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East Providence school construction projects continue on time, on budget
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first outward signs of new construction on the Martin Middle School renovation project, one of three significant efforts occurring concurrently in the district, became …
EAST PROVIDENCE — T he midway at the Crescent Park "Summerfest" Carnival, held July 17-21 on the grounds of the historic site … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — Rumford Little League rebounded from its first setback of the summer to reach the final round of the Ron … Read More
The Community College of Rhode Island, as part of its partnership with Bally’s Corporation, is launching its first course specific … Read More
Despite a 32 percent increase in the number of single-family homes on the market since June of last year, the median price of Rhode … Read More
The Rumford Little League Minor Baseball Division All-Stars suffered their first setback of the summer in the Ron Silva/District … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police have identified the three suspects in an armed robbery attempt Tuesday morning, … Read More
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Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest 2023
Carnival at the Carousel
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside quite literally takes center stage on the city's community calendar in the coming days and weeks, beginning this weekend with the inaugural Crescent Park Carousel …
Fourth at Pierce 'fires' on July 3
The annual East Providence Independence Day Celebration, conducted by the Recreation Department, takes place Monday July 3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium on Mercer Street. Gates open at 6 p.m.
A …
Endangered species: Saltmarshes — and what to do about it
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust kicks off its 2023 Land Trust Learning Series on Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation on saltmarsh degradation by Mark Bertness at the Barrington …
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Letter: Wind power foes should ponder where energy comes from
To the editor: As I drive around some of the high-rent areas of the island, I see huge single-family homes, with perfectly kept lawns and hedges. It would be reasonable to assume that their …
Letter: Being offered worst possible choices needs to end
To the editor: If we continue to be the leading nation of the world, then certainly our politicians are the most powerful people in civil discourse. Then how is it one party kowtows …
Letter: The Biden ‘catastrophe’: new jobs, low unemployment
To the editor: Nikki Haley has called Trump, among other things, “unhinged,” but has said she will support him because Biden has been a “catastrophe.” Friday, it was …
Letter: We need more funding for child care programs
To the editor: As a small business owner running a pediatric occupational therapy institute in Rhode Island, I know that the struggle to find affordable, convenient child care is a daily reality …
Letter: Attention food enthusiasts and community members
Are you looking for a way to give back and contribute? Look no further than the "Condiment Caring Drive" in support of the East Bay Food Pantry.