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Scenes from the 2022 East Providence School Department's "Townie Pride" parade held prior to the high school football game at Pierce Stadium on October 21.

EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 edition of the East Providence School Department's annual "Townie Pride" Parade was held Friday, Oct. 21, at Pierce Memorial Stadium prior to the high school football … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 10/27/22

Kent Field renovation project dives deeper into the planning stages

EAST PROVIDENCE — City officials and outside consultants last week held a community meeting to discuss an initial proposal to refurbish the Kent Field Playground. The gathering took place … more

By Mike Rego | 10/26/22

Midfielder Coltrane McGonigle (left) looks on as teammate Noah Sowle puts his head on an arial pass from Antonio Dutra Africano in the second half. Sowle’s shot landed wide of the net.

Wildcats dominate West Bridgewater 4-1, clinch MAC crown

Senior midfielder Antonio Dutra Africano headed in two goals as Westport dominated West Bridgewater 4-1 on Tuesday to clinch the Mayflower Athletic Conference crown. It’s been eight long years … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/25/22

EPHS quarterback Max Whiting rushed past Burrillville defenders during the Townies' 28-13 win over the visiting Broncos Friday, Oct. 21, at Pierce Stadium.

EPHS ends league football slate by beating Broncs

EAST PROVIDENCE — As the East Providence High School football team wrapped up its Division II regular season slate last week the two things the Townies needed to happen to keep their … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 10/24/22

A screen capture of the female suspect in the Walgreens counterfeit bill case.

East Providence Police seek suspects in counterfeit case

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police investigators are seeking the input of the public in their attempt to apprehend two people alleged to have passed counterfeit currency at a local … more

10/21/22

The East Providence No. 3 doubles tandem of Tiana Brierly (left) and Emma Gillheeney earned the deciding point in the Townies' 5-2 win over PCD Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Townies take care of PCD in Division III girls' tennis tilt

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ tennis team cemented itself among the top sides in Division III as the league playoffs approach after the Townies eventually … more

By Mike Rego | 10/20/22

Views of the Beech Tree on the grounds of the Weaver Library advocates said could have been saved from harm if a forester was in place.

E.P. Council adds forester appropriation to FY22-23 budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, while approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 operating budget at its meeting last week on October 18, included a line-item to formally fill a long-inactive … more

By Mike Rego | 10/20/22

Council approves final version of East Providence’s FY22-23 budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, via a 3-2 tally at its October 18 meeting, gave final approval to an overall budget of $212,609,094 for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The budget takes effect as of … more

By Mike Rego | 10/19/22

East Providence High School's Ricardo Lima makes a play on the ball during a boys' soccer game earlier this fall. Lima scored a goal and assisted on the game winner as the Townies earned a spot in the upcoming Division I state championship playoffs with a 2-1 win over Classical on the road to close last week.

EPHS earns points needed to bolster boys’ soccer bid

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ soccer team stumbled in its first attempt to secure the one point the Townies needed to secure a Division I playoff berth as the … more

By Mike Rego | 10/19/22

Officials laud completion of Expressway/Trail resurfacing project

EAST PROVIDENCE — Local, state and federal officials lauded the completion of the East Shore Expressway/Wampanoag Trail resurfacing project via a press release issued Monday morning, Oct. 17. … more

10/17/22

Virtual instruction or snow days? East Providence admins seek committee input

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Education is offering districts the option to once again provide virtual instruction during the winter months instead of incurring a snow day … more

By Mike Rego | 10/14/22

Views of the working currently being done to combat the sink hole around the light post at Townie Stadium on the EPHS grounds.

District takes deliberate approach to fixing EPHS stadium sink hole

EAST PROVIDENCE — The district is taking a measured, deliberate approach toward remedying the situation with the sink hole around the base of a light pole at the athletics stadium on new East … more

By Mike Rego | 10/12/22

Townies continue surprising boys' soccer season

EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s been a bit of a different season off the pitch for the East Providence High School boys’ soccer team so far in 2022, but the Townies continue to post the same … more

By Mike Rego | 10/11/22

Some of the upgrades at the Rock/E.P. Senior Center include building a Pickleball court (left) and a walking path (right).

Upgrades to E.P. Senior Center grounds are nearing completion

EAST PROVIDENCE — A multi-faceted project to upgrade the Robert Rock/East Providence Senior Center grounds in nearing completion. Begun in the spring, the improvements included the … more

By Mike Rego | 10/7/22

A view of the new Cumberland Farm convenience store on Newport Avenue from earlier in the summer of 2022.

E.P. Council resoundingly rebuffs Cumberland Farms 24-hour petition

EAST PROVIDENCE — A request heard last week by the City Council from Cumberland Farms seeking to have its latest franchise in city located on Newport Avenue as part of the “Newport … more

By Mike Rego | 10/6/22

Hennessey Elementary School third grade teacher Emily Rendine gathers with her students after receiving the 2022 Milken Educator Award.

East Providence teacher Rendine receives $25,000 Milken Award

EAST PROVIDENCE — Hennessey Elementary School third grade teacher Emily Rendine received a 2022 Milken Educator Award, presented by the Milken Family Foundation, in the amount of $25,000 during … more

10/5/22

First singles player Elsa White hits a forehand/backhand during her match against Sonya Pareek of Barrington. She won the match, 6-1, 6-3, and is currently 6-1 on the season.

White qualifies for states as tennis team competes in D-I

The move up to Division I has been difficult for the Mt. Hope tennis team who are now 3-4 on the season after losing to Barrington 6-1 on Monday afternoon. Last season the Huskies were the Division … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/5/22

East Providence begins statistical revaluation process in October

EAST PROVIDENCE — The city through its newly-hired private sector appraiser will begin the Statistical Revaluation Project of properties throughout East Providence, a process delayed a year … more

10/4/22

The Huskies girls cross country team from left, Analucia Romero, Ryan Coffey, Jessica Deal, Sonia Bradley, Reyn Ferris, Lily Dasilveira, and Lucy O’Brien, posted their best regular season record ever at 8-3, according to coach Susan Rancourt. The team is waiting their fate about qualifying for states as a team.

Huskies go 8-3, best record ever

Freshman phenom Jessica Deal took first place as the Mt. Hope cross country team swept Tiverton and St. Mary Academy on Monday to finish with an 8-3 record, the best record in the team’s … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 10/4/22

A "Bobcat" plowing a sidewalk with its snowblower attachment similar to the vehicles the East Providence DPW is requesting to purchase as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Budget.

E.P. Council considers Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital projects budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, at workshop held the last week of September, took its first in-depth look at the $3,131,725 Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital expenditures budget as proposed by … more

By Mike Rego | 10/3/22

Advantage…Townies

EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a day expectedly full of firsts for the East Providence High School girls’ tennis team as the Townies christened the new complex on campus with a resounding 7-0 … more

By Mike Rego | 9/30/22

EPPD Detective Candace Pacheco makes a play in the field

Gallery: EPFD/EPPD Charity Softball Game

EAST PROVIDENCE — "The Battle of the Badges" charity softball game between members of the East Providence Firefighters Local 850 and the East Providence Police Officers IBPO Local 569 took … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 9/29/22

Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Cumberland tackler for the EPHS football team in the Townies' Division II outing against the visiting Clippers September 24 at Pierce Stadium.

Gallery: EPHS football falls to Cumberland

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School football team, coming off a fine win over St. Raphael in its Division II season opener the week prior, fell to Cumberland last week in … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 9/28/22

Tyler Robinson nears the finish line as the top runner for the EPHS boys' cross country squad in the Townies' recent meet at Tiverton.

EPHS cross country teams step off 2022 seasons

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School cross country teams continued their respective 2022 regular seasons in recent days, the boys’ squad with solid numbers and reasonable … more

By Mike Rego | 9/28/22

Center back Ryan Borges (left) and the defense have been stellar this season, helping Westport to limit opponents quality scoring opportunities.

Brodeur scores two as Wildcats shutout Holbrook 3-0

The Westport soccer team shutout Holbrook 3-0 on Tuesday after crushing previously undefeated Atlantis Charter School 6-0 on Saturday. The Wildcats improved their undefeated season record to 6-0 and … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 9/28/22