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A screen shot of the forum for Democratic candidates seeking the District 65 State Representative seat.

Senate 14, House 65 candidates vie in Democratic primary election forums

EAST PROVIDENCE — The second of three 2022 Primary Election forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island and East Bay Media Group, parent company of The Post, for candidates … more

By Mike Rego | 8/23/22

East Providence Democrats meet in candidates forum tonight

Democratic candidates for two General Assembly seats will meet in a Primary Forum this evening, beginning at 5 p.m. The forum will be held on Zoom and broadcast live. Candidates featured in … more

8/22/22

Soon to be junior center back Nathan Capelo is among some of the very talented members of the East Providence High School boys' soccer team that has needed to make a decision as to whether or not to continue playing at the Interscholastic League level or to join one of the Bayside Football Club teams making the jump into Major League Soccer's youth initial "MLS Next."

Boys’ high school soccer landscape changes as ‘MLS Next’ expands

EAST PROVIDENCE — The biggest disruption to Rhode Island boys’ high school soccer in the near 60 years since its inception is happening this fall and is being driven in part by an entity … more

By Mike Rego | 8/18/22

The historic Charles D. Looff Carousel at Crescent Park, which only reopened the week prior after some three years of renovations, was bustling with patrons during the 2022 edition of the namesake East Providence Arts Council festival on Saturday, Aug. 13. The carousel, operating at limited capacity, will remain open into October.

Gallery: Historic Looff Carousel reopens in East Providence following years of repairs

EAST PROVIDENCE — Some three years since the last ride was taken, the historic Charles D. Looff Carousel at Crescent Park reopened in recent weeks following the completion of the most … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 8/17/22

Pam Sheerin (left) and Jillian Amaral check out hand made coasters by Christine Jannerelli at the 2022 "The Looff" East Providence Arts Fest Saturday, Aug. 13.

Arts Council presents another successful festival in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — The eighth edition of the East Providence Arts Council’s “The Looff” Festival, held Saturday, Aug. 13, on and around the grounds of the Crescent Park … more

By Mike Rego | 8/17/22

East Providence Police arrest city man for string of alleged car thefts

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police officers arrested a city man last week who is alleged to have committed a series of car thefts here and potentially in other neighboring jurisdictions. … more

By Mike Rego | 8/15/22

East Providence High School freshman football player Aydan Sousa is fitted for his helmet by Townies' assistant coach Eric Stringfellow earlier this week as the team readies for the official start of the upcoming 2022 season with opening day of practice Monday, Aug. 15.

Townies hope summer work pays off this fall

EAST PROVIDENCE — Adhering to the axiom “no rest for the weary,” the East Providence High School returning football players and coaches have been diligent about preparations for the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/11/22

Forum features Democrats for state Senate and Barrington Council

Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council and Senate Districts 11 and 32, which have some voters in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Portsmouth, have been invited to debate on … more

8/10/22

The farmers’ markets take place at St. John’s Church, across from the Barrington Shopping Center.

Final Barrington farmers market of season is Thursday

The Barrington Business and Community Association will host its final farmers market of the season on Thursday, Aug. 11. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s church, across … more

8/10/22

A rendering of the Senior Center grounds with the proposed Community Center added.

East Providence’s continued Community Center pursuit receives federal boost

EAST PROVIDENCE — Now some three decades in the conceptual stages and after a couple of false starts even after residents twice expressed their backing for it with their votes, the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/10/22

Morgan Briere of Tiverton will be a freshman in the all-virtual Rhode Island Connections Academy this fall.

Some students choose virtual school over traditional

Tracey McGee-Moreira, an educator for 34 years, points to March 13, 2020, as the day the entire landscape of education changed. It was, to her way of thinking, the true start of the pandemic, when … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 8/4/22

To keep vegetable gardens healthy during a drought, mulching helps lock in moisture.

How to keep your garden up in the middle of a drought

For backyard gardeners, mild droughts and water ban restrictions common during the summer months can be a cause for concern. Kate Venturini Hardesty, a program administrator and educator with the … more

By Mary Lind | 8/4/22

South Quay should fill ‘key’ role in offshore wind expansion

EAST PROVIDENCE — Offshore wind legislation approved by the General Assembly during its recently completed 2022 session and signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee should soon be a boon to the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/3/22

East Providence schools seek significantly more funding for next year’s budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Forand made her first draft budget presentation to the full School Committee at the body’s July meeting, the new top administrator … more

By Mike Rego | 8/3/22

Gallery: East Providence Heritage Days 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — Forty editions now spread over five decades, the annual East Providence Heritage Days Festival took place over three days last weekend, July 29-31, on and around the grounds … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 8/3/22

Aldersbridge Communities joins East Point development

EAST PROVIDENCE — The council, at its July 19 meeting, gave the second of two mandated approvals to an ordinance authorizing a Tax Incremental Financing agreement, a “TIF,” between … more

By Mike Rego | 7/28/22

Departments lift algae advisory at Turner Reservoir in East Providence

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced Thursday afternoon, July 21, the lifting of the safety warning at the Turner … more

7/21/22

Gallery: Rumford Little League 8-10 Major Baseball Stars

The Rumford Little League 8-10 Major Division club lost its first game of the District 2 All-Star tournament last week in Newport 8-4 then beat Pawtucket-Darlington at Slater Park 15-4 to set up a … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 7/21/22

Gallery: E.P. Central-Riverside Major Baseball All-Stars

The local entries into their respective District 2 Little League Baseball All-Star tournaments continued play over the last week, including the East Providence Central-Riverside Major Division squad … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 7/21/22

East Providence native Sears is selected in 2022 MLB Draft

City native and former East Providence High School standout Ben Sears was selected in the 14th round by the Kansas City Royals in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft last week held as part of … more

7/21/22

The URI’s men’s heavyweight varsity four, which won the American Collegiate Rowing Association club national title, is poised to start at the national regatta in Tennessee. From left are Kathryn McGee of East Providence, coxswain (barely visible), Isaiah Kittel of Portsmouth, Gunnar Rinkel, Bradley Schmidt and Levi Comire.

Portsmouth man wins national title with URI rowing team

PORTSMOUTH — They were among 40 club members who trained six days a week, and shoveled snow, raked leaves and completed other projects for local residents to raise money for their training … more

7/19/22

Where the East Bike Path repairs are planned in Riverside.

East Bay Bike Path could be impacted by repair projects

PROVIDENCE — Parts of the East Bay Bike Path in Bristol and Riverside could be impacted by repair projects and temporarily close the week of July 18-22 , according to the Rhode Island … more

7/16/22

East Providence man dies in recent kayaking accident

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has identified Rui Resendes, 56, of East Providence as the decedent in an incident that took place in Newport on July … more

7/14/22

Rumford Minor Stars reach Silva tourney championship round

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rumford Little League squad in the District 2 Ron Silva Minor Baseball Division All-Star event reached the winners’ bracket final against Bristol where they won by a … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 7/14/22

This snapshot of a Barrington shoreline shows the variety of activities that can take place on any given day between the water line and private property lines of waterfront estates — swimming, sunbathing, clamming, walking, etc. Advocates want to clearly establish in Rhode Island law that these rights extend from the high tide line to another six feet landward along all coastal shorelines.

Shoreline advocates see both victory and defeat

June 2 was a day of celebration for advocates working to clarify the public’s rights to walk, fish, swim and visit the shorelines of Rhode Island. That was the day the Rhode Island House of … more

By Scott Pickering | 7/7/22