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Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Cumberland tackler for the EPHS football team in the Townies' Division II outing against the visiting Clippers September 24 at Pierce Stadium.

Gallery: EPHS football falls to Cumberland

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School football team, coming off a fine win over St. Raphael in its Division II season opener the week prior, fell to Cumberland last week in … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 9/28/22

Next EPLAC meeting features Neurodiversity discussion

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education (EPLAC) welcomes all to attend its next monthly meeting to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. in the … more

10/24/22

EPHS senior Martim Moniz controls his Barrington opponent during a match at 120 pounds earlier this season. Last weekend, Moniz collected his third tournament title of the winter in the weight class.

Moniz wins again on latest EPHS wrestling team road trip

EAST PROVIDENCE — The latest non-league excursion for the East Providence High School wrestling team took the squad to Southington, Conn., where the Townies competed in the 2023 Connecticut … more

By Mike Rego | 2/2/23

Gordon School has created a new “Whatever I Need” block in every student’s day, where they have free time for “whatever they need.” In the spirit of social-emotional wellness and growth, classes might go outside for some fun, hold a lively discussion about an important topic, or spend time reading together (above) with the school’s therapy dog, Denver.

For private schools, enrollment growth is a pandemic silver lining

While the global pandemic made a mess of just about everything everywhere, it had a hidden benefit for private schools — it boosted their enrollments. Admissions directors at numerous … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/21/23

East Providence Schools remain back in session

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sandra Forand in consultation with the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva announced students here will once again attend classes … more

By Mike Rego | 12/14/23

New District 65 State Representative Matt Dawson.

Freshmen state reps Dawson, Boylan receive committee assignments

PROVIDENCE — East Providence’s two freshmen state representatives received their committee assignments from Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) on Tuesday, Jan. … more

By Mike Rego | 2/2/23

A view of the new body cameras being worn by East Providence Police officers as of Friday, June 9, 2023.

East Providence Police Department deploys body worn cameras

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced in a press release Friday, June 9, it has deployed its body worn camera program for officers, starting with immediate effect. … more

By Mike Rego | 6/9/23

New EPHS assistant principal Jill Usenia speaks at the July 11 School Committee meeting. Usenia returns to EPHS where she began her career as a student teacher.

East Providence School Department hires four building administrators

EAST PROVIDENCE — Dr. Sandra Forand, superintendent of schools for East Providence, notified the School Committee at its meeting on Tuesday, July 11, of four new significant hires to building … more

By Mike Rego | 7/12/23

Barrington Police identify victims in fatal car crash

The Barrington Police Department identified the two victims of a car crash that happened Saturday morning in the southbound lane of the Wampanoag Trail, just past the East Providence / Barrington … more

1/22/24

For the last several weeks, RIDOT has been preparing the temporary closure of the Hunts Mills Bridge for redevelopment.

Busy Hunts Mills Bridge in East Providence will soon close for reconstruction

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced the official date for the temporary closure of the Hunts Mill Bridge, the busy span at the East Providence-Seekonk … more

By Mike Rego | 7/15/22

Mt. Hope Bridge shows its colors

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority jazzed up the Mt. Hope Bridge for the coming Memorial Day holiday, as seen here Saturday night. If you look closely at right, the Pell Bridge far down … more

5/28/23

Wolf School students have gone horseback riding during their school day for many years. Aside from the benefits of physical activity, many are building social skills, boosting their confidence and overcoming fears.

A tradition of learning in untraditional ways

Because they teach a unique group of students, Wolf School teams teach in unique ways. They call their students “complex learners,” a simple, two-word descrption for children with a wide … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/22/23

Ellie Vest and her EPHS girls' volleyball teammates stayed unbeaten in Division II action to date with a victory over visiting Lincoln High October 2.

Townies stay unbeaten in girls' volleyball

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team, the pace-setters to date in the Division II ranks, returned to league action earlier this week following a six-day … more

By Mike Rego | 10/3/23

Gov. Gina Raimondo at her daily briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, May 1. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, director of the R.I. Department of Health, is at left.

Governor still aiming to lift R.I. stay-at-home order on May 8

PROVIDENCE — Despite the fact that surrounding states have extended their stay-at-home directives due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rhode Island is still sticking with its plan to let Gov. … more

By Jim McGaw | 5/1/20

Council signals first likely changes to East Providence's FY2023-24 budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — Residents got their first semi-official glimpse of how members of the City Council viewed the draft Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget submitted by the administration of Mayor Bob … more

By Mike Rego | 10/3/23

Derrell Liggins and his fellow EPHS seniors won their final regular season home game with ease over visiting East Greenwich Friday night, Feb. 9.

Townies axe Avengers, eye boys' hoops state tourney bid

The East Providence High School boys' basketball team locked up a seeding in the top half of the upcoming Division I league playoffs and moved a couple of points closer to securing a return trip to … more

By Mike Rego | 2/12/24

EPHS boys' hoopsters enter states as eighth seed

The very last game possible was required to finalize the seedings for 2024 Boys' Open State Championship Tournament, though for the East Providence High School squad it was certain the Townies would … more

By Mike Rego | 3/6/24

A New England Aquarium team in an aerial survey plane spent about 45 minutes observing and taking photos of this gray whale, which has been extinct in the Atlantic for more than 200 years.

Gray whale, extinct in the Atlantic, seen in New England waters

In an incredibly rare event, the New England Aquarium aerial survey team sighted a gray whale off the New England coast earlier this month. This is a species that has been extinct in the Atlantic for … more

3/26/24

Fuller Learning Center coordinator Ryan McCauley (right) introduces city resident John Keever who recently presented a vegan baking demonstration as part of the "Meatless Meals" program.

Fuller Learning Center in East Providence thrives with abundant offerings

EAST PROVIDENCE — If you've yet to experience it for yourself, the Fuller Creative Learning, at the site of the former Fuller Public Library on Dover Avenue in the Kent Heights section of the … more

By Mike Rego | 10/30/23

Crews work to open a pair of westbound bypass lanes on the east side of the Washington Bridge Thursday, Dec. 14. The lanes were open by rush hour the following morning December 15.

RIDOT opens I-195 west bypass lanes earlier than expected

PROVIDENCE — In time for the Friday morning, Dec. 15, rush hour, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has opened two bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge to … more

By Mike Rego | 12/15/23

Here is the three-word code for the front entrance to the East Bay Media Group office at 1 Bradford St. in Bristol.

Location app gives a boost to the Rhode Island 911 system

Here’s a scenario one could imagine quite easily here in this little corner of the world … The owner of a small boat invites friends for a day out on the water, fishing, eating and laughing. At some point during the day, the captain slumps over in some sort of distress, possibly a heart attack. more

By Scott Pickering | 3/27/24

Protective materials have been placed where the new and old Martin Middle School structures will meet as the renovation project there continues.

East Providence School Committee receives detailed updates on construction projects

The Martin Middle School renovation project, while still well under way and on time, has hit a bit of a bump in the road after recent exterior excavation at the Brown Street site revealed some … more

By Mike Rego | 4/11/24

Dr. Philip Chan, the consultant medical director at the Department of Health's Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and Emergency Medical Services, speaks to reporters via ZOOM Friday morning.

Health officials: More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders at least partially inoculated

More than 51,000 Rhode Islanders had been at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus by Friday morning, according to state Department of Health officials, with 9,243 of them fully … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/15/21

Providence Country Day announces 2022-23 first trimester honor roll

EAST PROVIDENCE -— The Providence Country Day School in city recently announced the honor roll of students from the first trimester of the 2022-23 term. High Honors Class of 2030: Maja … more

1/12/23

Bay View athletic director Jennifer Wasson

Bay View's Wasson receives recognition from national sports administrators

Jennifer Wasson athletic administrator at Saint Mary Academy in Riverside, Rhode Island, received the 2023 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) State Award of Merit. … more

4/11/23