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East Providence agrees to sell long-dormant Union Primary School property

EAST PROVIDENCE — Some 30 years since it stopped being an active academic site and after repeated attempts to either sell or convert it into other uses, an acceptable buyer has finally been … more

By Mike Rego | 9/29/21

EPPD arrest three individuals on animal cruelty, other charges

EAST PROVIDENCE – Three people were arrested on Monday, Sept. 20, by the East Providence Police Department Animal Control Unit and charged with several acts of improper treatment involving a … more

9/21/21

The old gas station at the former Getty Oil Terminal on Massasoit Avenue is being converted into a Southern-style eatery by local restauranteurs Nick and Tracy Rabar.

E.P. Planning Board allows improvements at Massasoit Avenue restaurant site

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Planning Board, at its September 13 meeting, considered a preliminary plan submission authored by Dexter Road Associates LLC, owners of the old Getty Oil terminal on … more

By Mike Rego | 9/16/21

East Providence's Palma Thomas (right) recently claimed her RILOT winnings.

East Providence residents claim large RILOT winnings

CRANSTON — A $20,000 Mega Millions Megaplier prize from the January 22, 2021, drawing was claimed recently by Riverside resident Palma Thomas. She came into the Lottery more than six months … more

9/16/21

First singles player Elsa White hits a forehand during her match against South Kingstown on Wednesday.

Mt. Hope 'Go getters' start season at, 2-0

The Mt. Hope tennis team blanked Rogers, 7-0, in Newport and blew out South Kingstown, 5-1, at home, to start the young fall season at, 2-0. The Huskies currently share the top spot in Division … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/13/21

Seniors depart the new EPHS after their first day in the building on September 3.

New EPHS opens to rave reviews

EAST PROVIDENCE — Impeccable…imposing…incredible, most any approving adjective could be used to describe the new East Providence High School as it opened last week with freshmen … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/21

Warren police guard a shrouded body, of a suspected shooter confirmed to have been killed after exchanging fire with polce on Water Street in Warren.

Shooting claims life of assistant fire chief

Brian Remy, Assistant Chief for the Warren Fire Department, was killed following an incident that began at the Italo American Club in Warren on Thursday afternoon... more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/2/21

A town worker looks over the lower portion of Fairview Lane after the street collapsed early Thursday morning.

Crew continues repair work on collapsed Portsmouth road

PORTSMOUTH — Work crews remained busy Thursday afternoon in hopes of reopening access for many people who live off the east end of Fairview Lane, which partially collapsed due to the heavy … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/2/21

Steven Peterson, executive director for Be Great for Nate, and Anna Conheeny, a senior member of Every Student Initiative (ESI), recognize a bidder during the live auction at the Be Great for Nate Fundraising Gala at Ochre Court in Newport.

Words of love and hope — all in Nate’s memory

During a difficult transition to eighth grade more than four years ago, Hailey Pratt said she struggled with making friends. Her confidence waned, and she couldn’t figure out where she belonged … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/31/21

A van that was involved in the serious accident on West Main Road sits at the side of the road.

Five people seriously injured in Portsmouth accident

PORTSMOUTH — Five people with serious injuries were transported to local hospitals following a head-on collision Thursday morning, Aug. 12, on West Main Road near Melville … more

8/12/21

Protester Nicholas Katkevich, 36, of Bristol, who had cemented himself into the trunk of a car blocking the entrance to Raytheon Co., flashes a clenched fist as he’s surrounded by Portsmouth police officers Thursday morning, Aug. 12. He was later extricated from the vehicle and arrested. Another protester was blocking the exit in a similar fashion.

Portsmouth Police: Raytheon protest ‘delayed resources’ for accident response

PORTSMOUTH — Protesters who blocked the entrance to missile defense manufacturer Raytheon Co. Thursday morning “delayed resources” for police and rescue workers who were … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/12/21

E.P. Zoning Board moves marijuana dispensary matter to special session

EAST PROVIDENCE — To the consternation of the dozens of neighbors and concerned residents in the area, the Zoning Board opted not to take up the matter of the proposed marijuana dispensary in … more

By Mike Rego | 8/12/21

McKee stops short of mandating masks in Rhode Island schools

PROVIDENCE — Governor Dan McKee, following up on updated recommendations made earlier this week by the Centers of Disease Control as the “Delta” variant of the coronavirus has … more

By Mike Rego | 7/29/21

Grid clears way for demolition of old East Providence High School building

EAST PROVIDENCE — The new East Providence High School Building Committee received word earlier this week regarding the beginning of demolition of the old structure. Eric Andrutis, of the … more

By Mike Rego | 7/28/21

Tih-Fen Ting wrests a male fledgling from its nest on he East Branch of the Westport River. A team including members of the Mass. Audubon and it's volunteers captured twelve fledglings for the state of Illinois Osprey Recovery Project on Tuesday morning, July 13.

Audubon and volunteers collect osprey for long journey to Illinois

Born on the Westport River, a dozen young osprey took flight recently — in a plane — and landed at their new home in Illinois. There it is hoped that they will help launch an osprey … more

Story and Photos by Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 7/27/21

E.P. Council passes Metacomet ordinances, allowing likely redevelopment

EAST PROVIDENCE — Pragmatism won out over passion as it pertains to the future of the former Metacomet Country Club after the City Council, at it July 20 meeting, approved a series of revised … more

By Mike Rego | 7/21/21

School committee members Victor Cabral, Marjorie McBride and Tara Thibaudeau discuss a point made by a resident during the open meeting at the high school on Monday night.

School board members give in, then fire back at critics

Bristol Warren schools will not open on the first full day of Rosh Hashanah this fall, after Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice issued a directive Monday afternoon that overrules an earlier school … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/20/21

A rendering of the revised "Coastal" side of the "East Point" housing development in Rumford adjacent to the Seekonk River.

Full E.P. Waterfront Commission green lights 'East Point' housing development

EAST PROVIDENCE — Following the positive recommendations of two of its sub-groups the previous week, the full East Providence Waterfront Commission, at its regularly scheduled monthly meeting … more

By Mike Rego | 7/16/21

East Providence man sentenced to serve 16 years in state prison for 1st degree child molestation

PROVIDENCE — Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that an East Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 16 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions … more

7/15/21

The community’s youth, together with Mayor Bob DaSilva, Sen. Val Lawson and City Council Vice President Bob Rodericks, cut the ribbon on the new Pierce Field Splash Pad Monday, June 28.

Community celebrates opening of second East Providence splash park

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence city officials and community members celebrated the city’s opening of a second splash pad park during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Pierce Field on … more

6/29/21

Virginia  Boyle directs the guitar ensemble performing “Merengue,” by Richard Charlton, during Mt. Hope High School's spring concert at the school on Saturday afternoon.

Photos: Music on a sunny afternoon

The Mt. Hope Spring Concert was performed outdoors in front of a large crowd with folding chairs and umbrellas, in the senior parking lot on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The String Ensemble, … more

Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/8/21

Gallery: Kettle Point pier ribbon cutting ceremony

EAST PROVIDENCE — A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new public pier on the grounds of the Kettle Point development was held Thursday morning, May 27. A number of state and local officials … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 6/3/21

Kevin Mendes, in a booking photograph taken by Warren police Monday, May 24.

No bail for Warren man charged with attempted murder of mother

A Warren man accused of the attempted murder of his mother was ordered held without bail Monday, and was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Kevin M. Mendes, 34, of 22 Birchswamp Road, … more

By Ted Hayes | 5/25/21

Mayor Bob DaSilva, Councilor Robert Britto and Councilor Bob Rodericks look on as Brian Silva and Sandra Medina unveil a memorial plaque in memory of East Providence residents who have lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

East Providence memorializes COVID patients as pandemic deaths in city approach 200

EAST PROVIDENCE — Officials from East Providence hosted a ceremony Monday evening, May 24, at City Hall, where a tree was planted dedicated to the memory of residents who have lost their lives to … more

Words by Mike Rego, Photos by Julie Furtado | 5/25/21

East Bay vaccination pod now accepts walk-in clients

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Health last week announced the East Bay COVID-19 vaccination pod located in city at the Shoppers Town Plaza, 589 Taunton Ave., would going … more

By Mike Rego | 5/5/21