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SBA, Reed host talk in East Providence on veteran-owned businesses
EAST PROVIDENCE — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of our veteran small business owners during the 10th annual National Veterans … more
Nathan Capelo set up all three last-minute goals for the EPHS boys' soccer team in its Division I playoff win over Central Monday night, Oct. 30.
Late-minute rally lifts East Providence past Central in boys' soccer playoffs
EAST PROVIDENCE — There's leaving it late and then there's leaving it ridiculously late, but that's exactly what the East Providence High School boys' soccer team did in a 4-3 victory over … more
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Fuller Learning Center coordinator Ryan McCauley (right) introduces city resident John Keever who recently presented a vegan baking demonstration as part of the "Meatless Meals" program.
Fuller Learning Center in East Providence thrives with abundant offerings
EAST PROVIDENCE — If you've yet to experience it for yourself, the Fuller Creative Learning, at the site of the former Fuller Public Library on Dover Avenue in the Kent Heights section of the … more
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Lily Veracka dribbles through a pair defenders before scoring a goal to give Westport a 1-0 lead in the second half of the Wildcats' win over Southeastern on Wednesday.
Westport girls soccer readies for playoffs
Westport girls soccer readies for playoffs as they beat Southeastern 3-1, tie Diman 0-0. Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.   The Westport girls soccer team beat Southeastern … more
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East Providence's Hope Moran
Townies trounce Titans in Division III girls' tennis quarters
EAST PROVIDENCE — The stakes changed, but the results didn't for the East Providence High School girls' tennis team as the Townies rolled past Toll Gate in the quarterfinal round of the 2023 … more
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The EPHS girls' volleyball team celebrates its 3-0 win over Westerly October 26, capping its undefeated Division II regular season.
East Providence completes perfect D-II girls' volleyball regular season
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School has set the pace in Division II girls' volleyball from start to finish this fall, the Townies completing an undefeated 2023 regular season … more
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Council gives its perfunctory approval to new East Providence teachers' contract
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council gave its blessing for a new three-year contract between the East Providence School Department and the union of district teachers, the East Providence … more
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EPHS boys' soccer seniors (from left to right) Alexis Fortes-Silva, Nathan Capelo, James McShane, Dorian DaSilva and Edilson Vieira were honored prior to their final regular season home game October 25 against Barrington.
East Providence edges Barrington in D-I boys' soccer finale
EAST PROVIDENCE — A William Rodrigues tally in the 55th minute proved the lone goal of the game as the East Providence High School boys' soccer team closed out its 2023 Division I regular … more
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Mia Shaw (left) and Gianna Lunney team up to block a Westerly spike. With Abby Allen look on at right.
Volleyball team battles back to thwart Westerly 3-2, beats Juanita Sanchez 3-0
The Mt. Hope volleyball team came from battled back from two sets to beat Westerly 3-2 ( 22-25, 25-27, 25-13, 25-16, 15-8) in a marathon home match on Wednesday, then buried Juanita Sanchez 3-0 … more
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Garrett Skov (left) and Max Gallant vie for a Westport corner kick during their win over Holbrook.
Wildcats clinch Mayflower championship, look towards playoffs
The undefeated Westport soccer team clinched the Mayflower Athletic Conference championship after crushing Holbrook 7-0 during a home game on Tuesday afternoon. Then they overpowered Atlantis Charter … more
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A busy October 28 schedule of events on tap in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Saturday, Oct. 28, is a very busy one on the city's community calendar with events spanning the spectrum of outlets around East Providence. Drug Take-Back Day The 25th … more
The front entrance of EPHS on October 19, the day of a stabbing incident on campus.
Victim in EPHS stabbing is recovery following surgery
EAST PROVIDENCE — The victim of a stabbing at East Providence High School on Thursday, Oct. 19, is recovering following surgery that same day to mend his wounds. The assailant has been … more
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Malia Mullen and her East Providence High School teammates were one win away from completing their Division II girls' volleyball regular season unbeaten. The Townies have already clinched the overall top seed in the upcoming league playoffs.
Undefeated EPHS clinches first place in Division II girls' volleyball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team reached its final match on its 2023 Division II regular season schedule undefeated and having clinched the overall No. 1 … more
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The EPHS top pair of Madison Luu (left) and Isabella Hurley won the Division III doubles tournament title with a straight sets win over West Warwick Sunday, Oct. 22, in city at the Townie Tennis Center.
East Providence's Hurley, Luu win Division III doubles championship
EAST PROVIDENCE — As they've done for the entirety of the 2023 season to date, the East Providence High School top pairing of Isabella Hurley and Madison Luu cruised to a resounding victory, … more
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Scenes from dismissal time at EPHS on Thursday, Oct. 19, following a stabbing incident midday in the building.
Stabbing incident takes place at East Providence High School: Victim said to be in 'good spirits' post surgery
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School went into lockdown just after noontime on Thursday, Oct. 19, after a stabbing incident occurred inside the building. Students and staff … more
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Thea Jackson dribbles through a pair of defenders for a kick on goal in the first half of the Huskies 3-1 win over East Greenwich. She kicked off the scoring in the second half. 
Huskies gain momentum as they approach playoffs
The Mt. Hope girls' soccer team has gained momentum as they approach the playoffs. The young Huskies overpowered East Greenwich 3-1 during a Division I home game on Tuesday night, then tied first … more
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Abby Forbes shot an 86.
Westport golf team ties for second at MAC tournament
The Westport golf team tied for second place in the annual Mayflower Athletic Conference tournament at Acushnet River Valley on Thursday. The four person team shot a 340 to tie with Bristol Plymouth for … more
Senior defender Colleen Smith hoists teammate Avery Avila into the air after scoring her the first varsity goal of her career during the 5-0 win over Southeastern on Tuesday.
Red hot Wildcats shut out Seekonk, Southeastern and Fairhaven
The red hot Westport field hockey team has won three in a row, beating Seekonk 2-0, Southeastern 5-0 and Fairhaven 7-0 to boost their overall record to 9-2 and 5-1 in the MAC. The Wildcats who play a … more
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Midfielder Dylan DeOliveira thwarts a Cumberland attack during the Huskies 1-0 loss to the Skippers on Wednesday night.
Soccer team succumbs to Cumberland 1-0
The boys soccer team fell to Cumberland 1-0 in a hard fought battle during a Division I home game on Wednesday night. The Huskies seemingly scored first as sophomore midfielder Tom Loiselle blasted a … more
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Gianna Lunney (left), Abby Allen (right) celebrate after a Huskies kill, during their 3-1 win over Ponaganset.
Huskies pound Ponaganset 3-1, win fifth straight
The Mt. Hope volleyball team pounded Ponaganset 3-1 ( 25-8, 20-25, 25-11, 25-8) in a Division II home game on Wednesday night. The 8-1 Huskies have won 5 in a row and clinched a playoff birth just … more
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Ben Novo attempts to corral the ball after deflecting a shot of the Wareham goalkeeper during their league game on Thursday. Westport won 4-0 and remain undefeated through 9 games.
Wildcats win again, remain undefeated
Nyzaiah Pacheco and Ben Novo scored as the Westport soccer team edged Fairfield 2-1 in a league home game on Friday afternoon. The undefeated Wildcats are currently 9-0 overall and 4-0 in the MAC. … more
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East Providence's Hope Moran rallies from the baseline during her match at No. 1 singles for the Townies against Bay View Thursday, Oct. 5.
East Providence blasts Bay View in girls' tennis encounter
EAST PROVIDENCE — Though both sides had considerable attrition through graduation, the first meeting between neighbors and rivals St. Mary Academy-Bay View and East Providence High School since … more
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East Providence High School Principal Bill Black (left) leads the family of deceased student C'Anna Ramirez to midfield for a moment of silence before the EPHS football game Thursday, Oct. 5.
East Providence High School community mourns sudden loss of sophomore student
EAST PROVIDENCE — An East Providence High School female student died suddenly and unexpected Wednesday morning, Oct. 4, prior to the start of classes, leaving her peers and especially those … more
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The Tigers celebrate after holding off Smithfield 7-6 in overtime during a Division IV home game on Friday night.
Tiverton holds off Smithfield in overtime
Tiverton held off Smithfield 7-6 in overtime, during a defensive Division IV home game on Friday night.   Tiverton struck first in overtime after the two teams battled to a 0-0 tie at the … more
Mia Shaw (left) looks on as teammate Gianna Lunney volleys the ball over the net for a point with Mary Gerhard (right).
Volleyball battles back to beat Middletown 3-1, starts season at 5-1
The Mt. Hope girls volleyball team came from behind to beat Middletown 3-1( 19-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-12) on Thursday night. The Huskies are currently in third place in Division II with a record of … more
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