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Derrell Liggins hit three important 3 pointers for the EPHS boys' basketball team against Johnston in the Townies' 58-54 victory over the Panthers in the preliminary round of the 2024 state tournament.
Townies 'survive and advance' in boys' hoops state tourney
It's the motto of March hoops, "Survive and Advance." And that's exactly what the East Providence High School boys' basketball team did in the preliminary round of the 2024 Open State Championship … more
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East Providence Pre-Kindergarten Principal Karen Rebello checks out a book with one of her pupils during "Reading Week" at the Oldham Early Learning Center.
Pre-K 'Reading Week' is more than that this year in East Providence
Reading Week is annually one of the highlight periods of each term for the East Providence district-wide Pre-Kindergarten program, now temporarily housed completely at the Oldham Early Learning … more
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EPHS Arts students Jill Ward and Mary Coite help patrons make their selections at the start of the annual "Empty Bowls" pasta dinner fundraiser Thursday, April 20.
EPHS Arts, Culinary students conduct annual 'Empty Bowls' fundraisers
EAST PROVIDENCE — Students in the East Providence High School Arts and Culinary programs merged late last week to lead the third annual "Empty Bowls" pasta dinner fundraiser for the benefit of … more
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Warren Police Sgt. Jason Canario works the scene after a tractor trailer truck collided into the building at 11 Child St. attempting to make the turn from Main St. around noon on Tuesday.
Tractor trailer smashes into Warren building
A tractor trailer truck struck the buidling at 11 Child Street in Warren a little after noon on Tuesday destroying a new business that was due to open in just a couple of weeks.  more
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Freshman Skylar Rezendes scored 18 points to lead Westport over New Mission 74-33 as they embark on their Division-5 playoff run.
Wildcats dominate New Mission 74-33 to kick off tourney run
The Westport girls basketball team began their D-5 tournament run with a dominating 74-33 pasting of 28th seeded New Mission on Friday night. The 5th seeded Wildcats improved their season record to … more
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Malcolm Moore is stepping aside as the East Providence Director of Finance after 12 years.
Moore retires from East Providence Finance director role
EAST PROVIDENCE — City-side Finance Director Malcolm Moore, the most senior department head remaining on Taunton Avenue, is retiring from the position, the office of Mayor Bob DaSilva announced … more
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A view of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge from February 2024.
East Bay legislators seek more regular bridge information from RIDOT
PROVIDENCE — State Rep. Katherine Kazarian was the lead sponsor on legislation signed on by many of her fellow East Bay area colleagues seeking to require the Rhode Island Department of … more
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The Barrington High School girls swim team and its coach Sandy Gorham celebrate the Eagles’ 10th straight state championship.
Photos: Barrington girls win state championship, celebrate a decade of dominance
Ten in a row! The Barrington High School girls swim team capped a decade of dominance with its 10th straight state championship on Saturday, March 2. The Eagles scored a whopping 331.5 points … more
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Scenes from the February 2 performance of "The Phantom Tollbooth" included Senses Taker played by Alan Speaks-McSwain, Milo, Humbug played by Aeris Fredrick and Tock played by Gianna Solitro; and Princess Rhyme played by Kieli R. Oliveira.
Gallery: Youth troupe performs 'The Phantom Tollbooth' in East Providence
The Riverside and Martin Middle School Drama Troupe recently performed two showings of "The Phantom Tollbooth," produced in a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence and The … more
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Grand Jury reports out indictments for July 2023 East Providence robbery
The Office of Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Wednesday, Feb. 14, the Providence Grand Jury reported out handful of indictments the week prior pertaining to a couple of cases connected to … more
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