Stories
Sort by: Featured Most recent
1104 results total, viewing 151 - 175
Health Occupations Instructor Nicole Lakin (middle) describes the curriculum at the EPHS Open House January 11.
Large crowds gather for annual EPHS Open House event
EAST PROVIDENCE — One of the most well received and well attended open houses in recent memory took place last Thursday night, Jan. 11, at East Providence High School, where several students … more
|
Kenaz Ochgwu had 15 points and 17 rebounds to led the EPHS boys' basketball team past Portsmouth for the Townies' fifth win in a row.
East Providence rallies past Portsmouth in boys' basketball
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team continued its impressive run of results over the last week as the Townies upped their recent win streak to five after beating Portsmouth 53-48 in … more
|
Owen Boudria soars to the basket in the fourth quarter. Boudria scored 29 points as Westport fell to Seekonk 60-50.
Boudria scores 29 as Westport loses 60-50 battle to Seekonk
Owen Boudria scored 29 points as the Westport basketball team fell to Seekonk 60-50 in a non-league battle at Seekonk High School on Friday night. The loss drops the Wildcats’ record to 3-6 … more
|
Emily Moran pulls down a rebound with teammates Sofia Haberman (middle) and Maddy Butterworth (right) during Mt. Hope's win over Cranston East on Thursday.
DaSilveira, White, Moran combine for 47 points as Huskies clobber East 53-39
Lily DaSilveira scored 17 points and Elsa White and Emily Moran each scored 15 points as Mt. Hope clobbered Cranston East 53-39 in a Division II home game on Thursday night. The win boosts Mt. … more
|
Jah'niece Branch pulls down a rebound in the first half of the Tiger's loss to Moses Brown on Thursday night. Branch led the team in scoring with 12 points.
Tigers hold heads high, despite 63-32 loss to Moses Brown
The Tiverton girls basketball team held their heads up high, after getting walloped by Moses Brown 63-30 in a Division II home game on Thursday night. The Tigers never quit as they continued to … more
|
This home on New Meadow Road was nearly surrounded by flood waters on Saturday morning.
Photos: Saturday morning storm forces road closures
For the second time in less than a week, Barrington's coastline was flooded by a hard-hitting rain storm. The rain started on Friday night and continued through Saturday morning. It combined … more
The area of the recent Riverside robberies marked in red in the neighborhoods near the East Bay Bike Path.
East Providence police arrest suspect in recent Riverside robberies
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced Friday afternoon, Jan. 12, the arrest of the suspect in a recent string of thefts in the Riverside section of the city. … more
|
An architectural overlay of how the renovations at Kent Heights Park would look over the existing landscape.
Renovation project at Kent Field in East Providence gets a contractor
EAST PROVIDENCE — Known formally as the "Kent Heights Recreational Facility" for the purposes of its refurbishment, the project to completely re-envision the park located in the eponymous … more
|
East Providence enters into revaluation contract with Catalis
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Council approved several appropriations at its Tuesday night, Jan. 9, meeting, the one with most affect on residents throughout East Providence contracting for the … more
|
East Providence's Lucas Saveory, who represents the Townies on the East Bay Huskies co-op boys' hockey team, carries the puck for the locals during their outing against Narragansett/Chariho January 6.
East Bay co-op girls split, boys lose in hockey's return from break
The struggles for the East Providence/Mt. Hope boys' hockey co-op, the East Bay Huskies, continued upon its return to Division II-B action last weekend from the holiday recess. The Huskies … more
|
Braedon Ellis contributed six key points off the bench, helping the EPHS boys' basketball team to rally past Smithfield on the road Wednesday night, Jan. 10.
East Providence earns 'character' boys' basketball victory
East Providence High School's 48-42 Division I boys' basketball victory over host Smithfield Wednesday night, Jan. 10, was the epitome of a "character win," the Townies trailing the Sentinels most of … more
|
The combination of a high volume of rain, snow melt, and high tide resulted in significant flooding that closed off roads on Wednesday morning.
Heavy rains cause flooding, road closures in downtown Bristol
The combination of a high volume of rain, snow melt, and high tide resulted in significant flooding that closed off roads on Wednesday morning. more
Azanero Furtado challenges Henries for Dem Rep 64 nomination
The 2024 election season in city got off to a quick start earlier this week when Jenni Azanero Furtado, who is the sitting East Providence School Committee chairperson, announced in a release Monday … more
|
Franklin Carela Lopez rises at the rim to finish a layup for the East Providence High School boys' basketball team during the Townies' win over visiting Mt. Pleasant Monday night, Jan. 8. The victory was the third Division I win in a row for the locals.
Winter has arrived...has the East Providence boys' hoops team done so too?
Winter arrived in recent days in the form of the season's first snowstorm, dropping a measurable amount of the white stuff for the first time in some 11 months. The East Providence High School … more
|
Elsa White looks to make a pass in the offensive zone during the Huskies 43-33 win over Tiverton during a D-IIB game on Friday night.
Moran, White lead Huskies over Tiverton 43-33
Emily Moran and Elsa White combined for 32 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball team beat Tiverton 43-33 in a Division IIB match up at Mt. Hope High School on Friday night. Moran and White, both … more
|
The EPHS bench explodes at the buzzer as the Townies edged St. Raphael to win their first Division I girls' hoops game of the 2023-24 season.
Gallery: East Providence garners first girls' hoops league win
It was a meaningful victory for a couple of reasons for the East Providence High School girls' basketball team as the Townies edged out visiting St. Raphael 32-28 in a Division I contest played in … more
|
Officials announce traffic changes at key I-195 on-ramp in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department and the office of Mayor Bob DaSilva announced a series of traffic changes in the center of the city in an effort to alleviate congestion … more
|
Members of the public fill the audience at Thursday night's School Committee meeting.
BHS graduation date decided — it’s on Sunday, June 9
Graduation is moving back to Sunday.   Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore made the announcement at the School Committee meeting on Thursday night, Jan. 4.   A … more
|
RIDOT announces last day of service for temporary Bristol to Providence ferry
Since its inception on December 21, the ferries have carried 3,285 passengers over 12 operating days. The final day will be on... more
Harmonie McDowell led EPHS with 10 points, but the Townies dropped a 16-point Division I decision in South Kingstown on January 3.
East Providence succumbs to South Kingstown in girls' hoops
The East Providence High School girls' basketball team hung tight with South Kingstown for three quarters on the road in a Division I outing Wednesday night, Jan, 3, before eventually succumbing in … more
|
Jose Hernandez
East Providence Police arrest suspect in December 26 shooting
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police announced the arrest of the suspect in the December 26 shooting near the Hull Street Playground. Jose Hernandez, a 20-year-old Pawtucket resident, … more
|
East Providence Fire Department Captain John Potvin receives the American Heart Association's Yvonne Heredia Lifetime Achievement Award from Jennifer Hauck, Senior Vice President of Development & Region Corporate Relations for organization.
EPFD's Potvin receives noted American Heart Association accolade
PROVIDENCE — East Providence Fire Department Captain John D. Potvin is the 2023 Yvonne Heredia Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the American Heart Association. Potvin serves as … more
Nolan Travassos offered up one of the better performances for the EPHS boys' indoor track and field team with his result in the 55 meter hurdles during the Townies' recent Metro Division meet against Barrington and Burrillville.
EPHS indoor tracksters split latest boys' Metro dual
PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' indoor track and field squad split its return from the holiday break to Metropolitan Division duals last week when the Townies beat … more
|
Young East Providence wrestlers start strong
Firmly back on solid ground after a slight dip a few years ago, the East Providence High School wrestling team starts its second season back in the Division I ranks in earnest in the coming days. … more
|
Freshman forward Skylar Rezendes defends the Westport basket in the first half of their home loss to Case on Wednesday.
Westport girls look for answers after suffering first loss
The Westport girls basketball team fell to Case 37-32 in a non-league game at the high school on Wednesday night for their first loss of the season. “We didn’t take advantage of our … more
|
« Prev | 1 … 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 … 45 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

2024 by East Bay Media Group

Barrington · Bristol · East Providence · Little Compton · Portsmouth · Tiverton · Warren · Westport
Meet our staff
Jim McGaw

A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.

Quick Links