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DEM seeks volunteers to help remove water chestnut plants in East Providence
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with the City of East Providence and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), … more
The concession stand at Crescent Park, closed for the last two summers, will open soon for the 2024 season with new operators the "Dune Brothers."
Crescent Park concession stand cooks again under new management
EAST PROVIDENCE — The concession stand at Crescent Park, dormant since just after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, will open once again under new management after an agreement brokered by the … more
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Eric Linacre, the goalkeeper for the combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club, makes a save during his side's 3-1 victory over its opposition from the Warwick PD in a fundraiser played at Pierce Memorial Stadium Saturday, June 22.
Gallery: East Providence public safety soccer club beats Warwick PD
EAST PROVIDENCE — The combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club not only beat thunderstorms later Saturday, June 22, but more importantly … more
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Updated: Candidate filing period in East Providence ends, six seats have no race
EAST PROVIDENCE — The third and final day of the 2024 candidate filing period in East Providence, Wednesday, June 26, came and exactly half of the 12 offices in the city being … more
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A recent view of the Oldman School property on Bullocks Point Avenue.
Council reverses course again, keeps ARPA allocation in new Rec Center budget
EAST PROVIDENCE — Reversing a decision it had already reversed once prior, the East Providence City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, June 25, voted by a 4-0 count to rescind an ordinance … more
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Rumford Major Baseball Stars survive with win over neighboring Central/Riverside squad
The respective 2024 Rhode Island District 2 Little League All-Star tournaments started earlier this week, including the vaunted Major Baseball Division that ultimately concludes with the World Series … more
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The inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, joined by Special Olympics Rhode Island President and CEO Ed Pacheco, and Athlete Leadership Specialist Mary-Ellen Powers. (Athletes and others are identified from left to right, row by row.) First Row: Sofia Illiano, Becky Bernard, Diana Halleman, Heather Wyrostek, and Molly McKay. Second Row: Mary-Ellen Powers, Christina Peacock, Mary Irons, Liz Grasso, Brianna Puglia, and Jeffery Pete, Jr. Third Row: Cote David, Drew Palumbo, Ed Pacheco, Emily MacLaughlin, Kathy Krzywonos, Lauren Sartini, and John Williams. Fourth Row: Alex Adams, Keith Wilcox, Jr., Ian Shepherd, Chris Lussier, Sarah LaBreche, and Michael Bullock.
Grads in first class of SORI Athlete Leadership U counts two locals
SMITHFIELD — After a year and a half of taking college-style courses to become certified leaders, the inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, … more
St Mary ­Academy-Bay View lists final Honor Roll students for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View principal Dr. Marcela Rossi is proud to announce that 179 students made the honor roll for the fourth quarter, officially marking the end of … more
Anthony Delisanti missed his birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole at the 2024 Northeast Amateur, but made it on the sixth to win the 62nd playing of the prestigious event.
Delisanti defeats Lee in playoff for 2024 Northeast Amateur title
EAST PROVIDENCE — Some rain...well a deluge...and some extra holes...this time only five...would not deter Anthony Delisanti in pursuit of his biggest title to date as the New York State native … more
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East Providence seeks artists for its ‘Beautility Box Mural Program’ program similar to ones done in the likes of Providence.
East Providence seeks artists for ‘Beautility Box' Mural Program
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence Department of Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the East Providence Arts Council, is calling on artists to submit design … more
Gordon Sargent hits his approach shot to the ninth hole at Wannamoisett Country Club during the second round of the 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational. Sargent stuck his wedge to within inches of the cup for a birdie en route to a 3-under par score of 66 on the day.
Thomson maintains lead at mid-way mark of Northeast Amateur
EAST PROVIDENCE — University of Michigan junior Hunter Thomson followed up his Round 1-best 6-under par 63 with another terrific 4-under score on Day 2 to hold the lead at the midway point of … more
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The Class of 2024 graduates from the Providence Country Day School in East Providence.
Providence Country Day School celebrates Class of 2024
EAST PROVIDENCE — The weather was perfect Wednesday, June 12, during commencement for the graduates in the Senior Class of 2024 at Providence Country Day, who were recognized for their … more
New MetLinks officially opens for play on June 27
EAST PROVIDENCE — MetLinks, the nine-hole re-envisioned former front side of the defunct Metacomet Country Club, will officially open to the public on Thursday, June 27. The first tee time … more
Miles Russell, the 15-year-old sensation, chips up to the fifth green during the first round of the 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational Wednesday, June 19. The left-hander shot even par 69.
Thomson takes first round leader at 2024 Northeast Amateur Invitational
EAST PROVIDENCE — Hunter Thomson carded an impressive 6-under par score to take the first round lead at the 62nd annual Northeast Amateur Invitational played a steamy, windy Wednesday, June 19, … more
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Superintendent Dr. Sandra Forand talks with members of the audience prior to an item on the School Committee's June 18 meeting docket pertaining to her contract status.
Forand's contract extension as EP super kicks in after motion fails
EAST PROVIDENCE — A special session of the East Providence School Committee, a considerably lengthier one by the body's most regular measures, was held in the high school auditorium Tuesday … more
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The Bay View Class of 2024.
Senior class of 50 graduates from St. Mary Academy-Bay View
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrated its 148th commencement as 50 young women from across Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts received their diplomas as members of the Class of 2024 at the … more
Northeast Amateur Invitational tees off with typical flare
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 62nd Northeast Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament, set for June 19-22 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, has all the makings of being another star-studded affair … more
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Dr. Celeste Bowler (far left), shown with former super Kathryn Crowley, current superintendent Dr. Sandra Forand and fellow admin Lindsey Reilly (from left to right), is retiring from her position as assistant superintendent for East Providence schools.
Bowler steps away from assistant superintendent post in East Providence
A key spoke in the wheel that is the East Providence School Department will soon be leaving as Dr. Celeste Bowler recently announced her intention to retire from her position as assistant … more
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The undefeated Facility of Dreams Mariners captured the 2024 Big East Metro League Major Baseball Division championship Friday night, June 14, at the Kimberly Rock Complex in Rumford.
Mariners win All-Rumford rumble for local Major Baseball Little League title
EAST PROVIDENCE — The undefeated Facility of Dreams Mariners captured the 2024 Big East Metro League Major Baseball Division championship Friday night, June 14, at the Kimberly Rock Complex in … more
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A view from the Bliss Street side of the MMS grounds back towards the main building.
RIDEM approves proposed remedy for MMS ground contamination issue
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Martin Middle School renovation project is again able to move forward full bore after a plan to deal with soil contamination at the Brown Street site was approved by state … more
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Nazarae Phillip takes the baton from teammate Kandace Daniel for the EPHS girls' 4x100 meter relay quartet at the 2024 state meet.
EPHS female relays fare best at New England Outdoor Track & Field Meet
Whether it was Conley Stadium in Providence for the state meet the week prior or Wildcat Stadium on the campus of the University of New Hampshire like it was June 8 for the 77th Annual New England … more
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JJ Renaud delivers a pitch for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors in their 2024 American Legion Baseball opener against Cranston Post 20 on June 12.
Post 10 squads ready for start of 2024 Legion Baseball league slates
EAST PROVIDENCE — The respective Riverside Post 10 teams, sponsored in part by the ATC (Athletes turned Champion) performance center owned and operated by East Providence High School coach … more
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First-ever East Providence Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday
Nearly 40 restaurants are taking part in the inaugural East Providence Restaurant Week, which begins this Sunday, June 16, and continues until Saturday, June 22. Throughout the week, participants … more
Repairs, renovations to East Providence school facilities begin in earnest as term ends
EAST PROVIDENCE — The district has access to and continues to explore ways of utilizing a portion of the balance of upwards of some $7.4 million in new East Providence High School construction … more
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Former coach and administrator Ken Reall presents the 2023-24 EPHS Male and Female Athlete of the Year Awards, respectively, to Brayden Rouette and Eva Laroche.
East Providence High School recognizes top athletes for 2023-24 term
The East Providence High School Department of Athletics and the Friends of Townie Athletics recently held the school's annual Senior Sports Awards Night Wednesday, May 29. The top prizes were … more
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