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Silver Spring Golf Course temporarily opens as lease talks continue

EAST PROVIDENCE — For the moment at least, the Silver Spring Golf Course off Pawtucket Avenue in city has been given the green light to open why the volunteers who operate the six-hole layout … more

By Mike Rego | 5/3/24

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

By Mike Rego | 5/3/24

The 2024 EPLAC Recognition Awards and Wall of Fame recipients gathered at the 16th annual reception held Wednesday night, May 1, at East Providence High School.

EPLAC conducts 16th annual Recognition Awards ceremony

The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education held its 16th Annual Special Needs Recognition Program Reception Wednesday night, May 1, at East Providence High School. Each … more

By Mike Rego | 5/2/24

East Providence establishes inaugural Restaurant Week

It's being done somewhat out of a sense of necessity, but East Providence nonetheless is finally jumping on the "foodie" freighttrain with the creation of the city's inaugural "Restaurant Week" to … more

By Mike Rego | 5/1/24

Mackenzy Ponte rears back to throw a fastball during the Wildcats game against Diman on Friday. The junior righty struck out 7 in 7 innings.

Wildcats lose to Diman 9-4

Outfielder Bella Babb hit an inside the park home run in the third inning of their first game played on the new field behind the high school as Westport fell to Diman 9-4 in a non-league game on … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/30/24

Ethan LoBollita comes out of goal to stop a shot while battling Toll Gate at home, Tuesday.

Huskies’ lacrosse halts skid, buries Burrillville 11-2

Sophomores Charlie Knapman and Ben Browne each scored 4 goals as the Mt. Hope lacrosse team buried Burrillville 11-2 in a home game on Friday. The win halted a two game skid and evened their record … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. Photos by Julie Furtado | 4/30/24

Gallery: EPHS boys' lacrosse vs. Tiverton

After a quick start to the season, the East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team has run into a rough patch, including a 15-4 loss to host Tiverton Wednesday night, April 24. Keigan Grant … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 4/26/24

Artist Meg Voyer unveils her painting of Weaver Library's Copper Beech tree during a ceremony, Wednesday, April 24, during a reception held at the branch.

Weaver Library unveils painting of iconic Copper Beech Tree

The creator of the piece and enthusiasts of the East Providence Public Libraries from around the city gathered Wednesday night, April 24, at the Weaver Branch for the highly anticipated unveiling of … more

By Mike Rego | 4/25/24

As drivers approach the Washington Bridge westward from Interstate 195 in East Providence, they are now funneled into distinct lanes in anticipation of crossing on to the revamped east side portion of the structure and the new three-lane setup there intended to mitigate congestion created with the shuttering of the westbound portion over four months ago. Read more about the changes inside on page 2.

New third lane on bridge appears to be the charm in reducing snarls

After several ham-handed missteps in recent months, it appears state officials finally came upon a meaningful and immediate response to the Washington Bridge closure debacle with the creation of … more

By Mike Rego | 4/23/24

Senior Jaidin Ivy is one of the sprinters expected to help the East Providence High School boys' outdoor track and field team score points during the upcoming championship meet schedule.

EPHS eyes relevancy in boys' outdoor track this spring

The East Providence High School boys' outdoor track and field team continues its 2024 regular season with the aim of remaining relevant come the championship meet schedule later this spring. The … more

By Mike Rego | 4/23/24

A diagram of the reconfigured nine-hole public course, "The Met," build over the old front nine of the former Metacomet Country Club land located off Veterans Memorial Parkway.

Metacomet developers soon hope to tee up renovated nine-hole layout

Fittingly, it appears, the first signs of a reimagined Metacomet Country Club property off Veterans Memorial Parkway will in fact be a renovated portion of the golf course. A representative of … more

By Mike Rego | 4/19/24

Third westbound lane on bridge opens April 20

A third lane of travel westbound on the east portion of the Washington Bridge will be available to drivers as of Saturday, April 20. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation made the … more

By Mike Rego | 4/18/24

Braedon Conaty defends for the EPHS boys' lacrosse team in the Townies' recent outing against North Smithfield Monday, Aug. 15.

EPHS boys' lacrosse club pleasantly surprises early

The early surprise amongst the respective East Providence High School sports squads so far in the spring of 2024 is the marked improvement shown by the boys' lacrosse team, which has already … more

By Mike Rego | 4/17/24

EPHS wrestling legend Bobby Good (far left) has served in recent years on the staff of fellow Hall of Famer Tom Galligan (far right) along with assistants Kyle Xavier (center left) and Mario Peoples (center right).

East Providence's Good finally garners deserved grappling glory

Bobby Good was exactly what his surname means and much, much more during his career on the mat, and he will soon receive some richly deserved desserts when the city native and local legend of the … more

By Mike Rego | 4/16/24

Barrington’s Quinn Murphy blasts a triple during the Eagles’ 12-1 win over Tiverton on Wednesday, April 10.

Barrington High School baseball team outscores Tiverton 12-1

Barrington improved to 4-0 in the division after defeating Tiverton 12-1 on Wednesday afternoon, April 10, at Tiverton. For Barrington’s offense, Grant Culton blasted a single, a … more

4/11/24

The entire EPHS Theatre Troupe cast performs during the "Les Mis" show Friday, April 5.

Gallery: EPHS Theatre Troupe performs 'Les Mis'

The East Providence High School Musical Theatre Group presented "Les Miserables" as its annual spring production last weekend, April 4-6, with three shows. Members of the cast included: Jean … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 4/11/24

Martin Middle School students participate in the formal groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, April 9, commemorating the near complete reconstruction of the building.

Officials formally break ground on East Providence middle school project

Well underway and on schedule albeit very early in the process, a formal groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin Middle School renovation project was held on the Brown Street grounds Tuesday morning, … more

By Mike Rego | 4/9/24

The west-to-east side crossover on Interstate 195 towards the Washington Bridge will be moved closer to the span in an attempt to alleviate congestion.

RIDOT preps new lane configuration on east side of bridge

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will shift the location of the crossover from the westbound side of Interstate 195 to the eastbound side and eventually over the Washington Bridge as … more

By Mike Rego | 4/8/24

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

By Mike Rego | 4/3/24

Biden, Trump win 2024 Rhode Island Presidential Primaries

To no one's surprise, Joe Biden and Donald Trump were the far-and-away winners of the respective Democratic and Republican races in Rhode Island's Presidential Preference Primary held Tuesday, … more

By Mike Rego | 4/3/24

East Providence School District puts April 8 eclipse plans in place

The East Providence School District has authored its process of contending with the partial solar eclipse that will envelop the area Monday, April 8, right around the time students in most buildings … more

By Mike Rego | 4/3/24

Tim Robitaille (left) and Dylan Annicelli combine the lead the EPHS baseball team in 2024 as the Townies seek to repeat as Division II champions this spring.

A pair of aces!! Townies' hand is flushed as they defend their D-II baseball crown

For just the second time in the 91 seasons the Rhode Island Interscholastic League has sanctioned the sport, the East Providence High School baseball team starts a spring as a reigning champion, the … more

By Mike Rego | 4/2/24

Mason Conte drives to the basket in the first half of Mt. Hope's game against Barrington last Wednesday. The team is ready to learn and have some fun this season, according to head coach Tom Fullen.

Fun is the name of the game for Fullen and Huskies

Mt. Hope coach Tom Fullen smiled while talking about this season’s unified basketball team. “It’s the most fun that’d I have had coaching,” he said. “How can … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 4/2/24

Grant goes towards continued renovation of EPPD headquarters

PROVIDENCE — The city will receive nearly a million dollars in federal grant money towards the continued renovation of the East Providence Police Department headquarters on Waterman Avenue. … more

3/27/24

Updated: Medical examiner identifies deceased male found in East Providence waters

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police are continuing their investigation after the body of a man was pulled from the shore of the Providence River in city Thursday evening, March 21. … more

By Mike Rego | 3/26/24