, 2009
"Prior to the ruling, experts such as University of Georgia tax law professor Walter Hellerstein warned it was possible that state residents would not just pay taxes on everything they buy in New Hampshire, but that neighboring higher sales tax states like Connecticut and Rhode Island would try to recover revenues lost when their residents shopped in Massachusetts.Hellerstein said Tuesday that the case ended with "a whimper, rather than a bang" because the high court was able to avoid any... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
More of this story Aug 16, 2009
South County Hospital will serve the towns of Exeter, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond and South Kingstown. Lee Ann Quinn, preparedness program coordinator for South County Hospital, said hospital officials have been communicating weekly with town leaders in its health care service region to discuss plans for the distribution of flu vaccine. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The Devil in Miss Meagher Jul 30, 2009
Pick ups are at the Exeter farmers market, Durham and Rye farmers market. The CSF is for 12 weeks at the first two and six weeks at Rye, but since they've already started, it'll be all prorated. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Kisses & disses: DISSES for insulting bikers! Jul 29, 2009
Huge DISSES to the woman that couldn't wait for my mother to cross the road "in a crosswalk" in downtown Exeter. My mother had foot surgery and using crutches. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NEWS NOW: Coast Guard locates body of diver Jul 29, 2009
Louis Ricciarelli, Jr., 56, of Exeter, was known to dive for quahogs from his 25-foot boat, the Chelsea Ann, based at Gardner s Wharf in North Kingstown. Quahogs are a type of clam. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Billboards try to make light of recession gloom Jul 17, 2009
Gail Robnett, a 53-year-old from Exeter, said she doesn't know anyone unaffected by the recession and wonders about the campaign's effectiveness. "You're not paying attention to stuff like that when you're trying to put groceries on the table," she said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Seafood branding: Reeling in revenue Jul 10, 2009
"We have Great North at our assn. in Exeter and Gail is our site manager. Gail is wonderful to work with and is always in a good mood. Both my husband...". posted on 7/6/2009 VIEW MORE. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
After brief closure, beaches reopen Jul 4, 2009
Camp Canonicus in Exeter and Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick remain closed. The department is monitoring water quality and will announce when the water is safe. (Westerly Sun, RI)
All-Star softball: Westerly 16s drop opener Jun 26, 2009
Westerly s next game will be against the Rhode Island Rebels 6 p.m. today at Exeter. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
10 reasons to love South County, R.I. Jun 21, 2009
Visitors always provoke curiosity from the resident alpacas at Shadow Pines Farm in Exeter; a plane in the style of an F-4 Blue Angel is being made to look bluer at Quonset Air Museum in North Kingstown; and Champlin s mouth-watering crabcakes in busy fishing port Point Judith. (Photos By Paul E. Kandarian/For The Boston Globe) By Globe Correspondent / June 21, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Carrying their weight Jun 21, 2009
EXETER Sarah Silverberg says its tough not laughing while being carried upside down. The reason why its important to train is so the wife doesnt laugh, says the 26-year-old from Exeter ... The Exeter residents won the title last October at the Sunday River Ski Resort when Fahnestock carried Silverberg 278 yards up a small mound, over a hurdle, into a water pit, and through mud faster than 42 other couples. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Love of gardens fuels passion for fundraiser Jun 20, 2009
They are located in Exeter, Kingston, Wakefield and Narragansett and will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. Gourmet box lunches are available through the church and tickets are 15 in advance or 20 on the day of the tour. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Club week: Bands performing May 29-June 3 May 30, 2009
Shooter Sports Pub D BiggZ & "D," dancing, 8 p.m., 21+, 8 p.m., no cover, 6 Columbus Ave., Exeter ... 8 p.m., 21+, 6 Columbus Ave., Exeter. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Motorcyclist accused of ramming RI cop _ again May 27, 2009
Exeter man lost in raging river. Mayor Swearengin on city's budget shortfall. (Fresno Bee)
Women's Rowing Announces Incoming Recruiting Class May 27, 2009
Ariana Wakeman - Exeter, N.H. - Wakeman is an outstanding rower from Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. Ari is the stroke of the Varsity 8 that just recently won NEIRA's and was invited to US Rowing Youth Nationals in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Gorhody.com)
Rams Fall to Xavier, Teams to ... May 24, 2009
Freshman (Exeter, R.I.) reached first safely on the fielder's choice play. Junior (Miami, Fla. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball Downed by Xavier, 10-1, in A-10 Championship Game May 24, 2009
However, a strikeout by freshman (Exeter, R.I.) ended the inning before Rhody could do any damage. Xavier then plated three more in the bottom of the fifth to take an 8-0 lead before URI got its first - and only - run of the game in the top of the seventh. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball Edges Xavier, 7-6, at A-10 Championship May 22, 2009
Junior (Marlton, N.J.) got things started with a one-out single to left field and freshman (Exeter, R.I.) followed with a base hit to right field. Sophomore (Shelton, Conn. (Gorhody.com)
Pat Lehman Named A-10 Pitcher of the Year May 20, 2009
Current ConditionsIn Washington, DC. CLEAR Temp: 52 Wind: 3 SSW. (Gwsports.com)
Baseball Matches Program Record with 35th Win of the Season May 16, 2009
DeVeney then doubled to send Cammans across the plate and freshman (Exeter, R.I.) followed with an RBI single through the right side. Adams would eventually come around to score Rhody's fifth run on a single to left by Angulo. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody's Comeback Falls Short in 10-9 Loss at UMass May 10, 2009
Freshman (Exeter, R.I.) was the only other Ram to finish with multiple hits on the afternoon as he went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs and two RBI.. Junior starter (Southington, Conn. (Gorhody.com)
Rhault's 10th-Inning Grand Slam Leads Rams Past UMass, 11-7 May 9, 2009
Freshman (Exeter, R.I.) and sophomore (Shelton, Conn. both scored in the top of the eighth to push Rhode Island ahead 7-2 before Massachusetts came back and tied things up with five runs in the bottom of the inning. (Gorhody.com)
At the Craig home everyone pitches in May 5, 2009
Cathy says that people come for assistance from West Kingston, Exeter, Richmond, Hopkinton, Narragansett and South Kingstown. People travel to where the help is. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Baseball Defeated by Fordham, 6-4 May 4, 2009
Freshman (Exeter, R.I.) doubled to right field to start a two-out rally which Angulo continued when he launched a shot over the right field fence. Palmer was then walked before taking second on a base hit by senior (Lincoln, R.I.) and crossing the plate on sophomore (Lincoln, R.I.) single through the right side. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball Downs Fordham, 5-2, o... May 4, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - Freshman (Exeter, R.I.) went 3-for-4 with an RBI to help lead the Rhode Island baseball team to a 5-2 victory over Fordham on Ligi Day at Bill Beck Field. Redshirt freshman (River Dell, N.J.) added two hits as well as two RBI on his first career home run. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Outlasts Fordham, 7-6, in Senior Day Marathon May 4, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - Freshman Milan Adams' (Exeter, R.I.) bases-loaded two-out single to third in the bottom of the 12th inning sent sophomore (Lincoln, R.I.) across the plate and lifted the Rhode Island baseball team to a 7-6 win over Fordham on Senior Day at Bill Beck Field. Sophomore (Jamestown, R.I.) led the Rams offensively, finishing the day 4-for-5 at the plate. (Gorhody.com)
Black Water Tavern has change of ownership May 2, 2009
Employees of Black Water Tavern in Exeter; head bartender Ken Mason, left, waitress Jade Bower, head chef Tommy Del Mastro, general manager Joe Pellecchia and restaurant controller Dory Elman. EXETER Whether you re just in to catch the game or you have a hankering for fish n chips, Black Water Tavern at 273 Nooseneck Hill Road is the place to be ... It s unlike any other restaurant in Exeter, because it has that chic feeling. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Offensive Barrage, Dominant Re... Apr 28, 2009
Freshman (Exeter, R.I.) followed with a single to center than scored Cammans before Burns plated LeBel on a single back to the mound. Rhode Island added three more in the top of the fifth as Rhault doubled to left centerfield to send Angulo across the plate before scoring Rhody's 13th run on a single up the middle by Coulombe. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball Takes Two from La Salle, 9-5 and 6-4 Apr 11, 2009
Trailing 4-3 in the seventh, Palmer singled to right center to score freshman (Exeter, R.I.) before a perfectly executed bunt by Coulombe - Rhody's cleanup batter - sent Mastors across the plate to give URI a 5-4 edge. The Rams tacked on one more in the bottom of the eighth when a two-out single by Rhault plated Adams, who had singled to right with one away. (Gorhody.com)
Opening day of trout fishing is coming Apr 10, 2009
In Washington County, only Deep Pond in Exeter is restricted to flyfishing. The following local waters are restricted to fishing by children 14 years or younger: Frosty Hollow Pond, Exeter and Lloyd Kenney Pond in Hopkinton ... Beach Pond in Exeter has special regulations when it comes to trout fishing. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Baseball Defeated, 10-0, at Boston College Apr 9, 2009
had a one-out single for the Rams in the top of the second, but freshman (Exeter, R.I.) grounded into a double play to end the inning. In URI's next trip to the plate, sophomore (Narragansett, R.I.) drew a leadoff walk but was then doubled up when junior (North Kingstown, R.I.) lined into a 5-3 double play. (Gorhody.com)
Dominant Pitching Leads Rams to Series Sweep of Dayton Apr 6, 2009
Offensively, sophomore (Lincoln, R.I.) led the Rams with three hits and two runs on the afternoon while junior (North Kingstown, R.I.) and freshman (Exeter, R.I.) recorded a pair of doubles each. With the series sweep over the Flyers - who entered the weekend tied for first place in the Atlantic 10 with a perfect 6-0 conference record - Rhode Island improves to 17-10-1 (7-2). (Gorhody.com)
Boyce, Palmer Lead Rams Past First-Place Dayton, 10-1 Apr 5, 2009
Freshman (Exeter, R.I.) finished the day 3-for-3 at the plate with three runs while (Lincoln, R.I.) picked up four RBI on his third career grand slam. Dayton had entered the game tied for first place in the Atlantic 10 with a perfect 6-0 league record (16-10 overall). (Gorhody.com)
Go&Do: Community Chorus concerts and jump roping! Apr 4, 2009
"When George Frideric Handel wrote his Messiah he was hoping for a hit. He was in poor financial and physical health and wanted to give the public something new and popular. But he probably did not anticipate that his oratorio would be an enduring masterwork playing to enthusiastic audiences around the world 250 years after his death in April 1759."To mark this anniversary, the Community Chorus at South Berwick will perform Messiah Parts II and III, which some call the 'Easter Messiah,' over... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Baseball Falls to Central Connecticut, 10-9, in Bottom of Ninth Apr 1, 2009
Freshman (Exeter, R.I.) then singled to right to plate Angulo and give the Rams a 9-5 advantage. Central Connecticut continued to chip away at URI's lead however, scoring three more in the eighth before an unearned run in the bottom of the ninth made it 9-9 with two outs. (Gorhody.com)
Ninth-Inning Rally Leads Rhody... Mar 24, 2009
Junior (North Kingstown, R.I.) singled through the left side to score freshman (Exeter, R.I.) and sophomore (Shelton, Conn. and sophomore (Lincoln, R.I.) followed with a two-run single that plated Palmer and junior (Miami, Fla. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball Sweeps W&M in Wednesd... Mar 24, 2009
Freshman (Exeter, R.I.) followed with a run-scoring single to right but a homerun by Wett Connor knotted things at 9-9 in the bottom of the inning. The Rams locked up the 11-9 win in the top of the eighth as Rhault scored on a wild pitch and sophomore (Lincoln, R.I.) crossed the plate on DeVeney's third hit of the game. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Baseball Edged by No. 4 ... Mar 16, 2009
LeBel and freshman (Exeter, R.I.) then drew back-to-back walks to load the bases with two outs but freshman (Marlton, N.J.) grounded out to second to end the game. Rhody now faces Oklahoma State in the final game of this afternoon's doubleheader. (Gorhody.com)
Rams Drop 17-3 Decision to No. 4 Cal State Fullerton Mar 14, 2009
and (Exeter, R.I.) record two hits each for the Rams. Rhody got things started early as junior (Miami, Fla. (Gorhody.com)
Election 2008 Mar 12, 2009
P/CLOUDY Thursday March 12, 2009. posted on 3/9/2009 VIEW MORE. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Survivors of the Great Depression speak Mar 8, 2009
Donald Trescott, 92, of Exeter, had a job as a caddy, which paid 15 cents for nine holes or 25 cents for 18 holes ... Donald Trescott, 92, Exeter. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Documentary to record history of The Tent' Mar 6, 2009
EXETER Preserving the memory of what was one of Rhode Island s biggest entertainment venues has become of primary importance to Larry Bonoff. This resident of Exeter is the last of four generations of promoters for the Warwick Musical Theater. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Rhode Island Baseball Stuns No. 8 Miami, 3-0 Mar 4, 2009
Jason Haggerty was then hit by a pitch to put runners on the corners but freshman (Exeter, R.I.) caught Haggerty stealing to end the inning without damage. "First the win over NC State and now this," Smith addded. (Gorhody.com)
Baseball Takes Down Fairfield, 12-6 Mar 3, 2009
- Freshman (Exeter, R.I.) went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI as the Rhode Island baseball team took down Fairfield, 12-6, Monday afternoon at Chain Lakes Field. Junior (Marlton, N.J.) also recorded three hits in the win while sophomore (Jamestown, R.I.) drove in five runs for the Rams. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Cruises Past Duquesne, 13-2 Mar 2, 2009
both belted homeruns in the victory, as did freshman (Exeter, R.I.), who finished with a game-best four RBI. Senior (Lincoln, R.I.) and sophomore (Lincoln, R.I.) recorded three hits apiece for the Rams. Coulombe also batted in a pair of runs while scoring two himself. (Gorhody.com)
Rhode Island Baseball Defeated... Feb 26, 2009
Santa Clara (2-0) jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the second but Rhody cut the Broncos' advantage in half an inning later when freshman (Exeter, R.I.) led off with a single to left and advanced to third on an outfield single by LeBel. Adams then crossed the plate on an RBI ground-out by sophomore (Shelton, Conn. (Gorhody.com)
