Mike Penta, whom voters may remember as one of three candidates running for Warwick’s Dist. 21. representative seat in the General Assembly, also co-owner of Gel’s Kitchen in West Warwick, won Saturday’s pie eating contest at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society event that drew hundreds and raised $14,066 for charity.
WEST WARWICK, R.I. — If you like pie and providing a helping hand to people who need a little assistance, the Portugese Holy Ghost Society at 11 Ventura St. is the place to be today during their pie eating contest fundraiser to benefit Be The Change.