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Scenes from the East Providence High School Culinary-Good Neighbors "All Fired Up!" cook-off held November 4 in the student union.
Good Neighbors, EPCTC team up for 'All Fired Up' food fundraiser
EAST PROVIDENCE — Good Neighbors Community Kitchen and Food Pantry along with the East Providence High School Career and Tech Center Culinary Department recently team up for an "All Fired Up!" … more
Martin Middle School announces '23-24 first quarter honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE — Laurie Marchand, Principal of Edward R. Martin Middle School, announces the First Quarter Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, … more
East Providence High School names 2023-24 first quarter honor students
EAST PROVIDENCE — Principal Bill Black along with assistants Shane Messier and Jill Usenia as well as Career and Technical Center Director Bob Hanlon and the stunningly stupendous staff at East … more
East Providence receiver Isaac Fox breaks through a would-be LaSalle tackler during the teams' annual Thanksgiving Day football game November 23.
LaSalle outlasts latest EP Thanksgiving Day upset bid
PROVIDENCE — For the second year in a row the East Providence High School football team came oh-so-close to upending LaSalle in their annual Thanksgiving Day clash, but once again the Townies … more
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Council considers 'show-cause' hearing for troubled Rumford Motor Inn
EAST PROVIDENCE — On the heels of public pronouncements by members of the administration, including Mayor Bob DaSilva, the East Providence City Council gave strong indication it was readying to … more
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Steven Clark Jr. is one of the seniors playing their final game for the East Providence High School football team on Thanksgiving Day 2023.
As luster keeps fading, Townies, Rams ready for annual holiday football game
Through no fault or intention of their own doing, there's still no denying as time moves on the luster has lessened from what was once the very consequential holiday football rivalry between East … more
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EP Council denies proposed changes to Wampanoag Trail residential complex
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Council, at its November 21 meeting, voted to unanimously deny a proposed amendment to the city's existing, and severely out-dated, Comprehensive Plan, which would have … more
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The East Providence City Council sponsored its inaugural "Harvest Festival" at Pierce Field on November 12.
Gallery: Inaugural East Providence 'Harvest Fest'
The East Providence City Council hosted a new event, a "Harvest Festival," featuring the city-based musical act "Kate and the Mongrels," on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Pierce Memorial Field. T he … more
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Tammy Drape is the new EPHS girls' basketball head coach. The city resident is coming off long and successful stints at Pawtucket schools Tolman and St. Raphael.
Townies turn to Drape to help stabilize girls' hoops program
EAST PROVIDENCE — This time three seasons ago, the East Providence High School girls' basketball team was about to embark on one of the program's best-ever winters, the then-youthful Townies … more
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Chronic absentee rates decline at both East Providence middle schools
EAST PROVIDENCE — Absenteeism has been a bane of the East Providence School District in recent years, the percentage increase up to nearly 10 percent of the entire population on a reoccurring … more
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Scenes from the EPHS youth basketball skills clinic held Friday, Nov. 17.
Kids have a ball at inaugural EPHS youth hoops clinic
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first East Providence High School youth basketball skills clinic took place Friday night, Nov. 17, inside Ramos Gymnasium. The event was directed by Townies boys' head … more
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Boys & Girls Club of East Providence celebrates National STEM Day 

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Boys & Girls Club of East Providence recently hosted a special event coinciding with National STEM Day when club members enjoyed activities such as a gaming … more
Operators of Silver Spring Golf Course in East Providence claim the six-hole layout is in as fine a form as ever and eagerly awaiting more play.
Silver Spring Golf Course re-tees in hopes of regaining players
EAST PROVIDENCE — The good folks currently in charge at the Silver Spring Golf Course want to make others aware their club is a welcoming place whether it's in the mid-summer heat or mid-fall … more
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The new Henderson Bridge connecting East Providence with the East Side of Providence will open to traffic in the coming days, beginning on Friday, Nov. 17.
RIDOT plans to open new Henderson Bridge this week
EAST PROVIDENCE — On schedule, one half of the the new Henderson Bridge connecting East Providence with the East Side of Providence over the Seekonk River is set to open by Friday morning, Nov. … more
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East Providence's Keira Mullen was named first-team All-State by the coaches and also tabbed as Division II girls' volleyball player of the year and first-team All-League.
Champion EPHS girls' volleyball club had a fun title run
EAST PROVIDENCE — With a few days to reflect on going undefeated and winning the 2023 Division II championship, head coach Alex Butler and his East Providence High School girls' volleyball team … more
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The East Providence High School "Band of Brothers" as they appeared in the Thursday, Aug. 28, 1969 edition of The East Providence Post were: (from left to right) Arthur Tetreault, Rick Riley, Bill McGowan, Dave Raposa, Henry Lewis, Louis Oliveira, Steve DeHart, Dave Garrity and Albert Bettencourt. Missing from the photo, Russell Parquette. The United States Marine depicted in the photo is Sgt. Frederick Jecusco.
EPHS Vietnam-era 'Band of Brothers' finally get back together
EAST PROVIDENCE — A "Band of Brothers" from the city recently gathered for a special luncheon, commemorating 54 years since they as a group entered the military. Ten members of the East … more
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Steven Clark Jr. rushed for a career-best 183 yards as East Providence High School rallied to defeat Moses Brown 42-35 in a non-league football outing on Veterans Day, November 11.
Townies quash Quakers in wild non-league football outing
PROVIDENCE — It was one of those last side with the ball wins kind of games between East Providence High School football and host Moses Brown Saturday morning, Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the … more
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One-hundred-year-old United States Marine Corps veteran Jean Kesner, an East Providence resident and staff sergeant during World War II, was the guest honoree during the city's annual Veterans Day event.
East Providence honors 100-year-old resident Marine during Veterans Day ceremony
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Garden of Flags Memorial, founded and maintained by the East Providence Battle Monuments … more
Board member Betty Brito presented Jeff Hirsh with Bradley Hospital's celebrated Humanitarian Award, recognizing him for his longtime support of the hospital and his unwavering commitment to healing the hearts and minds of children, teens, and adolescents.
Bradley Hospital presents noted restauranteur Hirsh with Humanitarian Award
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bradley Hospital presented Jeff Hirsh with its celebrated Humanitarian Award. The longtime owner of the famed Lobster Pot Restaurant in Bristol was recognized for his deep … more
The EPHS girls' volleyball team celebrates winning the 2023 Division II championship after the Townies defeated Cumberland 3-0 in the final Saturday, Nov. 11, at Rhode Island College.
Perfection...EPHS goes unbeaten en route to D-II girls' volleyball title
PROVIDENCE — As close to perfection as possible, the East Providence High School girls' volleyball team finished off an undefeated 2023 campaign by winning the Division II championship … more
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Veterans from around East Providence were treated to a pasta dinner as part of an appreciation event hosted by the City Council Thursday evening, Nov. 9.
Gallery: East Providence City Council Veterans Dinner
EAST PROVIDENCE — The five members of the East Providence City Council hosted what they hope will be the first of many Veterans Appreciation Dinners Thursday evening, Nov. 9, in the St. Martha … more
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The annual East Providence Veterans Day ceremony takes place Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Garden of Flags off Veterans Parkway.
Veterans Day 2023 events around East Providence
The following are list of events being planned on and around Veterans Day Saturday, Nov. 11, in East Providence: City plans annual Veterans Day ceremony The City Of East Providence's annual … more
Game Amo (right) speaks with a constituent after the latter voted at the Crescent Park Manor polling station in Ward 4/Riverside during the Tuesday, Nov. 7, Rhode Island Congressional District 1 special election.
Gabe is going to DC ... Amo wins CD1 special election
EAST PROVIDENCE — Democratic candidate, Pawtucket native and former member of the Obama and Biden administrations Gabe Amo became the representative-elect from Rhode Island Congressional … more
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East Providence's Keira Mullen attempts to block a shot by a Barrington opponent in the teams' Division II girls' volleyball semifinal match Tuesday, Nov. 7, in North Kingstown.
Top-seeded Townies edge Eagles in Division II girls' volleyball semis
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team, undefeated and the top seed in the Division II championship playoffs, faced and, ultimately, passed its sternest test … more
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East Providence Automotive instructor Joe Barroso was recently chosen as the Rhode Island Department of Education's Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year
'Plan B' works out quite well for East Providence teacher Barroso
EAST PROVIDENCE — Well, it certainly isn't too shabby for a "Plan B"...That's how East Providence High School Career and Tech Center Automotive instructor Joe Barroso recalled how his second … more
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