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A petting zoo will continue to be a part of the new monthly community Block Party series at the Weaver Library, replacing the weekly former farmers market.
East Providence Libraries forego farmers market for block party series
EAST PROVIDENCE — They'll have some of the same elements as their predecessor, but not the main ingredient...no pun intended. The East Providence Public Libraries have announced the weekly … more
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The EPHS Unified Hoops team defeated Central Falls Saturday, May 13, to claim the 2023 Division II championship.
Townies take home first Unified hoops title on third try
WARWICK — The third time was indeed the charm for the East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad as the locals captured the 2023 Division II championship Saturday morning, May … more
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Riverside Middle School MLL instructor Kristyn-Anne Pinheiro (center, with sign) and her students celebrate her being named 2023 East Providence District Teacher of the Year.
East Providence recognizes Riverside's Pinheiro as District Teacher of the Year
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside Middle School's Kristyn-Anne Pinheiro was chosen not only as her building's instructor of the year but as the 2023 East Providence School District Teacher of the … more
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Lily Johanson, Peter Kochan and their EPHS Unified Hoops teammates beat North Kingstown May 11 to advance to the 2023 Division II playoffs championship game.
East Providence High School advances to Unified hoops title tilt
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad never trailed en route to a 30-22 victory over visiting North Kingstown in the semifinals of the Division II … more
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A look out towards Narragansett Bay from Bullocks Point in May of 2023.
Department of Environmental Management opens seasonal phone line May 15
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the opening of its seasonal 24-hour telephone information line beginning on May 15 through October15. … more
A group shot of the 2023 EPLAC Recognition Night honorees.
East Providence Local Advisory Committee holds 15th annual recognition night
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education, EPLAC, held its annual Special Needs Recognition Program Reception on Wednesday, May 10, at the East … more
EP's Noah Araujo
Eagles sweep host Townies, Huskies in Eastern Division golf
EAST PROVIDENCE — The unbeaten and league leading Barrington High School golf team visited East Providence with Mt. Hope Wednesday afternoon, May 10. And even though the host Townies shot a … more
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A past performer at Larisa Park, "The Oh Nos!!!" Beatles tribute band.
East Providence Rec Department announces 2023 Summer Concert Series
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Recreation Department announced its 2023 Summer Concert line-up, once again featuring a mix of musicians performing standards, Jazz and Blues, do-op and … more
East Providence High School's Dylan Annicelli delivers a pitch during his one-hit, shutout performance against visiting Tiverton Friday night, May 5.
EPHS sophs spin a pair of gems in Division II baseball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School baseball team collected a pair of solid Division II wins over the last week, sparked by two superb pitching performances by two emerging … more
Senate passes Lawson bill to make pediatric autoimmune protections permanent
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island State Senate Tuesday, May 9, passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Valarie Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) to make permanent a pilot program approved last year that … more
Jaydon Amaral hits an overhead at net while his partner on the EPHS boys' No. 2 doubles team Nathan Thurber looks on during their match against PCD Monday, May 8.
Townies nip next-door neighbor Knights in boys' tennis
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual boys' tennis showdown between next-door neighbors East Providence High School and the Providence Country Day School was won this spring by the visiting Townies … more
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Anchor runner Nazarae Phillip crosses the finish line first as the EPHS girls' 4x100 meter relay team won the event at the 2023 Eastern Division Championship Meet Saturday, May 6, in Barrington.
Townies win twice at Eastern outdoor championship meet
BARRINGTON — The East Providence High School boys' and girls' outdoor track and field squads began their 2023 championship competitions last weekend when the Townies took part in their … more
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Isabella Hurley, Jake Rodrick, Desmond Shattuck perform during the 2023 EPHS Band concert.
East Providence High School 2023 spring band concert...in photos
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Band, under the direction of Marisa Silva and assisted by Olivia Kleyla, held its annual spring concert Thursday evening, May 4, inside the new … more
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Gallery: More EPHS Unified Hoops
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad recently took on visiting Hope at Ramos Gymnasiam. Big buckets late by Ben Nascimento and Alex Viera helped … more
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EPHS goalie Jacob Leite
Thunderbolts trip up Townies in Division IV boys' lacrosse
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team dropped a Division IV home outing to the Cranston East/North Providence co-op by a 9-3 count on an overcast, brisk Thursday … more
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Public safety crews pull a truck from the waters off the coast of East Providence at Bold Point Park around noontime Thursday, May 4.
Taunton man dies in submerged truck off East Providence coast
EAST PROVIDENCE — A man is dead after first responders in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 4, found a vehicle submerged off the coast of Bold Point Park in city … more
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The Gorham family, Facilities Director Chris Murphy and Principal Bill Black gather as the new Scott Gorham memorial plaque at EPHS is unveiled at the Townie Tennis Complex Wednesday, May 3.
Gorham tennis memorial is unveiled at East Providence High School
EAST PROVIDENCE — One could say the tennis complex on the new East Providence High School grounds are once again whole after a plaque memorializing the life of former Townie player Scott Gorham … more
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Crews mill a road in city in the fall of 2022 in preparation of dropping a new layer of asphalt.
Rising prices put a pinch on East Providence's road repair program
EAST PROVIDENCE — Department of Public Works Director Dan Borges, just back on the job following paternity leave, was likely as busy in the office as he was at home with a newborn in his … more
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East Providence's Britto among senators submitting transportation bills
PROVIDENCE — East Providence State Senator Bob Britto is among his colleagues in the upper chamber introducing a package of transportation and road maintenance bills aimed at smarter repair … more
Emily Rendine (second from right), received her 2022 Milken Educator Award along with fellow honorees (from left to right) Dr. Natasha Cooke-Nieves of New York, Maine's Sarah Collins (ME '22), Leigh Beson of Massachusetts, Elaine Hill of Connecticut and New Jersey's Shaina Brenner during a recent gala held in California.
Hennessey Elementary teacher Rendine formally receives Milken Educator prize
EAST PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island's 2022 Milken Educator Award recipient, East Providence School District teacher Emily Rendine, joined her fellow honorees recently at a gala event held in Santa … more
The Riverside (red) and Martin Middle School softball teams gather at their Mayor's Cup game played at the new EPHS complex April 25.
East Providence middle school squads split pitchers' duels
EAST PROVIDENCE — Pitcher's duels were the order of the day as the Martin and Riverside Middle School softball and baseball teams took to the new diamonds for their respective sports on the … more
EPHS CTC Automotive students work on a vehicle during a recent class.
East Providence's CTC remains at capacity, expects to add programming
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Career and Technical Center will continue to be at full capacity, enrollment-wise, and is expanding its curriculum offerings with an eye … more
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State Representative Katherine Kazarian (D-District 63)
House passes Kazarian’s Equality in Abortion Coverage Act bill
PROVIDENCE— The House of Representatives passed Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian’s (D-Dist. 63, East Providence, Pawtucket) Equality in Abortion Coverage Act Thursday evening, April 27, a piece … more
Gallery: East Providence Unified Basketball League
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Basketball League team hosted its annual "Pink Out" game recently when the Townies hosted  Tolman Thursday afternoon, April … more
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The Riverside Middle School Band will hold its annual spring concert on May 18.
Spring concerts highlight May calendar of events at East Providence schools
EAST PROVIDENCE — May is unofficially officially "music month" in the East Providence School district as concerts abound at both middle schools and the high school in the coming … more
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