Letter: Green space would be nice on Bullocks Point Avenue
To the editor, It seems that the old abandoned jewelry factory and the two houses next to it on Bullocks Point Avenue are being knocked down and the city hasn’t decide what to do with the land yet. Wouldn’t it be nice to make it open green space…maybe even a sight for a community garden??? [...]
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To the editor, Many of us in the city and elsewhere were surprised to learn recently that police Chief Joseph Tavares had been relieved of his command. This came as a surprise to those of us who have known the Chief as an honorable man, of sterling personal character, and a credit to our community. [...]
Read More →East Providence Animal Control Pet of the Week: Pikachu
EAST PROVIDENCE — Pikachu is a grey male domestic medium hair available for adoption at East Providence Animal Control Center. Pikachu was found as a stray at an apartment building in East Providence. Staff is unsure of his actual age. Since coming to the facility he has been neutered and vaccinated. Pikachu loves to play [...]
Read More →Stonehill College names East Providence native Denning as new president
EASTON, Mass. — Stonehill College has named Rhode Island native Rev. John Denning, C.S.C. as its 10th President following a unanimous vote by its Board of Trustees Friday, May 17. Currently the Vice President for Student Affairs at the College, Fr. Denning, who grew up in East Providence, will assume the presidency on July 1, [...]
Read More →East Providence’s Zexter repeats as SENE solo golf champ
PORTSMOUTH — For the second year in a row, Rumford resident and now St. Andrew’s School senior Ethan Zexter captured the Southeastern New England (SENE) private school league individual golf championship, the city resident carding a medalist total of just three-over par 71 Thursday, May 16, at The Carnegie Abbey Club. Zexter was six shots [...]
Read More →Bay View raises six figures during 30th annual Manhattan at The Bay event
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 30th presentation of the “Manhattan at the Bay” musical event was a boon to St. Mary Academy-Bay View, the annual fundraiser netting the school six figures in donations. Thanks to the support of the entire community, Manhattan at the Bay was a resounding success. The Academy exceeded its fundraising goal [...]
Read More →East Providence Prevention Coalition hosts Family Fun Day at Crescent Park Carousel
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Prevention Coalition will hold a “Family Fun Day” event on Saturday, May 18, weather permitting, on the grounds of the Crescent Park Carousel, located at 700 Bullocks Point Avenue in Riverside. The event is age appropriate for toddlers to twelve year olds however all family members are welcomed to [...]
Read More →East Providence Career and Tech students earn accolades, open restaurant to public
EAST PROVIDENCE — Four East Providence Career and Technical School Graphics and Communications Department students recently earned awards at the annual state portion of the SkillsUSA competition. Ricky Martins and Andrew Vanner each garnered top awards, Martins a Gold Medal in the Customer Service competition and Vanner a Gold Medal in Extemporaneous Speaking. The Extemporaneous [...]
Read More →East Providence moves up in latest RITFCA outdoor track rankings
PROVIDENCE — The RITFCA released its second set of rankings for the 2013 outdoor season and Hendricken and LaSalle continue to top the polls. Hendricken posted 95 points and garnered five first-place ballots of the nine coaches who responded in the boys’ rankings. Of note locally, the Barrington girls ranked third and the boys fourth. [...]
Read More →Barrington bests the rest for girls’ Eastern Division outdoor track and field title
BARRINGTON ─ After a five-day delay due to weather, the Eastern Division Championship girls’ outdoor track and field championship meet, featuring 10 teams from around the East Bay, went off without a hitch Monday, May 13, at Barrington High School’s Victory Field. The host Eagles took the overall title with 166.33 points, while Portsmouth finished second [...]
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