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East Providence High School freshman Logan Amaral scored six goals in his first season on East Bay Huskies boys' hockey co-op with Mt. Hope, placing him second on the club.
East Bay hockey sides earn extra skates, qualify for postseason
Both East Bay co-op high school hockey squads qualified for their respective 2024 postseason tournaments, the boys' Huskies outfit dropping an 8-2 decision in the preliminary round of the Division II … more
An overlay of the renovated Kent Field in East Providence includes (clockwise from top) an updated baseball/softball field, new open recreational/cricket field/pitch, new dog park, updated basketball and tennis courts, new pickleball courts and fútsal court, updated playground with new adaptive equipment and a new complete walking track.
Kent Field renovation project in East Providence gets start date, added features
The start date and some added details surrounding the much-anticipated redevelopment of the Kent Field, in the eponymous neighborhood in the center of the city, were the main take-aways from a … more
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Jah'niece Branch pulled down 10 rebounds for Tiverton against Moses Brown. In photo, she pulls down a rebound during the Tigers' playoff win over Coventry. 
Tiverton falls to high powered Moses Brown in quarterfinals
The Tiverton girls basketball team fell to high powered Moses Brown 65-34 in the Division II quarterfinals in Providence on Tuesday night. The Tigers, who dropped to 11-11, won their initial playoff … more
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MMS names second quarter honor roll for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — Laurie Marchand, Principal, Greg McCarthy, Assistant Principal, and Mia Millea, Dean of Students announce the Edward R. Martin Middle School Second Quarter Honor Roll for the … more
Members of the 2024 EPHS competitive cheer team include (left to right) Kassidy Martins, Evalyn Pacheco, Averielle Alston-Page, Artemis Pacheco, Jordan Marlow, Keegan Anderson, Kelci Richards-Cabral, Armani Miller, Madison Slavick, Rozaria DosSantos and Aguida DeSousa perform at a meet hosted by Mt. Hope in Bristol Saturday, Feb. 24.
EPHS competition cheer squad starts season off strong
BRISTOL — The East Providence High School winter competition cheer team began its 2024 season last weekend by participating in an event hosted by Mt. Hope in Bristol where the Townies produced … more
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East Providence High School's Levi Jacobs reaches for a rebound against a Hendricken opponent during the teams' Division I boys' basketball playoff game Tuesday, Feb. 27, in Warwick.
Hawks have their way with Townies in D-I boys' hoops quarters
There's no shame in having Bishop Hendricken as your nemesis in boys' basketball. After all, the Hawks are the record holders of 23 state and league championships. It's just East Providence High … more
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New East Providence Fire Department Chief Michael P. Carey
Carey is chosen as new East Providence Fire chief
Michael P. Carey, a veteran of the city's public safety contingent, has been chosen as the new Chief of the East Providence Fire Department. Carey officially took over the position on Tuesday, … more
Mt. Hope coach Trevor King lifts Andrew McCarthy into the air in celebration with Dougie Sampson and Ryan Fazzi (right) after McCarthy defeated Colby Vital in the 144-pound finals. 
McCarthy's great escape secures state title
Junior Andrew McCarthy escaped the grasp of Ponaganset’s Colby Vital with one second left to win the 144-pound state championship by a 7-6 decision during the state wrestling tournament at the … more
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Christian Torres (right) led EPHS in scoring during the Townies' 75-70 regular season loss to Bishop Hendricken. The locals and the Hawks meet in the Division I playoff quarters Tuesday night, Feb. 27, in Warwick.
Townies tangle with Hawks in Division I boys' hoops quarters
The dominating, 82-41 victory by the East Providence High School over Central High in last week's preliminary round of the 2024 Division I boys' basketball championship tournament propelled the … more
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Baha Akdemir reacts to his victory in the semifinals of the 165 pound weight class during the 2024 state championship meet Saturday, Feb. 24, in Providence.
Four from East Providence place at 2024 RIIL state wrestling championships
Baha Akdemir's second-place result was best for the East Providence High School wrestling team at the 2024 Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Championship Meet held over two days, February 22 … more
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Catalis employees (from left to right) Peter Primiano, Jake Nichols, Daniel Wert, Jim Liebrich, Todd Wheeler, Jeremy Ferreira and Mike Pratt, will conduct the revaluations of properties throughout East Providence over the next several months.
East Providence readies for full property revaluation
The office of Mayor Bob DaSilva announced earlier this week the process of conducting a full property revaluation in East Providence will begin shortly, in the month of March. The City Council … more
The Tigers celebrate after beating Coventry 41-31 in the Division II preliminaries, Friday.
Deldeo nets 16 as Tigers beat Coventry 41-31 in playoffs
Jenna Deldeo scored 16 points as the Tiverton girls basketball team beat Coventry 41-31 in a D-II home playoff game on Friday night. The Tigers, who ended the regular season with a record of 11-10, … more
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Julia George drives to the hoop during the Wildcats' 60-30 crushing of Cape Cod Academy in a home game on Tuesday night. George, the team's point guard, scored 14 points in games against Cape Cod and Fairhaven last week. She also had 13 rebounds, 6 steals, and 10 assists.
Westport girls' hoops gain 5th seed in D-5 tourney
The Westport girls basketball team is playoff bound after crushing Cape Cod Academy 60-30 on Tuesday and dominating Fairhaven 56-16 on Thursday to end the regular season with a record of 19-1. The … more
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Kenaz Ochgwu slams home one of his four dunks for the EPHS boys' basketball team as the Townies crushed visiting Central Thursday night, Feb. 22, in the preliminary round of the 2024 Division I Championship Tourney.
Townies trounce Knights, advance in 2024 Division I boys' basketball tournament
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team easily dispatched Central in the preliminary round of the 2024 Division I championship tournament, the Townies literally doubling up the visiting … more
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Lola Silva leaps over a hurdle during the 55-meter hurdles preliminary heat on Saturday.
Huskies find competition steep at state meet
The girls indoor track team, which placed second in their division and second at the class meet, had a tougher time competing on the state level. The Huskies placed 20th as a team with 11 points during the state indoor track championships at the Providence Career and Technical Academy on Saturday. more
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Committee backs pacts for Waddington, Riverside Middle School projects
At a special session of the East Providence School Committee held Tuesday, Feb. 20, the body approved a pair of key arrangements for projects planned at Waddington Elementary School and Riverside … more
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Nathan Silveira, shown during his netminding days at East Providence High School in 2016, signed a professional contract recently to play in goal for the USL Championship expansion side Rhode Island FC.
Fledgling RI pro soccer team signs former EPHS standout Silveira
Former East Providence High School standout keeper Nate Silveira is one of two native Ocean Staters to be signed in recent days by Rhode Island FC, the fledgling franchise about to begin its … more
Engineering review suggests complete rebuild or near reconstruction of Washington Bridge
WPRI Channel 12 was first to  report a draft review on the status of the westbound section of the Washington Bridge written by an engineer hired to investigate the shuttered section paints a … more
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Senior Levi Jacobs has returned to the EPHS boys' basketball team this winter after missing the last two seasons with knee injuries.
After years of injury, East Providence's Jacobs bounces back
The story of East Providence High School senior basketball standout Levi Jacobs is certainly one of pain, definitely one of perseverance and, for good measure, one of pride..."Townie Pride." The … more
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Gov. Dan McKee, RIDOT Director Peter Alviti and the governor's deputy chief of staff Joe Almond (from left to right) address the media at a press conference on the Washington Bridge Wednesday, Feb. 21.
New bridge traffic pattern will split eastbound side into six lanes, three in each direction
The eastbound side of the Washington Bridge will be split into six lanes, three going in each direction, as a means of attempting to address the ongoing crisis created with the closure of the … more
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The athletes and coaches of the EPHS girls' squad after winning the 2024 Division IV Swimming Championship Meet Friday, Feb. 16, in Bristol
Townies take home girls' Division IV swimming championship
The East Providence High School girls' swim squad took home the first title of any kind in recent program history after the Townies won the Division IV Championship Meet Friday night, Feb. 16, at … more
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Kendra Daniel (left), Nazarae Phillip, Samatha Clarke and Kandace Daniel celebrate after placing third in the 4x200 relay race at states.
EPHS girls score some, boys struggle at 2024 state indoor track meet
For just the second time in history and the first time in 32 years, public institutions swept the respective boys' and girls' indoor track and field titles after Barrington and West Warwick High … more
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Senior Nick Stanton gives a bear hug to head coach Scot Boudria during the ceremony.
Wildcats lose to Blue Hills 57-38 on senior night
The Westport basketball team celebrated senior night then fell to Blue Hills 57-38 on their final game of the season on Friday night. Seniors Fotis Machairas, Chris Duarte, Anthony Raposa, Nick … more
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The alleged assailant in a February 16 stabbing incident in Riverside, Valdini Correia.
North Providence man arrested for alleged Riverside stabbing incident
East Providence Police arrested a 25-year-old male in an alleged stabbing incident Friday, Feb. 16, in city. According to the report of EPPD Public Information Officer Captain Michael Rapoza … more
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EP's Carter Bessette finishes her floor routine while competing in the 2024 RIIL State Gymnastics Championships held Saturday, Feb. 17, in Providence.
Warwick, Portsmouth win team tumbling titles; Bessette reps EPHS
PROVIDENCE — The Warwick High School co-operative and Portsmouth gymnastics squads were the winners of the Division I and II titles Saturday afternoon, Feb. 17, at the 2024 Rhode Island … more
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