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Orlo Avenue School holds pasta dinner fundraiser

Events targets money needed to finish playground project

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EPFD gets by with older hoses, could use funds to purchase new ones

Chief Klucznik says department can function, but lines need replacing

East Providence Councilors chide Budget Commission on several issues

Ballot measures, CDBGs raise ire of Conley, DiGioia

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Barrington High School wins state math title

Eagles finish second at regionals, eighth at nationals

The Barrington High School math team recently capped off a 2012 season on the national stage, finishing eighth in the American Regions Math League Power Contest.

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Housing projects proposed in Barrington

Town manager weighs impact of proposed housing developments

Barrington Town Manager Peter DeAngelis is “concerned” about the future impact a handful of proposed developments could have on this community.

Board hosts affordable housing discussion

Popular topic includes potential Sowams Road development

About 70 people turned out to talk affordable housing with the Barrington Housing Board of Trustees Tuesday night including a number of local residents who wanted to address a possible development on Sowams Road.

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Bridge tolls pitched, not a hit

Business owners fear tolls would put people out of business

It was a tough sell to the 50 or so residents who rely on bridges for their daily commute, but on Monday night those who want to re-instate tolls on the Mt. Hope Bridge and initiate tolls on the new Sakonnet River Bridge gave their pitch.

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Challengers get T-shirt

Not only are the Portsmouth Challenger baseball players taking the field in the Little League World Series this summer, they’ve now got their own T-shirt.

Jamiel's softball field would cost $35,000 to $50,000

They're not quite ready to yell "Play Ball!" But Warren town officials are going to try to find a way to bring a softball field back to Jamiel's Park — if it's feasible, and if they can find the money.

100 Years Ago: This week in Warren, May 16, 1912

Mr. J.C. Condon has lately been enjoying an afternoon's ride behind a very spirited brown mare that is a beauty.

Eastern Division Championship Meet

Photos By Richard W dionne Jr BHS, PHS, MHHS, EPHS and St. Mary's Bay View ...

Tiverton Skate Park

Photos by Richard W Dionne Jr Skaters enjoy new digs at Tiverton Skate Park.

Pre Prom Accident Scene

Photos by Richard W Dionne Jr Mt. Hope High School students, Taking Action Against Negative ...

Beast of the East 2012

The 29th annual intercollegiate Beast of the East Rugby Tournament was held at Glen Farm ...

Orlo Avenue School Playground Project

Work began at East Providence elementary school last weekend.

Fishing at Willet Pond

Photos By Richard W Dionne Jr Trout Season begins at Willet Pond.

Hair Heart and Soul

Photos by Richard W Dionne Jr Photos of Hair Heart and Soul at their new ...

Good Friday Walk

Photos by Richard W Dionne Jr TIVERTON — A procession of 50 youths and adults ...

EP Community Outreach Forum

Photos by Richard W Dionne Jr Photos from the City of East Providence Community Outreach ...

Mr. Westport

Photos by Richard W Dionne Jr Eight Westport High School seniors strut their stuff to ...