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East Providence High School freshman football player Aydan Sousa is fitted for his helmet by Townies' assistant coach Eric Stringfellow earlier this week as the team readies for the official start of the upcoming 2022 season with opening day of practice Monday, Aug. 15.

Townies hope summer work pays off this fall

EAST PROVIDENCE — Adhering to the axiom “no rest for the weary,” the East Providence High School returning football players and coaches have been diligent about preparations for the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/11/22

East Providence schools seek significantly more funding for next year’s budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Forand made her first draft budget presentation to the full School Committee at the body’s July meeting, the new top administrator … more

By Mike Rego | 8/3/22

Rumford Minor Stars reach Silva tourney championship round

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rumford Little League squad in the District 2 Ron Silva Minor Baseball Division All-Star event reached the winners’ bracket final against Bristol where they won by a … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 7/14/22

Gallery: MMS Drama Troupe's ‘Little Red Writing Hood’

EAST PROVIDENCE — Late in the 2021-22 term, the Martin Middle School Drama Troupe presented its spring play, “Little Red Writing Hood.” The original script was written by seventh … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 7/14/22

Candidates declare for 2022 East Providence elections

EAST PROVIDENCE — The following is the list of candidates to officially file their declaratory papers to run for office either at the September Primary Election or the November General … more

By Mike Rego | 6/30/22

The school district's current central office team of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Celeste Bowler, Superintendent Kathryn Crowley and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sandra Forand (from left to right) gathers with future colleague Lindsey Reilly. Crowley will relinquish day-to-day oversight as the top administrator to Forand next Friday, July 1, with Bowler staying on in her existing role and Reilly taking on the new position of Director of Teaching and Learning. Crowley will serve as a consultant until her contract expires in January 2023.

District announces hires for key existing, new positions in East Providence schools

EAST PROVIDENCE — The School Committee at its Tuesday, June 14, meeting approved a slew of key contracts for hires in positions both new and old within the East Providence School Department, … more

By Mike Rego | 6/22/22

The new EPHS clock tower illuminated on the evening of June 16.

New EPHS project approaches three-year anniversary, final turn-over date

EAST PROVIDENCE — The new East Providence High School project, now just about three years in the making, is moving ever so closer to full completion as the official turn-over date approaches … more

By Mike Rego | 6/17/22

East Providence High School names ’21-22 third quarter honors students

EAST PROVIDENCE — Bill Black, Principal, George Currier, Assistant Principal, Lian Furtado, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon, CTE Director, and the staff at East Providence High School, announce … more

6/17/22

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

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

Long-awaited parking improvement plan at Riverside Rec passes

EAST PROVIDENCE — Long-awaited and much-anticipated projects to renovate the Riverside Recreation Complex off Willett Avenue are ever closer to being accomplished after the City Council took a … more

By Mike Rego | 6/13/22

A dejected group of EPHS boys' volleyball team members walks off the court following the Townies' 3-0 loss to visiting Westerly Wednesday, June 8, in the Division II playoff semifinals.

Townies tumble out of D-II boys' volleyball playoffs in semis

EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 season for the East Providence High School boys’ volleyball team somewhat surprisingly came to a quick conclusion Wednesday night, June 8, with a 3-0 loss to … more

By Mike Rego | 6/8/22

The seniors in the St. Mary Academy-Bay Vlew graduating Class of 2022.

St. Mary Academy-Bay View graduates Class of 2022

PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View graduated its Class of 2022 on Monday evening, June 6, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. The Class of 79 graduates have all been accepted into … more

6/8/22

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

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

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

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

Ryleigh Grant (mid left) hugs teammate Emma Nordquist after she scored in the second half.

Townies thump Thunderbolts in girls' lacrosse semis

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ lacrosse team cruised its way into the Division III championship game following its 16-5 victory over visiting Cranston East … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 6/2/22

Michael Wetmore putts during his opening round in the 2022 state championship golf tournament at Cranston Country Club May 31.

E.P.’s Wetmore shares 10th at 2022 high school golf championship

CRANSTON — The lone Townie to qualify of the event, East Providence High School senior Michael Wetmore shared 10th place at the completion of the 2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state … more

6/2/22

Jordan O'Hara is embraced by his EPHS tennis teammates after he earned the deciding point in the Townies' Division III semifinal round win over PCD Wednesday, June 1.

Townies nip Knights in Division III boys' tennis semis

EAST PROVIDENCE — It took over three hours and almost every point possible for the East Providence High School boys’ tennis team to outlast next-door neighbor Providence Country Day, 4-3, … more

By Mike Rego | 6/1/22

The top three seniors academically in the East Providence High School Class of 2022 (from left to right) valedictorian Sophia da Silva, salutatorian Lily Budnick and avedatorian Matthew Rogers.

A 'new' top three: da Silva, Budnick, Rogers lead EPHS Class of '22

EAST PROVIDENCE — They are among the first to finish a term at the new building and first to graduate from it, but their four years in total at East Providence High School will certainly leave … more

By Mike Rego | 6/1/22

Townies get extended break as boys’ volleyball playoffs loom

EAST PROVIDENCE — To the victors go the spoils…including a lot of time off. The East Providence High School boys’ volleyball team as well as the Mount St. Charles/North … more

By Mike Rego | 6/1/22

Gallery: EPHS Art Department 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser

EAST PROVIDENCE — Students in the East Providence High School Art Department taking instruction in ceramics from teacher Tricia Chapman held their second annual “Empty Bowls” … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 6/1/22

A friend comforts Aby Diallo after she and other students spoke against gun violence in front of Barrington High School on Thursday afternoon.

BHS students walk out of class, call for action against gun violence

A large group of Barrington High School students walked out of class on Thursday afternoon in protest to gun violence, and as a call to action for local and national legislators. The walk-out was … more

5/26/22

Students and attendees gather for the native tree grove dedication ceremony held on the grounds of the Whiteknact Elementary School Monday, May 25.

Gallery: Native tree grove at Whiteknact Elementary School

EAST PROVIDENCE — The latest endeavor between the city and the community group East Providence Urban Forest took place last week when a dedication and opening ceremony of a new native tree … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 5/26/22