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Gov. Dan McKee announces East Providence as a regional COVID-19 vaccination site for most of the East Bay area during a press event Wednesday, April 7.
State announces East Providence as East Bay regional vaccination site
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence has been charged to be one of three newly created regional COVID-19 vaccination pods, which will serve residents of most East Bay communities over the next few … more
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A view of the reconstructed Hunts Mills Bridge on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, looking south towards Seekonk.
Kazarian’s bill would stop large trucks from using Hunts Mills Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE — About six weeks after it reopened and just about that many months time until the overall project is completed, one local legislator is attempting to make sure the … more
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East Providence Animal Control seeks public’s help finding dog’s owner
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Animal Control is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of dog. On March 16, East Providence police responded to Rumford Pets at 865 … more
A view of the hole/light base behind the stands at the EPHS athletics stadium as of Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
District, contractors coalesce on approach to new EPHS drain pipe fix
EAST PROVIDENCE — Seven months since the episode occurred, after five months of often times intense negotiations and with the possibility of litigation lurching over the process, all parties … more
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The window replacement project at Orlo Avenue Elementary School started the week of June 26.
East Providence school renovations run full bore this summer
EAST PROVIDENCE — The light is back up...finally The Musco light pole at the East Providence High School stadium, which was removed nearly a year ago due to issues with a 30-inch drain pipe … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo talks about a new executive order that authorizes fines for those not following the state's isolation or home quarantine directives.
State adds teeth (fines) to quarantine measures; governor says surge is weeks away
The State of Rhode Island is getting more serious about its orders for people to stay in isolation or self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier today, Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an … more
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Yes, there is free lunch
I’m breaking protocol to tell this story in the first person, because the whole project really began at home in our kitchen. First, a little background. [If you want to skip my personal … more
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The URI’s men’s heavyweight varsity four, which won the American Collegiate Rowing Association club national title, is poised to start at the national regatta in Tennessee. From left are Kathryn McGee of East Providence, coxswain (barely visible), Isaiah Kittel of Portsmouth, Gunnar Rinkel, Bradley Schmidt and Levi Comire.
Portsmouth man wins national title with URI rowing team
PORTSMOUTH — They were among 40 club members who trained six days a week, and shoveled snow, raked leaves and completed other projects for local residents to raise money for their training … more
Forum features Democrats for state Senate and Barrington Council
Democratic candidates for the Barrington Town Council and Senate Districts 11 and 32, which have some voters in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Portsmouth, have been invited to debate on … more
DPW sponsors Earth Day cleanups in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Department of Public Works Refuse/Recycling Program is once again sponsoring Earth Day neighborhood cleanups and beautification projects throughout the … more
Spectators view the 2023 East Providence/Post 10 Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 29, in front of the veterans monument at Riverside Square.
Gallery: Annual East Providence/Post 10 Memorial Day Parade
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual Post 10 American Legion Memorial Day Parade took place Monday, May 29, on and around the streets of Riverside. The procession began at the former Oldham … more
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East Providence High School's Logan Calouro digs a shot from a Pawtucket co-op player in the teams' non-league boys' volleyball 2024 season opener March 28.
EPHS boys' spikers eye deeper playoff run in 2024
The program now back on firm footing after a couple of lean years in the state's top tier, the East Providence High School boys' volleyball team enters the 2024 season seeking to improve upon a … more
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DEM, Marine association provides boating community with virus guidelines
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association last week issued the following guidance regarding the safe operation of … more
The state says visitors to Thurston Gray Pond, aka Upper Melville Pond, should be careful not to ingest water or eat fish from the pond. All recreation, including fishing, boating, and kayaking, should be avoided.
State: Avoid contact with Melville pond, Turner Reservoir
PORTSMOUTH/EAST PROVIDENCE — The R.I. Department of Health (RIDOH) and the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Thurston Gray Pond (also … more
The Sabin Point boat ramp as it looked Wednesday, March 22.
EP Council talks Sabin Point boat ramp, rec center, old Oldham property
EAST PROVIDENCE — If concepts come to fruition, the dilapidated boat ramp at Sabin Point Park in Riverside will soon be replaced with a modern, more functional kayak launch. The City … more
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Speed cams are turned back on as school starts in East Providence
The following are recent notes from the East Providence Police Department: Fatal accident update East Providence Police continue to investigate a fatal two-car collision that occurred on the … more
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Nyima Goncalves possesses the ball for EPHS in its 2023 girls' soccer opener September 12 against Ponaganset.
East Providence falls to Ponaganset in girls' soccer opener
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' soccer team began its 2023 Division II regular season Tuesday night, Sept. 12, at home, suffering a 3-1 loss to Ponaganset. The … more
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SBA, Reed host talk in East Providence on veteran-owned businesses
EAST PROVIDENCE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of our veteran small business owners during the 10th annual National Veterans … more
McKee, RI Commerce set out bridge closure small biz funding strategy
In their continuing attempt to aid those affected financially by the Washington Bridge closure debacle, Governor Dan McKee and RI Commerce have set out what they're calling a "multi-faceted strategy … more
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The Dollar Tree on Pawtucket Avenue in city has been cited by OSHA.
OSHA cites Dollar Tree for unsafe conditions at East Providence store
PROVIDENCE — The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, OSHA, has issued citations to a pair of Dollar Tree Stores Inc. stores in Rhode … more
Bay View selects Hall of Famer Scorpio as new athletic director
EAST PROVIDENCE — All Stater, player of the year, team captain, Hall of Famer, championship level coach and, now, athletic director. One of the most consequential student-athletes in the … more
East Providence Schools stop spending ahead of fiscal year's end
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Department needs to count its pennies as the end of current fiscal year approaches and the mandated need for it not to run a deficit becomes a real … more
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Tournament director Ben Tuthill hands the Northeast Amateur crystal championship trophy to back-to-back winner Dylan Menante.
Menante is magnificent in defense of his Northeast Amateur title
EAST PROVIDENCE — Mother Nature had nothing on reigning Northeast Amateur Invitational champion Dylan Menante as he completed a defense of his title under sweltering conditions Saturday … more
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced on Sunday that the release of 10 million gallons of partially-treated stormwater and wastewater prompted the closing of two shellfishing zones, which includes waters in Warren and Bristol.
Fall River treatment plant sends 10 million gallons of wastewater into Mt. Hope Bay
A power failure that occurred early Sunday morning at a wastewater treatment facility in Fall River, Mass. was responsible for about 10 million gallons of partially treated wastewater and stormwater being released into Mt. Hope Bay. more
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Fourth at Pierce 'fires' on July 3
The annual East Providence Independence Day Celebration, conducted by the Recreation Department, takes place Monday July 3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium on Mercer Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. A … more
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