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East Providence among municipalities to receive reval delay approval
EAST PROVIDENCE — The city was recently among a handful of municipalities from around the state to gain approvals from both chambers of the General Assembly to defer property revaluations for another … more
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An architect's rendition of the "coastal" (left) and "inland/pond" (upper right) portions of the "East Point" housing development in Rumford.
Ground is finally broken on 'East Point' housing development in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The developers and a delegation of city officials gathered recently at the long-dormant Washburn Wire/Ocean State Steel facility off Roger Williams Avenue in Rumford to break … more
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East Providence High School's Ryan Branch swims the freestyle during the Townies' win over St. Ray’s/PCD Wednesday night, Feb. 1.
Townies split swim meets with neighboring PCD/St. Raphael co-op
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School and St. Raphael/Providence Country Day co-op swims teams engaged in a couple of spirited Division IV meets Wednesday night, Feb. 1, at the Boys … more
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EPHS's Samantha Clarke passes the baton to mate Giselle Raphael during a recent 4x200 meter relay. The duo along with Kandace Daniel and Nazarae Phillip broke the school record in the event at last week's Class A meet.
Townies win, set record at indoor track qualifier
EAST PROVIDENCE — Varsity indoor track and field athletes, including those from East Providence High School, were presented with one final opportunity to earn their way into or prep for the … more
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The 2022-23 Bay View girls' basketball Open State Championship team.
Upstart Bengals beat Skippers in OT for girls' hoops state title
Eighth-seeded St. Mary Academy-Bay View completed its unexpected run to the 2023 girls’ Open State Basketball Tournament championship Sunday afternoon, March 12, with a dramatic 42-40 overtime … more
EPHS starter Tim Robitaille deals for the Townies during his six-inning in the locals' 9-1, Division II playoff win over Ponaganset Thursday night, June 1.
EPHS playoff notes: Baseball wins; softball, boys' volleyball lose
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School spring sports teams lost two of three playoffs outings Thursday, June 1, the host Townie baseball club the only one to come away with a victory. … more
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East Providence High School freshman Logan Amaral scored six goals in his first season on East Bay Huskies boys' hockey co-op with Mt. Hope, placing him second on the club.
East Bay hockey sides earn extra skates, qualify for postseason
Both East Bay co-op high school hockey squads qualified for their respective 2024 postseason tournaments, the boys' Huskies outfit dropping an 8-2 decision in the preliminary round of the Division II … more
DJ Lepine's recent run of fine play has corresponded with an overall uptick for the EPHS boys' volleyball team.
East Providence's winning ways end in baseball, boys' volleyball wins a pair
After starting out its league slate with six wins in a row, the East Providence High School baseball team dropped both of its Division II outings last week. The Townies headed to Narragansett to face … more
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Gov. Raimondo previews state’s 'Phase 2’ reopening plans
PROVIDENCE — Explaining “a lot of information will be coming out in next couple of weeks as we start reopening our economy,” Gov. Gina Raimondo spent the better part of her Friday, … more
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Chambers pass pediatric insurance bills sponsored by Amore, Lawson
PROVIDENCE — On consecutive days last week, both chambers of the General Assembly passed legislation to require insurance coverage for the treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric … more
The Pomham Rocks Lighthouse today.
Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse receives $10,000 grant
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is one of five lighthouse groups in the country to be selected as a recipient of a 2022 Preservation Grant from the United States … more
The Martin Middle School “Cosmic Cove” team enters the Rhode Island FIRST LEGO Robotics League state championship event, January 28, in the East Providence High School gymnasium.
Latest FIRST LEGO robotics state event takes place in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual Rhode Island FIRST LEGO Robotics League state championship event, conducted by Rhode Island Students of the Future, returned to the calendar on January 28, taking … more
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Members of the Fast Track 4x100 and 4x400 meter regional champion relay teams included (left to right) Laejah Preston, Eleanor Lial, Jordin Preston, Caitlin Massey and Serenity Lewis along with head coach Ernest Fennell.
East Providence youth track and field athletes shine on kids' summer circuit
EAST PROVIDENCE — A handful of East Providence-middle school aged track and field athletes enjoyed continued successes during the recent summer club season, including a visit to the youth … more
MMS names second quarter honor roll for 2023-24 term
EAST PROVIDENCE — Laurie Marchand, Principal, Greg McCarthy, Assistant Principal, and Mia Millea, Dean of Students announce the Edward R. Martin Middle School Second Quarter Honor Roll for the … more
East Providence's Nick Morrison runs a leg of the 4x100 relay for the Townies in a recent regular season outdoor track meet.
East Providence's Morrison wins Classical Classic boys' 200 meters
Senior Nick Morrison’s victory in the boys’ 200 meter race highlighted East Providence High School’s participation in the annual Classical Classic held at Conley Stadium in … more
Gov. Gina Raimondo begins her COVID-19 briefing on Friday afternoon, June 12.
Governor urges restaurant workers, bus drivers to get tested
PROVIDENCE — The state is expanding its symptomatic testing for COVID-19 to include restaurant workers and bus drivers, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced at a news briefing Friday, June … more
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This Tiverton home is a good example of the real estate market in 2022. It listed for $1,950,000 and sold for over-asking at $2 million.
The spring market may look familiar – low inventory, high prices
The housing market in the East Bay has been in a whirlwind for the past few years, and experts don’t expect much of a change when spring comes around. Lowered post-pandemic interest rates are … more
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EPHS teacher and coach Kristen Coutoulakis high fives student-athlete Ben Nascimento during a 2022 Unified Basketball League game.
Cox confers coaching honor on East Providence High School's Coutoulakis
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School teacher and Unified League/Special Needs sports mentor Kristen Coutoulakis was recently chosen as a recipient of a Cox Communications "Outstanding … more
Shailen Bhatt, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, speaks to the media after touring the Washington Bridge Monday, Feb. 5.
Top Federal Highway Administration official tours Washington Bridge
Shailen Bhatt, the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, visited the area Monday, Feb. 5, as part of the national response to the local Washington Bridge Closure crisis. Bhatt … more
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One view of the suspect from Rockland Trust robbery.
Seekonk Police seek assistance IDing recent robbery suspects
SEEKONK — The Seekonk Police Department is attempting to identify the suspects in a series of recent robberies on and around the heavily trafficked commercial locations of Route 6. Suspect … more
Ryleigh Grant scores the last of her six goals, leading the EPHS girls' lacrosse team to a 16-12 victory over visiting Rocky Hill Wednesday, April 12.
Reigning champ Townies stay unbeaten early in Division III girls' lacrosse
EAST PROVIDENCE — The final score was a tad generous to the visitors, but for the host East Providence High School girls' lacrosse team it was just another solid early season performance by the … more
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James Lynch delivers a pitch for the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division squad during a recent Rhode Island American Legion Baseball game.
Post 10 takes top spot in Junior Legion Baseball standings
EAST PROVIDENCE — The ATC-sponsored Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club, on the cusp of finishing first in the Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League standings at the start of play … more
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Wannamoisett Country Club's Bobby Leopold won his record-tying fourth Rhode Island Golf Association State Amateur championship in early July with a 9-and-8 victory over Harry Dessel at Warwick Country Club.
Wannamoisett's Leopold, Macleod win RIGA major championships
Superb summers for golfers with Wannamoisett ties continued in recent weeks as a pair of players from the noted Rumford layout claimed major Rhode Island Golf Association wins including Bobby Leopold's … more
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A close up view of the Wampanoag Trail location in question.
Council declines developer's request to change Wampanoag Trail parcel designations
After a rather lengthy presentation and subsequent discussion, the City Council voted 3-2 to temporarily deny an attempt by a local developer to rezone and amend the status of a property located on … more
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‘It’s always a good time to buy’
t’s no secret that over the past few years, the housing market has been one of the hottest topics, especially among new buyers. We saw major shifts when the pandemic hit; between heightened … more
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