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The East Providence High School "Band of Brothers" as they appeared in the Thursday, Aug. 28, 1969 edition of The East Providence Post were: (from left to right) Arthur Tetreault, Rick Riley, Bill McGowan, Dave Raposa, Henry Lewis, Louis Oliveira, Steve DeHart, Dave Garrity and Albert Bettencourt. Missing from the photo, Russell Parquette. The United States Marine depicted in the photo is Sgt. Frederick Jecusco.
EPHS Vietnam-era 'Band of Brothers' finally get back together
EAST PROVIDENCE — A "Band of Brothers" from the city recently gathered for a special luncheon, commemorating 54 years since they as a group entered the military. Ten members of the East … more
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Steven Clark Jr. rushed for a career-best 183 yards as East Providence High School rallied to defeat Moses Brown 42-35 in a non-league football outing on Veterans Day, November 11.
Townies quash Quakers in wild non-league football outing
PROVIDENCE — It was one of those last side with the ball wins kind of games between East Providence High School football and host Moses Brown Saturday morning, Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the … more
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Little Compton brothers Patrick and Sean Bowen.
CRMC to hear Tiverton aquaculture application
A controversial plan to establish a small oyster farm off Seapowet Avenue was expected to finally get a hearing before an influential state board Tuesday evening. Patrick and Sean Bowen, the … more
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The property at 435 Old Harbor Road would house up to 12 teenage students at a time.
Old Harbor residents: Teen plan is no school
Though they seldom comment on projects before the planning board, members of the Westport Select Board are making an exception in the case of a proposed live-in school facility that has generated a … more
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Barrington officials are considering building a new skateboard park and will apply for a DEM grant.
Barrington Town Council approves skatepark pitch
Barrington has moved one step closer to building a new skatepark. At its meeting on Monday, Nov. 6, the Barrington Town Council voted 3-1 in favor of submitting a grant application to the Rhode … more
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This 2.5-acre wetlands property on the town’s northwest shore was recently donated to Aquidneck Land Trust by members of the Sullivan family. The Mt. Hope Bridge is in the background.
Protected in perpetuity in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Another hunk of coastline has been protected from development. The Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) has announced the conservation of a 2.5-acre wetlands property, the … more
The Patriots’ Tyler Hurd makes a move as a pair of Westerly defenders close in during last Thursday night’s game at Portsmouth.
Portsmouth falls to Westerly in football, 21-9
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity football team dropped its second straight game last Thursday, Nov. 9, when it lost a non-league contest to Westerly at home, 21-8. Portsmouth … more
half. Bernard crossed the ball into the box as Quinlan went airborne to head it into the net for his second goal of the game.
Westport heads to the final four, again
The Westport soccer team is heading to the final four after stunning one-seeded Sutton 3-2 in triple overtime during a Division 5 Elite 8 game at Sutton on Saturday afternoon. The eighth-seeded … more
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Incoming police chief Christopher Dunn (center) talks with select board chairman Richard Brewer and board member Shana Shufelt following Monday’s vote.
Dunn named Westport police chief
A career police officer with a quarter century of service to the Town of Westport will be the town’s next police chief, following his appointmentby the select board Monday evening. … more
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The Mt. Hope girls varsity soccer squad came up just short of a D-1 championship on Saturday versus Cumberland.
Huskies fall to Cumberland in D-I championship
The Mt. Hope girls soccer team fell to Cumberland 3-1 in the Division I Championship at Rhode Island College on Saturday morning. more
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Members of the Portsmouth High girls’ varsity soccer team mob one another after winning the Division II state title at Rhode Island College on Saturday. Abby Costa, who scored two of the Patriots’ five goals, is at right, giving hugs to Sophia Karousos (23) and Emma Norton (3).
Portsmouth Patriots capture state D-2 girls soccer title
PORTSMOUTH — Despite a seemingly comfortable 4-0 lead with less than 20 minutes to go in the Division II girls’ state soccer championship game Saturday, the Patriots never took their foot … more
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One-hundred-year-old United States Marine Corps veteran Jean Kesner, an East Providence resident and staff sergeant during World War II, was the guest honoree during the city's annual Veterans Day event.
East Providence honors 100-year-old resident Marine during Veterans Day ceremony
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Garden of Flags Memorial, founded and maintained by the East Providence Battle Monuments … more
The victim was a back-seat passenger in the Subaru at right, which was struck from behind while parked along the side of the highway.
Man pleads guilty in 2020 crash that killed Westport girl, 10
A Fall River man has pleaded guilty for causing an accident that killed a 10-year-old Westport girl, and left her sister seriously injured, three years ago. Just before his trial was set to … more
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Barrington’s AJ DiOrio runs past a St. Raphael’s linebacker during the semifinal game on Friday night.
Determined Eagles knock off Saints in semifinals, 29-8
The Barrington High School football team scored 19 second half points and rolled to a 29-8 victory over St. Raphael’s Academy in a Division II playoff semifinal game on Friday night, Nov. 10. … more
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Letter: Council needs better transparency on transfer station
To the editor: My name is Jennifer Abbate and I have lived in Portsmouth for 40 years. I am a former teacher at St. Philomena School, and still very involved there as a volunteer.   I … more
Board member Betty Brito presented Jeff Hirsh with Bradley Hospital's celebrated Humanitarian Award, recognizing him for his longtime support of the hospital and his unwavering commitment to healing the hearts and minds of children, teens, and adolescents.
Bradley Hospital presents noted restauranteur Hirsh with Humanitarian Award
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bradley Hospital presented Jeff Hirsh with its celebrated Humanitarian Award. The longtime owner of the famed Lobster Pot Restaurant in Bristol was recognized for his deep … more
Barrington High School held a special National Letter of Intent signing day event last week.
Barrington High School seniors sign letters of intent
More than a dozen student-athletes from Barrington High School signed their National Letters of Intent during a special ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8.   In addition, the school … more
Capt. Mark L. Turner, U.S. Navy (Ret.) was the guest speaker at the Veterans Day ceremony held at the VFW Post 5390 Saturday morning. The event also served as the grand reopening of the building, which has undergone major improvements in the past several weeks.
For veterans: ‘Two words — eight letters’ (with photo gallery)
A couple hundred people packed the VFW Post 5390 in Common Fence Point Saturday morning to honor veterans, as well as celebrate the grand reopening of the hall that strives to give back to the community. more
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The EPHS girls' volleyball team celebrates winning the 2023 Division II championship after the Townies defeated Cumberland 3-0 in the final Saturday, Nov. 11, at Rhode Island College.
Perfection...EPHS goes unbeaten en route to D-II girls' volleyball title
PROVIDENCE — As close to perfection as possible, the East Providence High School girls' volleyball team finished off an undefeated 2023 campaign by winning the Division II championship … more
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“Fifty Years of Eagles Hockey: A celebration" is scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. at the German American Club, 27 Kelly St., Warren.
‘Fifty Years of Eagles Hockey’ celebration is Nov. 24
Barrington High School varsity ice hockey will celebrate its 50th anniversary this month. The Eagles first took the ice five decades ago, although it was a bit of a challenge getting the … more
The four-bedroom, 4.5-bath contemporary style home at 17 Willow Way sold recently for $2.25 million.
Barrington neighborhood sees its highest home sale ever
Barrington’s Alfred Drown neighborhood had its highest recorded home sale recently.   The house at 17 Willow Way, which overlooks Narragansett Bay and Allin’s Cove, sold for … more
Warren native Lester "Butch" Lombardi Jr. has had a storied career on several fronts.
A chat with true 'Warrenite' Butch Lombardi
Whether it’s capturing the beauty of a current moment through photography or reliving old glory days on the diamong, this Warren native’s love of life is evident, and ongoing. more
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Barrington Town Council tweaks alcohol training program law
Members of the Barrington Town Council approved what appeared to be a compromise regarding the town’s alcohol servers training program.   The previous ordinance required local … more
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Veterans from around East Providence were treated to a pasta dinner as part of an appreciation event hosted by the City Council Thursday evening, Nov. 9.
Gallery: East Providence City Council Veterans Dinner
EAST PROVIDENCE — The five members of the East Providence City Council hosted what they hope will be the first of many Veterans Appreciation Dinners Thursday evening, Nov. 9, in the St. Martha … more
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The annual East Providence Veterans Day ceremony takes place Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Garden of Flags off Veterans Parkway.
Veterans Day 2023 events around East Providence
The following are list of events being planned on and around Veterans Day Saturday, Nov. 11, in East Providence: City plans annual Veterans Day ceremony The City Of East Providence's annual … more
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