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BCWA asks customers to complete lead service line survey
The Bristol County Water Authority is asking its customers of Barrington, Bristol and Warren to provide information about lead service lines still active in each of the towns. The BCWA is … more
Lawson cooks Coogan, Furtado flies by Pereira in East Providence primaries
EAST PROVIDENCE — Voters in East Providence who headed to the polls for the 2024 Primary Election Tuesday, Sept. 10, didn't really have to put in much effort as only two races involving city pols … more
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Demolition crews from the Aetna Co. began deck and beam removal from the westbound Washington Bridge span earlier this week.
Demolition of westbound span starts
In the past week contractors for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation began demolition of parapet walls along both sides of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge. The work, being … more
Matt Zimmerman (50) and Sanders Toman (22) slow down an East Providence running back.
Townies outlast Eagles in 'speed-up' Injury Fund football outing
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School welcomed neighboring Barrington to Townie Stadium Friday night, Sept. 6, for the teams' annual Injury Fund football scrimmage, the host Townies … more
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Students ranging from all grade levels gathered on the first day of the 2024-25 term at St. Mary Academy-Bay View, opening the 150th year at the all-female school in East Providence.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 150th anniversary
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View located in the Riverside section of the city kicked off celebrations of its 150th anniversary, including the start of the 2024-25 term when it … more
Barges have been docked on the East Providence shoreline at Water Street in preparation for the start of razing the westbound side of the Washington Bridge.
Process of tearing down Washington Bridge westbound span begins
Preparations to raze the dilapidated west side portion of the Washington Bridge structure began in recent weeks with the erection of protective netting and the start of asphalt removal from the … more
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Athletes from the Providence Country Day School were among those from the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club to earn their way to the national championships in Ohio.
RIFAC athletes shine in lead up to national championships
It was another terrific spring and summer season of competitions for several Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club athletes of all ages as they took part in various events leading up the the … more
A rendering of the proposed new Whole Foods Supermarket development in Seekonk.
Supermarket chains confirm purchases of two Seekonk sites
The choices for grocery shoppers in the eastern and southern parts of the city, especially, and the upper East Bay area for that matter will be a bit closer and certainly even greater than they care … more
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Bayside YMCA Race4Chase Triathlon team members Sofia Vasconcelos and Jenna Rotondo (center left and right) gathered with Henrique Vasconcelos and Cathryn Vasconcelos at the annual event held Sunday, Aug. 11, at Fort Adams State Park in Newport.
Bayside YMCA athletes take part in annual Race4Chase Triathlon
A host of talented young athletes from the Greater Providence YMCAs participated in the annual Race4Chase Triathlon Sunday, Aug. 11, at Fort Adams State Park in Newport. The event, in its 11th … more
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Most expensive private residence ever sells in East Providence
The most expensive price paid for a private residence in East Providence was coordinated by Residential Properties Ltd. and sales associate Alicia Reynolds, as a buyer recently purchased 122-124 … more
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Nolan Lorenz and his Post 10 mates reached the state championship round of the 2024 Rhode Island American Legion Junior Baseball Division playoffs before falling to South Kingstown Post 39.
Post 10 Juniors fall short in state title defense
A short-handed Riverside Post 10 club put up a very respectable defense of its Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League Junior Division title, but the reigning champs fell short winning a second … more
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Joanne and Jack Kennedy are being honored posthumously by the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame with its Chace Award for their contributions to the game.
Rhode Island Hockey Hall honors Jack, Joanne Kennedy
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame has announced that husband and wife duo of Jack and Joanne Kennedy, formerly of East Providence and Barrington, have been selected as the recipients of the 2024 … more
Post 10 Juniors sweep their way past Post 19 in playoff opener
Top-seeded Riverside Post 10 advanced to the double-elimination championship round of the 2024 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League Junior Division playoffs after decisively beating visiting … more
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Rhode Island Energy notifies customers about important upcoming changes
Rhode Island Energy notifies customers about important changes that will require their attention beginning August 19. The upcoming changes will include: a new website, a new bill design, a new phone … more
Rumford beats Barrington, sets up winner-take-all game for Silva All-Star Tourney title
There will be a winner-take-all final game for the Ron Silva/District 2 AAA Baseball Division All-Star Tournament title after the Rumford Little League entry defeated previously unbeaten and host … more
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Post 10 Juniors put finishing touch on superb Legion Baseball regular season
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division team, sponsored by the Athlete turn Champion (ATC) performance facility, capped off its 2024 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League … more
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CCRI launches initial table games dealer training course
The Community College of Rhode Island, as part of its partnership with Bally’s Corporation, is launching its first course specific to the gaming industry, "Introduction to Table Games Dealer … more
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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