The following notices of academic achievement for East Providence students were provided by their institutions of higher learning:
Dean’s ListCalli Vocke, East Providence, has been named to …
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2/8/23
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Two huge books this time. But, I like big books (and I cannot lie) if the story is compelling and both of these are very compelling. And, a few fun reads (a murder mystery and a thriller). …
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By Lynda Rego
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2/8/23
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It was unusual to have right whales feeding on the surface in Cape Cod Bay last month. They usually appear there in the spring.
Warming water, a change in bait and forage fish profiles and other …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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2/8/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Laurie Marchand, Principal of Edward R. Martin Middle School, announces the Second Quarter Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 school year. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, …
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2/7/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Forand announced Monday afternoon, Feb. 6, Dr. Julie Giangiulio has been chosen as the new principal at Riverside Middle …
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By Mike Rego
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2/6/23
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PROVIDENCE — Kit Ruddock’s victory in the boys’ 300 meter race highlighted the East Providence High School athletes who competed in their respective class indoor track and field …
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By Mike Rego
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2/6/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — With wind chills expected to take temperatures well below zero throughout the area over the next 24 hours, East Providence has announced three warming centers in the city will …
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2/3/23
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BARRINGTON — Matt Raffa’s spinning jumper five feet from the cup with two seconds left was the winning bucket as Barrington High School edged visiting East Providence, 70-67, in a dynamic …
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By Mike Rego
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2/3/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School and St. Raphael/Providence Country Day co-op swims teams engaged in a couple of spirited Division IV meets Wednesday night, Feb. 1, at the Boys …
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By Mike Rego
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2/3/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual Rhode Island FIRST LEGO Robotics League state championship event, conducted by Rhode Island Students of the Future, returned to the calendar on January 28, taking …
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By Mike Rego
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2/3/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The latest non-league excursion for the East Providence High School wrestling team took the squad to Southington, Conn., where the Townies competed in the 2023 Connecticut …
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By Mike Rego
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2/2/23
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PROVIDENCE — East Providence’s two freshmen state representatives received their committee assignments from Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) on Tuesday, Jan. …
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By Mike Rego
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2/2/23
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“Death with Dignity,” also known as Physician Assisted Death, Physician Assisted Suicide and Medical Aid in Dying, refers to the legal ability of a physician to provide a potentially …
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By Bonnie Evans
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2/1/23
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PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank board recently voted to award a total of $2.5 million in Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program funds several communities it deemed …
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By Mike Rego
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2/1/23
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False albacore have grown in stature as a highly targeted recreational sport fish. These speedsters have thrilled shore and boat anglers, and have become a valuable addition to the recreational …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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2/1/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Most everything about East Providence High School’s performance Tuesday evening, Jan. 31, was impressive as the host Townies ran Central out of Ramos Gym by a 58-37 …
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By Mike Rego
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1/31/23
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PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School gymnastics team continued its impressive season by winning a four-team meet at Strive Gymnastics in Somerset on Saturday.
The Patriots came out on top …
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1/31/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School students participated in the fourth edition of the district’s “Poetry Out Loud” competition Thursday night, Jan. 26, in the …
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By Mike Rego
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1/31/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Department’s Detective and Animal Control units are actively investigating a case of animal cruelty in the Riverside section of the city after a …
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By Mike Rego
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1/30/23
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PROVIDENCE — Never in doubt after a late first quarter spurt, the East Providence High School boys’ basketball team easily dispatched Mt. Pleasant by the final score of 78-51 Friday …
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By Mike Rego
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1/27/23
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PROVIDENCE — Last week, city resident and long-time municipal employee Bill Fazioli took on a key position with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank as the quasi-state agency expands its …
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By Mike Rego
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1/27/23
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PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School super sophomore Nazarae Phillip led city-based sides in the girls’ Sullivan Division indoor track and field championship meet held Tuesday, Jan. …
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1/26/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Some clarity should be coming soon on how Marshall Properties LLC can go about its planned redevelopment of the former Metacomet Country Club parcel off Veterans Memorial …
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By Mike Rego
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1/26/23
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