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The state says visitors to Thurston Gray Pond, aka Upper Melville Pond, should be careful not to ingest water or eat fish from the pond. All recreation, including fishing, boating, and kayaking, should be avoided.
State: Avoid contact with Melville pond, Turner Reservoir
PORTSMOUTH/EAST PROVIDENCE — The R.I. Department of Health (RIDOH) and the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Thurston Gray Pond (also … more
The Post - Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Sabin Point boat ramp as it looked Wednesday, March 22.
EP Council talks Sabin Point boat ramp, rec center, old Oldham property
EAST PROVIDENCE — If concepts come to fruition, the dilapidated boat ramp at Sabin Point Park in Riverside will soon be replaced with a modern, more functional kayak launch. The City … more
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Recalls, Withdrawals and Safety Alerts: Hondas, sodas, swings and more
At the end of each week, the law firm d’Oliveira & Associates compiles a summary of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that the public should be aware of for their … more
Speed cams are turned back on as school starts in East Providence
The following are recent notes from the East Providence Police Department: Fatal accident update East Providence Police continue to investigate a fatal two-car collision that occurred on the … more
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Nyima Goncalves possesses the ball for EPHS in its 2023 girls' soccer opener September 12 against Ponaganset.
East Providence falls to Ponaganset in girls' soccer opener
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' soccer team began its 2023 Division II regular season Tuesday night, Sept. 12, at home, suffering a 3-1 loss to Ponaganset. The … more
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SBA, Reed host talk in East Providence on veteran-owned businesses
EAST PROVIDENCE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of our veteran small business owners during the 10th annual National Veterans … more
The Post - Thursday, November 16, 2023
McKee, RI Commerce set out bridge closure small biz funding strategy
In their continuing attempt to aid those affected financially by the Washington Bridge closure debacle, Governor Dan McKee and RI Commerce have set out what they're calling a "multi-faceted strategy … more
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The Post - Vol 62 No 13 - Thursday, March 31, 2016
ACLU: With Roe overturned, what comes next for abortion rights?
  The Supreme Court’s ruling today, which overturned  Roe v. Wade , is nothing less than a shameful, sweeping, … more
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Newport Dance Festival July 19-24
Newport's own Island Moving Company will be joined by five visiting dance companies during the Newport Dance Festival, held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on the nights of July 19-24. The performances will be … more
The Dollar Tree on Pawtucket Avenue in city has been cited by OSHA.
OSHA cites Dollar Tree for unsafe conditions at East Providence store
PROVIDENCE — The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, OSHA, has issued citations to a pair of Dollar Tree Stores Inc. stores in Rhode … more
Bay View selects Hall of Famer Scorpio as new athletic director
EAST PROVIDENCE — All Stater, player of the year, team captain, Hall of Famer, championship level coach and, now, athletic director. One of the most consequential student-athletes in the … more
East Providence Schools stop spending ahead of fiscal year's end
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Department needs to count its pennies as the end of current fiscal year approaches and the mandated need for it not to run a deficit becomes a real … more
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Measuring impacts of offshore wind farms on recreational fishing
The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography held an online seminar last Wednesday, titled “Recreational Fishing and Offshore Wind Energy: Understanding the Changing … more
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Letter: Potty-mouth politics belong in private, not public
To the editor: Several days ago I entered my local gym only to see a twenty-something guy hoofing it on a treadmill, earbuds in, wearing a “F*** BIDEN” t-shirt. Writing this, I … more
Tournament director Ben Tuthill hands the Northeast Amateur crystal championship trophy to back-to-back winner Dylan Menante.
Menante is magnificent in defense of his Northeast Amateur title
EAST PROVIDENCE — Mother Nature had nothing on reigning Northeast Amateur Invitational champion Dylan Menante as he completed a defense of his title under sweltering conditions Saturday … more
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.
Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay
A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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Fourth at Pierce 'fires' on July 3
The annual East Providence Independence Day Celebration, conducted by the Recreation Department, takes place Monday July 3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium on Mercer Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. A … more
The Post - Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The Post - Thursday, March 16, 2017
Letter: The state legislature’s plan to ruin the East Bay Bike Path
To the editor: It’s ludicrous that the state legislature can deem a motor not a motor, as in the pending e-bike legislation (covered in these pages last week) that deems e-bikes – … more
The speed camera on Broadway at Grovesnor Avenue in East Providence.
Speed cameras generate massive revenue for East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The current incarnation of the City Council gave its greatest consideration to date on the controversial issue of speed cameras placed around East Providence during its June … more
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Windsurfers cut across the water on a perfectly windy afternoon.
High-stakes racing on Mt. Hope Bay
Many of the best youth sailors in the world spent this week zipping across the waters of Mount Hope Bay, off the shore from Roger Williams University. The university and U.S. Sailing hosted the U.S. … more
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