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Lawmakers promising a closer look at I-195 bridge saga
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Washington Bridge saga took a noteworthy turn when state officials last week declined to rule out the possible demolition of the westbound portion of the bridge. If such a … more
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A view of the traffic jam on I-195 extending back to the state line with Massachusetts.
McKee makes several bridge response moves
Facing mounting scrutiny of his efforts in the matter, specifically, Governor Dan McKee had a busy few days responding to the ever-growing Washington Bridge closure crisis over the last week plus. … more
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Editorial: 'Public Comment' rules should be open, flexible and customer-friendly
In the years leading up to the pandemic, most Americans were hyper-focused on national-level politics, with Trump, the Democrats or the Republicans seemingly responsible for everything good or bad in … more
Clements’ Marketplace owner Tracy Anthony speaks in opposition to a plan to create a roundabout in front of her Portsmouth grocery store during a public forum last month. The ability to speak at public meetings is a New England tradition that goes back centuries.
New report on government access – How does your town rate?
One law governs public meetings in Rhode Island, yet seemingly no two public meetings are the same. A sweeping analysis of “public comment” rules by the American Civil Liberties Union … more
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East Providence's Fernat Akdemir controls his opponent from North Providence at 165 pounds en route to a victory for the Townies Thursday night, Jan. 25.
Cougars catch Townies late, win Division I wrestling dual
The East Providence High School wrestling team suffered a Division I dual meet loss after the Townies were edged by visiting North Providence, 36-34, Thursday night, Jan. 25, at Ramos Gym. A win … more
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A view looking south towards the bluffs at the end of the repaired Crescent Park seawall in the summer of 2023.
East Providence gets grant to fix Crescent Park coastal bluff
East Providence will receive a sizable share of the latest Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank "Action Grants," Executive Director Bill Fazioli and Gov. Dan McKee announced late last week, the city … more
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Cam Evora is part of East Providence High School's top high jump contingent.
East Providence indoor tracksters start winter championships slate
The East Providence High School indoor track and field teams, as their sport traditionally does, get the 2023-24 winter championships schedule started this weekend when the girls contest the Sullivan … more
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Letter: Washington Bridge fiasco has me wondering...what next?
Budget money has constantly been allocated to everything else, from digital security labs to soccer stadiums. Meanwhile critical infrastructure, like the 195 bridge, was shoddily inspected and shoddily repaired. Here is the result. more
Second perpetrator finally sentenced in 2014 East Providence murder case
PROVIDENCE — Evan Watson, who has been incarcerated since 2016, was finally formally sentenced for his involvement in the 2014 murder of Yusef A'Vant in East Providence. Attorney General … more
Audrey Bernard scored eight points and had five rebounds in East Providence's 47-44 victory over Rogers Tuesday night, Jan. 23, snapping a five-game losing skid.
Townies end five game skid in D-I girls' basketball
NEWPORT — The East Providence High School girls' basketball team ended a five game Division I losing streak with a come-from-behind 47-44 victory over Rogers on the road Tuesday night, Jan. 23. … more
St. Mary Academy-Bay View names 2023-24 first semester honor roll
St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce 200 students made the honor roll for the fall 2023 semester. This academic distinction recognizes the dedication of students … more
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players presented their production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” last weekend, including a scene with Zara Jean as "Sebastian."
Gallery: Bay View Players present Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Players presented their production of Disney's “The Little Mermaid” over four performances last weekend, January 18-20. Saturday's events included a … more
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Barrington Police identify victims in fatal car crash
The Barrington Police Department identified the two victims of a car crash that happened Saturday morning in the southbound lane of the Wampanoag Trail, just past the East Providence / Barrington … more
Principal Bill Black discusses the new class offerings being readied for the 2024-25 term at the January 9 School Committee meeting.
Newest course offerings at EPHS will be compelling, comprehensive
East Providence High School will have an ever-expanding number of offerings for students upon the start of the 2024-25 later this summer. Principal Bill Black was on hand at the January 9 … more
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Harmonie McDowell
Townies tumble thrice in Division I girls' basketball
One thing or another, at least, has cost the East Providence High School girls' basketball team in just about every game they've played to date in 2023-24 The Townies returned to action … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks during a press conference held Monday afternoon, Jan. 22.
RIDOT issues first Washington Bridge update in 10 days, doesn't rule out complete westbound replacement
Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti gave an impromptu update on the status of the Washington Bridge during a news conference called Monday afternoon, … more
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Letter: Please explain how the economy is so ‘bad’
How bad is reality right now? Unemployment down, under 4 percent for two years. Employment up, with hundreds of thousands of jobs added every month. Wages up, if only … more
Alex Mulamba had 12 points off the bench for the EPHS boys' basketball team in its 75-70 loss on the road to Hendricken Thursday night, Jan. 18.
Hawks halt East Providence's Division I boys' hoops winning streak
WARWICK — It certainly wasn't the result the East Providence High School boys' basketball team wanted, but the Townies' effort definitely was in spite of the final score. EP's recent … more
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Seven East Providence non-profits gain access to latest Champlin Foundation grants
EAST PROVIDENCE — Seven non-profit organizations with direct city ties and a few others close by were among the recipients of the some $10 million total in grants distributed recently by the … more
East Providence High School's Kandace Daniel runs a leg of the 4x200 meter relay for the Townies in their girls' indoor track and field Suillivan Division dual meet held last Thursday night, Jan. 11, at Providence Career and Tech Academy Fieldhouse.
EPHS girls stay in Sullivan Division dual meet chase
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' indoor track and field team kept pace with the other top sides in the 2023-24 Sullivan Division standings with a sweep of its meet … more
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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
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Carol Mello of Portsmouth (left) and Constance Gee of Westport (third from left), who oppose SouthCoast Wind’s proposal, hand out work sheets while one of the wind energy supporters, Jill Gabrielsen (right), shows how she feels outside the Portsmouth High School auditorium before Tuesday’s Town Council meeting.
Portsmouth enters host community agreement with SouthCoast Wind
PORTSMOUTH — After more than three hours of listening to both opponents and supporters of wind energy Tuesday night, the Town Council voted 5-1 to enter into a host community agreement … more
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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
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Schneider's anti-Trump stance shows she's a rare breed in U.S. politics
STORY OF THE WEEK: Claudin Schneider is a rare breed in American politics: a Republican and former Rhode Island congresswoman who is doing everything in her power to stop Donald Trump from returning … more
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A President who cared more about the Presidency than the self
‘The Trials of Harry S. Truman – The Extraordinary Presidency of an Ordinary Man, 1945-1953’ By Jeffrey Frank Of all U.S. Presidents, Missourian Harry Truman may have been the … more
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