STORY OF THE WEEK: After being dogged for weeks by the signature-gathering controversy, Sabina Matos’ campaign is ramping up its criticism of Aaron Regunberg, buoying the perception that he is …
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By Ian Donnis
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8/22/23
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A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21.
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12/19/23
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Bristol resident Bryan Ganley was about 21 years old when he got a late night call from his best friend, who said he wanted to end his life.
Mr. Ganley was unable to change his friend’s …
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By Christy Nadalin
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11/28/19
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The founders, co-owners and distillers at Rhode Island Spirits have a saying. It’s actually more than a saying; it’s a philosophy, a sales pitch, and the essence of their business …
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By Scott Pickering
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4/28/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — They are among the first to finish a term at the new building and first to graduate from it, but their four years in total at East Providence High School will certainly leave …
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By Mike Rego
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6/1/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — As first attempts go, the inaugural East Providence High School Family Doubles Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Friends of Townies Athletics booster organization, held …
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By Mike Rego
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6/13/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — With two preseason games under its collective belt, the East Providence High School football team takes to the field for "real" this weekend as the locals begin their 2023 …
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By Mike Rego
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9/14/23
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We have seen ordinary Americans say on camera that we need Donald Trump to be a dictator, because “America needs a dictator now.” Presumably, they feel that a dictator will be able …
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2/27/24
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Reading Week is annually one of the highlight periods of each term for the East Providence district-wide Pre-Kindergarten program, now temporarily housed completely at the Oldham Early Learning …
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By Mike Rego
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3/6/24
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EAST PROVIDENCE — To the consternation of the dozens of neighbors and concerned residents in the area, the Zoning Board opted not to take up the matter of the proposed marijuana dispensary in …
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By Mike Rego
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8/12/21
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Students in the East Providence High School Art Department taking instruction in ceramics from teacher Tricia Chapman held their second annual “Empty Bowls” …
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Photos by Tyler Maxwell
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6/1/22
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The candidates for the Rhode Island Senate District 32 seat shared their thoughts on the environment, healthcare and other issues during a forum last week.
Pam Lauria and Susannah Holloway will …
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8/24/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — That Abigail Ellison, in 2023, is a standout on the East Providence High School boys' tennis tennis team isn't so big of a deal.
That she, as a freshman, is already one …
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By Mike Rego
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6/15/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The grande dame of East Providence politics and the city's school department, Mildred "Millie" Morris, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 2, 2023. She was 88.
Morris, who …
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By Mike Rego
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8/2/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — Now former East Providence High School boys' soccer coach Tony Vieira, like just about every other person who has held a similar position, came to understand it was just time …
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By Mike Rego
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8/22/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Department and the larger community was saddened to hear of the recent passing of former district teacher and School Committee member Karen …
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By Mike Rego
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9/14/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — First to the starting per the annual winter sports schedule, the East Providence High School boys indoor track and field squad opened up its 2023-24 Metropolitan Division dual …
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By Mike Rego
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12/7/23
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The main notion behind the multi-trillion-dollar federal bailout was to pump aid directly and immediately to citizens who have suffered financial harm during the pandemic. That injection of cash will …
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3/26/21
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