My Backyard

Missy Traversi, 2nd from left in front row, poses with her grade 6 – 9 basketball camp participants. To her left is assistant Kerin DeGirolamo ‘08, to her right is camp director and Feehan girls basketball coach at Mike Deady, and assistant Emma Creeden ‘08. Bishop Feehan High School 2001 graduate, Missy Traversi, a former [...]

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Posing in front of the bus that drove them to Camp Norse each day are:  Front row (left to right): Chris Hartley (Pack 24), Mathew Scott (Pack 24), Griffin Barros (Pack 25), Mathew Lavoie (Pack 24), Evan Parsons (Pack 33), Gary Skitt (Pack 33), Garrett Gillard (Pack 33), and Dominic Benoit (Pack 33).  Back row (left to right): Kyle Aptt (Troop 33), James [...]

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By MLH as told to CROCKET Our brindled puppy just had her check-up the other day. Crocket was due for her “well-puppy” visit, needed to get the rest of her required shots. Our friend Dr. Paula came to our house to give Crocket the “once over”, complete the puppy physical. Crocket is a very feisty [...]

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This edition of My Backyard has a new second section. The section focuses on All Pawtucket All The Time. As this initial section prospers, it is our intention to add other sections to the paper. For example, I can see an All Wrentham, an All Swansea and an All East Providence in our immediate future. [...]

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On the morning of July 17th friends and the residents and staff of Pond Home gathered to celebrate Hazel (Knox) Gabree’s 100th birthday. Hazel was born in Westfield, MA on July 17, 1908. She has called Pond Home her home since 2001, but lived in Walpole for almost thirty years prior to that move. While [...]

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Each year in second grade, the students at St. John the Evangelist School in Attleboro create their own cookbook to keep at home. The book includes a special recipe along with a photo of their parents, grandparents, and aunts/uncles whose special dish has been passed down from generation to generation. The book may include ethnic [...]

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State Senator Scott Brown announced today that Heather Waxman of Plainville is presently completing a summer internship in his State House office. The summer internship program is designed to provide college and university students with the opportunity to obtain first-hand knowledge of the legislative and political process and a unique learning experience that enriches their [...]

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The 8A travel team of the Swansea Independent Baseball League recently captured the championship of the Freetown Youth Baseball Invitational Tournament by defeating Raynham in the championship contest. Team members shown here include, from left: 1st row, Lucas Sousa, Nathan Ladeira, Sean Rafferty, Austin Cooley, Chase Stafford and Noah Halliwell; 2nd row, Dylan Vaglica, Shawn [...]

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Teammates include (front row from L to R): Calvin DeOliveira, Nick Microulis, Dillson Martins, Danny Monteiro and Christian Microulis; (back row L to R): Addison DeBrito, Coach Tony Lopes, Emerson DeBrito, Reggie Lopes, Alex Fernandes, Goal Keeper Nick Hetland, Telvin Lopes, Antonio Pires, Josh Gonzalez, and Coach Steve Microulis PYSA would like to congratulate our [...]

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Meredith Arden and Highland Show Stable have found a new home. Highland Show Stables have moved to Lapore Farm in Lincoln. “Meri” grew up in Pawtucket on the Saint Theresa’s side of Newport Avenue across from Slater Park. She has been riding since she was able to sit a small pony. Three days a week [...]

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