More students are applying to more U.S. colleges and universities than ever before, according to reporting from The Common App, an organization that has dramatically altered the college application …
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By Julia Stearly
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6/29/23
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Officials and administrators in East Providence should be pleased with the recent earmarks approved in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget by the General Assembly and backed by the governor for use by the …
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By Mike Rego
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6/29/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The stays for the city entries into the 2023 District 2 Little League Major Baseball Division All Star tournament were brief as both the Rumford and East Providence …
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By Mike Rego
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6/28/23
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The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame recently named East Providence’s Tom Army as the recipient of the 2023 Malcolm Greene Chace Memorial Trophy recognizing “Achievement & Outstanding …
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6/28/23
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PROVIDENCE – Governor Dan McKee Monday, June 26, vetoed a bill passed by overwhelming majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly during its 2023 session, which would have restricted …
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By Mike Rego
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6/27/23
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“My Sister’s Keeper” is a most intriguing and heart-rending story regarding a moral dilemma faced by parents Brian and Sara Fitzgerald, who might have remained a normal functioning family if not for the illness of their 3-year-old daughter, Kate, who is stricken with an aggressive form of leukemia.
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By Donna Bruno
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6/27/23
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June was pockmarked by events which suggest to me that ethics as a guiding force is in full decline. Locally, we had the pathetic saga of two administrators of Gov. Dan McKee engaging in unchecked …
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By Arlene Violet, Esq.
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6/27/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The troubled March trip to Philadelphia by two Rhode Island officials continues to make waves. Following revelations, via ProJo, about a January lunch at the Capital Grill that …
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By Ian Donnis
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6/27/23
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Scott Travers of Coventry, R.I., has been appointed executive director of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA). He replaces Greg Vespe, who took the helm to bolster the …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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6/27/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The "Road to Williamsport" dream for local youngsters began Monday night, June 26, with the start of the Little League District 2 Major Baseball All Star Tournament.
In …
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By Mike Rego
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6/27/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Chronic tax delinquents in East Providence will soon get a chance to bring their accounts up to date after the City Council agreed on ordinance for a one-time offer to make …
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By Mike Rego
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6/26/23
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Barrington’s Kate Shields recently finished her junior year at Bay View Academy in East Providence. The All-State girls lacrosse goalie has verbally committed to play lacrosse at the University …
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6/26/23
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Legislation sponsored by a Barrington legislator will open the door for some 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections.
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D-District 66, Barrington and East …
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6/26/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — In a battle of Southeast Conference standout freshmen from this past season, Nicholas Dunlap pulled off a remarkable rally, coming from four shots down on the back nine …
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By Mike Rego
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6/25/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Caleb Surratt increased his lead heading into the fourth and final round of the 2023 Northeast Amateur Invitational as the North Carolina native recorded his best 18 hole …
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By Mike Rego
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6/23/23
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PROVIDENCE — The office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced in statement issued Friday, June 23, an East Providence man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with …
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6/23/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Caleb Surratt shot one of the lowest scores during Round 2 of the 2023 Northeast Amateur Invitational Thursday, June 22, at Wannamoisett Country Club in the Rumford section of …
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By Mike Rego
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6/22/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its Tuesday, June 20, gathering authorized the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva to buy 60 new Motorola portable radios for the East Providence Police …
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By Mike Rego
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6/22/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Bartley Forrester, a fifth-year senior on the Georgia Tech squad that last month finished as the national runner-up to champion Florida, held the lead after the first …
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By Mike Rego
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6/21/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The current incarnation of the City Council gave its greatest consideration to date on the controversial issue of speed cameras placed around East Providence during its June …
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By Mike Rego
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6/21/23
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Summertime Guide | June 2023
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6/21/23
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A century ago, five lighthouses lined the East Providence shoreline, lighting the way for ships passing from the upper reaches of Narragansett Bay into the Providence River and the busy port of Providence. Only one remains.
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By Scott Pickering
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6/21/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Two-time reigning champion Dylan Menante returns to defend his title when the 61st Northeast Amateur Invitational golf tournament tees off at Wannamoisett Country Club June …
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By Mike Rego
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6/21/23
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