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Senior Class President Maddox Godwin shares his speech near the start of Sunday's graduation ceremony.
Advice to BHS grads: ‘Hold every hand, catch every wave, and misbehave, just enough’
Bliss Matthews stood at the center of the high school gymnasium, surrounded by dear friends and complete strangers, and shared a unique message: “You are forever being and becoming, … 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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The suspect in the SUV larceny chase ended in East Providence on June 6, Austin Pereira.
East Providence Police arrest suspect in car chase, have no leads on youth stabbing incident
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department identified the driver who is alleged to have led area law enforcement on a chase after he and a group of others stole a sports … more
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East Providence High School held commencement for the Class of 2024, which included a set of triplets, including the DeCostas, as well as nine sets of twins.
East Providence High School Class of 2024 graduation: Pairs aplenty
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Senior Class of 2024 took part in commencement ceremonies Friday evening, June 7, at Pierce Memorial Stadium. Nathan Tavares was the class … more
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Mary Rainey throws a pitch during the Patriots D-2 semifinals game against Westerly at RIC on Thursday. The Bulldogs kept the Patriots outfielders busy, clubbing 11 hits and scoring 11 runs off Rainey, who walked just 3 batters. 
Westerly drubs Patriots' softball team, 11-1 in semis
Westerly drubbed the Portsmouth softball team 11-1 in 5 innings, during the Division 2 semifinals at Rhode Island College on Thursday night. The Bulldogs clubbed 11 hits and scored 11 runs off … 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
Waddington, Kent Heights, and Hennessey join together to sing "Paint it Black" by the Rolling Stones at the 2024 EP elementary school "Kids Rock Concert."
East Providence elementary school 'Kids Rock Concert' jams once more
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence elementary school students' "Kids Rock Concert," which like many other things took a respite during the COVID-19 pandemic, is back for certain on the … more
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EPHS seniors (from left to right) Steven Clark Jr., Nolan Lorenz, Kate Bernhardt, Daniella Escudero, Kenna Wigginton, Rylee Jackson, Kaylee Vieira and James McShane each officially put pen to paper, pledging their skills to a group of Division II and III college programs.
Eight Townies pen letters of intent at annual collegiate sports signing day
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School, under the auspices of district athletic director Alex Butler, held what has become its annual senior athletes signing day last Tuesday afternoon, … more
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Logan Calouro bumps a pass for the EPHS boys' volleyball team in the Townies' Division II boys' semifinal playoff match Wednesday night, June 5.
Barrington bounces East Providence from D-II boys' volleyball playoffs
BARRINGTON — The East Providence High School boys' volleyball team was bounced from the 2024 Division II championship tournament by the narrowest of margins last Wednesday night, June 5, in the … more
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Twin siblings Eva and Will Laroche along with close friend Nathan Tavares (from left to right) are the top three academic members in the graduating Class of 2024 from East Providence High School. The three will lead their fellow seniors at commencement exercises Friday night, June 7, at Pierce Memorial Stadium. Commencement starts at 6 p.m.
Three of a kind: Tavares, Laroche twins top EPHS Senior Class of 2024
The reason why two of the top three students academically in the East Providence High School graduating Class of 2024 are so close is really obvious, and that the trio as a whole are tight becomes … more
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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 Providence High School's Noah Araujo accounted for one of the four counting scores for the Townies during the inaugural Division II team tournament played June 4 in Westerly at Winnapaug Golf and Country Club.
EPHS finishes as runner-up in inaugural Division II golf tournament
Similar to its pursuit of a spot in the state championship tournament the week prior, the East Providence High School golf club came up just shy of claiming the first ever Rhode Island golf Coaches … more
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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
Council moves to cut funding of 'new' East Providence Rec/Community Center construction
EAST PROVIDENCE — It's not done, done yet, but the City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, June 4, set the wheels in motion to halt any future construction of a brand new … more
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Richard Kirby, testifying during the 2016 hearing at which he was fired as city manager, has settled his lawsuit against East Providence for $750,000.
Nearly a decade on, city finally settles with former manager Kirby
It took a few weeks longer following its initial release to the public, but after nearly a decade of negotiation and litigation, a deal struck settling his dismal way back in 2016 between East … more
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Nazarae Phillip placed third in the girls' high jump for EPHS at the 2024 state outdoor track and field championship meet Saturday, June 1, at Conley Stadium in Providence.
EPHS boys set new 4x4 relay record, Phillip paces girls at state outdoor track meet
PROVIDENCE — Superstar Lisa Raye led the West Warwick High School girls' to their second consecutive title while the neighboring Barrington boys captured the program's first-ever crown at the … more
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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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Bulldogs better East Providence in D-II baseball pod finale
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School baseball team will not get a chance to fully defend its Division II title after the Townies were defeated by visiting Westerly 4-0 Monday … 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
Dylan Annicelli threw a complete game shutout as the EPHS baseball team defeated Westerly 2-0 Sunday, June 2, to set up a winner-take-all contest for a spot in the Division II championship series.
East Providence eeks out win over Westerly, sets up one-off outing for D-II baseball title series spot
WESTERLY — The East Providence High School baseball team will play a winner-take-all contest for a spot in the Division II championship series after the Townies went on the road to Westerly … more
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Sophomore Kyle Desrosiers threw a complete game in his first-ever varsity playoff start as EPHS defeated Johnston 5-2 Saturday, June 1, to remain in contention in the Division II championship tournament.
Townies top Panthers, stay alive in Division II baseball playoffs
EAST PROVIDENCE — For the second time in less than a week, the East Providence High School baseball team dispatched a pesky Johnston club to remain viable in the 2024 Division II … more
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Youngster stabbed during fight at Central Avenue Park
EAST PROVIDENCE — A fight between youngsters at the Central Avenue Park Friday evening, May 31, left one male with a minor leg wound after he was stabbed. The child, reportedly 12 years … more
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Matos campaign worker is charged in alleged bogus signature scheme
The campaign worker alleged to have submitted forged signatures on behalf of Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos during the latter's ill-fated run for Congress last year's special election has been … more
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Brian Rutkowski doubled and scored a run for the EPHS baseball team in the Townies' 3-2 loss to Westerly May 30 in the Division II playoffs.
Westerly holds off East Providence in Division II baseball playoffs
WESTERLY — As it did a year ago en route to the league title, the East Providence High School baseball club will have to pursue a second consecutive Division II championship from the losers' … more
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