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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti (left) and Gov. Dan McKee address the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 12.
McKee calls closure of westbound Washington Bridge an unavoidable event
PROVIDENCE — In a press conference held mid-day Tuesday, Dec. 12, Gov. Dan McKee made his first public comments since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced the temporary … more
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A glimpse at traffic Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, at around 9 a.m. in East Providence at the intersection of Broadway and Grovesnor Avenue near City Hall.
Washington Bridge closure creates chaos for drivers in and around East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — As expected with the shock announcement the day prior by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to immediately close the structurally deficient westbound side of the … more
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RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical … more
Chaz Gagnon was identified by East Providence Police as the driver in a deadly car accident on Sunday, Dec. 10.
East Providence Police identify driver, victim in fatal car accident
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police have identified the driver and victim of a deadly motor vehicle accident that took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 10. Chaz … more
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Police investigate potential threat of violence at East Providence High School
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced in a statement released just before noon time on Monday, Dec. 11, officers were actively investigating reports about threats of … more
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Female passenger dies in Vets Parkway accident in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — One person died while another was seriously injured as a result of a car accident on Veterans Memorial Parkway Sunday, Dec. 10. East Providence Police responded to … more
The latest rendering as of December 2023 for the proposed new community/recreation center in East Providence.
Community/rec center idea in East Providence seemingly clears final hurdle
EAST PROVIDENCE — By two-vote margins, the City Council pretty much propelled the oft-discussed community/recreation center proposal over the final hurdle upon approving a pair of … more
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Joshua Pavao
Suspect in East Providence shooting/chase is arrested in Coventry on more gun charges
Joshua Pavao, the suspect in the shooting/vehicular chase in city December 1, has been arrested on more firearm charges following a separate investigation in Coventry. Coventry Police Department … more
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Nick Capobianco swims the breaststroke portion of the 200 yard individual medley for East Providence High School at the 2023 state meet. Capobianco leads the returnees to the 2023-24 boys team.
Numbers, expectations increase a bit for both EPHS swim squads
EAST PROVIDENCE — Enthusiasm is never a problem for the respective East Providence High School swim teams and numbers, which in the recent past have been, are becoming less of one as the … more
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The cache of ammunition recovered by East Providence Police following the Friday, Dec. 1, shooting and motor vehicle chase in city.
Florida man named as suspect in East Providence shooting, chase
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police identified the suspect and announced charges he faces from a harrowing chase he led officers through Friday afternoon, Dec. 1. Joshua D. Pavao, … more
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A view of the two EPPD vehicles that crashed into a home at the intersection of Dover and Gardiner Avenues as officers pursued, and eventually caught, a shooting suspect.
Chase in East Providence ends with shooting suspect caught, accidents in its wake
EAST PROVIDENCE — Officers from the East Providence Police Department endeavored on an epic chase, mid-afternoon Friday, Dec. 1, of a shooting suspect who left a trail of destruction before … more
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The much-discussed roundabout at the new Henderson Bridge from the Waterfront Drive approach.
Difficulties with new Henderson Bridge roundabout appear overstated
EAST PROVIDENCE — The new roundabout at the reconstructed Henderson Bridge site has certainly created a stir. But the one thing it hasn't generated is any significant increase in the amount … more
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East Providence receiver Isaac Fox breaks through a would-be LaSalle tackler during the teams' annual Thanksgiving Day football game November 23.
LaSalle outlasts latest EP Thanksgiving Day upset bid
PROVIDENCE — For the second year in a row the East Providence High School football team came oh-so-close to upending LaSalle in their annual Thanksgiving Day clash, but once again the Townies … more
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EP Council denies proposed changes to Wampanoag Trail residential complex
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Council, at its November 21 meeting, voted to unanimously deny a proposed amendment to the city's existing, and severely out-dated, Comprehensive Plan, which would have … more
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The Westport soccer team is headed to the championship after blanking Boston International 2-0 during the D-5 semifinals on Tuesday night. In photo, Will Quinlan (left), Nazaiah Pacheco celebrate with Zachary Lopes after he assisted on Tommy Bernard's second half goal.
Westport to face Douglas in championship on Saturday
Marcos Dutra Africano and Tommy Bernard scored as the gritty Westport soccer team shut out Boston International 2-0 in the Division 5 state semifinal game at Scituate High School on Tuesday night. … more
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East Providence's Keira Mullen was named first-team All-State by the coaches and also tabbed as Division II girls' volleyball player of the year and first-team All-League.
Champion EPHS girls' volleyball club had a fun title run
EAST PROVIDENCE — With a few days to reflect on going undefeated and winning the 2023 Division II championship, head coach Alex Butler and his East Providence High School girls' volleyball team … more
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The East Providence High School "Band of Brothers" as they appeared in the Thursday, Aug. 28, 1969 edition of The East Providence Post were: (from left to right) Arthur Tetreault, Rick Riley, Bill McGowan, Dave Raposa, Henry Lewis, Louis Oliveira, Steve DeHart, Dave Garrity and Albert Bettencourt. Missing from the photo, Russell Parquette. The United States Marine depicted in the photo is Sgt. Frederick Jecusco.
EPHS Vietnam-era 'Band of Brothers' finally get back together
EAST PROVIDENCE — A "Band of Brothers" from the city recently gathered for a special luncheon, commemorating 54 years since they as a group entered the military. Ten members of the East … more
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half. Bernard crossed the ball into the box as Quinlan went airborne to head it into the net for his second goal of the game.
Westport heads to the final four, again
The Westport soccer team is heading to the final four after stunning one-seeded Sutton 3-2 in triple overtime during a Division 5 Elite 8 game at Sutton on Saturday afternoon. The eighth-seeded … more
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Game Amo (right) speaks with a constituent after the latter voted at the Crescent Park Manor polling station in Ward 4/Riverside during the Tuesday, Nov. 7, Rhode Island Congressional District 1 special election.
Gabe is going to DC ... Amo wins CD1 special election
EAST PROVIDENCE — Democratic candidate, Pawtucket native and former member of the Obama and Biden administrations Gabe Amo became the representative-elect from Rhode Island Congressional … more
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East Providence's Keira Mullen attempts to block a shot by a Barrington opponent in the teams' Division II girls' volleyball semifinal match Tuesday, Nov. 7, in North Kingstown.
Top-seeded Townies edge Eagles in Division II girls' volleyball semis
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team, undefeated and the top seed in the Division II championship playoffs, faced and, ultimately, passed its sternest test … more
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Thea Jackson (left) Lilliana Redman and a teammate celebrate after Jackson scored one of her three goals in the Huskies' 4-0 win over South Kingstown in the D-I quarterfinals on Friday.
Girls soccer and volleyball teams move on to semis
Thea Jackson scored a hat trick as the Mt. Hope girls soccer team soundly defeated South Kingstown 4-0 in the Division I quarterfinals at the high school on Friday night.   Jackson, the … more
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Will Quinlan finishes a header for his fourth goal of the game from a cross by Ben Novo in the second half of the Wildcat’s 8-0 win over University Park on Monday.
Quinlan nets 4 goals as Wildcats crush University Park 8-0 in state tourney
Junior striker Will Quinlan scored 4 goals as the Westport Soccer team crushed University Park 8-0 in the round of 32 during a Division 5 state tournament home game on Monday afternoon.   … more
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East Providence alerts residents of limited special election polling places
EAST PROVIDENCE — Voting in East Providence takes place at only four locations around the city for the special election Tuesday, Nov. 7, for Rhode Island's United States Congressional District … more
Providence Country Day players and coaches, winners of the 2023 Division III girls' tennis championship over East Providence Saturday, Nov. 4, at Slater Park in Pawtucket.
Knights nudge Townies, win girls' Division III tennis title
By Mike Rego mrego@eastbaymediagroup.com PAWTUCKET — The dream of an undefeated season and a league title for the East Providence High School girls' tennis team came to a disappointing end … more
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Keira Mullen and Trinity Johnson-Carter combine for a block on match point for EPHS in the Townies' Division II quarterfinal playoff sweep of Cranston West Thursday night, Nov. 2.
Townies fend off Falcons in Division II girls' volleyball quarters
EAST PROVIDENCE — A bit closer than the final score would lead one to believe, the top-seeded and undefeated East Providence High School girls' volleyball team swept past Cranston West, 3-0, in … more
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