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Letter sent to 8,000 East Providence residents to check for lead water lines

But there is no reason for concern outside of a very small fraction of those notices, according to city officials.
Townies hold off La Salle for first Thanksgiving Day win since 2017
The Townies scored a thrilling 27-26 victory over rival La Salle Academy in the 95th Annual Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday, earning … Read More
Photos: Holiday festivities kick off in East Providence
A rainy Turkey Trot and a spirited Townie Bazaar highlighted some of the festivities this week. Read More
Bay View to launch new inclusivity program in the Fall
The “Purcell Promise” program will enroll between three to five 9th grade girls with mild to moderate cognitive impairments, with … Read More
Wampanoag Trail development gets first approval via adaptive reuse law
A former nursing home in an East Providence residential neighborhood is on track to be turned into a 26-unit apartment building via … Read More
New EP salon is a 'dream' come true for these unique stylists
For Emma Davidson and Alli Scarborough, turning their dream of opening their own hair and nail salon into reality has been an exercise … Read More
Exxon land sells for $26.8M in East Providence
A significant property acquisition regarding the large span of land owned for decades by Exxon Mobil that bisects East Providence from … 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. A …
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Obituaries
Burton Greifer Dr. Burton Malcom Greifer, age 93, of Barrington, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Carol Spiegel Greifer, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born
Jose Guedes Jose A. Guedes, 79, of Bristol, passed away on November 28, 2024, peacefully at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Adelia (Capela) Guedes. December would have marked their 55-year weddin
Helen Nisbet Helen G. Nisbet (Drummond), 92, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. She was the wife of the late Adam S. Nisbet. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Helen (
Sports
Townies run over Lincoln 19-6 in D-2 quarterfinals The East Providence football team rushed for 266 yards and three touchdowns as they ran over Lincoln 19-6 in the Division 2 quarterfinals in a home game on Friday night. The fourth-seeded Townies …
Townies lose heartbreaker in semis The East Providence girls' volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking five-set loss to Portsmouth 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 25-21, 15-13) during the Division 1 semifinals at Rhode Island College on …
Townies fall in quarterfinals  The girls tennis team fell 4-3 to the Lincoln School in the Division 2 quarterfinals on Friday afternoon. The Townies ended their season with a record of 10-6.  “We had a lot of tie …
Silver Spring Golf Course in Riverside might be small, but it's big on fun The 6-hole gem located on the edge of the Providence River punches way above its weight class, and square footage, with a friendly team of volunteers and a creative course layout.
Opinion
Letter: Make EP a haven for the arts

I believe we can use our strengths, next to the capital city, on the I-195 corridor, 14 miles of coastline, to our advantage to continue building the arts scene here in EP.

Letter: Reason for optimism in a true blue state

Now that the election is over and I’m beginning to come to grips with my anger and sadness over the results of the presidential election, I’m taking solace in a number of things that …

Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

Letter: Vote 'No' on Question 1

Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.

‘Yes’ on Question 1 will restore power to the people

Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.