Brooke Constance White was born very far away in Washington State but was raised in Westerly, RI. She was homeschooled from kindergarten through 12th grade, is now a Junior at the University of Rhode Island and in pursuit of a bachelors degree in English and Journalism. During the school year, she is a staff reporter for the URI's student newspaper, The Good 5 Cent Cigarand has also been a contributing reporter for GoLocalProv.
She aspires to learn all there is about journalism and wishes to hear tips, ideas, constructive criticism etc.
Email her at brooke.white@patch.com
When not reporting/writing a story, reading a book, hanging out with friends or going for a run, she is either :
1.) Daydreaming about traveling the world
2.) Playing in the sunshine
3.) Swimming in the ocean
4.) Wishing that someday she will be able to cook like Julia Child
Interested in finding out Rhode Island history? Tim Lehnert, a Cranston resident, published a book full of information, facts, and history about Rhode Island in 2009 and recently updated it for 2011.
Want to get outside this weekend for some fun summer activities? See below for five events and places to take the whole family to this weekend!
Though only two were involved in the fight, four others were arrested after offering police misinformation and trespassing on railroad property.
The following information was supplied by the North Kingstown Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Information about the following offenses was supplied by the East Greenwich Police Department.
Information about the following arrests was supplied by the East Greenwich Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Stephen Colella, a West Warwick resident, started 'Job Club RI' in October 2009 and has since helped 39 people find jobs. Read below to see what his program offers and how he offers the program for free, using his own resources.
This past spring, the parishioners of Saint Francis of Assisi in Wakefield, which includes the Castros of Narragansett, hosted 10 team members from the National Evangelization Team.
Kerri Newman has started a networking website to help women start their own business or find or learn about a direct sales company to work with.
Last year, Jacob Emmott, a hospital corpsman, aided several casualties, while in the line of fire, and was shot in the head. He continued to help the casualties, even after his possibly fatal injury and was recently awarded for his heroic actions.
The following information was supplied by the North Kingstown Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Take advantage of time with your kids and get out and enjoy these hot spots. Your Patch Passport gives you options for great local spots for kid-friendly fun.
Read below to find out about some great family-friendly activities for summer that don't cost too much and are great for all ages.
Take advantage of free time with your kids this summer, and get out and enjoy these hot spots. Your Patch Passport gives you options for great local spots for kid-friendly fun.
The Friday Patch Passport shows you where you can find trinkets in your town. Get out and explore the unique local shops and all they have to offer.
With 602 kids coming to run last week and several hundred running this week, despite the rain, the Narragansett Summer Track Series is in a great seventh year!
Not only does Casey Farm offer a Community Supported Agriculture program every summer, but they have a farmers market to the public ever Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Brooke Friday was recently honored with the Women's History Award for her portrayal of Eleanor Roosevelt at the National History Day Competition.
Sweet Mona has been getting depressed the past few weeks and is looking for a loving family to take her in.
Five things you should know about North Kingstown today, July 15.
