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East Providence High School girls' soccer senior co-captain Jordyn Brogan (left) works her way through a possession drill under the watchful eye of new Townies' head coach Melissa Ressendes during a recent practice session. EPHS begins its 2022 Division I regular season over the next few days with a pair of games against South Kingstown and Cranston West.

What’s old is new again for EPHS girls’ soccer in 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — What’s old is new again for the East Providence High School girls’ soccer team with the start of the 2022 season as the Townies will be guided by a new coach, … more

By Mike Rego | 9/8/22

Members of the Barrington Park and Recreation Commission will host a meeting tonight, Sept. 8, to discuss the plan to improve the athletic fields at Haines Park (shown).

Haines Park athletic fields meeting is tonight in Barrington

The Barrington Park and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Peck Center for Adult Enrichment to discuss the Haines Park athletic fields plan . The … more

9/8/22

Ground breaking takes place for mixed-use ’Ivy Place’

EAST PROVIDENCE — A groundbreaking ceremony was held earlier this week at the site of the new “Ivy Place” mixed use development at the corner of Ivy Street and Taunton Avenue in the … more

9/8/22

Letter: 'E' assistance is need for some on the path

To the editor: I have just finished reading the editorial “Protect the Path” (The East Providence Post, August 25 edition) , while I strongly agree with no motorized vehicles on the path, … more

9/8/22

Letter: Need to hear more from pols on seniors

To the editor: I have read all the flyers I have received from everyone running for office in East Providence and not one of them mentions doing anything for us seniors Seems like we don't even … more

9/8/22

Letter: Assault weapon ban would surely save lives

To the editor: In his letter to the Aug. 25 edition of The Post , Matthew Fletcher uses the faulty reasoning so popular to the NRA, Fox News, et. al., to bolster their argument that allowing the … more

9/8/22

Letter: Are speed cameras for safety or revenue?

To the editor: It is hard for me to see the school traffic cameras as anything but a source of revenue for the city. In particular, the camera at Bay View– on only one side of the street! - … more

9/8/22

Matt A. Chappell and Linda L. Ujifusa will square off in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for the R.I. District 11 Senate seat.

Chappell, Ujifusa square off in Democrat primary Tuesday

PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — One of the more intriguing matchups in this year’s campaign season will be decided in Tuesday’s Statewide Primary Election, as Matt A. Chappell and Linda L. … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/8/22

The Ravers play ‘Music at Sunset’

Blithewold continues its “Music at Sunset” concert series with The Ravers on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Guests can set up blankets or chairs on the lawn facing Narragansett Bay to enjoy the … more

9/8/22

One expert recommends making sure that the same company that sells the system also does the installation.

Going solar — the pros, cons and must-knows

In an effort to help become more energy independent as well as save on utility bills, more and more homeowners are considering going solar. While there is a significant learning … more

By Lucy Probert | 9/8/22

Library pays tribute to Stephen King with 'Other Worlds'

Author Stephen King, the master of horror, turns 75 this month, and Fall River Public Library is honoring his birthday with “Other Worlds,” an interactive live exhibit, on Wednesday, … more

9/7/22

The Collaborative to hold Art + Food event

The Collaborative, a nonprofit arts organization in Warren, will be holding a food and art event at their Studio, 4 Market St. in Warren, on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. … more

9/7/22

Pawtucket Arts Festival has two weekends of arts, culture, food, dance and more

The City of Pawtucket is celebrating its 24th annual Pawtucket Arts Festival together with the 6th annual Pawtucket Restaurant Week from Sept. 9 to 18. The arts festival celebrates the … more

9/7/22

The real estate market is still hot — but it's changing

This is still the era of superlatives in the real estate market. “Unprecedented.” “Historic.” “Crazy.” “Wild.” “Never before.” These are … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/7/22

Ducks enjoy an impromptu pond created by the torrential rains Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 5 and 6, on the side of an Abbott Street residence in East Providence.

Labor Day rainstorm...A 'bath' for the birds!

EAST PROVIDENCE — The unofficial end of summer, Labor Day weekend/week, also brought about an end to among the driest summers in recent memory as one of the most significant, non-extreme … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/22

Police: Barrington residents targeted for scams

This week's Barrington Police report details multiple incidents where residents, some of them elderly, were targeted for scams: Tuesday, Aug. 30: A Knapton Street resident called police to … more

9/7/22

Barrington women report indecent exposure incidents

Barrington Police investigated two alleged indecent exposure incidents in town last week. The first incident occurred on Aug. 29 and the second was on Aug. 30. Both victims were Barrington women … more

9/7/22

Hole around stadium light post ‘sinks’ first EPHS home football game of 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — A sink hole around the light post in the northwest corner of the East Providence High School athletics stadium formed initially due to heavy rains a couple of weeks ago and … more

By Mike Rego | 9/7/22

Randy Matsch’s display of 250,000 cigarette butts greets drivers and pedestrians on Park Avenue in Portsmouth Saturday.

Portsmouth: No butts about it — many smokers still litterbugs

PORTSMOUTH — If Randy Matsch was trying to start a conversation about littering on Saturday, he succeeded. Four plastic bags stuffed with thousands of cigarette butts — 250,000 to be … more

By Jim McGaw | 9/7/22

Newport Mansions open for free to Newport County residents

Residents of Newport County are invited to enjoy free admission to open Preservation Society properties on Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11. This offer includes residents … more

9/7/22

Austin Hall poses with his “Rusty Pirate” figurine, which he made for a sick friend as a 15-year-old amateur welder. Hall recently got to showcase his metallic creations at The Collaborative in Warren last week.

Barrington teen welder gets public debut at The Collaborative

At 15, Austin Hall got set up at The Steel Yard in Providence, a nonprofit industrial arts center, taking a course that granted him access to welding equipment and a space to organize and fabricate his creations. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/7/22

Cars and dogs welcome at Glen Farm on Sunday

The Audrain Automobile Museum and the Potter League for Animals team up for a special "Cars and Coffee" event this Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Newport Polo Gounds at Glen Farm in Portsmouth. While … more

9/7/22

Ryan Garrity, the lone teacher for the construction and architecture CTE program at the moment, photographed earlier this year with a group of construction students after they completed building a handicap-accessible picnic table at the Pete Sepe Pavilion in Warren.

New Mt. Hope construction program seeks contractor partners

This marks the first year that they will have a fully accredited career and technical education (CTE) program for construction and architecture. more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/7/22

'Untold, The Race of the Century' — outdoor film on Sept. 8

Newport Film hosts a special screening of “The Race of the Century," a chronicle of the thrilling 1983 America’s Cup. A classic underdog story, it tells the tale of the scrappy … more

9/7/22

Rock, rhythm and blues festival in Westport

The 27th annual Westport Rock Rhythm & Blues Festival to benefit A Wish Come True is on Friday to Sunday. On Friday, the Jimmy Thibault Memorial Chicken BBQ is from 5 to 10 p.m. with … more

9/7/22