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Bristol/Warren players and coaches react after jackson Adams halts a big inning for Barrington with his play in the field. Bristol/Warren won the game 9-3. The two teams play for the title tonight, Saturday July 13.
Bristol/Warren All-Stars clobber Barrington 9-3
The Bristol/Warren All-Star team bashed 9 hits in clobbering Barrington 9-3 at Sherwood Field on Friday night. The two teams play again in a deciding game at Vets Memorial Park tonight (Sunday) … more
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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks while showing a graph on traffic patterns on the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, July 9.
Westbound traffic flows improve, east side stalls with lane changes
PROVIDENCE — There's more than a hint of irony in the updated traffic figures for the Washington Bridge provided by state officials last week after they were forced to make dramatic alterations … more
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Will Haggerty delivers a pitch for the Post 10 Senior squad during his five-inning, no-hit performance in Riverside's 10-0 win over Pawtucket Post 25 Wednesday night, July 10.
Post 10 Seniors sweep Pawtucket for first two wins of 2024 season
It's been an admittedly unsatisfying start to the 2024 Rhode Island American Baseball League season for the Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club. The locals, however, are hoping to turn around … more
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Attorney Max Wistow speaks July 10 during a review of the legal aspects pertaining to the Washington Bridge closure.
Bridge counselors coyly answer questions about their investigation
PROVIDENCE — It's likely the general public will not get all of the information it would expect and want to know about the Washington Bridge debacle any time soon. At least that's how the … more
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Chris Charbonneau drove in a run for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors as the locals won their fifth game in a row with an 8-4 victory over South Kingstown Post 39 Tuesday night, July 9.
Post 10 Juniors pop South Kingstown, win fifth in a row
The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad, sponsored by the ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility, returned to Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League action after the July Fourth … more
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Gov. Dan McKee speaks at a July 9 press conference updating the Washington Bridge reconstruction project.
Stresses, strains associated with bridge project likely led to lack of bids
PROVIDENCE — The stresses and strains associated with such a significant and scrutinized project are what state officials believe to be the reasons why no company formally bid to rebuild the … more
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St Mary ­Academy-Bay View lists final Honor Roll students for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of … more
Anthony Delisanti missed his birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole at the 2024 Northeast Amateur, but made it on the sixth to win the 62nd playing of the prestigious event.
Delisanti defeats Lee in playoff for 2024 Northeast Amateur title
EAST PROVIDENCE — Some rain...well a deluge...and some extra holes...this time only five...would not deter Anthony Delisanti in pursuit of his biggest title to date as the New York State native … more
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East Providence seeks artists for its ‘Beautility Box Mural Program’ program similar to ones done in the likes of Providence.
East Providence seeks artists for ‘Beautility Box' Mural Program
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence Department of Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the East Providence Arts Council, is calling on artists to submit design … more
Gordon Sargent hits his approach shot to the ninth hole at Wannamoisett Country Club during the second round of the 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational. Sargent stuck his wedge to within inches of the cup for a birdie en route to a 3-under par score of 66 on the day.
Thomson maintains lead at mid-way mark of Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE — University of Michigan junior Hunter Thomson followed up his Round 1-best 6-under par 63 with another terrific 4-under score on Day 2 to hold the lead at the midway point of … more
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The Class of 2024 graduates from the Providence Country Day School in East Providence.
Providence Country Day School celebrates Class of 2024
EAST PROVIDENCE — The weather was perfect Wednesday, June 12, during commencement for the graduates in the Senior Class of 2024 at Providence Country Day, who were recognized for their … more
New MetLinks officially opens for play on June 27
EAST PROVIDENCE — MetLinks, the nine-hole re-envisioned former front side of the defunct Metacomet Country Club, will officially open to the public on Thursday, June 27. The first tee time … more
The Bay View Class of 2024.
Senior class of 50 graduates from St. Mary Academy-Bay View
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrated its 148th commencement as 50 young women from across Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts received their diplomas as members of the Class of 2024 at the … more
Northeast Amateur Invitational tees off with typical flare
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 62nd Northeast Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament, set for June 19-22 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, has all the makings of being another star-studded affair … more
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JJ Renaud delivers a pitch for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors in their 2024 American Legion Baseball opener against Cranston Post 20 on June 12.
Post 10 squads ready for start of 2024 Legion Baseball league slates
EAST PROVIDENCE — The respective Riverside Post 10 teams, sponsored in part by the ATC (Athletes turned Champion) performance center owned and operated by East Providence High School coach … more
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Senior Class President Maddox Godwin shares his speech near the start of Sunday's graduation ceremony.
Advice to BHS grads: ‘Hold every hand, catch every wave, and misbehave, just enough’
Bliss Matthews stood at the center of the high school gymnasium, surrounded by dear friends and complete strangers, and shared a unique message: “You are forever being and becoming, … more
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Assembly backs Lauria, Henries bills supporting women's health, safety issues
PROVIDENCE — Two bills aimed most specifically women's health and safety issues sponsored by East Bay legislators were among the latest passed by the full General Assembly earlier this week. … more
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Legislation requiring safe firearms storage passes full General Assembly
PROVIDENCE — With final votes in the Senate, Thursday night, June 6, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Justine Caldwell and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to require safe … more
Assembly passes e-bike regulations – Yes to some, no to others
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly voted on Thursday, June 6, to approve legislation from East Bay Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Dawn Euer to expand the legal use of electric bicycles in Rhode … more
RIPTA will not move forward with service reductions
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, RIPTA, will not move forward with previously proposed service reductions, which were scheduled to go into effect on Saturday, June 15, as … more
East Bay Regional Coalition gains grant for alcohol and cannabis prevention
BARRINGTON — The East Bay Regional Coalition, through its BAY Team, was recently awarded a five-year grant from the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities … more
Barrington's Adam Gorman watches a shot during the first day of the golf state championship at Cranston Country Club.
Barrington in second place after first day of golf state championship
Barrington High School senior Adam Gorman was two strokes off the lead and the Barrington team stood in second place overall after Day 1 of the RI State Golf Championship at Cranston Country Club on … more
Luke Tanous slides safely into home during the Eagles' 5-0 win over Narragansett on Tuesday.
Barrington shuts out Narragansett and advances in playoffs
Luke Tanous went 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs scored and one stolen base as the Barrington High School baseball team (18-3) defeated Narragansett 5-0 in a Division II playoff game on Tuesday … more
Town Council President Carl P. Kustell (left) answers questions concerning the monastery development at the financial town meeting on Wednesday night.
Barrington taxpayers vote yes to housing development, $5M fields bond and more
Yes to the monastery development. Yes to the $5 million bond for athletic fields. Yes to the school and municipal budgets totaling more than $95 million. Barrington taxpayers approved nearly all … more
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The founders of The Wolf School (from left to right) Andy Wallerstein, Maureen Kelly, Rosy Granoff, Lise Faulise and Mary Sloane gathered at the 2024 gala celebrating 25 years of the school.
Wolf School celebrates 25 years with gala event at Rhodes
The Wolf School hosted its annual Discover the Difference fundraising gala on April 26, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston, where the Rumford-based school celebrated 25 years of academic service … more
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