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John Vaughan has won all of his matches to date playing mostly from the No. 3 singles position for the EPHS boys' tennis team.
East Providence edges ever closer to top of Division II boys' tennis ranks
The East Providence High School boys' tennis team reached what turns out the be the most important portion of its 2024 Division II regular season schedule in position to potentially earn a top … more
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East Providence establishes inaugural Restaurant Week
East Providence is finally jumping on the "foodie" bandwagon with the creation of the city's inaugural "Restaurant Week" to take place in June. The event was established by City Council … more
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East Providence earns another RIDEM 'Rec Grant' for park project
PROVIDENCE — The administration of Governor Dan McKee and the Department of Environmental Management announced the most recent awarding of $2 million in matching grants to 11 municipalities to … more
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Nazarae Phillip, showing running during an EPHS home meet earlier in the year, won the girls' 100 meter dash at the Classical Classic Saturday, April 27.
Townies triumph twice at Classical Classic outdoor track meet
The East Providence High School outdoor track and field teams got their first true glimpse at the overall competition around Rhode Island by participating in the annual Classical Classic in … more
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Matt Lallane tees off on the par 3 fifth hole at Agawam Hunt for the EPHS golf team in its 2024 home debut against Mt. Hope Monday, April 29.
Townies top Huskies in 2024 golf home opener
It was a slightly disappointing start to a condensed 2024 regular season home schedule for the East Providence High School golf team as the Townies welcomed Mt. Hope to the Agawam Hunt Club in … more
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DJ Lepine's recent run of fine play has corresponded with an overall uptick for the EPHS boys' volleyball team.
East Providence's winning ways end in baseball, boys' volleyball wins a pair
After starting out its league slate with six wins in a row, the East Providence High School baseball team dropped both of its Division II outings last week. The Townies headed to Narragansett to face … more
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Examples of the Providence Country Day artwork posted to an area electronic billboard on Interstate 195.
PCD student artwork featured on area electronic billboard
A local school administrator recently came up with a novel way of giving students there some much deserved recognition for their endeavors in the classroom while providing the institution with a bit … more
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Keigan Grant
Gallery: EPHS boys' lacrosse vs. Tiverton
After a quick start to the season, the East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team has run into a rough patch, including a 15-4 loss to host Tiverton Wednesday night, April 24. Keigan Grant … more
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Artist Meg Voyer unveils her painting of Weaver Library's Copper Beech tree during a ceremony, Wednesday, April 24, during a reception held at the branch.
Weaver Library unveils painting of iconic Copper Beech Tree
The creator of the piece and enthusiasts of the East Providence Public Libraries from around the city gathered Wednesday night, April 24, at the Weaver Branch for the highly anticipated unveiling of … more
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Emma Boisseau drove in three runs, including the game-winner, for the EPHS softball team as the Townies earned their first victory of the 2024 Division I season by defeating Cranston April 24.
East Providence ends early-season softball drought, wins first of 2024
Emma Boisseau's double in the bottom of the seventh inning capped a two-run rally and helped the East Providence High School softball team earn its first win of the 2024 Division I season, a 5-4 … more
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East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva announced the hiring of Matt Paddock and promotion of Patricia Resende to positions within his administration.
DaSilva promotes Resende, hires Paddock for East Providence cabinet posts
Some four months after the shock resignation of his former chief of staff and one-time law enforcement colleague, East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva earlier this week announced the promotion of one … more
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Nathan Carter carded a 2-under par 34 on the front side of Montaup Country Club to lead the EPHS golf team past host Tiverton and Portsmouth in the teams' 2024 season opener Tuesday, April 23.
EPHS golf team opens with impressive total, baseball nine loses first league game
The East Providence High School golf team opened up its 2024 Eastern Division regular season with an impressive sweep of host Tiverton along with Portsmouth at Montaup Country Club Tuesday, April 23. … more
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As drivers approach the Washington Bridge westward from Interstate 195 in East Providence, they are now funneled into distinct lanes in anticipation of crossing on to the revamped east side portion of the structure and the new three-lane setup there intended to mitigate congestion created with the shuttering of the westbound portion over four months ago. Read more about the changes inside on page 2.
New third lane on bridge appears to be the charm in reducing snarls
After several ham-handed missteps in recent months, it appears state officials finally came upon a meaningful and immediate response to the Washington Bridge closure debacle with the creation of … more
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Senior Jaidin Ivy is one of the sprinters expected to help the East Providence High School boys' outdoor track and field team score points during the upcoming championship meet schedule.
EPHS eyes relevancy in boys' outdoor track this spring
The East Providence High School boys' outdoor track and field team continues its 2024 regular season with the aim of remaining relevant come the championship meet schedule later this spring. The … more
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Riverside Middle School releases 2023-24 third quarter honor roll of students
Dr. Julie Giangiulio, Principal of Riverside Middle School and Mr. Glen Salgueiro, Assistant Principal, are pleased to announce the Honor Roll for Quarter 3 of the 2023-2024 school year. SUMMA … more
Oliver Andrews aided the cause offensively in both EPHS baseball outings last week as the Townies stayed unbeaten in the early going of the 2024 Division II baseball season.
EPHS baseball nine stays perfect early in Division II ranks
Two more league games added up to two more wins for the still unbeaten East Providence High School baseball as the Townies played and won a pair of Division II outings last … more
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A diagram of the reconfigured nine-hole public course, "The Met," build over the old front nine of the former Metacomet Country Club land located off Veterans Memorial Parkway.
Metacomet developers soon hope to tee up renovated nine-hole layout
Fittingly, it appears, the first signs of a reimagined Metacomet Country Club property off Veterans Memorial Parkway will in fact be a renovated portion of the golf course. A representative of … more
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Third westbound lane on bridge opens April 20
A third lane of travel westbound on the east portion of the Washington Bridge will be available to drivers as of Saturday, April 20. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation made the … more
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Finance chief forewarns Council of potential fiscal woes in East Providence
Out-going city side Finance Director Malcolm Moore poured cold water on a potential use of a controversial revenue stream, while at the same time painting a rather bleak picture of East Providence … more
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Noah Araujo eyes his tee shot off the first hole at the Agawam Hunt Club during a recent EPHS golf team practice in prep for the 2024 regular season.
Townies tee off with eye towards state tournament berth
By past standards, the East Providence High School golf team had a terrific, if yet ultimately unfulfilling season a year ago. Any squad, including the Townies would have been very satisfied … more
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A close up view of the Wampanoag Trail location in question.
Council declines developer's request to change Wampanoag Trail parcel designations
After a rather lengthy presentation and subsequent discussion, the City Council voted 3-2 to temporarily deny an attempt by a local developer to rezone and amend the status of a property located on … more
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Braedon Conaty defends for the EPHS boys' lacrosse team in the Townies' recent outing against North Smithfield Monday, Aug. 15.
EPHS boys' lacrosse club pleasantly surprises early
The early surprise amongst the respective East Providence High School sports squads so far in the spring of 2024 is the marked improvement shown by the boys' lacrosse team, which has already … more
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EPHS wrestling legend Bobby Good (far left) has served in recent years on the staff of fellow Hall of Famer Tom Galligan (far right) along with assistants Kyle Xavier (center left) and Mario Peoples (center right).
East Providence's Good finally garners deserved grappling glory
Bobby Good was exactly what his surname means and much, much more during his career on the mat, and he will soon receive some richly deserved desserts when the city native and local legend of the … more
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Abigail Ellison
Townies take aim at another boys' tennis title run
Returning just about its entire roster and then some from a side that was squarely in the championship chase all of last spring, the East Providence High School boys' tennis team began its 2024 … more
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Martin Middle School names third quarter honors students
Laurie Marchand, Principal, Greg McCarthy, Assistant Principal Mia Millea, Dean of Students Edward R. Martin announce the Third Quarter Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Honors are as … more
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