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Registry reveals R.I.'s short-term rental market
Almost every municipality in this region has either regulated short-term rental properties or is debating whether to regulate them. Barrington, East Providence and Portsmouth all have rules on the … more
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The Riverside Middle School Band will hold its annual spring concert on May 18.
Spring concerts highlight May calendar of events at East Providence schools
EAST PROVIDENCE — May is unofficially officially "music month" in the East Providence School district as concerts abound at both middle schools and the high school in the coming … more
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Map of new water main construction route starting in the area of the Emergency Pump Station on Pawtucket Ave. and ending at the Kent Heights Tank Facilities on Greenwich Avenue. Construction to begin in April and take place throughout 2021.
BCWA will soon connect emergency supply with East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Bristol County Water Authority will soon complete its recent project to construct a new $6.9 million emergency backup water pipeline connected to the City of East … more
Waterfront Commission soon expects to set design guidelines for Metacomet proposal
EAST PROVIDENCE — Some clarity should be coming soon on how Marshall Properties LLC can go about its planned redevelopment of the former Metacomet Country Club parcel off Veterans Memorial … more
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The top three students academically in the East Providence High School Class of 2023 — (from left to right) salutatorian Benjamin Fortin, valedictorian Gayatri Buchta and Camryn Correira, the uniquely East Providence avedatorian — will lead their mates through commencement exercises Friday, June 2, at Pierce Memorial Stadium. The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m.
EPHS Class of 2023 top three: a 'smart' trio in more ways than one
EAST PROVIDENCE — It's fairly accurate to glean from the top three students in the Class of 2023 at East Providence High School —   Gayatri Buchta, Benjamin Fortin and Camryn … more
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Rep. Jennifer Boylan sponsored a bill that permits someone to vote in a primary election as long as they are registered to vote and will be 18 by the time of the general election.
Local legislator’s bill allows some 17-year-olds to vote in primaries
Legislation sponsored by a Barrington legislator will open the door for some 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections.   Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D-District 66, Barrington and East … more
RIDOT delays East Providence pipe replacement project
EAST PROVIDENCE — A pipe replacement project being overseen by the state expected to significantly impact traffic on one of the city's two main arteries for quite a while was delayed at the … more
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Vin Spremulli
Resident, sports enthusiast Spremulli will be missed by many in East Providence
The city sports scene, specifically, and the community, in general, lost a notable member with the passing of Vin Spremulli, who died at the age of 76 on Thursday, Oct. 5. He leaves behind is … more
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Kenaz Ochgwu was standout twice over the weekend, helping the EPHS boys' high jump team to a win at the Injury Fund relays then leading the Townies to a victory over Johnston in boys' hoops.
East Providence High School squads start winter sports seasons
The East Providence High School boys indoor track and field team was among the Townie outfits to begin its 2023-24 slate over the weekend by participating in the annual Injury Fund meet as well as … more
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Examples of the Providence Country Day artwork posted to an area electronic billboard on Interstate 195.
PCD student artwork features on area electronic billboard
A local school administrator recently came up with a novel way of giving students there some much deserved recognition for their endeavors in the classroom while providing the institution with a bit … more
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Barrington’s Kate Shields, shown playing for Bay View girls lacrosse, serves as an ambassador for Morgan’s Message — a nonprofit organization that aims to create awareness regarding the need for open communication about mental health amongst student athletes.
Lacrosse standout is ambassador for Morgan’s Message
Barrington’s Kate Shields recently finished her junior year at Bay View Academy in East Providence. The All-State girls lacrosse goalie has verbally committed to play lacrosse at the University … more
Real estate values resume their upward trend
After pausing for a few months in the first three months of this year, East Bay residential real estate values show a resumptive trend of increasing values. With one rare exception, an analysis of … more
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EPHS captain Eva Laroche (left) and a Ponaganset opponent chase down a free ball during the teams' Division II girls' soccer contest September 14 in city.
EPHS embarks on girls' soccer season with renewed energy
EAST PROVIDENCE — After a fall to forget a year ago, there's some good news and some good signs for the East Providence High School girls' soccer club as the Townies ready to embark on the … more
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Shots of the Martin Middle School construction project from Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
Martin Middle School reconstruction project moves along steadily
The Martin Middle School reconstruction project is moving along at steady and, knock on wood, a rather seamless pace, according to East Providence School Department Director of Facilities Chris … more
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Historic Army rifle range in Rumford will soon be remediated
EAST PROVIDENCE — An area off Ferris Avenue historically used as a shooting range to train troops through the first half of the 20th Century will soon be remediated of toxic material associated … more
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East Providence once again offers residents access to free tree program
EAST PTOVIDENCE —  East Providence is accepting applications to the setback tree planting program for the second year in a row. After a successful pilot program in 2022, the city is … more
Council explores adding fine for misuse of rec permits in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council and the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva are in the process of beefing up the regulations related to use of East Providence athletic and recreational … more
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Jaydon Amaral hits an overhead at net while his partner on the EPHS boys' No. 2 doubles team Nathan Thurber looks on during their match against PCD Monday, May 8.
Townies nip next-door neighbor Knights in boys' tennis
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual boys' tennis showdown between next-door neighbors East Providence High School and the Providence Country Day School was won this spring by the visiting Townies … more
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Nathan Carter led the EPHS golf team to a sweep of Portsmouth and Bay View May 17 at Green Valley Country Club.
East Providence edges Portsmouth, beats Bay View in golf
PORTSMOUTH — The East Providence High School golf team last week completed its most successful season record-wise in two decades when the Townies traveled to Portsmouth Wednesday, May 17, … more
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RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical … more
Members of the 2024 EPHS competitive cheer team include (left to right) Kassidy Martins, Evalyn Pacheco, Averielle Alston-Page, Artemis Pacheco, Jordan Marlow, Keegan Anderson, Kelci Richards-Cabral, Armani Miller, Madison Slavick, Rozaria DosSantos and Aguida DeSousa perform at a meet hosted by Mt. Hope in Bristol Saturday, Feb. 24.
EPHS competition cheer squad starts season off strong
BRISTOL — The East Providence High School winter competition cheer team began its 2024 season last weekend by participating in an event hosted by Mt. Hope in Bristol where the Townies produced … more
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Rhode Island shutting down schools for one week
Rhode Island public school students will be staying home next week as the state government steps up measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Shortly after a conference call with school … more
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DEM issues COVID-19, other boating safety guidelines
PROVIDENCE — As Memorial Day and the start of the boating season approaches, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and … more
Warren DMV branch closing for good
Warren's part time DMV branch at Warren Government Center has been closed since March. Now, it has likely served its last customer. DMV spokesman Paul Grimaldi confirmed Friday morning that the … more
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Artist Kirk Seese unveiled his piece, “The Feathers Three,” at the Waterfront Gateway Sculpture Garden in the Watchemoket Square Arts District on Saturday, March 26.
Gallery: 'The Feathers Three' flies into East Providence
The city, the East Providence Arts Council and the Waterfront Commission last weekend unveiled a new piece taking up residence on the Waterfront Gateway Sculpture Garden at Watchemoket Square in the … more
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