Carnevale serves as catalyst to East Providence High gym renovation project
EAST PROVIDENCE — In serving as the catalyst for the East Providence High Gymnasium Renovation Project, city native and young philanthropist John Carnevale saw not only an opportunity to neatly enhance a section of the school he once attended but also the chance to create a greater sense of community in his hometown. Mr. Carnevale, [...]
Read More →Warren meets quorum, OKs Liberty Street School sale
Warren voters passed a $22 million-plus budget and approved the sale of two town properties Monday night in a Financial Town Meeting that saw enough voters — barely — to reach a quorum. When Warren Fire Chief Al Galinelli walked down the Kickemuit Middle School auditorium aisle at roughly 7:20 p.m. and called out, “We [...]
Read More →Raimondo encourages student candidates to run for office
Rhode Island General Treasurer Gina Raimondo was in Bristol Monday, May 20, kicking off the Colt Andrews elementary school’s campaign season and encouraging students to run for student government. A “Campaign School” will be held in early June, geared toward helping members of the Student Government who are interested in running for a leadership role [...]
Read More →Farm conservation workshop is Thursday in Tiverton
TIVERTON — Are you an agricultural producer or a woodlot owner who has been curious about the potential of your land? Funding may be available for conservation practices on your farm or woodlot! The Rhode Island Conservation Districts have partnered with the USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service to hold three workshops in May and June [...]
Read More →Portsmouth police: Man asleep at wheel was drunk
Here are some entries from the Portsmouth police log over the past week. Monday, May 13 Jay A. Catalan, 50, of 34 Hillside Road, was charged with driving while intoxicated (second offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test, following an accident on East Main Road at Sprague Street at about 6 p.m. The [...]
Read More →Local delegation tours Portsmouth, UK
PORTSMOUTH — There must be a pub on every block in Portsmouth, says Doug Smith. That would be Portsmouth, England, where a contingent of local residents are visiting through Wednesday. Their common goal: To invite the port city’s future Lord Mayor designee, Lynn Stagg, back here to help the town celebrate its 375th anniversary Labor Day [...]
Read More →Warren police logs: Late night parties, loud music galore
Monday, May 13 A Broad Street resident reported telephone harassment. Police checked out a man using a metal detector near Burr’s Hill just after noon. A barking dog complaint came in from Benefit Street. A Cottage Street resident reported fraudulent credit card charges. A woman told police that someone left harassing messages on her voicemail. [...]
Read More →Elmasian finds his footing as acting East Providence Fire Department chief
EAST PROVIDENCE — Approaching a half-year in the position, Oscar Elmasian is just about getting his feet firmly planted in his role as acting chief of the East Providence Fire Department. Chief Elmasian, who last held the rank of captain and served as the city’s fire marshal, took over the post upon the retirement of [...]
Read More →Forensic Science Program at East Providence Career and Tech Center expands
EAST PROVIDENCE — The likely influence of the popular “CSI” television franchise can be seen locally as East Providence Career and Technical Center students have shown a great appetite for the school’s Forensic Science program. Now in its third year, the Forensics program began with a single section. It grew to two for the current [...]
Read More →East Providence Police conduct ninth annual memorial service
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department held its Ninth Annual Memorial Service Sunday, May 19, at its headquarters, the Major Alister C. McGregor Public Safety Complex. The event, sponsored by the East Providence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1 and the East Providence Fraternal Order of Police Associate Lodge 1, took place under [...]
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