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Board member Betty Brito presented Jeff Hirsh with Bradley Hospital's celebrated Humanitarian Award, recognizing him for his longtime support of the hospital and his unwavering commitment to healing the hearts and minds of children, teens, and adolescents.
Bradley Hospital presents noted restauranteur Hirsh with Humanitarian Award
EAST PROVIDENCE — Bradley Hospital presented Jeff Hirsh with its celebrated Humanitarian Award. The longtime owner of the famed Lobster Pot Restaurant in Bristol was recognized for his deep … more
The EPHS girls' volleyball team celebrates winning the 2023 Division II championship after the Townies defeated Cumberland 3-0 in the final Saturday, Nov. 11, at Rhode Island College.
Perfection...EPHS goes unbeaten en route to D-II girls' volleyball title
PROVIDENCE — As close to perfection as possible, the East Providence High School girls' volleyball team finished off an undefeated 2023 campaign by winning the Division II championship … more
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Veterans from around East Providence were treated to a pasta dinner as part of an appreciation event hosted by the City Council Thursday evening, Nov. 9.
Gallery: East Providence City Council Veterans Dinner
EAST PROVIDENCE — The five members of the East Providence City Council hosted what they hope will be the first of many Veterans Appreciation Dinners Thursday evening, Nov. 9, in the St. Martha … more
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The annual East Providence Veterans Day ceremony takes place Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Garden of Flags off Veterans Parkway.
Veterans Day 2023 events around East Providence
The following are list of events being planned on and around Veterans Day Saturday, Nov. 11, in East Providence: City plans annual Veterans Day ceremony The City Of East Providence's annual … more
Game Amo (right) speaks with a constituent after the latter voted at the Crescent Park Manor polling station in Ward 4/Riverside during the Tuesday, Nov. 7, Rhode Island Congressional District 1 special election.
Gabe is going to DC ... Amo wins CD1 special election
EAST PROVIDENCE — Democratic candidate, Pawtucket native and former member of the Obama and Biden administrations Gabe Amo became the representative-elect from Rhode Island Congressional … more
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East Providence's Keira Mullen attempts to block a shot by a Barrington opponent in the teams' Division II girls' volleyball semifinal match Tuesday, Nov. 7, in North Kingstown.
Top-seeded Townies edge Eagles in Division II girls' volleyball semis
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team, undefeated and the top seed in the Division II championship playoffs, faced and, ultimately, passed its sternest test … more
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East Providence Automotive instructor Joe Barroso was recently chosen as the Rhode Island Department of Education's Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year
'Plan B' works out quite well for East Providence teacher Barroso
EAST PROVIDENCE — Well, it certainly isn't too shabby for a "Plan B"...That's how East Providence High School Career and Tech Center Automotive instructor Joe Barroso recalled how his second … more
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East Providence alerts residents of limited special election polling places
EAST PROVIDENCE — Voting in East Providence takes place at only four locations around the city for the special election Tuesday, Nov. 7, for Rhode Island's United States Congressional District … more
Providence Country Day players and coaches, winners of the 2023 Division III girls' tennis championship over East Providence Saturday, Nov. 4, at Slater Park in Pawtucket.
Knights nudge Townies, win girls' Division III tennis title
By Mike Rego mrego@eastbaymediagroup.com PAWTUCKET — The dream of an undefeated season and a league title for the East Providence High School girls' tennis team came to a disappointing end … more
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Senior co-captain Nathan Capelo scored East Providence's lone goal in the Townies' 9-1 loss to LaSalle in the Division I boys' soccer quarterfinals November 3.
Rams rout Townies in Division I boys' soccer quarters
PROVIDENCE — After recording a miraculous win in its first playoff outing earlier in the week, the East Providence High School boys' soccer club suffered a merciless 9-1 loss to top-seeded … more
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Keira Mullen and Trinity Johnson-Carter combine for a block on match point for EPHS in the Townies' Division II quarterfinal playoff sweep of Cranston West Thursday night, Nov. 2.
Townies fend off Falcons in Division II girls' volleyball quarters
EAST PROVIDENCE — A bit closer than the final score would lead one to believe, the top-seeded and undefeated East Providence High School girls' volleyball team swept past Cranston West, 3-0, in … more
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East Providence's Ava Domingues poaches at the net during her win with partner Isabella Periquito in the D-III semis Thursday, Nov. 2.
East Providence edges Cranston East in D-III girls' tennis semis
EAST PROVIDENCE — The top-seeded and undefeated East Providence High School girls' tennis team advanced to the Division III championship match following a very tight, 4-3 win over visiting … more
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EPPC Director Madeline Marlow, EPPC Youth & Media Relations Coordinator Bethanie Rado and East Providence Youth Council (EPYC) representative Tristen Nunes were in Washington DC to accept the White House Blue Ribbon Award.
East Providence Prevention Coalition receives White House Blue Ribbon Award
The East Providence Prevention Coalition received a Blue Ribbon Award from the White House at the National Youth Substance Use Prevention Summit held Monday, Oct. 30, in Washington, DC. EPPC was … more
Dozens of families gathered for the 2023 edition of what has now become an annual holiday happening, a community staple, the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller Learning Center Halloween Costume Parade on Tuesday night, Oct. 31.
Gallery: Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller Learning Center Halloween Costume Parade
EAST PROVIDENCE — Dozens of families gathered for the 2023 edition of what has now become an annual holiday happening, a community staple, the Kent Heights Neighborhood Association/Fuller … more
Will Anthony nears the finish line as East Providence's top runner in the boys' race at the 2023 Class A Cross Country Championship Meet Saturday, Oct. 28.
Townies compete in 2023 Class A harrier championship meets
The East Providence High School cross country teams competed in their respective 2023 Class A Championship Meets Saturday, Oct. 28, at Ponaganset High's Covered Bridge Trail. Individually, … more
Kevin Rodrigues
East Providence police arrest city man on firearms, domestic charges
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced the arrest of a local resident on numerous weapons and ammunition charges as well as domestic violations. EPPD took … more
EPHS quarterback Jacob Duarte dives for some extra yardage in the Townies' non-league outing against Hendricken Friday night, Oct. 27.
Hawks fly past Townies in non-league football affair
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School football team hosted perennial state power Bishop Hendricken last Friday night, Oct. 27, in a non-league game at Townie Stadium where 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
Nathan Capelo set up all three last-minute goals for the EPHS boys' soccer team in its Division I playoff win over Central Monday night, Oct. 30.
Late-minute rally lifts East Providence past Central in boys' soccer playoffs
EAST PROVIDENCE — There's leaving it late and then there's leaving it ridiculously late, but that's exactly what the East Providence High School boys' soccer team did in a 4-3 victory over … more
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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
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East Providence's Hope Moran
Townies trounce Titans in Division III girls' tennis quarters
EAST PROVIDENCE — The stakes changed, but the results didn't for the East Providence High School girls' tennis team as the Townies rolled past Toll Gate in the quarterfinal round of the 2023 … more
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The EPHS girls' volleyball team celebrates its 3-0 win over Westerly October 26, capping its undefeated Division II regular season.
East Providence completes perfect D-II girls' volleyball regular season
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School has set the pace in Division II girls' volleyball from start to finish this fall, the Townies completing an undefeated 2023 regular season … more
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Council gives its perfunctory approval to new East Providence teachers' contract
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council gave its blessing for a new three-year contract between the East Providence School Department and the union of district teachers, the East Providence … more
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"Street Survivors RI," a band with city residents formed in tribute to the legendary Southern Rock pioneers Lynyrd Skynyrd, were selected as the winners of the inaugural East Providence Heritage Arts organization's "Battle Of The Bands" contest held for the first time Saturday night, Oct. 21, at East Providence High School.
Street Survivors RI takes top prize at Heritage group's 'Battle of the Bands'
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Heritage Arts organization, the remnants of the former Heritage Days festival held in city, conducted its first "Battle Of The Bands" contest Saturday … more
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EPHS boys' soccer seniors (from left to right) Alexis Fortes-Silva, Nathan Capelo, James McShane, Dorian DaSilva and Edilson Vieira were honored prior to their final regular season home game October 25 against Barrington.
East Providence edges Barrington in D-I boys' soccer finale
EAST PROVIDENCE — A William Rodrigues tally in the 55th minute proved the lone goal of the game as the East Providence High School boys' soccer team closed out its 2023 Division I regular … more
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