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Two people and their canine companion walk along the shoreline near Nayatt Road in Barrington. These two happened to be traveling directly along the proposed “recognizable high tide line,” noted by the presence of seaweed and debris left by a recent high water line.
Who owns the shore?
Every now and then, the Rhode Island General Assembly confronts a bill that is not like other bills. It is bigger, bolder, more significant in promise and impact. The “Shoreline Access” … more
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Portsmouth High pitcher John Mass hurls a fastball during the team's win over East Providence on Monday. The right-hander struck out 14 batters, allowing just one hit and no runs over six innings.
Portsmouth downs Townies as 2 pitchers combine for shutout
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity boys’ baseball team defeated East Providence 5-0 on Monday, as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout.  more
The East Bay Chamber of Commerce spent time with (from left to right) Rep. Susan Donovan, Rep. Liana Cassar, Sen. Wally Felag, Rep. Jason Knight and Rep. June Speakman.
Elected officials discuss how to spend a billion dollars, and change a culture
Five members of the Rhode Island General Assembly met with a room full of local business leaders, and the predominant topic of conversation was how to spend about $1 billion in federal monies. 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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E.P. Council nixes proposed changes to traffic light camera procedures
EAST PROVIDENCE — When and if, and it remains an “if,” more speed control/license plate cameras are installed around the city, the guiding principles of how the East Providence … more
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Mia Leroux was a sophomore lacrosse goalie at Barrington High School a year ago. Today she is racing cars throughout the Southeast and hoping to forge a path for female drivers.
‘A girl can totally do this’
A year ago, Mia Leroux was a high school sophomore, a distance-learning student who spent her days at home, Zooming into classes with her friends. Today Mia is going to school full-time in a dual … more
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A Ukrainian woman is overcome with grief as she makes her way into Poland earlier this month.
Westport photographer captures Ukrainian refugee crisis
Westport photojournalist Alex Carrigg has seen a lot, but that didn't prepare him for the overwhelming crush of humanity that greeted him when he touched down in Warsaw, Poland in early March, rented … more
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Tax bills in R.I. — from top to bottom
As most municipalities begin their annual budgeting cycles in earnest, we took time to analyze the tax burdens in all Rhode Island cities and towns. Using public data from the Rhode Island Division … more
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East Providence High School students Gabrielle Phaneuf and Brett Nardowski wear their masks while attending classes on March 1. When students return to the building on March 7, the indoor mask mandate for schools will have been rescinded.
East Providence among school districts soon offering ‘choice’ on masks
East Providence is among the local school districts which starting next week will lift mandatory mask use as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, instead allowing students and parents to make the decision … more
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An up-close view of the new speed safety camera at the intersection of Broadway and Grosvenor Avenue in East Providence.
Speed safety cameras are active at two more East Providence intersections
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first two safety cameras went live last week at the intersections of North Broadway and Roger Williams Avenue in Rumford and Broadway and Grosvenor Avenue in the center of … more
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Crisis management: Police are using new staff, training and tactics to confront the mental health crisis
One day last year, a woman in the East Bay area dialed 911 to get help for her daughter, who was in the middle of an emotional meltdown. Police officers on duty, who had responded to similar calls … more
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Bryan Ganley (left) lost a close friend to suicide. Melissa Cotta (right) tried to help but could not stop a man from jumping off the Mt. Hope Bridge. Together, they’re asking for suicide prevention barriers on the bridge, along with barriers on Rhode Island’s two other main bridges.
Advocates hopeful that bridge barrier bill will soon save lives
“That bridge at the end of town? That's a loaded gun." more
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Four of these hot pink signs were posted in the front foyer of Barrington High School last week. Orange signs with the same message were posted near another entrance. No one at the school was able to answer who posted the signs or when.
More questions, some answers, about FREE!! school food
Last week I wrote a first-person account of my research into school lunches in Rhode Island. This week I’m back, writing on the same subject, with updates on what I’ve learned, and a … more
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Prediction: Another ’Wild West’ for real estate sales in 2022
The housing market in the East Bay is tighter right now than it was heading into the hypercompetitive 2021 spring housing market. Unfortunately for home buyers, more heartache, not relief, is the … 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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Accuweather forecasters are predicting 2 to 3 feet of snow for southern New England.
Gov. declares 'disaster emergency,' closes roads as blizzard approaches
With heavy snow and high winds expected to create blizzard conditions and treacherous driving on Rhode Island roads tomorrow, Gov. Dan McKee has issued an executive order setting in place two types … more
Little Compton whale dissected, will be buried
Biologists from Mystic Aquarium spent much of Thursday dissecting the young female humpback whale that washed up at Church Cove and was first spotted Saturday. Using a bulldozer to help them move … more
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This dock off the western shore of the Touisset peninsula in Warren is the first in Rhode Island constructed of 100 percent composite materials. Pilings, decking and rails are all made of lightweight composite materials.
This dock is built to last
The Pearson family are used to tinkering in factories, inventing new things and then plunking them in the water. It’s kind of their thing. Nearly 70 years ago, cousins Clinton and Everett … more
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Colt Andrews Elementary School Nurse Julie Pirri tests fourth-grader Emma Gray for Covid at the school the week before Christmas vacation.
School nurses — From the shadows to the Covid front lines
Back in the old days of two years ago, many parents could go years without hearing from a school nurse. Sometimes their child could pass through an entire school, K to 3, with nary a call or visit … more
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Parents vs. The State over school mask mandate
On Aug. 19 of this year, Rhode Island entered a new phase in the Covid-19 pandemic. Citing the increased presence and spread of the Delta variant, which triggered a mini-surge in cases from July into … more
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Council tables talk on license plate detection system in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, at its December 7 forum, eventually decided to table a proposal by the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva, and supported by the East Providence Police … more
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Steel Martin, Hunter Roman, David Costa-Rado, Brandon Doherty, Isaiah Costa-Rado, Bethany Rado (East Providence Prevention Coalition Youth and Media Coordinator), and Caroline Roman hold up “Rhode Rules” signs advocating for the adherence to social host laws in the state.
'Project Sticker Shock' targets underage drinking
This program educates the public and changes attitudes about selling and providing alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. more
Volunteer Elizabeth Peters helps client Joe Barreiro with selecting produce during a visit to the East Bay Food Pantry in Bristol last week.
Food prices are rising, and so are trips to local food banks
Everything is getting more expensive, and that includes food. According to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual rate of inflation in the United States was 6.2 … more
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The restaurant industry faces a crisis, as nearly every business struggles to find and retain the workers who keep them running
Restaurants short on staff and high on stress — Apply within
The signs are everywhere. Literally, the signs are everywhere. “Help Wanted.” “Now hiring.” “Seeking: Line Cooks, Bartenders, Dishwashers.” Almost … more
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Signs leading up the new speed zone near Kent Heights Elementary School heading north on Pawtucket Avenue.
School zone speed camera warning period in East Providence begins
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 30-warning period following the installation of speed control cameras near schools across the city began this week, the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva and the East … more
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