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Gallery: Rumford, Newport Silva Baseball Tourney All Stars
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2023 Ron Silva District 2 Little League Minor Division All Star Tournament began Thursday night, June 29, with games across the area. Included on the schedule was … more
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East Providence man charged with maliciously killing pet cat
PROVIDENCE — Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that an East Providence man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court for killing a three-year-old pet cat following his … more
Enright and crew win Ocean Race — first-ever for a U.S. team
11th Hour Racing Team has won The Ocean Race 2022-23, the world’s longest and toughest team sporting event - the first time a US team has won in the 50-year history of the Race.   … more
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East Providence recently received a grant from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank to fix stormwater drainage issues at the Hennessey Elementary School on Fort Street.
Assembly, governor earmark millions for use by Infrastructure Bank
Officials and administrators in East Providence should be pleased with the recent earmarks approved in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by the General Assembly and backed by the governor for use by the … more
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Gallery: Rumford, Barrington 2023 Major Baseball All Stars
EAST PROVIDENCE — The stays for the city entries into the 2023 District 2 Little League Major Baseball Division All Star tournament were brief as both the Rumford and East Providence … more
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Tom Army
R.I. Hockey Hall acknowledges Army's lifetime achievements in the game
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame recently named East Providence’s Tom Army as the recipient of the 2023 Malcolm Greene Chace Memorial Trophy recognizing “Achievement & Outstanding … more
Barrington teammates swarm Ava Lucas (right) after the game. The pitcher threw a no hitter and struck out 10, allowing just 3 walks and no runs. She also hit a triple and scored in the second inning.
Barrington All-Stars win pitcher's duel, force deciding game
The Barrington 12U All-Star softball team beat Tiverton 2-0 in the District II semifinal game at Tiverton High School on Tuesday night, June 27. more
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The completed substructure and deck of the Hunts Mills Bridge at Pleasant Street as it looked in early 2023.
McKee vetoes proposed Pleasant Street commercial truck ban
PROVIDENCE – Governor Dan McKee Monday, June 26, vetoed a bill passed by overwhelming majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly during its 2023 session, which would have restricted … more
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Gallery: East Providence Central/Riverside 2023 Major Baseball All Stars
EAST PROVIDENCE — The "Road to Williamsport" dream for local youngsters began Monday night, June 26, with the start of the Little League District 2 Major Baseball All Star Tournament. In … more
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Council approval clears way for one-time tax amnesty in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Chronic tax delinquents in East Providence will soon get a chance to bring their accounts up to date after the City Council agreed on ordinance for a one-time offer to make … more
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Teammates lineup to celebrate with pitcher Liliana Luis after she threw a perfect game. The Tiverton 12U all stars beat Barrington 2-0 at Town Farm Field on Thursday and move on to the finals on Tuesday night.
Luis pitches perfect game as Tiverton tops Barrington 2-0
The Tiverton softball 12U all-stars edged Barrington 2-0 in a District 2 game on Thursday night. Tiverton’s Liliana Luis pitched a perfect game, striking out 15 and allowing 0 hits and 0 walks. … more
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Nicholas Dunlap pumps his fist in elation after he made a 20-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to win the 2023 Northeast Amateur Invitational Saturday, June 24, at Wannamoisett Country Club.
Dunlap drains putt at the last, rallies to win 2023 Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE — In a battle of Southeast Conference standout freshmen from this past season, Nicholas Dunlap pulled off a remarkable rally, coming from four shots down on the back nine … more
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Caleb Surratt tees off at the signature short par 3 third at Wannamoisett during the third round of the 2023 Northeast Amateur Friday, June 23. Surratt made birdie en route to shooting a 64 and building a three stroke lead heading into the final 18 holes.
Surratt steps on the gas in Round 3 at the 2023 Northeast Am
EAST PROVIDENCE — Caleb Surratt increased his lead heading into the fourth and final round of the 2023 Northeast Amateur Invitational as the North Carolina native recorded his best 18 hole … more
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East Providence nursing home resident charged with sexually assaulting staff member
PROVIDENCE — The office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced in statement issued Friday, June 23, an East Providence man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with … more
Matt Moloney, of Daniel Island, S.C., a high school senior and University of Georgia commit, tees off on the 18th hole Wannamoisett Country Club Thursday, June 22, during the second round of the 2023 Northeast Amateur.
Surratt surges into the lead mid-way through 2023 Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE — Caleb Surratt shot one of the lowest scores during Round 2 of the 2023 Northeast Amateur Invitational Thursday, June 22, at Wannamoisett Country Club in the Rumford section of … more
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The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 13 June 2023. IMOCA In-Port Race in the The Hague. 11th Hour Racing Team.
After crash, Enright and crew get back in the race
It could have been one of the tightest of Ocean Races with the top two boats dueling till the finish. Instead, skipper Ben Schwartz and Holcim PRB are leading Leg 7, currently in second place with 31 … more
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East Providence Police officers will soon be outfitted with state-of-the-art radios
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its Tuesday, June 20, gathering authorized the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva to buy 60 new Motorola portable radios for the East Providence Police … more
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Caleb Surratt, the standout freshman from the University of Tennessee, wedges up to the 18th green at Wannamoisett Country Club after a lengthy tee shot to close out his first round of the 2023 Northeast Amateur Invitational Wednesday, June 21.
Forrester feasts during Day 1 at the 2023 Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE  — Bartley Forrester, a fifth-year senior on the Georgia Tech squad that last month finished as the national runner-up to champion Florida, held the lead after the first … more
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The speed camera on Broadway at Grovesnor Avenue in East Providence.
Speed cameras generate massive revenue for East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The current incarnation of the City Council gave its greatest consideration to date on the controversial issue of speed cameras placed around East Providence during its June … more
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The Coyote Brass of the 88th Army Band jams on the Bristol Fourth of July Concert stage during the opening concert at Independence Park on Tuesday night.
88th Army Band kicks off Fourth Concert Series
The Coyote Brass, Down Range Rythym and the FlexWinds of the 88th Army Band  kicked off the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series in front of a packed crowd at Independence Park on Tuesday … more
Dylan Menante eyes an approach shot during the final round of the 2022 Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence.
Two-time champ Menante returns to defend title at 2023 Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE — Two-time reigning champion Dylan Menante returns to defend his title when the 61st Northeast Amateur Invitational golf tournament tees off at Wannamoisett Country Club June … more
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Senior Abby Monkevicz hugs fellow senior Cassie Taber after the game. Taber got on base in the seventh inning via an era and made it to second base before the game came to an end.
Tigers stay proud in 8-2 loss to Mounties in Championship
The Tiverton softball team fell to Mount St. Charles 8-2 in the Division III Championship game at Rhode Island College on Monday night.   “I’m super proud of all of us and how … more
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Chloe Simmons (left), Sofia Haberman, Reily Amaral, Hailey Ferreira and the team break out of a huddle after the game.
Huskies solemn after 9-1 loss to Avengers in Championship
The Mt. Hope softball team fell to East Greenwich 9-1 in the Division II Championship at Rhode Island College on Monday afternoon. The Huskies finished their season with a record of 17-4. The Huskies … more
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The EPHS baseball team charges pitcher Tim Robitaille after the final out of the Townies' 1-0 win over East Greenwich for the 2023 Division II championship Monday, June 19.
Twice is nice...East Providence wins second-ever baseball title
PROVIDENCE — For just the second time in the near-century long history of the program in the Interscholastic League, the East Providence High School baseball team is a champion. Tim … more
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Makena Petsch, a senior and student council president, leads the EPHS Class of 2023 into commencement June 2 at Pierce Stadium.
East Providence's Petsch represents Rhode Island in national teen scholarship event
Makena Petsch of Riverside will represent Rhode Island as the state's participant in the 66th Distinguished Young Women national finals June 22-24 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater in Mobile, Ala. … more
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