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Dan Yorke: East Providence High School is a dump
Talk show host says he feels bad for the students at the high school
"Kids get a message when they're going to school in poor facilities. I feel bad for the kids in East Providence. It's not custodial … there's only so much you can do with a broom."
Taste of the Town turns 16
Kiwanis Club impresses with a night of excellent food in a beautiful setting
A whole side of broiled salmon sat under a heat lamp on a Johnson & Wales carving statio
Pilot, POW, hero
Local man to be inducted to Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame this weekend
Riverside’s Roland E. Stumpff flew for more than 68 years.
Councilman Rose is now in the towing business
Rose’s father listed as president of Brian Coogan’s A-Towing Inc.
When reached for comment Mr. Coogan said he did not feel this story was newsworthy and would not comment on it. Further, he asked that he never again be called for comment by this reporter.
Ethics commission to discuss appeal by former Mayor Joseph S. Larisa Jr.
Commission is still pursuing adjudication in Brian Coogan’s $500 ethics fine
In 2008 the commission found that Mr. Larisa “committed a knowing and willful violation of RI General Laws when he represented (Canvassing Board Member) Thomas C. Riley before the East Providence City Council on July 12, 2007, which was less than one year prior to his severance from the East Providence City Council.”
DEM files to shut down TLA Pond View
Facility operations would be immediately suspended if Superior Court grants DEM’s request
If the DEM’s request for injunctive and declaratory relief is granted by the Superior Court, TLA’s license to operate the Pond View facility would be immediately suspended.
Furtado still owes $300 to RI Ethics Commission
School committee member says times are tight and he intends to pay
East Providence School Committee member Stephen A. Furtado still owes the RI Ethics Commission $300 of a $500 fine for filing his 2010 financial disclosure forms late
Riverside residents: "Don't take our post office"
Proposed closure of the Willett Avenue branch brings a passionate response
Rose Kelly, who pointed out that she requires two canes to get around, said the inconvenience will prevent some people from doing their postal business. It was a common argument heard Thursday night.
DEM plans to suspend TLA Pond View license
TLA Regional Vice President is confident his company will prevail in Superior Court
East Providence Coalition front man Ken Schneider said simply: “This is a great victory for our neighborhood.”
Congratulations, Jordyn! Miss Massachusetts Teen USA
Seekonk native wins title that will open professional and charitable doors for her in the future
When it came down to the last two contestants, Jordyn Jagolinzer-Machado was stunned.