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Nyima Goncalves possesses the ball for EPHS in its 2023 girls' soccer opener September 12 against Ponaganset.
East Providence falls to Ponaganset in girls' soccer opener
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' soccer team began its 2023 Division II regular season Tuesday night, Sept. 12, at home, suffering a 3-1 loss to Ponaganset. The … more
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SBA, Reed host talk in East Providence on veteran-owned businesses
EAST PROVIDENCE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of our veteran small business owners during the 10th annual National Veterans … more
McKee, RI Commerce set out bridge closure small biz funding strategy
In their continuing attempt to aid those affected financially by the Washington Bridge closure debacle, Governor Dan McKee and RI Commerce have set out what they're calling a "multi-faceted strategy … more
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The Dollar Tree on Pawtucket Avenue in city has been cited by OSHA.
OSHA cites Dollar Tree for unsafe conditions at East Providence store
PROVIDENCE — The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, OSHA, has issued citations to a pair of Dollar Tree Stores Inc. stores in Rhode … more
Bay View selects Hall of Famer Scorpio as new athletic director
EAST PROVIDENCE — All Stater, player of the year, team captain, Hall of Famer, championship level coach and, now, athletic director. One of the most consequential student-athletes in the … more
East Providence Schools stop spending ahead of fiscal year's end
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Department needs to count its pennies as the end of current fiscal year approaches and the mandated need for it not to run a deficit becomes a real … more
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Tournament director Ben Tuthill hands the Northeast Amateur crystal championship trophy to back-to-back winner Dylan Menante.
Menante is magnificent in defense of his Northeast Amateur title
EAST PROVIDENCE — Mother Nature had nothing on reigning Northeast Amateur Invitational champion Dylan Menante as he completed a defense of his title under sweltering conditions Saturday … more
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.
Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay
A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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Fourth at Pierce 'fires' on July 3
The annual East Providence Independence Day Celebration, conducted by the Recreation Department, takes place Monday July 3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium on Mercer Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. A … more
The speed camera on Broadway at Grovesnor Avenue in East Providence.
Speed cameras generate massive revenue for East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The current incarnation of the City Council gave its greatest consideration to date on the controversial issue of speed cameras placed around East Providence during its June … more
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Windsurfers cut across the water on a perfectly windy afternoon.
High-stakes racing on Mt. Hope Bay
Many of the best youth sailors in the world spent this week zipping across the waters of Mount Hope Bay, off the shore from Roger Williams University. The university and U.S. Sailing hosted the U.S. … more
Operators of Silver Spring Golf Course in East Providence claim the six-hole layout is in as fine a form as ever and eagerly awaiting more play.
Silver Spring Golf Course re-tees in hopes of regaining players
EAST PROVIDENCE — The good folks currently in charge at the Silver Spring Golf Course want to make others aware their club is a welcoming place whether it's in the mid-summer heat or mid-fall … more
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East Providence High School names '22-23 second quarter honors students
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bill Black, Principal, Shane Messier, Assistant Principal, Lian Furtado, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon, CTC Director and the staff of East Providence High School announce … more
Rep. Jennifer Boylan
East Bay legislator submits gun safety bills
Barrington resident and state Rep. Jennifer Boylan recently introduced four bills that she believes will improve gun safety in Rhode Island.   “All of us are concerned about the … more
Caleb Surratt, the standout freshman from the University of Tennessee, wedges up to the 18th green at Wannamoisett Country Club after a lengthy tee shot to close out his first round of the 2023 Northeast Amateur Invitational Wednesday, June 21.
Forrester feasts during Day 1 at the 2023 Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE  — Bartley Forrester, a fifth-year senior on the Georgia Tech squad that last month finished as the national runner-up to champion Florida, held the lead after the first … more
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This relatively large electric bicycle would be banned from the East Bay Bike Path and other state bike paths if a current Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management bill becomes law this spring.
E-bikes bill allows some, bans others
The State of Rhode Island recently moved one step closer to a law that would regulate electric bicycles on all state properties, including bike paths. Passed by the full House of Representatives two … more
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Virus cases continue to rise in RI: April 2 town-by-town numbers
On a day that saw 91 new coronavirus cases in Rhode Island, for a total of 657, cases in East Bay towns continue to rise as well. The Thursday, April 2, town-by town numbers, as reported by the RI … more
Rendering of the proposed new permanent concert venue at the East Providence waterfront off Veterans Memorial Parkway.
LiveNation breaks ground on new waterfront concert venue in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — City and state officials joined one of the region’s most noted entertainment luminaries some two weeks ago to announce plans to construct a permanent outdoor concert … more
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Kenaz Ochgwu led EPHS in scoring both nights, but the Townies dropped games to Shea and Central in their annual Harry Mutter Basketball Classic.
Townies drop a pair in Mutter boys' basketball tournament
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team dropped a pair of games late last week in the 2023 edition of its annual Harry Mutter Holiday Classic hosted by the Townies December 27 and 28. … more
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The EPHS girls' swim team won the 2023-24 Division IV regular season dual meet title, going 6-0.
EPHS girls' swimmers win first dual meet title in decades
The East Providence High School swimming teams concluded their 2023-24 regular seasons in recent days, the girls finished with an unblemished 6-0 record and with the program's first dual meet title … more
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Renovations as proposed for Kent Field.
Kent Field renovation project dives deeper into the planning stages
EAST PROVIDENCE  — City officials and outside consultants last week held a community meeting to discuss an initial proposal to refurbish the Kent Field Playground. The gathering took place … more
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LaSalle outlasts East Providence's Thanksgiving Day upset bid
EAST PROVIDENCE — In what was an instant classic for an already historic series, LaSalle Academy fended off East Providence High School 41-36 to win the 93rd installment of their Thanksgiving … more
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Post 10 Juniors will face Connecticut champ in Junior Legion Baseball regionals
Though the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club lost to Cranston Auburn Post 20 by a 7-3 score Sunday, July 30, to decide the 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League state title, the … more
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Senate, House back bills requiring regular reporting on Washington Bridge status
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly backed bills sponsored by two high-ranking East Providence legislators seeking to hold the Rhode Island Department of Transportation accountable going forward … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo and her husband, Andy Moffit, adopted a casual tone to talk to Rhode Island children on Thursday.
Governor talks to kids, reveals Easter Bunny is an ‘essential worker’
Gov. Gina Raimondo debuted a new look, new format and new co-star in her Thursday coronavirus briefing, and she steered the hour-long session to a new audience — kids. The governor and her … more
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