For the past eight years, Katie Solitro has taken students to give gifts to residents at Waterview Villa on South Broadway. Last week, the Villa residents gave a gift back.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/20/25
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PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department:
Tuesday, May 13
Yonathan Osvaldo Alvarez Cortez, 21, of 424 Park Ave., was charged with …
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5/19/25
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Panther Alier escaped from certain death as a 10-year-old in Southern Sudan during their brutal Civil War in 1987. Nearly 40 years later, he was lauded for his commitment to sharing his story with East Providence middle school students.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/19/25
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When Deborah Perez moved into her home on Fort Street in East Providence, she probably didn’t expect she would have to deal with artillery battering down on her property like it was a literal fort during the Revolutionary War.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/15/25
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A group of veterinarians, vet techs, private donors, and pet loving community members have given low-income pet owners a great gift in Riverside.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/14/25
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England recently announced that Acadia Ullucci, of Rumford, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.
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5/14/25
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The East Providence boys track team finished their dual meet season by crushing Tiverton 103-50 and Mt. Hope 115-32 at home on Monday evening. The third place Townies improved their overall record to …
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Story and Photos by Rich Dionne
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5/14/25
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Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible …
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5/13/25
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The whale has been determined to have been dead since at least January, but it is not known how it died.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/13/25
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Amy Moran, a middle school teacher at Edward R. Martin Middle School, is one of just five educators in the entire United States to earn the honor.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/12/25
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Whether you’re on the high seas or just cruising the bay, navigate the water safely and wear your life jacket.
Environmental police officers from the R.I. Department of Environmental …
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5/12/25
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While the East Providence Waterfront Commission checked off one of its final local approvals for the development, the group fighting against the development continues its efforts.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/8/25
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Valarie Lawson reflects on her historic rise to one of the loftiest political positions in the state, pay respects to mentor she succeeded, and highlight some of the state’s priority issues ahead.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/7/25
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Access to water views is a dream for most vacationers, but in the Ocean State, the view becomes a daily reality for some homeowners who live near the water — especially with the right design in …
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By Michelle Mercure
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5/7/25
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It typically takes about two decades from birth to reach the milestone of college graduation — a major turning point in most people’s lives. Many are in their lower to mid-twenties …
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By Michelle Mercure
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5/7/25
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Italian Corner Deli in East Providence continues to win accolades and return customers with its simple sandwich creations, executed to authentic perfection.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/6/25
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The East Providence lacrosse team fell to Wheeler School 23-3 during a non-league game on Thursday night. Keigan Grant scored 2 goals, and Nolan Travassos with 1 goal 2 assists for the Townies who dropped their record to 3-4 in Division 4.
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Story and photos by Rich Dionne
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5/6/25
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East Providence residents and siblings Donna and Steve Yan were raised to understand how vital food was to sustaining not just a household, but an entire community.
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/5/25
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The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) is issuing its next call for a second sculpture to be showcased along the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue.
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5/1/25
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Around a dozen citations for improper recycling were recently dismissed from East Providence municipal court, but it hasn't deterred the city's mayor from the original goal of the $50 fines.
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By Ethan Hartley
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4/30/25
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Lifelong Townie and Rhode Island Senator since 2018, Val Lawson has completed her ascendance to one of the state's most powerful political positions.
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By Ethan Hartley
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4/29/25
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The undefeated East Providence girls' lacrosse team remains undefeated eight games into their 2025 season.
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By Richard W. Dionne Jr.
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4/29/25
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The sun, and the spotlight, shone down on Providence Country Day (PCD) School to commemorate the state’s 138th annual celebration of Arbor Day.
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By Ethan Hartley
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4/28/25
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Over 60 years ago, Dorothy Elliott proved that a photo was worth 1,000 words, and at least 2,000 subscribers.
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By Ethan Hartley
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4/24/25
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A Barrington boater's season got off to a rough start when an Albin fishing boat fell from its trailer following an accident near the Bristol and Warren line about 3 p.m. Wednesday.
The Albin …
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4/23/25
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