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12/29/2020
North Providence’s champions helped brighten a difficult 2020
The members of the North Providence High girls’ swim team pose for a celebration picture in the pool after capturing the first Division III crown in their program’s history last February at Roger Williams University. The Cougars set eight school records in the meet’s 11 events. (Breeze File photos by Eric Benevides)
North Providence High swim teams made waves before COVID-19 pandemic made news
NORTH PROVIDENCE – It would be impossible to write a Year In Review sports story without mentioning the COVID-19 pandemic and its profound impact on the world.
When the world got rocked in March by this historical pandemic, sports were basically put on hold for a 3½-month stretch, with leagues calling a time-out to their seasons and annual events either getting canceled or postponed.
12/30/2020
Observer s championship teams, star athletes highlight rough year
The players on the Smithfield High girls’ tennis team rush the court to mob their first doubles team and celebrate their Division II championship on Nov. 14 at Slater Park. The Sentinels picked up their fifth straight win and third of the postseason by rolling past Narragansett High, 5-1. (Breeze File photo by Kayla Panu)
Ezeama, Beaumier, Joyce won state titles before pandemic forced 2020 to call a timeout
SMITHFIELD – It would be impossible to write a Year In Review sports story without mentioning the COVID-19 pandemic and its profound impact on the world.
12/30/2020
Cumberland shows character, care as COVID-19 rages
Organizers Joyce Hindle Koutsogiane, left, and Mike Tusoni attached an American flag to a car when they were preparing for the start of Cumberland’s 94th annual Arnold Mills Fourth of July Parade and Road Race on Saturday, July 4, along Nate Whipple Highway. The traditional parade was replaced with a motorcade along the major roadways in town and a virtual road race. (Breeze File photo by Robert Emerson)
Pandemic impacted every area of life
CUMBERLAND – An unprecedented modern health crisis upended every aspect of life in 2020, from the way Cumberland residents worked and played to the way they learned and gathered socially or for entertainment.
12/30/2020
Lincoln rallies through unprecedented year
Lincoln graduates Erin McGinness, Ashley Thibault, Abbey O’Hern, and Kayla Piggott were preparing for the Lincoln High School Graduation Car Parade that took place on June 17. Similar to most schools this year, the Class of 2020 at Lincoln High School had to alter their traditional graduation ceremony due to the pandemic. The students also had a virtual graduation. (Breeze File photo by Charles Lawrence)
LINCOLN – It can be hard to imagine now, but 2020 began as all years do, with the promise of a new beginning.
Our daily lives were collectively changed in early spring, when the arrival of COVID-19 halted most activity, wiped toilet paper off the shelves and forced families to quarantine.