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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

6/7/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/7/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/7/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/6/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/6/24

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

6/6/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/5/24

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

6/5/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/5/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/4/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/4/24

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

Story and photos by Richard W. dionne, Jr. | 6/4/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/3/24

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

6/3/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/2/24

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

By Mike Rego | 6/1/24

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

By Mike Rego | 5/31/24

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

By Mike Rego | 5/31/24

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

5/30/24

Goaltender Elyse Meyers hoists teammate Zoe Peckham into the air after she scored the game winning goal in overtime as Tiverton beat Classical 15-14 in the Division 4 semifinals on Wednesday.

Tigers headed to the championship after improbable win

Zoe Peckham scored 18 seconds into sudden-death overtime to give the Tiverton girls lacrosse team an improbable 15-14 victory over Classical in the Division 4 semifinals at Al Morro Complex in … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 5/30/24

The Henderson Expressway connecting bridge with North Broadway in East Providence will reopen to traffic Friday afternoon, May 31.

North Broadway connector to new Henderson Bridge rotary opens May 31

EAST PROVIDENCE — As much grief as the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has garnered for its handling of the Washington Bridge project, its effort a mile or so up the Seekonk River … more

By Mike Rego | 5/30/24

The EPHS boys' volleyball team celebrates its 3-2 victory over Central in the quarterfinals of the Division II playoffs Thursday night, May 30.

East Providence edges Central in D-II boys' volleyball quarters

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' volleyball team pretty much went to the limit to get past visiting Central 3-2 Thursday night, May 30, on Carvalho Court in the … more

By Mike Rego | 5/30/24

Perry, deChabert take on notable NEASC, Gordon School roles

EAST PROVIDENCE — Thursday, May 30, brought significance news pertaining to local academia with East Providence native and long-time area educator Dr. Robert Perry being named to the New … more

By Mike Rego | 5/30/24

Billy Fitzgerald was low man among a trio of EPHS golfers who made the cut at the 2024 state championship tournament May 28 and 29 at Cranston Country Club.

Fitzgerald paces EPHS golfers at 2024 state golf tournament

CRANSTON — Billy Fitzgerald led a trio of East Providence High School players who qualified for the 2024 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship tournament contested over two … more

By Mike Rego | 5/29/24

The waters off the beach at Crescent Park in Riverside may be officially opened to swimmer by the start of summer in 2026.

Officials say swimming may commence at Crescent Park Beach in two years

EAST PROVIDENCE — Local, state and federal dignitaries gathered at the city shoreline in Riverside mid-morning Friday, May 24, offering up a curiously-timed, albeit, welcome update on the … more

By Mike Rego | 5/29/24