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EPHS head coach Bobby Rodericks joins with his infielders on the mound as he takes starting pitcher Tim Robitaille out of the Townies' game against Chariho Friday, April 7.
Townies tumble in first ever varsity baseball game on new EPHS diamond
EAST PROVIDENCE — Chariho and, more specifically, starting pitcher Adam Carpenter spoiled the first official game for the East Providence High School baseball team back on campus at its new … more
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Barrington native and former BHS hockey standout, Michael Lombardi, hoists the 2023 NCAA men's hockey championship trophy in Tampa, Fla., after helping Quinnipiac knock off Minnesota, 3-2, in overtime.
Barrington native helps Bobcats win national championship
Barrington native and former Barrington High School hockey standout, Michael Lombardi, helped the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team win the 2023 NCAA men's hockey championship on Saturday … more
East Providence High School's Kenaz Ochogwu clears six feet in the boys' high jump en route to winning the event during the first-ever outdoor track and field meet held inside the new Townie Stadium on campus Monday afternoon, April 3.
Townies sweep first ever track meets at new stadium
EAST PROVIDENCE — On the same afternoon as their counterparts in softball were doing the same, the East Providence High School girls' and boys' outdoor track team conducted the first … more
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Josh Osborn looks to shoot during the Eagles 50-48 win over Portsmouth in Barrington last Thursday. Osborn scored 18 points during the game.
Barrington edges Portsmouth 50-48 in unified hoops
Josh Osborn scored 18 points to lead the Barrington unified basketball team past Portsmouth 50-48 during a league game at Barrington on Thursday afternoon. Jack Almond and Kelton Satine each scored 8 … more
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EPHS senior starting pitcher Keira Quadros is back to help lead the Townies in their pursuit of another Division I playoff berth this spring.
EPHS softball seeks to have fun while taking aim at another playoff berth
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School softball team returned to the diamond over the last week for the start of its 2023 Division I regular season schedule, in the process … more
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Members of the new Portsmouth High School boys’ volleyball team — Evan Vogl, Alex Goss, Hayden Krzych, Leekey Zhang, Sport Foshee and Will Voute (from left) — celebrate after Zhang hit a successful outside slam during the second set of their home match against Johnsto Monday night.
Portsmouth High boys finally get a volleyball team of their own
PORTSMOUTH — The team lost its first match, 3-0, but it didn’t really matter. Portsmouth High School now has a competitive boys’ varsity team it can call its own. more
EPHS softball teammates gather round the plate to celebrate after Ava Mendence (center, jumping) hit the first ever home run during the Townies' first ever game at the new field on campus Monday afternoon, April 3.
East Providence christens new high school softball field with a win
EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a day of "firsts" for the East Providence High School softball team as the Townies played their inaugural game on the reconstituted Traverse Park on campus Monday … more
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East Providence High School's DJ Lepine sets for a teammate during the Townies' non-league 2023 season opener against visiting Mount St. Charles, Friday night, March 31.
Four East Providence teams open spring sports seasons with wins
EAST PROVIDENCE — Four East Providence High School spring sports teams began up their 2023 seasons over the last week, including three who earned league victories in their initial outings of … more
Kelsey Gosch has been appointed director at East Bay Rowing, replacing co-founder Deb Sullivan.
Spring brings new direction for East Bay Rowing
As East Bay Rowing embarks on its 13th year on the Barrington River, new beginnings are guiding the future of the rowing club.   Kelsey Gosch has been appointed club director, replacing … more
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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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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Unified bowling celebrates a strikingly fun season
The Bristol Warren Huskies Unified Bowling team recently concluded their 2023 season with a state championship tournament, held in Johnston on March 18. more
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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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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Salary increases fueling proposed budget bump in Barrington
Town officials are proposing a 5.1 percent increase for the municipal budget, and some of that increase is tied to unexpected raises for police officers, firefighters, dispatchers and DPW … 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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The Barrington High School cheer team runs onto the mat during the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division II Cheer Competition.
Eagles soar to third-place finish at cheer competition
The Barrington High School varsity cheer team brought home third place at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division II Cheer Competition earlier this month.  With eight athletes on the … more
Barrington High School’s shuttle hurdle relay team of Ethan Knight, Ryan Martin, Eli Terrell and Bobby Wind finished 13th at the New Balance Nationals Indoor in Boston earlier this month.
Barrington student-athletes compete at track nationals
The Barrington High School boys indoor track team had athletes competing at National Championship meets earlier this month. At the New Balance Nationals Indoor in Boston, Barrington High School … more
The seventh grade girls Gold team earned a spot in the league finals. Barrington fell to Newton, Mass., 29-26.
Barrington basketball teams reach Metro-West finals
Out of 86 communities and more than 1,100 teams participating in the Metro-West basketball program, Barrington had two teams reach the 2022-23 Group 4 championship games. The seventh grade girls … more
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
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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