Examples of East Providence’s ‘steps forward’ were seen this past week
In this very space last week, we here at The Post noted how every time it seems East Providence makes some significant progress,takes “two steps” forward, we often tend to digress in some shape or form, take a proverbial “step back.” Thankfully for the sane among us, this past week revealed a few of those [...]
Read More →Rumford Lions Announce “Peace Poster “ contest winners
EAST PROVIDENCE — Each year Lions Clubs International sponsors a worldwide contest in which students ages 11 through 13 draw a poster that interprets the peace theme for that given year. The theme for the 2012 – 2013 contest was “Imagine Peace.” The Rumford Lions sponsored two local contests this year, one at Martin Middle [...]
Read More →Barrington boys bounce back, win final regular season track meet
Barrington High School boys’ track and field team bounced back from their first loss of the season by sweeping their final division meet of the year, beating East Providence 95-59, Shea 125.5-27.5, and Tolman 153-0. The Eagles stayed calm and collected the entire meet, pulling in strong performances all around, preparing themselves for the track [...]
Read More →East Providence, the place that can’t stand prosperity
Two steps forward. One step back. That tried and true statement is often apropos when it comes to the political history of the City of East Providence, but it is especially meaningful with the goings-on over the last week here in our beloved municipality. Let’s review. First, the City Manager and the Human Resources Director, [...]
Read More →East Providence’s Bay View Academy readies for annual Manhattan By The Bay theatrical event
EAST PROVIDENCE — Looking for something to do during the last weekend of April? Join Bay View Academy as its mark the 30th anniversary of its annual fundraiser, “Manhattan at the Bay.” Enjoy four days of musical entertainment, including five presentations of the original musical performance, “Tradition! A Tribute to Cabaret 30,” and fun activities [...]
Read More →East Providence Senator Conley releases floor statement on support of same-sex marriage
PROVIDENCE — Wednesday, April 24, as the full Rhode Island Senate prepared to take its historic vote backing same-sex marriage legislation (Bill S38), East Providence’s William J. Conley was one of several senators to deliver remarks during discussion of the bill on the floor of the upper chamber. The bill eventually passed on a full [...]
Read More →Lois McLaughlin, 76, Rumford
Lois McLaughlin, 76, formerly of Rumford, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in The Villages, Florida. Mrs. McLaughlin was born in Cairo, N.Y. and grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a long-time resident of Rumford, where she and her husband of 56 years, Joe, raised six children. The couple moved to The Villages in 2004. [...]
Read More →East Providence’s Conley in spotlight as Rhode Island’s Senate begins same-sex marriage vote
EAST PROVIDENCE — Supporters on both sides of the same-sex marriage issue have staked out East Providence as the epicenter of their efforts as the Rhode Island Senate begins its process of voting on proposed pieces of legislation, specifically targeting freshmen upper chamber member William J. Conley. Sen. Conley (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) is [...]
Read More →Providence Country Day School receives Champlin Grant for outdoor classroom
EAST PROVIDENCE — As the New England winter slowly thaws into spring, energy begins shifting to the outdoors. At The Providence Country Day School balls careen across the green lacrosse and baseball fields, students read on the lawn outside during free periods, and they plead with teachers to hold class outdoors. The latter creates a [...]
Read More →East Providence company among those approve for RIEDC energy funding
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) Board of Directors Monday, April 22, approved $184,334 to seven companies in the first round of 2013 grant funding through the Renewable Energy Fund (REF). The projects support solar photovoltaic systems that will produce electricity in a cleaner, more sustainable manner and contribute to greener homes [...]
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