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Police continue to investigate East Providence High School threat event

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police, with the cooperation of the School Department, continue to investigate an incident involving allegedly threatening emails directed towards the high … more

By Mike Rego | 6/15/22

Barrington School Committee member Megan Douglas raises her hand to an audience member during a heated exchange late in the hearing.

Barrington School Committee votes to fire unvaccinated teachers

The Barrington School Committee moved very close to firing three unvaccinated teachers on Thursday night. In a 3-1 vote, committee members Gina Bae, Erika Sevetson and Megan Douglas called for the … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/29/21

Members of the BHS Unified Theater program pose for a group photograph.

'UT: Breaking News' taking the stage at BHS

Students involved in Barrington High School's Unified Theater program will perform a play titled "UT: Breaking News" on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. The Unified Theater program places the … more

1/30/20

Barrington parents deflated over ‘de-leveling’ courses at BHS

The decision to “de-level” courses at Barrington High School is being met with resistance. At Thursday night’s school committee meeting, nearly a half-dozen parents in the … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/4/21

The Barrington School Committee recently voted to release $4 million of the Barrington Middle School construction bond surplus to the town.

Majority of Barrington Middle School bond surplus handed over to the town

During a meeting last week, members of the Barrington School Committee voted unanimously to release $4 million of surplus bond money to the town. The $4 million was left over from the $68.4 … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/4/22

Gov. Gina Raimondo at her regular weekly Coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

It’s official: Opening of public schools pushed back to Sept. 14

PROVIDENCE — At her regular weekly press conference today, Gov. Gina Raimondo confirmed what she had already hinted at during media interviews earlier this week: The opening day for Rhode … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/12/20

Mayor presents draft East Providence budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23

EAST PROVIDENCE — Mayor Bob DaSilva, about to complete his initial term as the city’s first elected chief executive and running for a second four-year stay in office at the 2022 … more

By Mike Rego | 8/30/22

Mt. Hope High School student Sophia Ferolito, who spoke in favor of keeping the Mt. Hope High School theatre program, was one of more than 300 people to virtually attend Monday evening's Bristol Warren Regional School Committee meeting.

Bristol Warren school board rejects budget cuts, setting up one final vote

The fate of the Mt. Hope High School theatre program will remain up in the air for one more week, after school committee members on Monday night overwhelmingly rejected Supt. Jonathan Brice's … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/10/21

Westport's 'Start 'Em Young' program expands

Westport's new 'Start Em Young' program continues to grow, with elementary school students now getting the chance to participate in flag football, basketball and journalism after school four days a … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/3/22

Bristol Warren Joint Finance Committee Chairman Steve Calenda, of Warren, was re-elected to a second term Thursday evening.

JFC looks long-term in Bristol Warren's budget woes

Declining enrollment, demographic changes, diminishing state aid and other institutional issues will continue to plague the Bristol Warren Regional School District's finances year in and year out … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/12/21

James McShane beat Christian Resinger in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, to secure the deciding point for the Townies as they captured the 2022 Division III boys’ tennis championship with a 4-2 win over Chariho in front of a couple hundred spectators at the Brown University tennis facility.

Townies triumph, take D-III boys' tennis title

PROVIDENCE — When East Providence High School’s James McShane last played his opponent from Chariho at second singles Christian Resinger during a regular season match some seven weeks ago … more

By Mike Rego | 6/4/22

Dr. Jonathan Brice, superintendent of the Bristol Warren Regional School District, addresses students, parents and teachers Tuesday evening.

Superintendent: Bristol Warren school district must change

Bristol Warren’s new school superintendent laid out a five-year plan for the district Tuesday evening, telling a group of about 100 parents and teachers during a 90-minute presentation at Mt. … more

By Ted Hayes | 11/6/19

A crowd celebrates the completion of the new Barrington Middle School. A recent facilities study details the need for new elementary schools in Barrington also.

Jan. 31 workshop will focus on future of Barrington's public schools

What will the future of public schools look like in Barrington? A Jan. 31 community workshop will discuss that exact topic. A team of officials including representatives from the … more

1/27/22

EPHS team members swarm keeper Ava Williams following the final buzzer and after her late save insured the Townies' win over North Smithfield for the Division III title Sunday, June 5.

EPHS escapes, edges North Smithfield for D-III girls’ lax crown

CRANSTON — As expected it wasn’t easy, but the East Providence High School girls’ lacrosse team avenged its only loss this spring en route to capturing the 2022 Division III … more

By Mike Rego | 6/5/22

Melissa Resendes gestures while talking to her assistants as members of the 2022 East Providence High School girls' soccer team warm up before a recent practice session. Resendes, the program's all-time leading goal scorer and one of the best Townies ever, returns as the new head coach of EPHS this fall.

Resendes takes over as new EPHS girls' soccer coach

EAST PROVIDENCE — Achieving what she said was really a life-long aim, former program great Melissa Resendes is about to embark on her first season as head coach of the East Providence High … more

By Mike Rego | 9/1/22

Westport's top 10 students include (from left) Laura Martel, Christopher Wilson, Gwenyth Pichette, Jessica George, Ben Almeida, Sarah Carney, Sydney Arsenault, Nate Gifford, Lily Pichette and Kyra Ferreira.

Westport names Top 10 graduating seniors

Westport High School recently announced the Top 10 students graduating in the 2021-22 class: Laura Martel The Valedictorian of the Class of 2022 for Westport Middle High School is Laura … more

6/15/22

Members of Portsmouth High School’s Class of 2022 throw their caps into the air at the conclusion of Friday night’s commencement exercises on the baseball field.

‘Be true to yourself,’ Portsmouth High graduates told

PORTSMOUTH — After joking about why anyone would want a math teacher to share inspirational and philosophical wisdom with graduating high schoolers entering their next journey in life, … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/6/22

Barrington teachers Kerri Thurber, Brittany DiOrio, and Stephanie Hines (from left to right) sit with their attorney, Greg Piccirilli during a pre-termination hearing in Oct. 2021.

Appeal hearing for three unvaccinated teachers postponed ... again

The appeal hearing for three fired Barrington teachers has been postponed… again. The hearing had been scheduled for Thursday night, Jan. 27 via Zoom, but the teachers reportedly refused to … more

1/27/22

EPHS senior Britney Carlson celebrates receiving her diploma at the 2022 commencement exercises at Pierce Stadium Friday night, June. 3.

Gallery: East Providence High School commencement 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — The district administration and staff at East Providence High School conducted commencement exercises for the seniors in the graduating Class of 2022 on Friday evening, June … more

Photos by Marley Nicini | 6/6/22

A visual of the proposed improvements at Waddington Elementary.

East Providence submits latest school construction plan to RIDE

EAST PROVIDENCE — Mirroring the process its predecessor followed four years earlier with the proposed new high school at the time, the current council, at its September 7 meeting, … more

By Mike Rego | 9/19/22

East Providence receives significant share of RIDE's 'ARTS' initiative

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence will benefit to the tune of over $150,000 as part of a $5 million initiative begun by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Superintendent Kathryn … more

By Mike Rego | 6/15/22

Barrington High School students Dawen Cheng, Patrick Chen, David Xiong, Shaswat Singh, and Helen Copple (from left to right) stand for a group photo at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair held in Atlanta, Ga. recently.

BHS science standouts place at premier science fair

Barrington High School made history this year, as two teams of BHS students won "Best In Fair” awards at the RI Science and Engineering Fair and earned the right to share their projects at the … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/15/22

Barrington schools dropping lawsuit against student

The Barrington School Committee has decided to drop its lawsuit against a local student. On Thursday, Jan. 30, the attorneys representing Barrington schools were expected to file a motion to … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/31/20

Kenaz Ochgwu vies for the Townies at states in the high jump.

Three with city ties place at 2022 outdoor track state meet

EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a difficult outing in terms of scoring for the respective local entrants into the 2022 Rhode Island State Track and Field Championships held at Brown Stadium on the … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 6/6/22

Here are most of the recipients of the Presidential Environmental Youth Award, who were recently honored by the School Committee. Missing from picture is Tatum Brennan, Noah and Owen Sidewand, and Cameron Davis.

Portsmouth students win Presidential Environmental award

Fifteen students at Portsmouth Middle School have been won the Presidential Environmental Youth Award, which recognizes outstanding stewardship projects and positive community … more

6/16/22