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Blaise Rein (left) and Elizabeth Grieser (right) wait for their turns to speak during a Planning Board workshop focused on the monastery property.
Barrington residents push back against monastery plans
More than a dozen people voiced their opposition to the development plans for the former Carmelite monastery property during a special Barrington Planning Board workshop on Tuesday night, March … more
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Reigning champ Townies vie in reconfigured girls' lacrosse group
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' lacrosse team begins the 2023 season this week as the reigning champion of its league, though the composition of which being … more
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Miguel Flores
East Providence boys' tennis team eyes same results in different league
EAST PROVIDENCE — A year ago this month, the East Providence High School boys’ tennis team was coming off a two-win campaign and not expected to do very much during the upcoming Division … more
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Brock Pacheco holds the Thanksgiving Day game MVP award. The senior won a host of accolades including the Silver Dozen award and the Providence Gridiron Club’s Offensive MVP. During the fall football season Pacheco shattered both the single season rushing record and touchdown record.
Huskies' standouts honored at awards night
Mt. Hope standouts: Brock Pacheco, Jessica Deal, Elsa White, Thea Jackson and Abby Razzino were among Mt. Hope High School student athletes that were honored during the school’s annual Fall … more
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The Sabin Point boat ramp as it looked Wednesday, March 22.
EP Council talks Sabin Point boat ramp, rec center, old Oldham property
EAST PROVIDENCE — If concepts come to fruition, the dilapidated boat ramp at Sabin Point Park in Riverside will soon be replaced with a modern, more functional kayak launch. The City … more
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Mason Conte points to family members in the crowd after sinking a basket.
A loss is less important than the memories made on the court
The Mt. Hope unified basketball team may have fallen to Rogers 52-46 in their first game of the season on Thursday, but that’s not really the point, according to Huskies head coach Tom … more
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Desmond Blackbeard (bottom left), Imogen Miller, Ian Eppley, Matt Thibaudeau (top left), Ian Pereira, Jack Godbout, Michael Komorowski and Aubrey Cummings perform with the Kickemuit Middle School band during their rendition of the Overture 1812.
A super display of musical talent
The Kickemuit Middle School sixth, seventh and eight grade bands and the Mt. Hope High School Marching Band and Concert and Symphonic Bands performed during the Bristol Warren Regional School … more
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The sewer rate study conducted by Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc. and presented to the City Council at its March 21 meeting.
Sewer rates are soon expected to rise significantly in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sewer rates in East Providence will soon rise significantly, though necessarily, after the City Council backed one of two proposals presented to it by a specialist on the … more
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East Providence Animal Control seeks public’s help finding dog’s owner
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Animal Control is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of dog. On March 16, East Providence police responded to Rumford Pets at 865 … more
Members of the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence’s “Tidal Waves” youth swim squad heading to nationals next week include (front row, left to right) Ambri Fonseca, Helen Messitt, Laina Fonseca and Isabel McKinney; (back row) Kaylee Collins, Weston David, Luke DeMoura, Lucas Zonfrillo and Nick Capobianco.
Waves youth team swims to best season in ages, readies for nationals
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Boys & Girls Club of East Providence’s “Tidal Waves” youth swim team recently completed its best regular season in at least the last decade and … more
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A view of the former Paquette's Family Restaurant outdoor dining setup at 315 Waterman Ave. in a photo posted to the now-defunct business' Facebook page back in the summer of 2021. A new restaurant, Mina’s Café, now occupies the location.
Bill extending outdoor dining at restaurants passes House
EAST PROVIDENCE — About a week or so after the subject was broached at a City Council meeting here, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill seeking to extend the law allowing … more
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RMT team photo with the Division II Championship trophy.
RMT comes back to beat Portsmouth 3-1 in state hockey final
The Rogers-Middletown-Tiverton Co-op team came from behind to beat Portsmouth 3-1 for the Division II state hockey title at Schneider Arena on Saturday afternoon. Matt O’Hagen, Keaton … more
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Mackenzie Pacheco (mid-left) and Madison Slavick (mid-right) lead the Townies onto the competition floor.
Townies take second at state cheer championships, compete at regionals
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Competition Cheer team reached the crux of its 2022-23 schedule over the last few weeks, competing in a pair of top level championship … more
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Council explores adding fine for misuse of rec permits in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council and the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva are in the process of beefing up the regulations related to use of East Providence athletic and recreational … more
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The 2022-23 Bay View girls' basketball Open State Championship team.
Upstart Bengals beat Skippers in OT for girls' hoops state title
Eighth-seeded St. Mary Academy-Bay View completed its unexpected run to the 2023 girls’ Open State Basketball Tournament championship Sunday afternoon, March 12, with a dramatic 42-40 overtime … more
Charlotte Arsenault sings a solo during the song, Rise Up, with the Kickemuit Middle School Chorus.
Students shine at All-Chorus Concert
The Bristol Warren Regional School District All Chorus Concert at Roger Williams University Recreation Center took place on Monday at 6:30 p.m. Chorus groups from all of the schools — Rockwell, … more
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Rev. Dr. Laurene Bowers
Interim pastor is named at Newman Congregational Church in Rumford
EAST PROVIDENCE — An interim pastor has been named for Newman Congregational Church in Rumford as the Rev. Dr. Laurene Bowers steps into the role on a temporary basis. Bowers leads the … more
The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 26 February 2023, Leg 3 onboard 11th Hour Racing Team. Fresh conditions at the start of Leg 3...Charlie Enright driving from the hatch during a period of light wind.
Damage to the rudder and main has hampered Leg 3 for 11th Hour crew
We are now lying in fourth place, 450 nautical miles southwest of New Zealand and just 144 nautical miles behind leader Holcim-PRB, wrote media specialist Amory Ross of Newport in his blog on the … more
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Korynne Holden gives senior Leah Sylvain a hug after losing to Sutton 46-35 in the Division 5 Elite 8 on Friday.
Sutton ends Wildcats super season 46-35 in Elite 8
The teary Westport girls basketball team received hugs from teammates, family and friends after falling to Sutton 46-35 in a defensive battle on Friday night. The Wildcats ended their super season … more
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EPHS assistant coach Patrick Marchand consoles Kenaz Ochgwu at the end of the Townies' state semifinal loss to Hendricken Saturday, March 11.
East Providence falls to eventual champ Hawks in state hoops final four
KINGSTON — Eventual champion and second-seeded Bishop Hendricken defeated 11th-seeded East Providence High School 62-55 in the semifinals of the 2023 Rhode Island Open State Championship … more
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State announces response plans as winter storm looms
PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast … more
East Providence non-profits gain $1.5 million from R.I. Foundation grants
EAST PROVIDENCE — Seven non-profit organizations either anchored in East Providence or with ties to the city were among those groups to share in $84 million in grants from the Rhode Island … more
East Providence High School's Max Collins defends against a Smithfield opponent during the Townies' state semifinal victory Sunday, March 5.
East Providence readies for Final Four showdown with Hendricken
EAST PROVIDENCE — Two wins over the last seven days, including an impressive road victory against Classical and another against a hard-scrabble Smithfield side that beat the locals in the … more
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An angled rendering of the planned renovations to Metcalf Hall at PCD to accommodate the move of the Barnard School to the East Providence campus.
PCD announces renovations as Barnard School merger nears
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School will renovate Metcalf Hall in anticipation of welcoming students from the Henry Barnard School later this summer for the start of the … more
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Korynne Holden rips the ball out of the hands of an Ayer Shirley opponent.
Westport sinks Ayer Shirley 62-47, advances to Elite 8
Captains Sarah Perry, Leah Sylvain and Korynne Holden combined for 42 points as the Westport girls basketball team beat Ayer Shirley 62-47 in the Sweet 16 at the high school gymnasium on Tuesday … more
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