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East Providence High School girls' soccer senior co-captain Jordyn Brogan (left) works her way through a possession drill under the watchful eye of new Townies' head coach Melissa Ressendes during a recent practice session. EPHS begins its 2022 Division I regular season over the next few days with a pair of games against South Kingstown and Cranston West.
What’s old is new again for EPHS girls’ soccer in 2022
EAST PROVIDENCE — What’s old is new again for the East Providence High School girls’ soccer team with the start of the 2022 season as the Townies will be guided by a new coach, … more
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Ground breaking takes place for mixed-use ’Ivy Place’
EAST PROVIDENCE — A groundbreaking ceremony was held earlier this week at the site of the new “Ivy Place” mixed use development at the corner of Ivy Street and Taunton Avenue in the … more
Letter: 'E' assistance is need for some on the path
To the editor: I have just finished reading the editorial “Protect the Path” (The East Providence Post, August 25 edition) , while I strongly agree with no motorized vehicles on the path, … more
Letter: Need to hear more from pols on seniors
To the editor: I have read all the flyers I have received from everyone running for office in East Providence and not one of them mentions doing anything for us seniors Seems like we don't even … more
Letter: Assault weapon ban would surely save lives
To the editor: In his letter to the Aug. 25 edition of The Post , Matthew Fletcher uses the faulty reasoning so popular to the NRA, Fox News, et. al., to bolster their argument that allowing the … more
Letter: Are speed cameras for safety or revenue?
To the editor: It is hard for me to see the school traffic cameras as anything but a source of revenue for the city. In particular, the camera at Bay View– on only one side of the street! - … more
Ducks enjoy an impromptu pond created by the torrential rains Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 5 and 6, on the side of an Abbott Street residence in East Providence.
Labor Day rainstorm...A 'bath' for the birds!
EAST PROVIDENCE — The unofficial end of summer, Labor Day weekend/week, also brought about an end to among the driest summers in recent memory as one of the most significant, non-extreme … more
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Hole around stadium light post ‘sinks’ first EPHS home football game of 2022
EAST PROVIDENCE — A sink hole around the light post in the northwest corner of the East Providence High School athletics stadium formed initially due to heavy rains a couple of weeks ago and … more
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East Providence High School senior captain Jaelyn Dasilva serves during a recent ladder match with teammate Lena Shanty. Dasilva and Shanty, for the second fall in a row actually, began the 2022 season this week as the Townies' Nos. 1 and 2 singles players, respectively.
Townies continue to make steady strides in girls’ tennis as 2022 begins
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ tennis team’s rebuild into relevance under the coaching duo of Cory Duquette and Slade Sharma continued last year as a … more
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Huskies running back Ben Colouro celebrates after scoring a 7-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Mt. Hope went on to defeat Tiverton 17-7 in the injury fund game at Tiverton on Thursday.
Huskies dominate Tigers 17-7, in injury fund game
Mt. Hope long time head football coach Thomas DelSanto Jr. told the team he was encouraged by what he saw as they gathered around him after dominating Tiverton 17-7 during an abbreviated injury fund … more
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Tom Schmitt places the hot dog on top of the newly re-raised iconic silver fork at the corner of River and Old Bedford roads early Saturday morning, about six weeks after vandals stole the enormous utensil. Schmitt, the builder and owner, called in a few friends to help, and they were greeted by a steady stream of cheers by nearly all who passed during the hour-long job.
'The fork lives!'
Westport's Fork in the Road flies again. Reinforced with extra steel, bolts and West System epoxy, the iconic silver fork was re-raised at the fork of River and Old Harbor roads early Saturday … more
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A screenshot from the 2022 Senate District 18 Democratic primary election forum held between candidates Bob Britto (far left) and Greg Greco (far right) with Susan Escherich, representing co-sponsor League of Women Voters-Rhode Island, in between. League of Women Voters
Senate 18 Dems, East Providence mayoral candidates spar in primary election forum
The final forum co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Rhode Island and the East Bay Media Group, owner of The Post, for candidates from East Providence involved in the September 13 Primary … more
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Melissa Resendes gestures while talking to her assistants as members of the 2022 East Providence High School girls' soccer team warm up before a recent practice session. Resendes, the program's all-time leading goal scorer and one of the best Townies ever, returns as the new head coach of EPHS this fall.
Resendes takes over as new EPHS girls' soccer coach
EAST PROVIDENCE — Achieving what she said was really a life-long aim, former program great Melissa Resendes is about to embark on her first season as head coach of the East Providence High … more
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Letter: Candidate's ad misrepresents facts
To the editor: Mayoral candidate Maureen Gomes Lopez placed an ad in the August 25th edition of the Post that I believe misrepresents the facts. Specifically, she said that “Our residents … more
Letter: Vote for the candidate who engages his opponents not for publicity just to talk
To the editor: So a Democrat, a Republican. a moderate, and an independent walk into a Panera Bread see... If I were still doing standup in LA like I did in the 1980's, that is how this story would … more
Letter: Thanks for supporting EPAC golf tourney
To the editor: More than $5100 was raised during the East Providence Athletic Club’s 25th Annual John Chalmers Charity Golf Tournament. The July event was held at Triggs Memorial Golf Course, … more
Commentary: Labor Day 2022...America’s workforce is stronger than ever
On Labor Day we honor the achievements of America’s workers, and in 2022 we have a historic victory to celebrate. Our nation’s working people have come all the way back from the depths of … more
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Five East Providence students win scholarships from new $12 million fund
PROVIDENCE — Five students from East Providence are among dozens statewide heading off to college with more than $470,000 in scholarships from a new fund at the Rhode Island Foundation: The … more
Gallery: 2022 R.I. Folk Fest
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival was held at Larisa Park in Riverside on Sunday, Aug. 28. — East Providence Post and eastbayri.com contributing photographer Tyler … more
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Mayor presents draft East Providence budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23
EAST PROVIDENCE  — Mayor Bob DaSilva, about to complete his initial term as the city’s first elected chief executive and running for a second four-year stay in office at the 2022 … more
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The Hunts Mills Bridge as it looked in mid-August shortly after demolition began the month prior.
Demolition of Hunts Mill Bridge begins without issue
EAST PROVIDENCE — Demolition of the Hunts Mill Bridge, the busy span carrying motorists Pleasant Street) over the Ten Mile River in East Providence connecting with neighboring Seekonk, began in … more
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Xavier Hazard takes a shot for the EPHS boys' basketball team during a game last winter against Central. Hazard was among the standouts for the Townies in the just completed Johnston Summer League.
E.P. boys' hoopsters hope summer 'school' pays dividends this winter
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ basketball team recently completed its annual summer slate of activities, including participation in the Johnston League where the … more
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Letter: Pleased with council's Metacomet moves
To the editor:At its meeting on August 16th, the City Council had before it a resolution to ratify the Waterfront District Commission’s amendment to accept the Metacomet Subdistrict into the … more
Letter: Shouldn't traffic control officer be stationed nearer the bridge project?
To the editor: The closing of the Pleasant St. Bridge ( https://www.eastbayri.com/east-providence/stories/busy-hunts-mills-bridge-in-east-providence-will-soon-close-for-reconstruction,105171? ) is … more
Letter: Let's be reasonable when discussing guns
To the editor: I want to thank Mr. Clyne and Mr. Crosby (August 11 and 18 editions) for replying to my article on gun control (August 3-4 editions); I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this … more
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