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The Lead: East Providence - July 16
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The Rumford 10U All-Stars captured the 2024 District 2 Little League Baseball Tournament title with a 5-4 win over Bristol-King Phillip Friday night, July 12.
Rumford captures 10U District 2 All-Star Tournament title
EAST PROVIDENCE — Fittingly the last one was the toughest victory to get, but the Rumford Little League 10U All-Stars captured the 2024 District 2 Tournament title at its very own Rock Memorial … more
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Harry "Hawk" Edmonds (center, green shirt) holds the street sign placed at the site honoring him and his family in the Hull Street Park neighborhood at the July 13 ceremony there.
Leading the 'way'...East Providence dedicates street in Edmonds' honor
EAST PROVIDENCE — It's certainly been a life well lived for Harry "Hawk" Edmonds, and the noted East Providence native received one of the highest accolades the city could offer when on … more
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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 … more
RIDOT Director Peter Alviti speaks while showing a graph on traffic patterns on the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, July 9.
Westbound traffic flows improve, east side stalls with lane changes
PROVIDENCE — There's more than a hint of irony in the updated traffic figures for the Washington Bridge provided by state officials last week after they were forced to make dramatic alterations … more
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Will Haggerty delivers a pitch for the Post 10 Senior squad during his five-inning, no-hit performance in Riverside's 10-0 win over Pawtucket Post 25 Wednesday night, July 10.
Post 10 Seniors sweep Pawtucket for first two wins of 2024 season
It's been an admittedly unsatisfying start to the 2024 Rhode Island American Baseball League season for the Riverside Post 10 Senior Division club. The locals, however, are hoping to turn around … more
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The Post - Thursday, July 11, 2024
Gabriel Noriega threw a one-hit shutout for the EP Central All-Stars in their Silva Tourney victory over host Little Compton Tiverton Tuesday night, July 9.
Rumford, EP Central sides win Silva All-Star Tourney games
One city-based side got its Ron Silva/Little League District 2 Minor Baseball Division tourney run going, while another got its first win of the event as play resumed Tuesday night, July 9, following … more
Attorney Max Wistow speaks July 10 during a review of the legal aspects pertaining to the Washington Bridge closure.
Bridge counselors coyly answer questions about their investigation
PROVIDENCE — It's likely the general public will not get all of the information it would expect and want to know about the Washington Bridge debacle any time soon. At least that's how the … more
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Chris Charbonneau drove in a run for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors as the locals won their fifth game in a row with an 8-4 victory over South Kingstown Post 39 Tuesday night, July 9.
Post 10 Juniors pop South Kingstown, win fifth in a row
The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad, sponsored by the ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility, returned to Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League action after the July Fourth … more
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Gov. Dan McKee speaks at a July 9 press conference updating the Washington Bridge reconstruction project.
Stresses, strains associated with bridge project likely led to lack of bids
PROVIDENCE — The stresses and strains associated with such a significant and scrutinized project are what state officials believe to be the reasons why no company formally bid to rebuild the … more
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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 … more
This story of two best friends is a sad portrait of rural America
‘The Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America’ By Monica Potts T his is the tale of two young girls – best friends Monica and Darci – … more
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Angler Greg Vespe of Tiverton shows the 49-pound striped bass he caught off Newport last week trolling tube and worm.
Experienced or not, it’s a great time to fish
F ishing memories last a lifetime. And, the good news, you do not need a lot of money to start creating them for you, family members and friends. Fishing connects you with the environment, it is a … more
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Democrats have a problem – but is it actually just a Biden problem?
STORY OF THE WEEK: With 122 days until the Nov. 5 election (as of the writing of this column), Democrats find themselves in a fix. Various news reports this week had President Biden weighing a … more
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Reading choices from light to heavy for those lazy summer days
Just a few choices for your porch, deck, beach or boat reading this summer. “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough (2015). As with all of his books, McCullough exhaustively … more
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East Providence Police identify deceased kayakers
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police and Fire Departments have identified the two male kayakers found dead Friday, July 5, at the Omega Pond off Roger Williams Avenue in the Rumford … more
UPDATED: East Providence public safety officials recover bodies of missing kayakers
City public safety personnel were searching for two apparently missing kayakers in the Omega Pond after receiving calls early Friday morning, July 5. The East Providence Fire Department was … more
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Donovan Bazar throws a pitch for the Rumford 10U Baseball All-Stars in their 11-0 victory over Bristol July 1 in the District 2 Tourney winner's bracket final
Rumford 10U Baseball Stars reach District 2 final
The lone city entry into the District 2 Little League Major Baseball 10U Division All-Star event from Rumford has raced through the competition so far, winning all three of its games via the 10-Run … more
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East Providence High School lists last honor roll for 2023-24
Bill Black, Principal, Shane Messier, Assistant Principal, Jill Usenia, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon, CTC Director and the Amazing Staff of East Providence High School, announce the Honor Roll for … more
The Post - Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Riverside Middle School releases fourth and last honor roll for 2023-24 term
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 4 of the 2023-2024 … more
Martin Middle School names final honor roll of students for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — Edward R. Martin Middle School Principal Laurie Marchand, Assistant Principal Greg McCarthy, and Mia Millea, Dean of Students, announces the Fourth Quarter Honor Roll for the … more
Maddison Levesque makes a throw to first base for the combined EP Central/Riverside/Rumford Minor Softball Division All-Stars in their District 2 Tourney opener against Middletown on July 1.
City-wide Minor Softball Stars fall out of District 2 Tourney
Monday, July 1, the city-wide East Providence Central/Riverside/Rumford Minor Softball Stars played host to Middletown at Pierce Field in an opening round contest, which was won by the visitors … more
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Rowers in a mixed masters boat lean into their stroke during an East Bay Rowing practice session along the Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove early on a recent weekday morning. At this time of the year, teams launch their boats at 5:30 a.m. for a 90-minute workout.
Ready, row! – On the water with a local rowing club
It’s 5:15 on a Thursday morning. Down a dusty lane aside the shore of Hundred Acre Cove in Barrington, one car after another crunches and slows to a stop. Each driver steps out, makes … more
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