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Bravo to Governor Gina Raimondo for aiming to make Rhode Island the first state in the nation to get all of its power from renewable energy. That end-of decade goal might just be achievable and could … more
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Islanders are now being encouraged by the state to wear cloth-based face coverings in public, Nicole Alexander-Scott, director of the R.I. Department of Health, said … more
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To the editor: I enjoyed reading your article mentioning how a number of businesses and recreational activities will be adversely impacted (by the Mayflower Wind proposal, Aug. 25, The Portsmouth … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — Amy Gravell, a Providence resident and alumna with a long history in leadership positions for non-profit organizations, has been selected to become the fourth president in the … more
Everyone living along the New England coastline is familiar with the sight of marinas in the winter. They transform into seas of plastic white, with thousands of boats shrink-wrapped for their … more
To the editor: How sad it is that a good argument can be made that the “D” in America’s DNA stands for Disrespect. Slavery and its aftermath and the massacre and … more
PORTSMOUTH — Goodbye meatloaf dinner, hamburger and fries and fish and chips. Hello Dragon Roll, Shio Ramen and Shrimp and Scallop Hibachi combo. When you step inside Mindy’s … more
PORTSMOUTH — “A new concept in learning,” boasted the front page of a special issue of The Sakonnet Times from more than 50 years ago.  The just-opened Portsmouth … more
To the editor: This letter is addressed to Portsmouth town government, with an urgent request to freeze spending and property taxes for the next two fiscal years due to hyper-inflation, upcoming … more
PORTSMOUTH — The veterans who laid down their lives for our freedoms “were ordinary people who responded in extraordinary ways in extreme times,” the guest speaker at Monday … more
PORTSMOUTH — A resolution to oppose the installation of the Mayflower Wind transmission cable in the Sakonnet River was on Monday’s agenda for a vote by the Town Council, but no action … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School has named its 2022-2023 second trimester honor roll. For Middle School (Classes of 2027-2030), students earn High Honors with all grades of … more
PORTSMOUTH — An assault or other crime that takes place on school property, but after school hours, is a police matter, the School Committee’s attorney said during a public … more
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School Drama Club is bringing a classic of American drama to the stage starting this Thursday, March 21. “A Streetcar Named Desire,” … more
There were six more deaths, 288 new cases and 169 people reported to be in the hospital in relation to the coronavirus, announced Gov. Gina Raimondo during her daily briefing Friday afternoon. That … more
PORTSMOUTH — Young cancer patients at Hasbro Children’s Hospital will soon be a little warmer at night, thanks to members of Every Student Initiative (ESI). more
Great pitching, defense and timely hitting was the formula for Portsmouth Little League 12U all-stars as they shut down Middletown 5-1 at Aquidneck Field on Saturday and thwarted Riverside 5-2 at … more
Newport film outdoors will be showing "Mickey: The Story of a Mouse" at The Eisenhower House on Thursday, August 11. There will be food trucks on-site and live music by  Chelsea Ambrose and … more
PORTSMOUTH — The Common Fence Point Preparedness Committee (CFPPC) is hosting “Offshore Wind and the Sakonnet River: A Dialogue for Coastal Communities II” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on … more
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To the editor: Closing the transfer station will impact our most vulnerable residents, seniors and low-income families, in cost and convenience. Many seniors make a combined trip to the … more
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Mike Rego has worked at East Bay Newspapers since 2001, helping the company launch The Westport Shorelines. He soon after became a Sports Editor, spending the next 10-plus years in that role before taking over as editor of The East Providence Post in February of 2012. To contact Mike about The Post or to submit information, suggest story ideas or photo opportunities, etc. in East Providence, email mrego@eastbaymediagroup.com.