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East Providence recently used city money to repair sidewalks, in asphalt rather than cement, along the state-owned Pawtucket Avenue. A bill passed in the Rhode Island Senate would call for the state to pick up the expense
Senate passes bill requiring state maintenance of sidewalks on its roads
EAST PROVIDENCE — On the same day, June 4, as a member of the City Council here broached the subject during a discussion item on the meeting agenda later that evening, the Rhode Island Senate … more
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Assembly backs Lauria, Henries bills supporting women's health, safety issues
PROVIDENCE — Two bills aimed most specifically women's health and safety issues sponsored by East Bay legislators were among the latest passed by the full General Assembly earlier this week. … more
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The Northern Quahog
Quahogs – Who, what, where, why and how?
A new report written for anglers by anglers serves as a call-to-arms to galvanize the angling community to demand action as climate change disrupts fishing experiences coast to coast. Last … more
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A win for law enforcement transparency, and a research race in R.I.
STORY OF THE WEEK: After an update of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights recently got close to the finish line, there was 0.0% chance that legislative leaders wouldn’t get it … more
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The suspect in the SUV larceny chase ended in East Providence on June 6, Austin Pereira.
East Providence Police arrest suspect in car chase, have no leads on youth stabbing incident
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department identified the driver who is alleged to have led area law enforcement on a chase after he and a group of others stole a sports … more
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East Providence High School held commencement for the Class of 2024, which included a set of triplets, including the DeCostas, as well as nine sets of twins.
East Providence High School Class of 2024 graduation: Pairs aplenty
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Senior Class of 2024 took part in commencement ceremonies Friday evening, June 7, at Pierce Memorial Stadium. Nathan Tavares was the class … more
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Legislation requiring safe firearms storage passes full General Assembly
PROVIDENCE — With final votes in the Senate, Thursday night, June 6, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Justine Caldwell and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to require safe … more
Assembly passes e-bike regulations – Yes to some, no to others
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly voted on Thursday, June 6, to approve legislation from East Bay Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Dawn Euer to expand the legal use of electric bicycles in Rhode … more
Waddington, Kent Heights, and Hennessey join together to sing "Paint it Black" by the Rolling Stones at the 2024 EP elementary school "Kids Rock Concert."
East Providence elementary school 'Kids Rock Concert' jams once more
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence elementary school students' "Kids Rock Concert," which like many other things took a respite during the COVID-19 pandemic, is back for certain on the … more
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EPHS seniors (from left to right) Steven Clark Jr., Nolan Lorenz, Kate Bernhardt, Daniella Escudero, Kenna Wigginton, Rylee Jackson, Kaylee Vieira and James McShane each officially put pen to paper, pledging their skills to a group of Division II and III college programs.
Eight Townies pen letters of intent at annual collegiate sports signing day
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School, under the auspices of district athletic director Alex Butler, held what has become its annual senior athletes signing day last Tuesday afternoon, … more
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Logan Calouro bumps a pass for the EPHS boys' volleyball team in the Townies' Division II boys' semifinal playoff match Wednesday night, June 5.
Barrington bounces East Providence from D-II boys' volleyball playoffs
BARRINGTON — The East Providence High School boys' volleyball team was bounced from the 2024 Division II championship tournament by the narrowest of margins last Wednesday night, June 5, in the … more
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Twin siblings Eva and Will Laroche along with close friend Nathan Tavares (from left to right) are the top three academic members in the graduating Class of 2024 from East Providence High School. The three will lead their fellow seniors at commencement exercises Friday night, June 7, at Pierce Memorial Stadium. Commencement starts at 6 p.m.
Three of a kind: Tavares, Laroche twins top EPHS Senior Class of 2024
The reason why two of the top three students academically in the East Providence High School graduating Class of 2024 are so close is really obvious, and that the trio as a whole are tight becomes … more
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RIPTA will not move forward with service reductions
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, RIPTA, will not move forward with previously proposed service reductions, which were scheduled to go into effect on Saturday, June 15, as … more
The Post - Thursday, June 6, 2024
East Providence High School's Noah Araujo accounted for one of the four counting scores for the Townies during the inaugural Division II team tournament played June 4 in Westerly at Winnapaug Golf and Country Club.
EPHS finishes as runner-up in inaugural Division II golf tournament
Similar to its pursuit of a spot in the state championship tournament the week prior, the East Providence High School golf club came up just shy of claiming the first ever Rhode Island golf Coaches … more
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East Bay Regional Coalition gains grant for alcohol and cannabis prevention
BARRINGTON — The East Bay Regional Coalition, through its BAY Team, was recently awarded a five-year grant from the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities … more
Council moves to cut funding of 'new' East Providence Rec/Community Center construction
EAST PROVIDENCE — It's not done, done yet, but the City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, June 4, set the wheels in motion to halt any future construction of a brand new … more
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Richard Kirby, testifying during the 2016 hearing at which he was fired as city manager, has settled his lawsuit against East Providence for $750,000.
Nearly a decade on, city finally settles with former manager Kirby
It took a few weeks longer following its initial release to the public, but after nearly a decade of negotiation and litigation, a deal struck settling his dismal way back in 2016 between East … more
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Nazarae Phillip placed third in the girls' high jump for EPHS at the 2024 state outdoor track and field championship meet Saturday, June 1, at Conley Stadium in Providence.
EPHS boys set new 4x4 relay record, Phillip paces girls at state outdoor track meet
PROVIDENCE — Superstar Lisa Raye led the West Warwick High School girls' to their second consecutive title while the neighboring Barrington boys captured the program's first-ever crown at the … more
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Is R.I. healthcare ‘on the precipice of a disaster’?
STORY OF THE WEEK: During a fiery speech last Tuesday in the House of Representatives’ chamber at the Statehouse, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha warned of the growing healthcare … more
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Bulldogs better East Providence in D-II baseball pod finale
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School baseball team will not get a chance to fully defend its Division II title after the Townies were defeated by visiting Westerly 4-0 Monday … more
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Letter: If you don’t trust ballot box, be a poll worker
To the editor: The upcoming election is all about “saving democracy,” either from government overreach by Democrats or authoritarian Republicans. I’ve been thinking a lot about … more
Jeff Sullivan with a monster fluke caught on light tackle with one of his squid rigs.
Follow these pro tips to find the big fluke
As the spring migration of striped bass starts to slow, anglers begin to focus their attention on catching summer flounder (fluke). This year, like the past three years, has gotten off to a slow … more
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On R.I. healthcare: Keep fiddling while Rome is burning
Legend has it that while a fire destroyed the city of Rome, then Emperor Nero played his violin, thus revealing his total lack of understanding of what was happening during a crisis. If Nero headed … more
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Election integrity, mail ballot application bills move through Assembly
PROVIDENCE — East Bay members of the General Assembly were among the legislators to sponsor bills in recent days in both chambers regarding ballot access and election integrity issues as the … more
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