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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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Coast Guard commander LCDR Tyler Kelley of the USCGC William Chadwick shakes hands with parade goers on Hope Street during the Bristol Fourth of July Parade on Thursday morning.
Photos: Bristol celebrates the Fourth of July
Many thousands of parade attendees got to enjoy spectacular weather during Bristol's most celebrated and anticipated event on Thursday, July 4. more
Eliza Sirpenski and David Lauria recently released their new song, “Moon in the Morning Sky.” Sirpenski sings lead vocals and Lauria, who wrote the song, plays guitar on the track. His son, Jacob, performs on drums. You can find the song on Apple Music and other music platforms.
Mt. Hope grad collaborates with music teacher to record new song
Eliza Sirpenski has been singing ever since she could remember. She began belting out Adele, Amy Winehouse and other songs from her favorite pop artists at age 9. 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
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
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
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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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
Kara Pisasale vaults over the bar during the pole vault. She tied for 6th in the event with a jump of 9 feet. Pisasale also placed 14th in the 400-meter run with a time of 1:02.30 and 15th in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:25.97.
Jackson places fourth in dash, triple jump at state meet
The Mt. Hope girls track team placed 12 with 24.20 points during the RI state track championships at Conley Stadium on Saturday. Sophomore Thea Jackson had a good day in both the track and field … more
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Election integrity, mail ballot application bills move through Assembly
PROVIDENCE — East Bay members of the General Assembly were among the legislators to sponsor bills in recent days in both chambers regarding ballot access and election integrity issues as the … more
James Thibaudeau splits a pair of Toll Gate defenders to advance the ball toward the goal.
Knapman, Browne power Huskies past Toll Gate 12-5, head to semis
Charlie Knapman and Ben Browne each scored 3 goals as the Mt. Hope lacrosse team pounded Toll Gate 12-5 in the Division 3 quarterfinals at home on Thursday night. Goalkeeper Ethan Labolita made 15 … more
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Shortstop Danny Deselits takes a pick-off throw from pitcher Ethan Santerre at second base during their 10-0 home loss to Cumberland on Friday.
Clippers spoil Santerre’s outing, sink Huskies 10-0
Junior Ethan Santerre was pitching a gem against third place, 9-4 Cumberland. The mighty Clippers managed just a single run against the lefty, who had struck out five through the first five innings, keeping them off balance with a nasty, down-and-in, slider, fastball and changeup. Santerre unfortunately tired in the sixth and Cumberland took advantage, exploding for 6 runs to take a 7-0 lead. more
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Speeder Thea Jackson (middle) beat Nazarae Phillip (left) and Kendra Daniel (right) both of East Providence in the 100-meter dash. She also won gold in the 200-meter dash and the triple jump.
Jackson, Silva, Deal win gold at Division Championships
The Mt. Hope girls track team place third and the boys team placed eighth at the Eastern Division track championships at Barrington High School on Saturday. "The boys and girls had a great day … more
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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
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