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East Providence High School holds annual Class Awards Night
East Providence High School held its annual Class Night awards banquet for the 2022-23 term Tuesday night, May 30 in the Arthur Elmasian Auditorium. Makena Petsch, President of the Student … more
Emma Bergeron celebrates her two-run triple for the EPHS softball team in the Townies' 2-1 playoff win over Chariho May 30.
Townies tip Chargers in softball playoff opener
EAST PROVIDENCE — A pitchers' duel for five-plus innings, East Providence High School scored twice in the home half of the sixth as the seventh-seeded Townies edged 10th-seeded Chariho 2-1 in … more
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Spectators view the 2023 East Providence/Post 10 Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 29, in front of the veterans monument at Riverside Square.
Gallery: Annual East Providence/Post 10 Memorial Day Parade
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual Post 10 American Legion Memorial Day Parade took place Monday, May 29, on and around the streets of Riverside. The procession began at the former Oldham … more
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Mt. Hope Bridge shows its colors
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority jazzed up the Mt. Hope Bridge for the coming Memorial Day holiday, as seen here Saturday night. If you look closely at right, the Pell Bridge far down … more
The area outlined in white off of Touisset Point in Warren will be opened this Sunday at sunrise, and includes 515 acres of previously prohibited area for shellfishing.
515 acres opened to shellfishing off Touisset Point in Warren
For the first time in decades, shellfishing off the coast of Touisset will be allowed conditionally, a sign of an increasingly healthy bay according to environmental officials. more
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East Providence's Ryleigh Grant scored six times as the Townies defeated Cranston East 11-2 in the opening round of the 2023 Division III girls' lacrosse playoffs Thursday, May 25.
Townies storm past Thunderbolts in girls' lacrosse quarters
EAST PROVIDENCE — The reigning league champion East Providence High School girls' lacrosse squad made a successful return to the postseason Thursday night, May 25, when the fourth-seeded … more
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The East Bay Bike Path portion at Riverside Square will soon be lighted after the city was selected for a Rhode Island Commerce "RI Rebounds" grant.
East Bay Bike Path portion at Riverside Square will soon be illuminated
EAST PROVIDENCE — A quaint part of the East Bay Pike Path that slices through Riverside Square, one that is often traversed in the darkness of the evening hours, will soon be illuminated. … more
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Gallery: EPHS 2023 Fashion Show
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School students in the class of instructor Nina Voccio held their annual fashion show Thursday evening, May 18, in front of a large audience in the … more
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Ten Townies ink their collegiate student-athlete letters of intent
EAST PROVIDENCE -— Ten student-athletes in the graduating Class of 2023 at East Providence High School, five each young women and men, formalized their choices to continue their sporting … more
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Tiverton's Adam Costa hits an overhead as partner Aidan Sweeney watches on during their win at third singles for the Tigers over East Providence in the D-II playoffs Tuesday, May 23.
Tigers tip Townies in boys' tennis playoffs
EAST PROVIDENCE — A week and a day after suffering a narrow, 4-3 setback at home to East Providence in one of its final regular season matches, the Tiverton High School boys' tennis team … more
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Moms Madeline Crowell (left) and Katie Grifka (second from right), of Bristol, went to the Sunday show with their daughters, Sophia and Alana Crowell, and Gabriella and Giuliana Grifka. Madline wrote: “The concert was incredible! Wow, what a show!”
Readers rave after a weekend with Taylor Swift
At times last weekend, it seemed like everyone was either going to one of the three Taylor Swift concerts at Gillette Stadium, was talking to someone who was going, or was “Liking” a post … more
Rumford residents Cameron and Brenda Booth will be recognized with EBCAP's Vision Award.
EBCAP recognizes East Providence trio at annual Seaside Gala
Two local residents and a long-time city administrator will be recognized by the the East Bay Community Action Program, known to most as EBCAP, at the organization's 18th Annual Seaside Gala on June … more
Sophia Kelly's state-wide winning submission for the "Doodle for Google" contest was prominently displayed at the 2023 EPHS Student Art Show held May 18.
East Providence's Kelly wins Google state art contest
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School senior Sophia Kelly is one of Google's 55 state and territory winners — selected among tens of thousands of submissions — for its 15th … more
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Council backs administration's attempt to curb graffiti in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its May 16 meeting passed an amended ordinance requested by the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva and the East Providence Police Department, … more
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Xavier Graca's kill off the block helped EPHS win the first set in what eventually was a 3-1 loss to visiting Lincoln Thursday night, May 18.
Lions lash Townies in Division II boys' volleyball encounter
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' volleyball team started its Division II home encounter with Lincoln Thursday night, May 18, well, but the visiting Lions quickly turned … more
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Gov. Dan McKee, seated, signed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, with sponsors Katherine Kazarian (D-House Dist. 63, East Providence Pawtucket) , to the left of him holding bill, and Sen. Bridget Valverde, to his right holding bill. At left is House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and at right is Senate Majority Leader Ryan W. Pearson.
Rhode Island General Assembly passes Equality in Abortion Coverage Act
PROVIDENCE — A signature piece of legislation a local lawmaker has been trying to help gain passage in the Rhode Island General Assembly over the last several sessions finally occurred … more
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Justin Petion calls a ball out during his match at No. 2 doubles with Jaydon Massa for EPHS against Classical Wednesday, May 17.
Classical clips East Providence in boys' tennis regular season finale
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' tennis team finished its first season back up in the Division II ranks last week with a 5-2 loss at home to Classical on a blustery … more
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Nathan Carter led the EPHS golf team to a sweep of Portsmouth and Bay View May 17 at Green Valley Country Club.
East Providence edges Portsmouth, beats Bay View in golf
PORTSMOUTH — The East Providence High School golf team last week completed its most successful season record-wise in two decades when the Townies traveled to Portsmouth Wednesday, May 17, … more
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Keira Quadros delivers a pitch during the five-inning, perfect game she tossed in East Providence's 13-0 victory over visiting Moses Brown Wednesday afternoon, May 17.
Townies thump Moses Brown in softball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School softball team had little trouble dispatching visiting Moses Brown on a windy Wednesday afternoon, May 17, as the Townies sent the Quakers away … more
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Ziurel Vargas and the EPHS baseball team saw their recent six-game winning streak in Division II outings come to an end with a loss Westerly.
Westerly ends East Providence's recent baseball win streak
EAST PROVIDENCE — The recent East Providence High School baseball winning streak came to an end early last week after the Townies were held scoreless in a 7-0 loss to host Westerly on Tuesday, … more
Suspect charged with stealing catalytic converter in East Providence
PROVIDENCE — A Pawtucket man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with stealing a catalytic converter following his arrest by the East Providence Police on November 15, 2022. … more
Revaluations raise property rates in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva through the Finance Department announced the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023 following the state-mandated statistical revaluation … more
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Val Lawson addresses NEA Rhode Island delegates at the May annual meeting where she and a slate of officers were elected to a three-year term.
NEARI elects East Providence's Lawson as new president
CRANSTON — Long-time East Providence School District teacher and State Senator Val Lawson was elected as the National Education Association Rhode Island's newest president during the … more
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East Providence legislators heed call to assist non-profit housing plan
EAST PROVIDENCE — Ask and you shall receive? Following up on a request made by the respective organizations for assistance from the state, two local legislators have submitted bills in … more
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East Providence Zach Mendo putts for birdie on the par 3 fifth hold at the Agawam Hunt Club in his match against Rogers Monday, May 15.
Townies top Vikings in Eastern Division golf match
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School golf team may not make the revamped 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship tournament at the end of the month, but that … more
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