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Kenaz Ochgwu led EPHS in scoring both nights, but the Townies dropped games to Shea and Central in their annual Harry Mutter Basketball Classic.
Townies drop a pair in Mutter boys' basketball tournament
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team dropped a pair of games late last week in the 2023 edition of its annual Harry Mutter Holiday Classic hosted by the Townies December 27 and 28. … more
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The EPHS girls' swim team won the 2023-24 Division IV regular season dual meet title, going 6-0.
EPHS girls' swimmers win first dual meet title in decades
The East Providence High School swimming teams concluded their 2023-24 regular seasons in recent days, the girls finished with an unblemished 6-0 record and with the program's first dual meet title … more
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Renovations as proposed for Kent Field.
Kent Field renovation project dives deeper into the planning stages
EAST PROVIDENCE  — City officials and outside consultants last week held a community meeting to discuss an initial proposal to refurbish the Kent Field Playground. The gathering took place … more
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LaSalle outlasts East Providence's Thanksgiving Day upset bid
EAST PROVIDENCE — In what was an instant classic for an already historic series, LaSalle Academy fended off East Providence High School 41-36 to win the 93rd installment of their Thanksgiving … more
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Post 10 Juniors will face Connecticut champ in Junior Legion Baseball regionals
Though the Riverside Post 10 Junior Division club lost to Cranston Auburn Post 20 by a 7-3 score Sunday, July 30, to decide the 2023 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League state title, the … more
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Gov. Gina Raimondo and her husband, Andy Moffit, adopted a casual tone to talk to Rhode Island children on Thursday.
Governor talks to kids, reveals Easter Bunny is an ‘essential worker’
Gov. Gina Raimondo debuted a new look, new format and new co-star in her Thursday coronavirus briefing, and she steered the hour-long session to a new audience — kids. The governor and her … more
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E.P. Council backs bidders for Platt-Watters housing lots in Riverside
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bids submitted to build a new cluster of single-family homes were officially approved by the City Council at its May 3 meeting, allowing for construction on eight of the 11 … more
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Locals earn spots on University of Rhode Island fall 2023 Dean's List
KINGSTON — The University of Rhode Island announced the fall 2023 Dean's List of students named to the Dean's List representing nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, including East … more
Martin Middle School names third quarter honors students
Laurie Marchand, Principal, Greg McCarthy, Assistant Principal Mia Millea, Dean of Students Edward R. Martin announce the Third Quarter Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 school year. Honors are as … more
Portsmouth High’s Annie Hurd steals the ball from an East Providence opponent last Friday as teammate Olivia Durant applies pressure from behind.
Portsmouth cagers down E. Providence for first win, 50-31
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team beat East Providence on the road last week for its first win of the season. The Division I Patriots made easy work of … more
Town by town, virus surge continues — the local count
Led by East Providence with 49, then Barrington with 17, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise in the East Bay, as in the rest of Rhode Island. Next door in Westport there … more
No serious injuries reported in EPPD cruiser-involved accident
EAST PROVIDENCE — An East Providence Police cruiser was one of four vehicles involved in a multi-car accident in the rain Sunday night, Nov. 27. No serious injuries were reported. The … more
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Bengals best Townies in intra-city girls' high school hoops outing
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ basketball dropped to 1-9 in the Division I ranks after suffering a 69-36 loss to their neighbors to the south on Pawtucket … more
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The Axon "3" model body camera East Providence Police officers will soon employ.
East Providence Police get their piece of body camera grant
EAST PROVIDENCE — State officials along with Rhode Island’s United States Congressional delegation recently announced the procurement of $16 million in grants for 42 local law … more
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Emma Bergeron celebrates her two-run triple for the EPHS softball team in the Townies' 2-1 playoff win over Chariho May 30.
Townies tip Chargers in softball playoff opener
EAST PROVIDENCE — A pitchers' duel for five-plus innings, East Providence High School scored twice in the home half of the sixth as the seventh-seeded Townies edged 10th-seeded Chariho 2-1 in … more
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Cora Powledge of Portsmouth won a gold medal at the Division II/III qualifying fencing tournament held at the Boston Fencing Club earlier this month. She will compete in the Summer Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, from June 29 to July 8.
Portsmouth fencer qualifies for Summer Nationals
PORTSMOUTH — A local fencer is headed to Columbus, Ohio in June to compete in the Summer Nationals. Cora Powledge, from Portsmouth, scored a gold medal victory for the Rhode Island Fencing … more
East Providence Democrats meet in candidates forum tonight
Democratic candidates for two General Assembly seats will meet in a Primary Forum this evening, beginning at 5 p.m. The forum will be held on Zoom and broadcast live. Candidates featured in … more
East Providence non-profits gain $1.5 million from R.I. Foundation grants
EAST PROVIDENCE — Seven non-profit organizations either anchored in East Providence or with ties to the city were among those groups to share in $84 million in grants from the Rhode Island … more
East Providence Career & Technical Center students (center from left to right) Haley Duarte, Annabella Camelo and Sade Williams along with their Chef Marie-Claire McKillip were recognized as winners of the “Foodservice Management” category at the 2023 Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation state ProStart competition. They were presented their award by (far left) Dale J. Venturini, President/CEO, RI Hospitality Association and RI Hospitality Education Foundation, (second from left) Anthony Pellegrino, Head of Hotels, The Dean Hotel/ASH NYC and (far right) Vinny Costable, District Sales Manager, Gordon Food Service.
EPCTC culinary trio wins category at annual state ProStart competition
Following in a long line of successful teams from the program, a trio of East Providence High School Career and Tech Center students were winners at the 2023 Rhode Island Hospitality Education … more
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State announces response plans as winter storm looms
PROVIDENCE — The administration of Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation have issued plans to respond to a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast … more
East Providence High School's Dylan Slavick competes in the high jump for the Townies in their Eastern Division outdoor track and field meet Monday, April 24.
Gallery: East Providence, Portsmouth, Bay View outdoor track
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School hosted its third dual meet of the 2023 Eastern Division outdoor track and field regular season Monday afternoon, April 24, at Townies Stadium, … more
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The Council's public hearing Tuesday night, Oct. 10, at City Hall on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget drew a reasonable amount oi interest from residents and employees in the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva. The Council ultimately made few changes to the plan.
Council concedes on most East Providence budget matters
EAST PROVIDENCE — Things got a little heated and, in sports parlance, chippy during a public hearing held by the Council Tuesday night, October 10, on the city's proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 … more
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The EPHS top pair of Madison Luu (left) and Isabella Hurley won the Division III doubles tournament title with a straight sets win over West Warwick Sunday, Oct. 22, in city at the Townie Tennis Center.
East Providence's Hurley, Luu win Division III doubles championship
EAST PROVIDENCE — As they've done for the entirety of the 2023 season to date, the East Providence High School top pairing of Isabella Hurley and Madison Luu cruised to a resounding victory, … more
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Townies trounce Knights in Division III boys' tennis showdown
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ tennis team, itself in the midst of a superb run of results, handed next-door neighbor Providence Country Day its first loss of the … more
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EPFD earns national notice for efforts to improve severe heart attack treatment
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Fire Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS GOLD achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, … more
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