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Commentary: Asking voters to once again support school construction bond referenda items

I am so pleased to once again be able to write to the people of East Providence. And I am once again asking you to vote in the upcoming elections. I ask this for a couple of reasons. Voting is … more

By Kathryn M. Crowley | 10/20/22

Views of the Beech Tree on the grounds of the Weaver Library advocates said could have been saved from harm if a forester was in place.

E.P. Council adds forester appropriation to FY22-23 budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, while approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 operating budget at its meeting last week on October 18, included a line-item to formally fill a long-inactive … more

By Mike Rego | 10/20/22

Council approves final version of East Providence’s FY22-23 budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, via a 3-2 tally at its October 18 meeting, gave final approval to an overall budget of $212,609,094 for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The budget takes effect as of … more

By Mike Rego | 10/19/22

East Providence High School's Ricardo Lima makes a play on the ball during a boys' soccer game earlier this fall. Lima scored a goal and assisted on the game winner as the Townies earned a spot in the upcoming Division I state championship playoffs with a 2-1 win over Classical on the road to close last week.

EPHS earns points needed to bolster boys’ soccer bid

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ soccer team stumbled in its first attempt to secure the one point the Townies needed to secure a Division I playoff berth as the … more

By Mike Rego | 10/19/22

Officials laud completion of Expressway/Trail resurfacing project

EAST PROVIDENCE — Local, state and federal officials lauded the completion of the East Shore Expressway/Wampanoag Trail resurfacing project via a press release issued Monday morning, Oct. 17. … more

10/17/22

Owen Boudria hits out of a massive bunker that protects the 18th green at Acushnet River Valley Country Club during the MAC Tournament on Thursday. Boudria got up and down for a bogie and shot a 92. The Wildcats placed seventh out of thirteen teams and play at the state sectionals on Monday in Foxboro.

Westport golfers to play in south sectionals for first time in a decade

Senior Avery Viveiros shot an 88 as Westport golfers placed seventh with a team score of 367 during the annual Mayflower Athletic Conference golf tournament at Acushnet River Valley Country Club in … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/17/22

Annual MADD walk honors memory of city resident Gomes

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island chapter of MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, plans its annual “Walk Like MADD” fundraising event for Saturday, Oct. 15, at Pierce Memorial … more

10/14/22

Virtual instruction or snow days? East Providence admins seek committee input

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Education is offering districts the option to once again provide virtual instruction during the winter months instead of incurring a snow day … more

By Mike Rego | 10/14/22

Letter: Judge erred in truck toll decision

To the editor: Federal Judge Smith of Rhode Island made a decision that truck tolls, not applicable to automobiles, is unconstitutional by the Commerce Clause of the federal constitution. That … more

10/13/22

Commentary: Let’s listen and speak to each other instead of being against our neighbors

The Harvest Moon holds appeal for people from a global range of cultures. We celebrate here at Thanksgiving and like to think we are thanking the indigenous tribes for helping us to prepare the local … more

By Mike Fink | 10/13/22

Commentary: Put your cell phone away for a minute...enjoy the beauty of nature in the fall

Look up from your cell phone. Please. The sky is on fire. Don’t miss it. Foliage is transitioning to flame and to tangerine and to ochre. These colors, hidden in summer, are becoming visible as … more

By Betsy Shea-Taylor | 10/13/22

Views of the working currently being done to combat the sink hole around the light post at Townie Stadium on the EPHS grounds.

District takes deliberate approach to fixing EPHS stadium sink hole

EAST PROVIDENCE — The district is taking a measured, deliberate approach toward remedying the situation with the sink hole around the base of a light pole at the athletics stadium on new East … more

By Mike Rego | 10/12/22

Townies continue surprising boys' soccer season

EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s been a bit of a different season off the pitch for the East Providence High School boys’ soccer team so far in 2022, but the Townies continue to post the same … more

By Mike Rego | 10/11/22

Mesiah Lastra (left) and Derick Case (right) celebrate with Ben Colouro (middle) after the running back scored his second touchdown of the game.

Calouro scores three touchdowns in Huskies heartbreaking 27-28 loss to Johnston

The Mt. Hope football suffered a heartbreaking 27-28 loss to Johnston during the team’s homecoming game on Friday night. The loss dropped the Huskies Division III record to 1-3 and 2-3 … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/10/22

Ed Korkuc during his managerial stint of the 1978 Big League All-Stars.

Riverside Little League recognizes revered volunteer Korkuc

Riverside Little League plans a special event in memory of recently deceased coaching luminary Edmund Korkuc on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Ron Silva Baseball Complex off Wampanoag Trail. The public … more

10/10/22

Riverside Middle School lot/field project crosses last hurdle

EAST PROVIDENCE — After years of dilly-dallying caused mostly by internal forces though with a few external ones as well, the City Council, at its October 4 gathering, at last gave final approval to a … more

By Mike Rego | 10/8/22

Some of the upgrades at the Rock/E.P. Senior Center include building a Pickleball court (left) and a walking path (right).

Upgrades to E.P. Senior Center grounds are nearing completion

EAST PROVIDENCE — A multi-faceted project to upgrade the Robert Rock/East Providence Senior Center grounds in nearing completion. Begun in the spring, the improvements included the … more

By Mike Rego | 10/7/22

A view of the new Cumberland Farm convenience store on Newport Avenue from earlier in the summer of 2022.

E.P. Council resoundingly rebuffs Cumberland Farms 24-hour petition

EAST PROVIDENCE — A request heard last week by the City Council from Cumberland Farms seeking to have its latest franchise in city located on Newport Avenue as part of the “Newport … more

By Mike Rego | 10/6/22

Hennessey Elementary School third grade teacher Emily Rendine gathers with her students after receiving the 2022 Milken Educator Award.

East Providence teacher Rendine receives $25,000 Milken Award

EAST PROVIDENCE — Hennessey Elementary School third grade teacher Emily Rendine received a 2022 Milken Educator Award, presented by the Milken Family Foundation, in the amount of $25,000 during … more

10/5/22

First singles player Elsa White hits a forehand/backhand during her match against Sonya Pareek of Barrington. She won the match, 6-1, 6-3, and is currently 6-1 on the season.

White qualifies for states as tennis team competes in D-I

The move up to Division I has been difficult for the Mt. Hope tennis team who are now 3-4 on the season after losing to Barrington 6-1 on Monday afternoon. Last season the Huskies were the Division … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/5/22

Letter: Like it or not, government fixes things

To the editor: One has to feel for the citizens of the sunshine state, et.al., who have had their lives ripped apart by hurricane Ian this week. At the same time you can only feel distain for … more

10/5/22

East Providence begins statistical revaluation process in October

EAST PROVIDENCE — The city through its newly-hired private sector appraiser will begin the Statistical Revaluation Project of properties throughout East Providence, a process delayed a year … more

10/4/22

The Huskies girls cross country team from left, Analucia Romero, Ryan Coffey, Jessica Deal, Sonia Bradley, Reyn Ferris, Lily Dasilveira, and Lucy O’Brien, posted their best regular season record ever at 8-3, according to coach Susan Rancourt. The team is waiting their fate about qualifying for states as a team.

Huskies go 8-3, best record ever

Freshman phenom Jessica Deal took first place as the Mt. Hope cross country team swept Tiverton and St. Mary Academy on Monday to finish with an 8-3 record, the best record in the team’s … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/4/22

A "Bobcat" plowing a sidewalk with its snowblower attachment similar to the vehicles the East Providence DPW is requesting to purchase as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Budget.

E.P. Council considers Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital projects budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, at workshop held the last week of September, took its first in-depth look at the $3,131,725 Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital expenditures budget as proposed by … more

By Mike Rego | 10/3/22

Weaver Library unveils new ‘StoryWalk’ outdoor learning path

EAST PROVIDENCE — Weaver Library has added another use for its sprawling lawn, besides its seasonal farmers market and concert venue, with the recent installation of permanent structures … more

10/1/22