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East Providence girls' tennis begins anew in Division II
EAST PROVIDENCE — In recent seasons, the East Providence High School girls' tennis team has enjoyed nearly as much success as during any other time in the now 50-year history of the program. …
Preparations to raze the dilapidated west side portion of the Washington Bridge structure began in recent weeks with the erection of … Read More
Rep. June Speakman and Sen. Pam Lauria were among the Rhode Island delegation pledging their votes in Chicago. Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School football team's preparation for the start of 2024 Rhode Island Interscholastic … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police Department K-9s "Nick" and "Oki" participated in the Dream Ride Police K-9 Challenge on … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — From a historic measure for sure, the East Providence High School girls' volleyball program is back where it … Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE — Possibly seeing the proverbial "forest through the trees," or better yet grasping the continued backlash he was … Read More
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Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest 2023
Carnival at the Carousel
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside quite literally takes center stage on the city's community calendar in the coming days and weeks, beginning this weekend with the inaugural Crescent Park Carousel …
Fourth at Pierce 'fires' on July 3
The annual East Providence Independence Day Celebration, conducted by the Recreation Department, takes place Monday July 3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium on Mercer Street. Gates open at 6 p.m.
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Letter: ’Social Host’ DUI law — an idea worth exploring
I was taught in my teens that driving is a privilege, not a right. Another week, another driver convicted of DUI that has had numerous prior DUI convictions, many resulting in accidents …
Letter: Can’t afford to focus only on offshore wind’s downsides
To the editor: I’m writing to express my strong support for the expansion of offshore wind as a generational leap forward in our pursuit of environmentally sound energy policy. Given …
Letter: An historic vote for Rhode Island
The danger of a nuclear disaster — either intentional or by accident — is the gravest immediate threat to our very existence.
Letter: Political paranoia and Constitutional constipation
I would be remiss if I remained silent with regard to the current question of whether or not to call a constitutional convention.
Letter: R.I. now third state to call for removal of nuclear weapons
To the editor: On June 6, the Rhode Island House of Representatives adopted with broad support a resolution urging the federal government to pursue a wide range of measures to reduce the danger …