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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

By Mike Rego | 8/14/23

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

By Mike Rego | 4/17/24

‘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

By Julia Stearly | 2/15/23

The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering a bill that would make electric bicycles legal on all the state’s bike paths, including the East Bay Bike Path, shown here during a warm day last summer. The bill was approved by a House committee earlier this month, and it may be heard by the full House of Representatives this week.

E-bikes bill would make them legal on all R.I. bike paths

Rhode Island is one of the few states in the country yet to pass laws regulating electric bicycles. A pair of bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly would change that. The companion bills before the House and Senate would make it clear that electric bicycles can be used on bike paths, and they would prevent municipalities from restricting their use any further. more

By Scott Pickering | 5/10/23

A glimpse at traffic Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, at around 9 a.m. in East Providence at the intersection of Broadway and Grovesnor Avenue near City Hall.

Washington Bridge closure creates chaos for drivers in and around East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — As expected with the shock announcement the day prior by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to immediately close the structurally deficient westbound side of the … more

By Mike Rego | 12/12/23

New EPHS project reaches another milestone

EAST PROVIDENCE — As it rises above the horizon, reaching its anticipated height, it not only serves as a beacon of the city’s future, but now also offers a welcomed respite from the … more

By Mike Rego | 4/15/20

Gov. Gina Raimondo at her daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, May 29.

Nursing homes will remain closed to visitors on June 1

PROVIDENCE — If you’ve been unable to visit a loved one living in a nursing home or an assisted living facility since the COVID-19 outbreak, you’ll have to wait at least … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/29/20

Xavier Hazard and Trey Rezendes celebrate after the victory.

East Providence edges Smithfield, advances to boys' hoops state semis

PROVIDENCE — The mantra of basketball in March at any level is “survive and advance,” and that’s exactly what East Providence High School did Sunday, March 5, in the … more

By Mike Rego | 3/5/23

Gallery: EPHS girls' lacrosse wins 2022 home finale

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ lacrosse squad wrapped up the best regular season in the program’s 15-year history over the last few weeks, edging Ponganset, … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 5/20/22

Townies continue surprising boys' soccer season

EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s been a bit of a different season off the pitch for the East Providence High School boys’ soccer team so far in 2022, but the Townies continue to post the same … more

By Mike Rego | 10/11/22

Jeffrey Bento, performing the lead male role of "Usnavi De La Vega," fronts the East Providence High School Musical Theatre Group's 2023 spring show "In The Heights" during its Thursday, March 30 performance.

EPHS Theatre Group reaches new 'Heights'

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Musical Theatre Group presented three performances of “In the Heights,” based on the book by Quiara Algría Hudes with music … more

Photos by Julie Furtado | 4/6/23

Author Julia Stearly pedals a Class 1 electric bicycle on the East Bay Bike Path while traveling south from Colt State Park.

Electric bikes – A test ride removes some of the mystery

With some controversy surrounding electric bikes on the East Bay Bike Path , I wanted to experience an e-bike for myself. Courtesy of Bristol Bikes, I borrowed a Class 1 e-bike and went for a ride on … more

By Julia Stearly | 5/10/23

Times are tough at the St. John’s Lodge Food Pantry, which is having trouble keeping up with demand from local families in need.

Numbers show East Bay Food Pantry facing unprecedented need

“We're busier than we've ever been,” said Executive Director Emily Mushen. “With the expiration of COVID-era SNAP benefits, plus ongoing high prices for food, energy, and housing, we're seeing higher numbers than ever before at the pantry.” more

By Christy Nadalin | 6/2/23

Owen Cameron of Portsmouth was last seen leaving his job in Middletown at about 7:15 p.m. Saturday night, March 23.

Heartbreak: Body of missing Portsmouth teen found

MIDDLETOWN — The body of Portsmouth teen Owen B. Cameron, who was last seen Saturday night after leaving his Middletown job, was discovered late this morning in that town. more

3/27/24

Riverside woman cited for texting while driving

Barrington police responded to a car accident on Washington Road on Tuesday, March 31 at about 8:30 p.m. Police said a Riverside resident was driving north on Washington Road when her vehicle … more

4/9/20

School Committee formally approves East Providence layoff list

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Committee, during a special virtual session held late Friday afternoon, May 29, formally affirmed the layoff recommendations of Superintendent … more

By Mike Rego | 5/29/20

DaSilva's draft FY24 East Providence budget calls for max levy percentage increase

EAST PROVIDENCE — Last week, the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva submitted a draft budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 starting on November 1, which includes $7.5 million in spending … more

By Mike Rego | 8/25/23

Jasper Chakouian celebrates his interception for the EPHS football team in the Townies' shutout win over visiting East Greenwich Friday night, Oct. 13.

EPHS football mauls East Greenwich on Military Appreciation Night

EAST PROVIDENCE — Coming off a pair of last-second losses the previous two weeks, the East Providence High School football team capped a three-game homestand with a 26-0 shutout of East … more

By Mike Rego | 10/13/23

Matt Lallane tees off on the par 3 fifth hole at Agawam Hunt for the EPHS golf team in its 2024 home debut against Mt. Hope Monday, April 29.

Townies top Huskies in 2024 golf home opener

It was a slightly disappointing start to a condensed 2024 regular season home schedule for the East Providence High School golf team as the Townies welcomed Mt. Hope to the Agawam Hunt Club in … more

By Mike Rego | 4/29/24

RISPCA assists in saving 40 beagles from research facility

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island SPCA is scheduled to receive a transport of 40 beagles (15 puppies and 25 adults) today from the Humane Society of the United States. The beagles were … more

6/21/22

Gallery: East Providence/Barrington Junior Baseball Division All-Stars

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Barrington Little League Junior Division Baseball All-Stars scored early and often in their District 2 losers' bracket outing against the combined East Providence … more

Photos by Mike Rego | 7/11/22

Gallery: East Providence inauguration ceremony

EAST PROVIDENCE — The inauguration ceremony for those re-elected and newly-elected East Providence officials took place in the Elmasian Auditorium at East Providence High School Tuesday … more

By Mike Rego | 1/4/23

EP Council backs administration's request on sewer rate hikes, tax amnesty program

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its meeting Tuesday night, April 4, unanimously backed a pair of measures dealing with levies of sorts, giving its approval of a new schedule of sewer rate … more

By Mike Rego | 4/7/23

Tammy Drape is the new EPHS girls' basketball head coach. The city resident is coming off long and successful stints at Pawtucket schools Tolman and St. Raphael.

Townies turn to Drape to help stabilize girls' hoops program

EAST PROVIDENCE — This time three seasons ago, the East Providence High School girls' basketball team was about to embark on one of the program's best-ever winters, the then-youthful Townies … more

By Mike Rego | 11/21/23

The RIFAC-based Brown University women's fencing team medaled at the recent New England Intercollegiate Conference Championships.

Rhode Island Fencing Academy athletes fare well in recent events

Several local competitors with ties to the city-based Rhode Island Fencing Academy under the direction Alex Ripa have enjoyed success in recent competitions, including the Brown University’s … more

3/20/24