Talking Politics
Editor’s note: This column was filed prior to Tuesday’s Primary Election.
STORY OF THE WEEK: The top questions heading into Rhode Island’s …
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By Ian Donnis
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9/12/22
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva through the Finance Department announced the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023 following the state-mandated statistical revaluation …
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By Mike Rego
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5/17/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced the arrest of a local resident on numerous weapons and ammunition charges as well as domestic violations.
EPPD took …
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11/1/23
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Thanks very much for your column on the status of Atlantic herring in the March 28, 2024, East Providence Post.
As you probably know, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the Atlantic herring …
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4/16/24
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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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Shown here are the “affordability” metrics for the communities in the East Bay of Rhode Island. East Providence leads the way with the highest affordabilty ranking in the region, and it …
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By Douglas Gablinske
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4/17/24
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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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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management filed new regulations for the 2024 fishing season last week. Anglers should take note that we have a striped bass filet law in place now that …
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By Capt. Dave Monti
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4/16/24
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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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