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Heavyweight Quentin Smith, a sophomore, manhandles an opponent during the annual Sharon Lombardo tournament at the high school on Dec. 16. Mt. Hope placed third at the event.
Talented grapplers and coaches aim to get Huskies back to the title
The Mt. Hope wrestling team is jam packed with talented grapplers this season as they begin another campaign towards a crack at the state title. None are more excited than head coach Ryan Fazzi who … more
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SBA opens bridge crisis response center in East Providence
The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the … more
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Amaral's staff line trays with holiday meals as a steady flow of customers fills the dining area.
Amaral’s 11th Annual Holiday Dinner said to be biggest yet
Amaral’s Fish & Chips held their 11th Annual Holiday Dinner on Sunday, bringing in a crowd of people throughout the day to enjoy a hearty, home cooked meal at no cost. more
Two new CTE programs approved at Mt. Hope High School
Beginning in the Fall of 2024, students will be able to begin an educational track in Audio & Video Production and Graphic Communication Design. more
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Letter: Are we asking the right questions about massive wind farms?
Construction is underway to build thousands of huge wind turbines from New Jersey to Maine. From an average Joe’s perspective, this process feels extremely rushed, and there are dozens of unanswered questions. more
Letter: Warren deserves better developments
It saddens me to see developers basically destroying small towns in America. more
John Hanley was voted to resume his role as Town Council President by his colleagues during the Dec. 12 Town Council Meeting; the same evening where the announcement of an $8 million settlement was made.
Warren faces fiscal crisis in wake of $8 million lawsuit settlement
In settling a case involving the serious injury of an infant, the Town of Warren agreed to pay $8 million; broken up into one initial lump sum of $5 million, and three, one-time payments of $1 million over each of the next three years. more
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Ferry service from PVD to Bristol begins
A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21. more
East Bay’s Clara Bucher vies for a puck in the corner of the defensive zone during last week’s game against Mount St. Charles.
East Bay Eagles open season with victory over Warwick
The East Bay Eagles co-op girls ice hockey team opened the season with a 5-2 victory over Warwick. Arden Wilkes scored two goals for the Eagles and added an assist for three points. Sydney Olson … more
Ben Shaw, who grew up in Portsmouth and played in his school band, today plays multiple instruments, sings and writes his own music.
Ben Shaw: Musician, artist, modern-day renaissance man
Ben Shaw is a modern-day renaissance man. He has taken on the weighty role of singer, songwriter, guitarist, saxophonist, pianist, jazz/classical composer and author. Alas, like so many artists and … more
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Accountability and leadership in the I-195 crisis
STORY OF THE WEEK: The emergency closing of the westbound part of the Washington Bridge put Gov. Dan McKee — and how he performs during a crisis — under a microscope. McKee was … more
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Warren Planning Board members read through materials via phone flashlights as members of the public waited in the dark to see if the meeting would be able to resume. It would not.
Sudden power outage delays hearing on two Warren developments
About a minute before the scheduled meeting of the Warren Planning Board on Monday night was set to begin, the lights went off. more
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RIDOT begins Bristol-to-Providence ferry service on December 20
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has contracted with SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to … more
A map rendering showing the proposed path of power lines from SouthCoast Wind up the Sakonnet River to connect in Somerset. (Courtesy Southcoast Wind Energy LLC)
CRMC OKs Sakonnet River transmission line for wind farm
The financial agreements anchoring a 149-turbine offshore wind farm proposed south of Rhode Island have come undone, but that hasn’t stopped state coastal regulators from reviewing — and … more
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Crews work to open a pair of westbound bypass lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge Thursday, Dec. 14. The lanes were open by rush hour the following morning December 15.
RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected
PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti updates the Washington Bridge Crisis during a media avail on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Washington Bridge westbound bypass lanes should open in the next 36 hours
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, at what is for the moment a scheduled daily update on the crisis, said two bypass lanes on the east side of the … more
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Editorial: A crisis for the East Bay
The impact of the Interstate 195 bridge closure cannot be overstated. It suffocates areas of Providence and East Providence, both economically and functionally, for months. more
Rhode Island legislators Representatives Jason Knight, Justine A. Caldwell and Jennifer Boylan (from left to right) attended a White House State Legislative Convening on Gun Violence Prevention on Dec. 13.
White House working with local legislators on gun violence prevention
Five Rhode Island legislators, including three from the East Bay, visited Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 13, for a White House event to support state-level legislative efforts to prevent gun … more
Letter: Regarding the 'Penny Lane' development
When the developer can’t fit the amount of buildings in the proposed development without variances then the amount of buildings should be reduced, creating more green space. more
Letter: The Great Poo Swamp
Here's the deal, I know who you are, I know who your dogs are, I have video of you doing it. Being the nice guy that I am, I am only asking that you stop. more
Warren PD investigates man who allegedly brandished gun at site of proposed development
The Warren Police Department confirmed the incident was under active investigation. However, no one has been brought into custody or charged with a crime as of press time. more
The new dedicated page to the Washington Bridge crisis on the RIDOT website.
RIDOT director says westbound lanes will be open this weekend
PROVIDENCE — The governor and the director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13, during an update on the status of the Washington Bridge … more
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RITBA releases statement on Washington Bridge closure impact to Newport span
The Rhode Island  Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced due to the impact of the closure to the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, its Customer Service Center will in Newport at the Pell … more
Mayor Bob DaSilva (left) and Governor Dan McKee discuss the traffic situation in East Providence Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, resulting from the westbound closure of the Washington Bridge.
Officials tour traffic-jammed East Providence roads
EAST PROVIDENCE — State and local officials once again gathered in East Providence Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, to discuss the calamity created as a result of the sudden closure of the westbound … more
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RIDOT photos showing the dilapidated state of the "pins" that hold the trusses under the Washington Bridge in place.
Gallery: RIDOT releases Washington Bridge deficiency photos
PROVIDENCE — Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, after further detailing the need to shut down the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation released a series … more
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