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Senior midfielder and co-captain, Julian Monteiro leaped over North Kingstown keeper Ethan Ford and managed to dislodge the ball with his back foot. The ball laid in the goal box as seconds ticked off. Unfortunately there were no teammates following up the play and Ford was able to rollover and recover the ball. East Providence fell 1-0 to the Skippers in the semifinals on Wednesday night.
Late NK goal sinks Townies in semis
North Kingstown striker Tyler Cross scored with 1:42 remaining to beat East Providence 1-0 in the Division 1 semifinals at RIC on Wednesday night. “It’s been 49 years and counting … more
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Members of the East Providence Townies girls soccer team wait as their goalie Sadie Gagnon readies herself for a Prout kick during an end of the game shootout. East Providence eventually fell in penalty kicks and lost to Prout 1-0.
Girls' soccer team suffers heartbreaker in semis
The East Providence girls soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 overtime loss to Prout after two rounds of penalty kicks during the Division 2 semifinals at home on Thursday night. The two … more
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Local student-athlete Amelia Silvia plays net for the Highlander School co-ed soccer squad in its recent outing against The Greene School.
Highlander School completes latest co-ed soccer season
It wasn't exactly as the players and coaches of the Highlander Charter School co-ed soccer club would have hoped, but the team recently finished up its latest season of play in the independent … more
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House Majority Whip Katherine Kazarian (right) with Dana Borelli-Murray, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England.
Rep. Kazarian named 'Leading Woman of Distinction' by Girl Scouts
House Majority Whip and East Providence Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian has been named a Leading Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England. more
Johanna Corcoran, executive director of Feed RI, located on Bourne Avenue in Rumford, shows off items in their Hope Market, which sells food and other goods for discounted prices to people in need. She is displaying “birthday kits”, which include all necessary materials to make a birthday cake, including the candles, sold for only $5.
East Providence food assistance agencies prepare to meet SNAP moment
Will SNAP be partially funded, fully funded, or not funded at all? It remains up in the air. But for local food assistance agencies, they don't get to wait and see. more
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Kaia Greene (left in white), Vivian Bernhardt, Ellie Vest, Aliyah Evora, Keira Mullen and Ella Grimley celebrate after the Townies defeated La Salle 3-1 in the semifinals at RIC on Tuesday. 
Townies heading to D-1 championship
The East Providence girls' volleyball team is heading to the D-1 championship after soundly defeating rival La Salle 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 16-25, 25-23) in the semifinals at RIC on Tuesday night. The … more
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(Left to right): Shane Messier, Paige Messier, Ty Messier, Ashlyn Messier, and Stacey Messier celebrate Ty’s graduation from East Providence High School.
East Providence graduate named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar
A 2025 graduate of East Providence High School has joined an exclusive cohort of just 161 total high school grads from across the nation. more
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East Providence goalkeeper Kyle Desrosiers was dubbed "Man of the Match by Townies head coach after making 12 saves during the team's 1-0 victory over La Salle in the quarterfinals on Saturday. In photo, Desrosiers makes a stop on the Pawtucket striker as he heads in on a breakaway.
Townies edge La Salle 1-0 in quarterfinals
Senior goalkeeper Kyle Desrosiers was dubbed, "The man of the match," by Townies head coach Tim Calouro after he made 12 saves as the East Providence boys soccer team defeated La Salle 1-0 in the … more
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Aliyah Evora (middle) and her teammates celebrate after a Townies ace. East Providence won the quarterfinals match 3-0.
Townies breeze by Avengers 3-0 in quarters
Outside hitter and setter Keira Mullen made 10 kills as the East Providence girls volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 (25-9, 25-14, 25-17) victory over East Greenwich during a D-1 quarterfinals home … more
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James Schuller, a Barrington resident, is a student within East Providence High School’s culinary CTE program. Schuller is planning to prepare 100 meals for Good Neighbors with the help of a team of fellow students and Scout volunteers.
East Providence culinary student is ready to serve (and sauté)
A dash of determination, a pinch of purpose, and a heaping handful of compassion is likely to be a winning recipe for one East Providence High School culinary student hoping to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. more
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Eva Fontaine (left), Nadiyah Calouro-Vargas and Ryleigh Canton celebrate with Victoria Capelo after she scored to break a scoreless tie in the second half of the Townies 3-1 overtime victory over Middletown in the D-2 quarterfinals.
Townies beat Middletown 3-1 in overtime, head to semis
Eva Fontaine scored twice in overtime as the East Providence girls' soccer team beat Middletown during a D-2 quarterfinals game at home on Wednesday evening. The 12-2-2 Townies move on to face Prout … more
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A rendering from a site plan shows the location of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Lyon Avenue and Veterans Memorial Parkway. The East Providence City Council recently voted unanimously in support of a resolution that urges all relevant state and federal agencies to consider concerns about the proposed construction of the roundabout.
City Council adds to chorus resisting Vets Parkway roundabout
The East Providence City Council voted unanimously to support a resolution urging state and federal agencies to consider concerns about the proposed construction of a roundabout on Veterans Memorial Parkway. more
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Created to give people diagnosed with Parkinson's a therapeutic and physical outlet, the pickleball clinics are held once a week in Middletown and Riverside.
Therapeutic pickleball serves up hope in Riverside
A retired nurse who lost her brother-in-law to Parkinson’s starts pickleball clinics in Riverside and Middletown. more
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Senior Abi Ellison smashes a forehand during her straight set win over Fayth Loper of Rogers, 6-0, 6-2. The senior went 15-1 this fall and 31-1 over the past two seasons playing for the Townies girls' team.
Townies tennis suffers heartbreaking loss in semis
The East Providence girls' tennis team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Rogers 4-3 in the D-2 semifinals on Tuesday night. First singles player Abi Ellison won her match in straight sets, beating Fayth Loper 6-0, 6-2. As did fourth singles player Sydney Olson who beat Noemy De Sousa 6-3, 6-3. The Townies first doubles team of Megan Pita and Isabella Periquito also won, beating Grace Meuter and Angela Jolan 7-5, 6-4.  more
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Senior goalkeeper Kyle Desrosiers stops a blast by Pawtucket striker Miguel Soto, who snuck in on a breakaway late in the second half. Desrosiers made 4 saves and was again, huge defensively, for East Providence who beat the Pawtucket Co-op 2-0 in a preliminary playoff game on Tuesday night.
Townies shut out Pawtucket 2-0, move on to quarterfinals
Triston Nunes and Emerson Amado scored as the East Providence boys' soccer team shutout the Pawtucket Co-op 2-0 in a D-1 preliminary playoff game on Tuesday night. The 11-3-5 Townies move on to face … more
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Kit Espada poses with one of her ghoulish decorations set up on the lawn of her home at 40 Oak Ave. in Riveride, which she and her family, friends, and neighbors transform into a decorative Halloween masterpiece each October.
Riverside 'haunt' draws (and raises) thousands during spooky season
Kit Espada has turned a love of Halloween into a cherished community tradition; one that benefits the less fortunate while providing joy to thousands. more
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A composite of booking photos and (right) an RMV photo shows (from left) John Taylor III of Westport, Andrew Rebello of East Providence, Andrew Massey of Middletown and Robert Noble of Fall River.
Westport police arrest four on drug charges, warrants
A bag accidentally left behind in the lobby of a Westport hotel led to the arrest Monday of four area men on a host of drug charges and active warrants. Police were called to the Hampton Inn at … more
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Travel on Willett Avenue in East Providence will be reduced to one lane, with a bike lane on the far right and a buffer zone in between, as can be seen here.
Bike lane being added to sections of Willett Avenue and County Road
The main road connecting Barrington and Riverside is going on a diet.   According to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, a section of Willett Avenue and County Road is shrinking … more
Jay'veon Goncalves (left) celebrates with Aithan Vasquez after the running back scored on a 5-yard run in the first quarter. 
Townies massacre Moses Brown 32-0 in Homecoming game
Brady Platt scored three touchdowns as the East Providence football team massacred Moses Brown 32-0 during their Homecoming game on Friday night. The 5-2 Townies are currently in third place, behind … more
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Located at 75 New Road in Rumford, United Skates of America received a limited liquor license to sell beer and wine, which general manager Sue Chase said was in response to requests from their customers.
United Skates of America granted license to sell beer and wine
East Providence’s destination for family fun on four wheels is about to put a whole new spin on the phrase “happy hour”. more
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The annual Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll in Portsmouth draws people from all over — like members of the Cote family from Dartmouth, who took part in the 2023 event. Jeremy Cote leads his children (from left) Jack, 8, Georgia, 6, and Sam, 6.
From traffic to tranquility in Portsmouth
For one Saturday morning this fall, a stretch of Portsmouth’s most scenic shoreline will trade car traffic for bicycle bells and sneakers on pavement.   more
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East Providence resident recognized by national teaching group
The East Providence Lions Club proudly recognizes Lion Danielle Petsch for her selection to the National Federation of the Blind’s distinguished “Teacher of Tomorrow” program. more
Housing un-affordability hits new high across Rhode Island
Data now shows that the cost to affordably buy a median-priced home, or rent a median-priced apartment far exceeds the income of the average person looking to do so. more
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Eva Fontaine looks to make a pass during an earlier match. Fontaine scored to lift the Townies over Moses Brown 1-0 during a D-2 game on Tuesday night.
EP header beats Moses Brown 1-0
Eva Fontaine scored off an Amalia Amico direct kick to give East Providence a 1-0 victory over Moses Brown during a D-2 home game on Tuesday night.  Fontaine got her head on the direct kick and … more
Goalkeeper Kyle Desrosiers looks on as Townies defenders block a La Salle shot. Desrosiers made 8 saves as the game ended in a 1-1 tie. His ability to track down loose passes and break up plays in the box with his speed, quickness and strength have helped immensely to keep an L off the scoreboard for East Providence.
Soccer team preps for playoffs
The East Providence soccer team crushed St. Rays 4-0 and tied Cranston West, Cumberland and LaSalle during a difficult four game stretch last week. The Townies improved their D-1 record to 10-2-5 with just two games left to the season. Playoff seeding and games will start next week.  more
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