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Mayor Bob DaSilva of East Providence was elected to be the new President of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns during their September meeting.
Mayor DaSilva elected President of RI League of Cities and Towns
Mayor Bob DaSilva of East Providence has been elected to lead one of the state's leading political advocacy groups, which represents administrators from all 39 cities and towns. more
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"Sour Grapes"
— Tim Jones is a native of East Providence. His strip, "Sourgrapes," is syndicated in numerous publications across the country. more
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The Post - Thursday, September 26, 2024
The 2024 inductees to the East Providence High School Hall of Fame (top row, l-r: Gregg Amore, Richard Martin, Bob Fontes; bottom row, l-r: Bob Rock, George Donovan, Bob Good).
2024 Hall of Fame Townies includes Secretary of State, World War II veteran
The East Providence High School Hall of Fame Committee recently announced six new members will make up the Class of 2024 inductees. more
Keeping Hasbro here will be a top priority for the state
STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island officials plan to assemble a proposal in the weeks ahead meant to keep Hasbro in the state. Details remain unclear for now, but Gov. Dan McKee and House Speaker Joe … more
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Hope, fear, courage and strength – A story of Ellis Island
‘The Next Ship Home’ By Heather Webb In 1902, Italian immigrants Francesca and Maria Ricci arrive at Ellis Island. Their entry into America will be at tremendous cost since fragile … more
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Grant awards are set at pre-determined tiers of $500, $1,000 and $2,500 for eligible businesses.
Application deadline extended for businesses affected by Washington Bridge closure
Eligible small businesses and nonprofits now have until Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to apply. more
EPHS student-athletes who took part in the first "High Five Friday" of the new term included (from left to right) Audrey Lepine, Abby Raphael, Hope Moran (in the costume as "Joe Townie," Sadie Gagnon, Melanie Sotomayor, Jordan Rogriguez, Jacob Duarte, Darius Davis, Babucarr Njai and Julian Wilson.
'High Five Fridays' are back in EP schools with start of the new term
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first full of week of classes in the East Providence School Department also saw the initial "High Five Friday" civic engagement endeavor by high school student-athletes … more
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during his tour of the Washington Bridge in March of 2023.
R.I. to receive $125 million in federal funds for Washington Bridge replacement
The federal funds are being awarded to the state through the “Mega grant” program, also known as the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program, which is designed to support large transportation projects that are difficult to fund. more
Council signals its support of East Providence School Department's FY25 budget
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Department appears on track to receive in full its budget request for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 beginning on November 1. The administration … more
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With deadline looming, Mayor submits FY 2025 budget in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration pushed it to the 11th hour, Mayor Bob DaSilva submitted his draft Fiscal Year 2025 budget to the City Council in the late-night hours of Monday evening, … more
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Nathan Carter, a standout junior on the East Providence High School golf team, learned the game playing at Silver Spring Golf Course on Pawtucket Avenue. Carter and his veterans mates are hoping more EPHS students take up the game and join the team in time for the 2025 season next spring.
EPHS golfers hope more of their mates take up the game
EAST PROVIDENCE — Fall, especially in New England, is considered by many to be the best time of the year to play golf. The weather is near ideal. Still warm enough to play in a polo and shorts, … more
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The Post - Thursday, September 19, 2024
Private Education | September 2024
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Abigail Ellison remained unbeaten at No. 1 singles for the EPHS girls' tennis team as the Townies easily defeated visiting Woonsocket, 6-1, September 17.
Townies roll to another girls' tennis triumph
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' tennis team eased its way to another win in the Townies' first outing of the week at home on September 17, a 6-1 victory over … more
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EPLAC announces 2024-2025 meeting schedule
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education, EPLAC, welcomes all to the new school year.   This year EPLAC meetings will be held monthly on … more
School Committee talks updated Health/Wellness policy in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Committee went through a first reading of the draft update to the district's Health and Wellness Policy for students, which took place at its … more
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State brings sudden halt to bridge demo
PROVIDENCE — On the eve of the planned closure of roads in city for the continued razing of the structure and just as suddenly as it was shuttered some 10 months ago, the state announced late … more
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Gerry Gagnon was the second EPHS runner to finish in the Townies' Metro Division boys' cross country meet in Tiverton Monday, Sept. 16.
East Providence, Mt. Hope harriers run to rare boys' cross country draw
The EPHS boys' cross country team raced to a win and a rare tie in a pair of Metropolitan Division outings held Monday, Sept. 16, over the 3.1-mile course on the grounds of Tiverton High. The Townies … more
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Some new books for cooler weather reading
Fall’s coming, the mornings and evenings are getting cooler, but there’s plenty of good reading to come. “Deeper Than the Dead” by Debra Webb (2024). The first book in … more
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The continued demolition of the Washington Bridge westbound side includes the overpass leading from Taunton Avenue at Valley Street and Waterfront Drive.
RIDOT begins temporary Waterfront Drive closure in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE/PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation plans to shut down part of Waterfront Drive in city likely for the next several days as the continued demolition of … more
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Joe Klinger of South Kingstown with a 24” summer flounder (fluke) he caught off Jamestown in the West Passage last week. It was the only keeper caught.
Bluefin tuna bite explodes close to shore
The giant bluefin tuna fishing exploded last week. just as the commercial bluefin tuna fishery closed until new quota is available Oct. 1. Recreational permit holders are not impacted by the … more
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Though voters say they’re not satisfied, incumbents prevailed on Primary Day
STORY OF THE WEEK: For all the yak about cranky Rhode Islanders and dissatisfaction with the direction of the state, Tuesday’s primary amounted to a big vote of confidence for incumbents. This … more
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The EPHS girls' volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-2 victory over Barrington Wednesday night, Sept. 12.
Townies remain undefeated upon return to Division I girls' volleyball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team closed last week still unbeaten on its return to Division I this fall, but the Townies had to work a bit harder than … more
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East Providence's 2024 Primary Election numbers near past totals
EAST PROVIDENCE — Though the numbers in East Providence appeared paltry when looking at the totals, the amount of voters in last week's 2024 Primary Election Tuesday, Sept. 10, was actually … more
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