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McKee’s approval ratings are low, but does it matter?
On the surface, a new Morning Consult finding showing Gov. Dan McKee as the lowest-ranked governor in the nation (with a 38% approval rating) doesn’t reflect well on the incumbent. But if McKee … more
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As expected, DaSilva, Rossi advance in race for East Providence mayor
EAST PROVIDENCE — The expected matchup to see who will be the city’s second ever elected mayor emerged from the Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 primary election as incumbent Bob DaSilva earned the … more
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The Post - Thursday, October 26, 2017
Though music came to Steve Allain later in life than most musicians, it has become his life’s passion and his career. The Barrington resident and music teacher has gigs booked through the end of the 2023.
Meet Steve Allain: Songwriter, singer, guitarist, teacher
For an individual who declares, “I took no music in grade or high school and wasn’t particularly drawn to it,” singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist and music teacher … more
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East Providence nursing home resident charged with sexually assaulting staff member
PROVIDENCE — The office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced in statement issued Friday, June 23, an East Providence man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with … more
Investigative team starts digging for Washington Bridge answers
STORY OF THE WEEK: “We’re leaving no stone unturned as far as accountability,” Gov. Dan McKee said last Friday, as he unveiled Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage as the lawyers who will … more
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The Post - Thursday, September 12, 2019
The Post - Thursday, October 17, 2019
Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about the new order requiring all employees in customer-facing businesses to wear face coverings.
Governor mandates face coverings for all ‘customer-facing’ businesses
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s daily press briefing included the announcement of a new executive order, to take effect this Saturday, April 18. It will require all “customer-facing” … more
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Assembly passes voting access bill sponsored by East Bay legislators
PROVIDENCE — Legislation led in the House of Representatives by East Providence Katherine Kazarian (D-Dist. 63), the "Let RI Vote Act,” was approved there as well as the Senate and … more
East Providence hosts first annual 'Pride' parade
EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva sponsored what it billed as East Providence’s first annual “Pride” parade celebrating the LGBTQI+ community of the … more
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The Post - Thursday, November 9, 2023
Scenes from the EPHS youth basketball skills clinic held Friday, Nov. 17.
Kids have a ball at inaugural EPHS youth hoops clinic
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first East Providence High School youth basketball skills clinic took place Friday night, Nov. 17, inside Ramos Gymnasium. The event was directed by Townies boys' head … more
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The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.
Architectural marvel is a beacon of light
Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more
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Levi Jacobs (center) scored a career-best 26 points and also grabbed 11 rebounds as EPHS cruised past North Kingstown for an important late-season Division I win.
Jacobs, Townies jolt North Kingstown for important boys' hoops win
Levi Jacobs netted a season and career-best 27 points, leading the East Providence High School boys' basketball team to an important 81-60 victory on the road over North Kingstown Thursday night, … more
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City teams begin District 2 Little League All-Star tournaments
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Rhode Island Little League All-Star season began last week with the start of the District 2 Major Baseball Division Tournament in which two local entries … more
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Tom Hood with a false albacore caught off Narragansett from his kayak. False albacore have grown in stature in the recreational fishing community. They are a data-poor stock.
Learning a lot more about false albacore
False albacore have grown in stature as a highly targeted recreational sport fish. These speedsters have thrilled shore and boat anglers, and have become a valuable addition to the recreational … more
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Council approval creates tax amnesty program in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence's offering of amnesty for delinquent tax payments became law last week when the City Council approved ordinances related to the matter at its Tuesday, July 18, … more
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Haven Box, a nonprofit that provides comfort boxes to survivors of sexual violence, was the beneficiary of the 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island’s fall event.
Networking with a mission
When you put a hundred driven, selfless, passionate women in the same room, good things happen. This was certainly the case earlier this month, when 100 Women Who Care Rhode Island hosted their … more
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Books to enjoy before spring chores arrive
Lots of reading going on before spring cleaning and gardening take up all my time. Enjoy … “The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett” by Annie Lyons (2020). A quarter of the way … more
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Grant goes towards continued renovation of EPPD headquarters
PROVIDENCE — The city will receive nearly a million dollars in federal grant money towards the continued renovation of the East Providence Police Department headquarters on Waterman Avenue. … more
Keegan Grant (left) scored four goals in two games for the EPHS boys' lacrosse team to open the 2024 season, including a hat trick against Cranston West in the Townies' 14-4 victory.
EPHS spring sports teams start 2024 seasons
The East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team managed just one win all of last spring. In 2024, it took the Townies just one week to earn their initial Division IV victory as the Townies … more
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A couple of e-bikers travel south on the East Bay Bike Path, approaching Thames Street in downtown Bristol. DEM says electric bikes or other electric apparatus are not allowed on the bike path, but there is very little enforcement or understanding of the regulation.
E-bikes on bike paths — Not allowed and not enforceable
Amid increasing reports of accidents or near-misses on the East Bay Bike Path between people riding electric bicycles and everyone else, Rhode Island lacks clarity on what is or is not allowed on its … more
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East Providence’s ‘Asphalt Art Initiative’ is completed at Hennessey Elementary
EAST PROVIDENCE  — The East Providence Arts Council together with the city administration and area artist Anna Dugan recently completed a street mural created following consultation and … more
Council approves final version of East Providence’s FY22-23 budget
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, via a 3-2 tally at its October 18 meeting, gave final approval to an overall budget of $212,609,094 for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The budget takes effect as of … more
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