Army veteran releases debut novel

How far would you stick your own neck out on the line to do your job, even if there was no guarantee that you’d make it out alive? “American Commandos: Memoirs of a Special …
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Gardeners have the best dirt
The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect … Read More
Big bills, small answers, at RI Energy forum
A group of East Bay residents filled the Herreshoff Room at Rogers Free Library Monday evening hoping to answer one big question: Why … Read More
Creative Wanderings wanders around the state  
School buses have turned into tiny houses on wheels. Vans have become synonymous with a nomadic existence that enables travel. And one … Read More
Sports
East Providence High School soon to install a piece of PawSox history
A little bit of McCoy Stadium is coming to East Providence - thanks to the City of Pawtucket and City Council President, Bob … Read More
Townies volleyball star honored with a banner and an award
Teammates, friends and family members were on hand as Townies junior volleyball player Keira Mullen was honored with a banner hung in … Read More
Townies win two gold medals at Special Olympics basketball tourney
The event took place at Providence College and hosted over 200 athletes from 19 teams, all competing for the gold. Read More

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.