Florida man named as suspect in East Providence shooting, chase

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police identified the suspect and announced charges he faces from a harrowing chase he led officers through Friday afternoon, Dec. 1. Joshua D. Pavao, …
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Chase in East Providence ends with shooting suspect caught, accidents in its wake
EAST PROVIDENCE — Officers from the East Providence Police Department endeavored on an epic chase, mid-afternoon Friday, Dec. 1, of … Read More
Difficulties with new Henderson Bridge roundabout appear overstated
EAST PROVIDENCE — The new roundabout at the reconstructed Henderson Bridge site has certainly created a stir. But the one thing … Read More
LaSalle outlasts latest EP Thanksgiving Day upset bid
PROVIDENCE — For the second year in a row the East Providence High School football team came oh-so-close to upending LaSalle in … Read More
Sports
Eight Townies earn postseason football accolades
EAST PROVIDENCE — By the numbers, the ones in the end that have the most meaning, the recently completed 2023 campaign for the East … Read More
As luster keeps fading, Townies, Rams ready for annual holiday football game
Through no fault or intention of their own doing, there's still no denying as time moves on the luster has lessened from what was once … Read More
Townies turn to Drape to help stabilize girls' hoops program
EAST PROVIDENCE — This time three seasons ago, the East Providence High School girls' basketball team was about to embark on one of … Read More
Opinion
'At least I'm not boring' – A 2026 campaign preview?

STORY OF THE WEEK: “At least I’m not boring” – as Attorney General Peter Neronha quipped this week on X, formerly known as Twitter – could be the theme of a 2026 run for …

Gabe Amo is a practiced politico, living the American dream

Is anyone in R.I. looking at the big picture with hospitals?

NOAA releases updated report on endangered Right Whales

The ‘Do Nothing’ attitude about guns is sickening

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Mike Rego has worked at East Bay Newspapers since 2001, helping the company launch The Westport Shorelines. He soon after became a Sports Editor, spending the next 10-plus years in that role before taking over as editor of The East Providence Post in February of 2012. To contact Mike about The Post or to submit information, suggest story ideas or photo opportunities, etc. in East Providence, email mrego@eastbaymediagroup.com.