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Norman Dudziak photographed this invasive autumn olive (left) at the Seaview Marsh land trust property on the Palmer River on Oct. 1, 2020, and has posted it to iNaturalist. He photographed this snowy egret at the Aurora Marsh land trust property on the Palmer River on April 28, 2015, and has posted it to iNaturalist.

The crown jewel of citizen science for biological nature observations is “iNaturalist,” a social network with more than 2.6 million participants. Using … more

By Norman Dudziak and Sally Johnson | 6/20/23

The ugly trip to Philly continues to reverberate in R.I.

STORY OF THE WEEK: The after-life of the March trip by two Rhode Island officials to Philadelphia continued to echo loudly. After an initial burst of media coverage, the story got picked up by the … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/20/23

Katie Spier shows appreciation for her first keeper, caught last year while fishing with uncle Greg Spier of Portsmouth. The striped bass regulation is one fish/person/day in a slot size of 28” to less than 31.”

How to preserve and cook your catch

If you are fortunate enough to catch a striped bass in the allowable slot size of 28” to less than 31”, and plan to keep and eat it, here are some tips on how to preserve and cook the … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 6/20/23

The EPHS baseball team charges pitcher Tim Robitaille after the final out of the Townies' 1-0 win over East Greenwich for the 2023 Division II championship Monday, June 19.

Twice is nice...East Providence wins second-ever baseball title

PROVIDENCE — For just the second time in the near-century long history of the program in the Interscholastic League, the East Providence High School baseball team is a champion. Tim … more

By Mike Rego | 6/19/23

Makena Petsch, a senior and student council president, leads the EPHS Class of 2023 into commencement June 2 at Pierce Stadium.

East Providence's Petsch represents Rhode Island in national teen scholarship event

Makena Petsch of Riverside will represent Rhode Island as the state's participant in the 66th Distinguished Young Women national finals June 22-24 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater in Mobile, Ala. … more

6/19/23

The Providence Country Day School graduating Class of 2023.

Providence Country Day School conducts 2023 commencement

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School celebrated the 32 members in the senior Class of 2023 during commencement held Wednesday, June 14. The sun shone bright on the … more

6/19/23

Dylan Annicelli was the starting and winning pitcher for the EPHS baseball team in its 1-0 win over East Greenwich in Game 2 of the Division II finals Sunday, June 18.

Townies triumph, force deciding game for Division II baseball title

PROVIDENCE — After how close they've played in their meetings to date, it's only fitting the East Providence and East Greenwich High School baseball teams will play a third and deciding game for … more

By Mike Rego | 6/18/23

A rendering of the renovated Library/Media Center at RMS.

Planned upgrades at Riverside Middle School remain on budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — Unlike the need for a one-off, near-complete remodeling of Martin Middle School, its counterpart in Riverside has received a steady stream of upgrades in recent years to keep … more

By Mike Rego | 6/16/23

Rep. Terri Cortvriend walks along the shoreline in front of Baker Road homes on the west side of Portsmouth back in March. Her bill establishing that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet landward of the recognizable high tide line is now awaiting the governor’s signature.

Bill clarifying public shoreline access clears Assembly

PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Mark P. McKenney to establish that the public area of the shoreline is 10 feet … more

6/16/23

EPHS catcher Briab Rutkowski dives to tag out an East Greenwich runner in the eighth inning of their June 15 Division II baseball championship series opener.

Avengers tip Townies in wild Division II baseball finals opener

PROVIDENCE — You almost had to be there to comprehend it, that's how wild the finish of East Greenwich High School's 3-2, eight-inning victory over East Providence in Game 1 of the 2023 … more

By Mike Rego | 6/15/23

The location of the leaky drainage line on the new EPHS campus as it appeared in late April of 2023.

EPHS drainage pipe remedy nears consensus, conclusion

EAST PROVIDENCE — The long, sometimes arduous, road to resolving the problem of a leaky, 30-inch drainage line on the re-envisioned East Providence High School grounds finally...finally appears … more

By Mike Rego | 6/15/23

The Post - Thursday, June 15, 2023

6/15/23

Abigail Ellison recently completed an impressive freshman season playing from the No. 2 singles position on the East Providence High School boys' tennis team.

Ellison earns her stripes early playing on Townies boys' tennis team

EAST PROVIDENCE — That Abigail Ellison, in 2023, is a standout on the East Providence High School boys' tennis tennis team isn't so big of a deal. That she, as a freshman, is already one … more

By Mike Rego | 6/15/23

At design mid-point, Martin Middle School project remains on budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The proposed near-complete renovation of Martin Middle School at the mid-way moment of the design and estimate process remains on budget and in line with the requirements of … more

By Mike Rego | 6/14/23

238th Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration

238th Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration more

6/14/23

Assembly passes Kazarian bill to protect domestic violence victims

PROVIDENCE — As the work of the Rhode Island General Assembly accelerates with the end of the 2023 session now just a few weeks away, key legislation is coming to the fore like that of East … more

6/13/23

(From left to right) Champions of the inaugural East Providence High School/Friends of Townie Athletics Family Doubles Tennis Tournament Laurent and Justin Petion gather with the runners-up Jaydon and Jared Amaral after the competition finished Saturday, June 10.

First EPHS family doubles tennis tourney teems with success

EAST PROVIDENCE — As first attempts go, the inaugural East Providence High School Family Doubles Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Friends of Townies Athletics booster organization, held … more

By Mike Rego | 6/13/23

Revelations show ugly behavior from state officials in Philly trip

STORY OF THE WEEK: The floodgates opened last week on the problematic visit by two high-level state Department of Administration officials to Philadelphia in March. Attorney General Peter Neronha … more

By Ian Donnis | 6/12/23

East Providence resident Robbins receives prestigious Hendricken accolade

WARWICK — Hunter Robbins, of East Providence and a senior, has been named as the recipient of the 2023 Bishop Hendricken High School Principal’s Leadership Award. Inspired by … more

6/12/23

Graduates in the St. Mary Academy-Bay View Class of 2023 enter the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence for commencement on Monday, June 5.

St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 147th Commencement

PROVIDENCE — On Monday evening, June 5, St. Mary Academy – Bay View graduated its Class of 2023 at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Each of the 49 graduates have been accepted to … more

6/12/23

Winning pitcher Tim Robitaille and his EPHS mates celebrate their victory over Chariho, June 10, which sent the Townies into the 2023 Division II baseball championship series.

East Providence beats Chariho, earns spot in D-II baseball finals

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School will play for the 2023 Division II baseball championship after the Townies edged Chariho, 2-1, to claim the top spot from Pod 1 of the league … more

By Mike Rego | 6/10/23

A view of the new body cameras being worn by East Providence Police officers as of Friday, June 9, 2023.

East Providence Police Department deploys body worn cameras

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced in a press release Friday, June 9, it has deployed its body worn camera program for officers, starting with immediate effect. … more

By Mike Rego | 6/9/23

Dylan Annicelli went the distance for the Townies in their playoff win over Chariho Thursday, June 8.

EP edges Chariho, sets up showdown for D-II baseball finals berth

RICHMOND — The East Providence High School baseball team needed to defeat Chariho on the road Thursday afternoon, June 8, in the Division II championship playoffs to keep its season alive. And … more

6/8/23

Senate, House back Lawson, Dawson lead poisoning bills

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island House and Senate passed a package of three bills to reduce childhood lead poisoning by ensuring landlords comply with lead-safety laws, some sponsored in each … more

6/8/23

Letter: The good old days weren't always good

To the editor: The public is being told how today's kids are dealing with mental health issues due to the pandemic. Here is some perspective: If you were born in 1900 most Americans lived in rural … more

6/8/23