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Lexi Fredricks struck out 5 and allowed 0 hits and 3 walks in 2 innings of work. It was her third no-hit effort in 5 tournament games.

Tiverton softball crushes South Kingstown 13-0

The Tiverton Majors Softball All-Stars bashed 11 hits as they crushed South Kingstown 13-0 in 4 innings to move on in the state softball tournament on Tuesday night. Morgan Napolitano smacked a … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/10/24

Chris Charbonneau drove in a run for the Riverside Post 10 Juniors as the locals won their fifth game in a row with an 8-4 victory over South Kingstown Post 39 Tuesday night, July 9.

Post 10 Juniors pop South Kingstown, win fifth in a row

The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad, sponsored by the ATC (Athletes Turn Champion) Training Facility, returned to Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League action after the July Fourth … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/24

Gov. Dan McKee speaks at a July 9 press conference updating the Washington Bridge reconstruction project.

Stresses, strains associated with bridge project likely led to lack of bids

PROVIDENCE — The stresses and strains associated with such a significant and scrutinized project are what state officials believe to be the reasons why no company formally bid to rebuild the … more

By Mike Rego | 7/9/24

East Providence Police identify deceased kayakers

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police and Fire Departments have identified the two male kayakers found dead Friday, July 5, at the Omega Pond off Roger Williams Avenue in the Rumford … more

7/6/24

Coast Guard commander LCDR Tyler Kelley of the USCGC William Chadwick shakes hands with parade goers on Hope Street during the Bristol Fourth of July Parade on Thursday morning.

Photos: Bristol celebrates the Fourth of July

Many thousands of parade attendees got to enjoy spectacular weather during Bristol's most celebrated and anticipated event on Thursday, July 4. more

7/5/24

UPDATED: East Providence public safety officials recover bodies of missing kayakers

City public safety personnel were searching for two apparently missing kayakers in the Omega Pond after receiving calls early Friday morning, July 5. The East Providence Fire Department was … more

By Mike Rego | 7/5/24

Donovan Bazar throws a pitch for the Rumford 10U Baseball All-Stars in their 11-0 victory over Bristol July 1 in the District 2 Tourney winner's bracket final

Rumford 10U Baseball Stars reach District 2 final

The lone city entry into the District 2 Little League Major Baseball 10U Division All-Star event from Rumford has raced through the competition so far, winning all three of its games via the 10-Run … more

By Mike Rego | 7/5/24

East Providence High School lists last honor roll for 2023-24

Bill Black, Principal, Shane Messier, Assistant Principal, Jill Usenia, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon, CTC Director and the Amazing Staff of East Providence High School, announce the Honor Roll for … more

7/5/24

Riverside Middle School releases fourth and last honor roll for 2023-24 term

EAST PROVIDENCE — Dr. Julie Giangiulio, Principal of Riverside Middle School and Mr. Glen Salgueiro, Assistant Principal, are pleased to announce the Honor Roll for Quarter 4 of the 2023-2024 … more

7/3/24

Martin Middle School names final honor roll of students for 2023-24 term

EAST PROVIDENCE — Edward R. Martin Middle School Principal Laurie Marchand, Assistant Principal Greg McCarthy, and Mia Millea, Dean of Students, announces the Fourth Quarter Honor Roll for the … more

7/3/24

Maddison Levesque makes a throw to first base for the combined EP Central/Riverside/Rumford Minor Softball Division All-Stars in their District 2 Tourney opener against Middletown on July 1.

City-wide Minor Softball Stars fall out of District 2 Tourney

Monday, July 1, the city-wide East Providence Central/Riverside/Rumford Minor Softball Stars played host to Middletown at Pierce Field in an opening round contest, which was won by the visitors … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 7/3/24

Lexie Fredricks (left) and Abbie Coutu (right) celebrate with Mia Cabral (middle) after she hit an inside the park home run in the fifth inning.

Tiverton blanks Barrington 8-0, wins third straight District title

Lexie Fredricks threw a complete game no-hitter as the Tiverton Majors Division All Star softball team blanked Barrington 8-0 in the District 2 Championship game at Town Farm Field on Monday night. … more

Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/2/24

Hawkins intends to step away from roles with ONE Neighborhood Builders

PROVIDENCE — With a decision that will have a direct impact on at least one significant new housing development proposal planned in East Providence, Jennifer Hawkins has announced she is … more

By Mike Rego | 7/2/24

Jacob Campano attempts to complete a put-out at first base for the EP Central club in its Silva Minor Baseball All-Star Tourney game last week against Warren.

City sides start Silva Minor Baseball All-Star tourney

Over the weekend, the Ron Silva Minor Baseball Division District 2 Little League All-Star tourney, named in honor of the long-time Riverside and district contributor, began with one of the two local … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 7/2/24

Crews continued work on the latest improvements as part of the Henderson Bridge reconstruction project.

Henderson Bridge reconstruction effort receives $25 million federal grant

The Henderson Bridge reconstruction project received a huge boost last week when the United States Department of Transportation announced it had provided the state with an additional $25 million … more

7/1/24

The combined East Providence Central/Pineview Little League Senior Baseball Division All-Star team captured the District 2 championship with wins over Bristol-Warren last week.

Combined East Providence Central/Pineview squad wins District 2 Senior Baseball title

The combined East Providence Central/Pineview Little League Senior Baseball Division All-Star team captured the District 2 championship by defeating Bristol-Warren in what was a best-of-three series … more

7/1/24

A player shakes hands with former coach Tom Hancock, (left) with his wife Beverly looking on.

In Westport, Hancock's home run

Back in the 1960s and 70s, there were few tighter Westport Little League teams than the Braves. They didn’t always win, though they took home at least two league championships and … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/1/24

Eliza Sirpenski and David Lauria recently released their new song, “Moon in the Morning Sky.” Sirpenski sings lead vocals and Lauria, who wrote the song, plays guitar on the track. His son, Jacob, performs on drums. You can find the song on Apple Music and other music platforms.

Mt. Hope grad collaborates with music teacher to record new song

Eliza Sirpenski has been singing ever since she could remember. She began belting out Adele, Amy Winehouse and other songs from her favorite pop artists at age 9. more

By Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 6/27/24

DEM seeks volunteers to help remove water chestnut plants in East Providence

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with the City of East Providence and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), … more

6/27/24

The concession stand at Crescent Park, closed for the last two summers, will open soon for the 2024 season with new operators the "Dune Brothers."

Crescent Park concession stand cooks again under new management

EAST PROVIDENCE — The concession stand at Crescent Park, dormant since just after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, will open once again under new management after an agreement brokered by the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/27/24

Eric Linacre, the goalkeeper for the combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club, makes a save during his side's 3-1 victory over its opposition from the Warwick PD in a fundraiser played at Pierce Memorial Stadium Saturday, June 22.

Gallery: East Providence public safety soccer club beats Warwick PD

EAST PROVIDENCE — The combined East Providence Police and Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency soccer club not only beat thunderstorms later Saturday, June 22, but more importantly … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/27/24

Updated: Candidate filing period in East Providence ends, six seats have no race

EAST PROVIDENCE — The third and final day of the 2024 candidate filing period in East Providence, Wednesday, June 26, came and went with exactly half of the 12 offices in the city being … more

By Mike Rego | 6/26/24

A recent view of the Oldman School property on Bullocks Point Avenue.

Council reverses course again, keeps ARPA allocation in new Rec Center budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — Reversing a decision it had already reversed once prior, the East Providence City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, June 25, voted by a 4-0 count to rescind an ordinance … more

By Mike Rego | 6/26/24

Rumford Major Baseball Stars survive with win over neighboring Central/Riverside squad

The respective 2024 Rhode Island District 2 Little League All-Star tournaments started earlier this week, including the vaunted Major Baseball Division that ultimately concludes with the World Series … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 6/26/24

The inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, joined by Special Olympics Rhode Island President and CEO Ed Pacheco, and Athlete Leadership Specialist Mary-Ellen Powers. (Athletes and others are identified from left to right, row by row.) First Row: Sofia Illiano, Becky Bernard, Diana Halleman, Heather Wyrostek, and Molly McKay. Second Row: Mary-Ellen Powers, Christina Peacock, Mary Irons, Liz Grasso, Brianna Puglia, and Jeffery Pete, Jr. Third Row: Cote David, Drew Palumbo, Ed Pacheco, Emily MacLaughlin, Kathy Krzywonos, Lauren Sartini, and John Williams. Fourth Row: Alex Adams, Keith Wilcox, Jr., Ian Shepherd, Chris Lussier, Sarah LaBreche, and Michael Bullock.

Grads in first class of SORI Athlete Leadership U counts two locals

SMITHFIELD — After a year and a half of taking college-style courses to become certified leaders, the inaugural class of Special Olympics Rhode Island’s Athlete Leadership University, … more

6/25/24