Fourteen-year old Tyler James “T.J.” Murray imagined he had all the bases covered to carry off his Eagle Scout project to refurbish the Conimicut Point overlook on Beach Avenue Saturday …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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9/12/24
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE), based in Warwick, elected one new officer and four new members-at-large to its Board of Directors at its annual meeting May 2. With expertise in …
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6/6/24
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The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England donated boxes of cookies to Women & Infants Hospital, which were distributed to staff. This is part of the Girl Scouts’ “Cookie Share …
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4/18/24
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The answer is a lot if you ask Eiriana Fairbairn Summers, a Life Scout with Scouts BSA Troop 77 Buttonwoods, who exhibited her dedication to community service by planning, organizing, and leading an …
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3/28/24
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As of today, young women of Troop 77 Buttonwoods celebrate of their 5-year anniversary. On February 1st, 2019 Troop 77 became the first all-female scout Troop in Narragansett Council …
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2/1/24
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Consumers in southeastern New England can now support local Girl Scouts by ordering from the iconic cookie lineup, earning funds that fuel amazing experiences in the outdoors, STEM, and beyond.
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1/11/24
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For years Cub Scout Pack 7 of Buttonwoods has held their Christmas wreath sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Thanksgiving week from the Main Avenue parking lot at St. Rose of Lima Church. Sales …
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11/30/23
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It resembles a giant hairbrush, only the pink bristles are a good eight inches long and supple. Additionally, the square patch of bristles is mounted alongside a field of shorter wooden dowels and a …
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10/26/23
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Troup 1, Conimicut, recently returned after a week encampment at Camp Yawgoog Scout Reservations Adventureland earning 51 awards and advancements.
From the Advancement Program: 2 …
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7/21/23
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The boys and girls of BSA Troops 7 and 77 of Buttonwoods embarked on a journey to remember to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania during Memorial Day weekend. For three unforgettable days, these scouts …
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6/22/23
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Indeed there’s reason to celebrate when a single scout achieves the top rank in scouting –that of Eagle. Five Scouts from Troop 4 Gaspee Plateau received their Eagle badges on Saturday at …
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6/8/23
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Rhode Island Mall Walmarrt shoppers found it difficult to resist the treats as they left the store Saturday morning. Girl Scout Troop 79 Warwick had an expansive display of cookies to choose from. …
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3/16/23
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Barely two hours into his Eagle Scout project on Saturday morning, Christopher Goodinson was delighted to see that Post Road, Warwick Walmart Shoppers were generously supporting his call to purchase …
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2/15/23
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Gary Furtado, recently retired president and CEO of Navigant Credit Union was elected Council President of the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America at the annual board …
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2/8/23
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On Wednesday, Harold “Swede” Nelson celebrated his 93rd birthday, which in itself is a milestone made all the more hard to believe by his boyish looks and engaging conversation. He marked …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/1/23
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Dana Borrelli-Murray, 41, is laser focused and ready to collaborate. The new CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) has entered her ninth month in the position and has big plans for …
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By EMMA BARTLETT
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1/25/23
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) has the appointment of Dana Borrelli-Murray as the council’s newest Chief Executive Officer (CEO). S he will assume responsibilities on May …
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4/27/22
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Jordan Kent of Boy Scout Troop 7 Buttonwoods, who is working on his Eagle badge, will hold a pet supply drive for the benefit of the Providence Animal Rescue League April 16 at …
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4/13/22
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The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England’s sixth annual Cookies & Cocktails held March 10 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick was the most successful event yet. Guests heard from emcee, Mario …
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3/31/22
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When Sean Dunn, a member of the Save Sand Pond Association, started cutting the grass and cleaning up the litter collecting in the historical cemetery next to the pond, he voiced his annoyance at the …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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3/30/22
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