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EPFD Chief Glenn Quick retired from the role in late November 2023.
Quick retires as EPFD chief, Carey takes over in interim capacity
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Fire Department Chief Glenn J. Quick, recently announced he was retiring following a 37-year career. His last day on the job was November 18. Quick began … more
The story of two feisty women who broke barriers
“First Ladies” By Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray A highly skilled writer of historical fiction, Marie Benedict usually chooses as her subjects women of substance who … more
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The Israeli-Hamas war is a loss all-around
It’s almost crass to write about the Israeli-Hamas war in the abstract. Whether it is a father searching for his children under rubble that had been his home in Gaza or a parent and child bound … more
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Jonathan Stone, former executive director of Save the Bay, was presented this year’s person of the year award by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse at the 14th Annual Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day.
Hats off to Senator Whitehouse for another great Leaders Day
Hats off to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and his staff for putting together the Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This is the 14th year the … more
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The participants in the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence Tidal Waves introductory youth swim program "Pass It On."
Tidal Wave swimmers 'Pass It On' while instructing their peers
EAST PROVIDENCE — A group of about two dozen middle schoolers from around the city recently completed an introductory swim program held at the Boys and Girls Club of East Providence where … more
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Letter: Republicans don’t seem to have any interest in governing
To the editor: I feel obliged to answer Mr. Hewett’s letter (“Voters in Rhode Island do not seem able to get it,” Portsmouth Times, Nov. 30) about the integrity, or perhaps … more
The cache of ammunition recovered by East Providence Police following the Friday, Dec. 1, shooting and motor vehicle chase in city.
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, … more
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A view of the two EPPD vehicles that crashed into a home at the intersection of Dover and Gardiner Avenues as officers pursued, and eventually caught, a shooting suspect.
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 a shooting suspect who left a trail of destruction before … more
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East Providence's Isaac Fox and Steven Clark Jr. were selected first-team, All-Division II-A by the league coaches.
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 Providence High School football team wasn't too great. But … more
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Groups agree joint venture to finally begin redevelopment of South Quay in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The proposed partners in the development of the South Quay property in city at the shore of the Providence River announced an agreement to move forward on the project In … more
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The Post - Thursday, November 30, 2023
Santa Claus reached the shores at Sabin Point Park on a rainy Saturday morning, Nov. 18, aboard the "Lady Pomham II," the Friends of Pomham Rocks launch.
Gallery: Santa (sorta) sails into town!
EAST PROVIDENCE —  Santa Claus doesn’t always come to town on a sleigh. He usually makes his first visit to the city each year by boat, the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse "Lady … more
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The much-discussed roundabout at the new Henderson Bridge from the Waterfront Drive approach.
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 it hasn't generated is any significant increase in the amount … more
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Riverside Middle School announces 2023-24 first quarter honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE — Dr. Julie Giangiulio, Principal of Riverside Middle School and Mr. Glen Salgueiro, Assistant Principal, are pleased to announce the Honor Roll for Quarter 1 of the 2023-2024 … more
Scenes from the East Providence High School Culinary-Good Neighbors "All Fired Up!" cook-off held November 4 in the student union.
Good Neighbors, EPCTC team up for 'All Fired Up' food fundraiser
EAST PROVIDENCE — Good Neighbors Community Kitchen and Food Pantry along with the East Providence High School Career and Tech Center Culinary Department recently team up for an "All Fired Up!" … more
Tautog fishing is strong, and cod fishing is just heating up.
Goodbye, to a good friend – and there’s still time for fishing
I have made a lot of friends fishing but have made just as many at coffee shops. Sorry to say my coffee friend Marc passed away Saturday after fighting pancreatic cancer for over a year. Fishing … more
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Martin Middle School announces '23-24 first quarter honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE — Laurie Marchand, Principal of Edward R. Martin Middle School, announces the First Quarter Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, … more
East Providence High School names 2023-24 first quarter honor students
EAST PROVIDENCE — Principal Bill Black along with assistants Shane Messier and Jill Usenia as well as Career and Technical Center Director Bob Hanlon and the stunningly stupendous staff at East … more
Distinctive Homes | Winter 2023
The 2023 winter edition of Distinctive Homes more
East Providence receiver Isaac Fox breaks through a would-be LaSalle tackler during the teams' annual Thanksgiving Day football game November 23.
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 their annual Thanksgiving Day clash, but once again the Townies … more
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Council considers 'show-cause' hearing for troubled Rumford Motor Inn
EAST PROVIDENCE — On the heels of public pronouncements by members of the administration, including Mayor Bob DaSilva, the East Providence City Council gave strong indication it was readying to … more
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Steven Clark Jr. is one of the seniors playing their final game for the East Providence High School football team on Thanksgiving Day 2023.
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 the very consequential holiday football rivalry between East … more
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EP Council denies proposed changes to Wampanoag Trail residential complex
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Council, at its November 21 meeting, voted to unanimously deny a proposed amendment to the city's existing, and severely out-dated, Comprehensive Plan, which would have … more
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The Post - Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A serious true crime spell-binder and a light, fun read
I read “Killers of the Flower Moon” before all the movie hoopla started. The film doesn’t sound as accurate as the book by David Grann, which I highly recommend. For something … more
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