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East Providence parks will reopen with some restrictions May 8
EAST PROVIDENCE — While parks and recreational areas will reopen in city later this week, certain usages of those spaces will continue to be restricted, according to a supplemental executive … more
The Post - Thursday, September 14, 2017
East Providence High School's Ricardo Lima makes a play on the ball during a boys' soccer game earlier this fall. Lima scored a goal and assisted on the game winner as the Townies earned a spot in the upcoming Division I state championship playoffs with a 2-1 win over Classical on the road to close last week.
EPHS earns points needed to bolster boys’ soccer bid
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ soccer team stumbled in its first attempt to secure the one point the Townies needed to secure a Division I playoff berth as the … more
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New District 32 State Senator Pam Lauria is a native of East Providence, who now resides in Barrington representing those two municipalities as well as Bristol.
Rookies Lauria, Britto receive initial state senate committee assignments
PROVIDENCE — State Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) recently announced the committee assignments for the Upper Chamber of the General Assembly, … more
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Assembly passes Kazarian bill to protect domestic violence victims
PROVIDENCE — As the work of the Rhode Island General Assembly accelerates with the end of the 2023 session now just a few weeks away, key legislation is coming to the fore like that of East … more
Nathan Dunlap, lining up a putt during his victory June 24 in the Northeast Amateur, won the 2023 North & South Am played on Pinehurst Nos. 2 & 4 in North Carolina last weekend.
Rhode Island Amateur tees off at Montaup July 10
The Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club in city once again kicked off a scintillating summer of action at courses around the area, including the East Bay, under the auspices … more
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Letter: Standing with Israel
To the editor: From time immemorial, the Jewish people have endured countless atrocities - from the oppressive rule of Pharaoh, the wickedness of Haman, the horrors perpetrated by Hitler, and … more
Talking unions, organized labor and leadership in America
STORY OF THE WEEK: Organized labor has made a lot of headlines of late, what with strikes by writers in Hollywood and auto workers in Michigan. The common thread is how technology is extending the … more
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Young East Providence wrestlers start strong
Firmly back on solid ground after a slight dip a few years ago, the East Providence High School wrestling team starts its second season back in the Division I ranks in earnest in the coming days. … more
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Braedon Ellis contributed six key points off the bench, helping the EPHS boys' basketball team to rally past Smithfield on the road Wednesday night, Jan. 10.
East Providence earns 'character' boys' basketball victory
East Providence High School's 48-42 Division I boys' basketball victory over host Smithfield Wednesday night, Jan. 10, was the epitome of a "character win," the Townies trailing the Sentinels most of … more
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Workers from John Roccio Corp. have been busy relocating utility lines in preparation for complete replacement of the Silver Creek Bridge.
Bristol bridge will be one-way for most of the next 6 months
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at the Silver Creek Bridge in Bristol on Monday, March 2 to begin … more
Details posted for Memorial Day Motorcade in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence is partnering with the American Legion Riverside Post 10 to hold a Memorial Day Motorcade in honor of veterans on Monday, May 25. The procession … more
Ziurel Vargas and the EPHS baseball team saw their recent six-game winning streak in Division II outings come to an end with a loss Westerly.
Westerly ends East Providence's recent baseball win streak
EAST PROVIDENCE — The recent East Providence High School baseball winning streak came to an end early last week after the Townies were held scoreless in a 7-0 loss to host Westerly on Tuesday, … more
East Providence High School teammates Billy Fitzgerald (left) and Nathan Carter were the two Townies to qualify for the 2023 Rhode Island State Golf Championship Tournament.
Fitzgerald is lone Townie to make 2023 state golf tourney cut
CRANSTON — The lone East Providence High School player to make the cut, junior Billy Fitzgerald, finished the 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Championship Golf Tournament played … more
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Greg Vespe of Tiverton, brings a thresher shark to the boat, caught with a bluefish fillet.
Tips for a great fall tautog season
Tautog (or blackfish) is a great eating fish with a white delicate meat. They are not often sold in fish markets because they are difficult to harvest commercially. They are usually caught by rod and … more
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East Providence's Lucas Saveory, who represents the Townies on the East Bay Huskies co-op boys' hockey team, carries the puck for the locals during their outing against Narragansett/Chariho January 6.
East Bay co-op girls split, boys lose in hockey's return from break
The struggles for the East Providence/Mt. Hope boys' hockey co-op, the East Bay Huskies, continued upon its return to Division II-B action last weekend from the holiday recess. The Huskies … more
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A thrilling story of a woman who left her mark on the world
The very best in historical fiction, “ The Lioness of Boston” focuses on Isabella (“Belle”) Stewart Gardner, a … more
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EPHS wrestling legend Bobby Good (far left) has served in recent years on the staff of fellow Hall of Famer Tom Galligan (far right) along with assistants Kyle Xavier (center left) and Mario Peoples (center right).
East Providence's Good finally garners deserved grappling glory
Bobby Good was exactly what his surname means and much, much more during his career on the mat, and he will soon receive some richly deserved desserts when the city native and local legend of the … more
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Emma Boisseau drove in three runs, including the game-winner, for the EPHS softball team as the Townies earned their first victory of the 2024 Division I season by defeating Cranston April 24.
East Providence ends early-season softball drought, wins first of 2024
Emma Boisseau's double in the bottom of the seventh inning capped a two-run rally and helped the East Providence High School softball team earn its first win of the 2024 Division I season, a 5-4 … more
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The Post - Thursday, March 7, 2019
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Mya Lambert rises up to a take a shot for the EPHS girls' hoopsters in their game last week against Portsmouth. Lambert led the locals in scoring in their two recent wins.
Rams run past Townies in Division I girls' basketball finale
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ basketball team closed out its 2022-23 Division I season over the last few weeks, winning two of their final four games to finish … more
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Eric Leffingwell plays guitar, sings and writes songs, but his speciality has been playing the bass for more than three decades.
Meet Eric Leffingwell: The bass guitarist who keeps it simple
On a beautiful summer evening, over a pint outdoors at Aidan’s Pub, I sat with bass player, guitarist, singer/songwriter Eric Leffingwell, where he spoke of his musical development, the … more
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Chris ‘Higgie’ Higgins with the 13.56-pound tautog he caught this week off Newport with Capt. Mike Littlefield of ArchAngel Charters.
Anglers working with Congress, and great fishing continues
Last week I was one of eight recreational fishermen who met with Rep. Seth Magaziner and his staff in their Warwick office to talk about habitat, fish and recreational fishing.   He met with us … more
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