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Keigan Grant fires a pass past the Portsmouth offense.
Gallery: East Providence-Mt. Hope drops D-II hockey outing vs. Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The East Providence High-Mt. Hope High School co-operative hockey squad dropped its latest Division II outing played Wednesday night, Jan. 4, a 10-3 decision to Portsmouth High at … more
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Leah Sylvain made nine steals defensively for the Wildcats, sank three 3-pointers and scored 13 points. “Leah played outstanding defense resulting in nine turnovers,” said Coach Gargiulo. “Fairhaven has a smart coach and three talented seniors. They made us work for every basket.” 
Wildcats squash Fairhaven 44-21, stretch unbeaten streak to six  games
The Westport girls basketball team extended their undefeated streak to six games, after squashing Fairhaven 44-21, during a home game on Wednesday night. Sarah Perry continues to be an inside force … more
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The East Providence track team
EPHS track athletes eye top placements at states
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School indoor track and field teams began their 2022-23 seasons in earnest last week upon their return to classes following the holiday recess. In … more
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Letter: East Providence owes Crowley debt of gratitude
To the editor: January brings the official end of the contract with Superintendent Emeritus Kathryn Crowley, who has served our city and our school department well for 6 years. I believe all of … more
11th Hour Racing skipper Charlie Enright (left) aboard Mãlama with Jack Bouttell (right) while training in Newport last summer. He and the team will embark on 14th Ocean Race starting on January 15, in Alicante, Spain.
Enright and 11th Hour Racing crew ready to start 14th Ocean Race, Jan 15
The 11th Hour Racing Team, skippered by Charlie Enright of Barrington, is currently undergoing final preparations for the start of the 14th edition of The Ocean Race on January 15. “We’d … more
Lilly DaSilveira drives in for a layup during the Huskies win over Tiverton on Monday night.
Razzino nets 17 as Huskies trounce Tiverton 55-28
Abby Razzino scored 17 points as the Mt. Hope girls basketball trounced Tiverton 55-28 in a Division II match up on Monday night. The Huskies have won three straight for an overall record of 5-3. … more
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Gallery: East Providence inauguration ceremony
EAST PROVIDENCE — The inauguration ceremony for those re-elected and newly-elected East Providence officials took place in the Elmasian Auditorium at East Providence High School Tuesday … more
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The EPHS cheerleaders perform at the Senior Center last Wednesday, Dec. 28.
EPHS spirit squad spreads some holiday ‘cheer’
EAST PROVIDENCE — What better way to show some of the city’s older folks a bit of holiday “cheer” and the “spirit” of the season than for the East Providence High … more
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Huskies’ guard Abby Razzino (above) scored a combined 40 points to lead the Huskies and earn tournament MVP. The senior scored 21 points in Mt. Hope’s 64-46 pummeling of Coventry on Tuesday and 19 in the 47-36 championship win over Pilgrim on Wednesday.
Huskies girls basketball team wins Classic championship
The Mt. Hope girls basketball team crushed Coventry and outlasted Pilgrim to win the Ocean State Credit Union Holiday Classic played in Coventry on Wednesday afternoon. The pair of wins improved the … more
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Korynne Holden rips the ball away from a Raider to force a jump ball.
Two more wins make it five in a row for Westport girls
The Westport girls basketball team knocked off Somerset Berkley 48-38 in the afternoon game at the high school on Wednesday and crushed Greater New Bedford 50-15 in an away game on Thursday. The pair … more
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Will Winfield drives to the bucket for the EPHS boys' basketball team in its Mutter Memorial championship game meeting against Central Wednesday night, Dec. 28.
Townies split holiday hoops title games
EAST PROVIDENCE — The respective East Providence High School basketball teams split their holiday tourney championship games played Wednesday, Dec. 28, in city, the girls beating host … more
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Letter: Celebrating the gift of reading this holiday season
To the editor: In October 2022, we hosted a book drive, collecting new books to benefit the members of the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence. Thanks to the incredible generosity of family, … more
Ben Boudria slices in for a jumper in the fourth quarter of the Wildcats 57-50 loss to East Bridgewater on Wednesday evening.
Owen Boudria nets 18 in Wildcats 57-52 loss to East Bridgewater
Owen Boudria scored 18 points as Westport fell to East Bridgewater 57-52 in a hard fought battle at the high school on Wednesday evening. The loss dropped the Wildcats’ overall record to 2-2. … more
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City native, product of the school department, long-time coach and building administrator Alex Butler was recently selected to become the new district athletic director upon the recent retirement of Gregg Amore, the previous AD who was recently elected as Rhode Island's next Secretary of State. Butler formally took over the position earlier this month.
East Providence beckons Butler to become next AD
EAST PROVIDENCE — With long-time district employee then athletic director Gregg Amore the overwhelming favorite to win his race for Secretary of State at the November 2022 election following … more
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Letter: Shame on Abbott for his Christmas stunt
To the editor: News Item…Gov. Greg Abbott sends bus loads of migrants to V.P.’s home during record cold snap… Would someone please attempt to explain to me why sending … more
Gallery: EPHS girls' hoops defeats Tiverton
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' basketball team picked up a much needed win over Tiverton Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 27, in the opening round of the Charlie Gwynne Holiday … more
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Prevention Coalition helps spread ‘kindness’ throughout the East Bay
EAST BAY — The East Bay Prevention Coalition recently celebrated World Kindness Week with activities in each community that brought smiles and more to many residents and businesses. In East … more
BankRI’s Highland Avenue branch in East Providence collected over 100 gifts during the 2022 “Holiday Giving Tree” program led by employees (left to right) Chrissy Boi, Highland Avenue Branch Manager; David Holliday Isom, Banker; Ally Gorman, Senior Teller; Susan Herd, Assistant Branch Manager; and Helen Couto, Senior Teller.
Bank RI’s Holiday Giving Tree provides 1,000s of gifts to area children
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Islanders in every corner of the state embraced this year’s Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) Holiday Giving Tree program, leading to an incredible 5,556 gifts donated to … more
Korynne Holden (left) and Meghan Molloy vie for an offensive rebound in the first half.
Westport hoops teams win
The Westport jazz band and a good amount of fans were on hand to see the girls basketball team obliterate Greater New Bedford RVT 57-19 in a home game on Wednesday night. Senior co-captain Leah … more
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Westport Highway Department supervisor Chris Gonsalves puts up a road block at Westport point as water continued to rise during the morning.
Photos: Winter Storm Elliot wallops Westport
Winter Storm Elliot did a number on Westport Friday, washing out East Beach Road and inundating Westport Point with a tide three or four feet above the normal high. At the point, Harbormaster … more
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The writer’s uncle, Herb, with Herb's daughter, Sarah, and his sketches on the wall.
Commentary: Uncle Herb...wounded warrior, proud pirate, devoted dad, awesome artist
The end of an era…I have to close the door to my office/salon for the final farewell to a record-breaking career. Here's the history of my project and my prospect. My youngest uncle, who … more
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Make-A-Wish recipient Julia McMullen with her parents and sister after finding out her dream trip to Disney World will be granted during a surprise party at Papa Gino's Pizzeria in East Providence.
Make-A-Wish Massachusetts/Rhode Island grants local teen’s dream trip
EAST PROVIDENCE — A local teen struggling with health issues recently received some exciting news this holiday season at a restaurant in city. On Monday night, December 19, Julia McMullen, … more
Commentary: Thank you ‘Townie Nation’ for sharing in a lifetime of memories
On January 3, I will humbly take the oath of office and become Rhode Island’s 13th Secretary of State. That will officially conclude my 32-plus years as an educator, coach and athletic director … more
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Ongoing repairs to the seawall at Larisa Park in Riverside as of late December 2022.
E.P. Council considers key measures in final meeting of current term
EAST PROVIDENCE — The current incarnation of the City Council, seated at the November 2018 election, made the most of its final meeting in its latest form held Tuesday night, Dec. 20, by … more
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EPCAP's regional headquarters located in the Riverside section of East Providence was in December 2022 named in the honor of retiring long-time president and CEO Dennis Roy.
EBCAP announces new officers in retiring Roy’s stead
The East Bay Community Action Program, known to most by its EBCAP acronym, recently announced a series of changes in upper management spurred by the retirement of long-time president and Chief … more
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