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East Providence Police arrest city man for string of alleged car thefts

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police officers arrested a city man last week who is alleged to have committed a series of car thefts here and potentially in other neighboring jurisdictions. … more

By Mike Rego | 8/15/22

East Providence High School freshman football player Aydan Sousa is fitted for his helmet by Townies' assistant coach Eric Stringfellow earlier this week as the team readies for the official start of the upcoming 2022 season with opening day of practice Monday, Aug. 15.

Townies hope summer work pays off this fall

EAST PROVIDENCE — Adhering to the axiom “no rest for the weary,” the East Providence High School returning football players and coaches have been diligent about preparations for the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/11/22

A rendering of the Senior Center grounds with the proposed Community Center added.

East Providence’s continued Community Center pursuit receives federal boost

EAST PROVIDENCE — Now some three decades in the conceptual stages and after a couple of false starts even after residents twice expressed their backing for it with their votes, the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/10/22

Andrew Orr and employee Nikolaj Peltier pick green beans in their field off Adamsville Road in Westport.

Photos: Rain's on the way; will it be enough for the farmers?

Farmers across Westport and Little Compton have been watching for rain for months and up until this week, had little reason to be hopeful after week upon week of hot temperatures and blue skies. But … more

By Ted Hayes | 8/10/22

South Quay should fill ‘key’ role in offshore wind expansion

EAST PROVIDENCE — Offshore wind legislation approved by the General Assembly during its recently completed 2022 session and signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee should soon be a boon to the … more

By Mike Rego | 8/3/22

East Providence schools seek significantly more funding for next year’s budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Forand made her first draft budget presentation to the full School Committee at the body’s July meeting, the new top administrator … more

By Mike Rego | 8/3/22

Gallery: East Providence Heritage Days 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — Forty editions now spread over five decades, the annual East Providence Heritage Days Festival took place over three days last weekend, July 29-31, on and around the grounds … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 8/3/22

Commentary: Hussey’s innovation was key to longevity of Hunts Mills Bridge

I read with interest the recent Post article on the upcoming replacement of the Hunts Mills Bridge. Because we will all be experiencing some inconvenience during its period of closure, I … more

By Ned Connors | 8/1/22

Aldersbridge Communities joins East Point development

EAST PROVIDENCE — The council, at its July 19 meeting, gave the second of two mandated approvals to an ordinance authorizing a Tax Incremental Financing agreement, a “TIF,” between … more

By Mike Rego | 7/28/22

East Providence native Sears is selected in 2022 MLB Draft

City native and former East Providence High School standout Ben Sears was selected in the 14th round by the Kansas City Royals in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft last week held as part of … more

7/21/22

Where the East Bike Path repairs are planned in Riverside.

East Bay Bike Path could be impacted by repair projects

PROVIDENCE — Parts of the East Bay Bike Path in Bristol and Riverside could be impacted by repair projects and temporarily close the week of July 18-22 , according to the Rhode Island … more

7/16/22

Teammates celebrate with pitcher Addie Wolf (center) after the beat South Kingstown 13-1 in the game two of the championship series at Town Farm Field on Wednesday night.

Tiverton softball all stars win state championship

The Tiverton 11-12 softball all-stars ran their way to the RI state championship by clobbering South Kingstown 13-1 in front family and friends at Town Farm Field on Wednesday night. Tiverton beat … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/15/22

East Providence man dies in recent kayaking accident

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has identified Rui Resendes, 56, of East Providence as the decedent in an incident that took place in Newport on July … more

7/14/22

Rumford Minor Stars reach Silva tourney championship round

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rumford Little League squad in the District 2 Ron Silva Minor Baseball Division All-Star event reached the winners’ bracket final against Bristol where they won by a … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 7/14/22

Tyler Boiani blasts a Parker DeWolf pitch over the centerfield fence to give Portsmouth a 2-1 lead in the first inning. Boiani later scored the winning run on a passed ball.

Portsmouth all-stars edge Bristol-Warren, 3-2, earn spot in finals

Centerfielder Tyler Boyani belted a two-run homer and scored on a passed ball to lead the Portsmouth 12U all-stars over Bristol-Warren 3-2 in the winner’s bracket quarterfinal on Saturday … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 7/11/22

Gallery: East Providence Fourth of July fireworks 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 East Providence Fourth of July fireworks celebration and concert took place at Pierce Memorial Stadium Sunday night, July 3. Events included performance from by … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 7/7/22

Jennifer Zachary, husband, Dave, daughter, Braelie, 7, son, Ben, 4, and their dog Kallie, cheer as the Bristol Fourth of July Parade heads down to towards the Silver Creek Bridge area of Hope Street on Monday.

Photos: Bristol Parade 2022

Enjoy photos from the 237th Bristol 4th of July Parade. more

7/5/22

Patriotic Speaker Lou Cirillo delivers his address during the Patriotic Exercises ahead of the 237th Bristol 4th of July Celebration on Monday.

Patriotic Speaker posits why Bristol celebrates the 4th like no other town

As they have for nearly 240 years now, the Patriotic Exercises kicked off the 4th of July festivities on Monday. Under brilliant blue skies, our flag was honored, patriotic songs performed, and dignitaries were introduced. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/5/22

Ben Humm hurls a pitch during the team’s game against Riverside on Sunday night. Humm struck out nine, walked one and allowed just four hits and two runs in six innings.

Portsmouth all-stars beat Middletown and Riverside

Great pitching, defense and timely hitting was the formula for Portsmouth Little League 12U all-stars as they shut down Middletown 5-1 at Aquidneck Field on Saturday and thwarted Riverside 5-2 at … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/29/22

Coach Steve Furtado rallies the team between innings during their 5-0 victory over Newport on Saturday.

DeWolf, Towers fuel Bristol-Warren all-stars to back to back wins

The Bristol-Warren Little League 12U all-stars shut out Newport 5-0 at Bristol Memorial field on Saturday and crushed Pawtucket 15-3 on the road on Sunday to earn a winner’s bracket … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/29/22

Sarah Moniz (left) and sisters Lindsey and Gloria during a match between Diman and Westport at Westport High School this spring.

Moniz siblings growing in confidence through trades and sports

Westport resident Joe Moniz has made learning a trade the law in his household. The last seven of his 10 children have gone to Diman Regional Vocational Technical and his youngest, Gloria, an … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/24/22

Bristol’s new marina dock is officially open for guests and the public to enjoy. The 650-foot breakwater and wave attenuator includes a substantial expansion of slips available to Bristol residents, a transient space for visitors, including large luxury yachts. The Seastreak ferry, whose service to Providence and Newport started up last weekend and will run through the summer, will have a space to dock at the southwest corner of the marina. Slips are also being made available to both the Rhode Island State Police and Department of Environmental Management to enhance public safety.

A decade in the making, Bristol’s new marina is open for business

There’s still a couple of mechanical details to complete, but Bristol’s new marina is officially open for guests — and the public — to enjoy. The 650-foot breakwater and … more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/24/22

Charlie Enright of Barrington and the 11th Hour Racing crew head out of Newport Harbor on Malama in rough weather during the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race on Friday, 6/17/22. Enright's crew finished the race to Bermuda in second place with a time of 041:28:43 to Argo, a Mod 70, who finished first with a time of 029:12:44.

Charlie Enright captaining 11th Hour Racing's, "Mālama," finishes second in Newport-Bermuda Race

Skipper Charlie Enright of Barrington, guided the IMOCA 60 Mālama, from 11th Hour Racing across the finish line, almost eight and a half hours after first place finisher, Argo, which completed … more

Story courtesy of Newport Bermuda Race, Photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 6/22/22

A map depicting the BCWA emergency supply project.

BCWA, East Providence announce completion of emergency connection

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) and the City of East Providence jointly announced the pipeline interconnection between the two systems has been completed and … more

6/22/22

RISPCA assists in saving 40 beagles from research facility

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island SPCA is scheduled to receive a transport of 40 beagles (15 puppies and 25 adults) today from the Humane Society of the United States. The beagles were … more

6/21/22