E.P. Council formally approves expanded business hours ordinance

EAST PROVIDENCE — A larger pool of businesses will in fact have the opportunity to petition the council to remain open in the overnight hours after the body at its February 18 meeting gave …
DOT to close Rt. 114 north at Silver Creek Bridge job in Bristol soon
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close the northbound travel lane on Hope Street (Route 114) at … Read More
E.P. administrators note increase in grant monies sought for Grassy Plains project
EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva has revised the figure of Rhode Island Department of Environmental … Read More
Barrington police investigating East Providence man
On Friday, Feb. 7, East Providence police notified Barrington police about a man who had allegedly taken money to replace a Barrington … Read More

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Sports
 Townies rise up boys’ hoops regular season ranks
EAST PROVIDENCE — The playoff-bound East Providence High School boys’ basketball team began the penultimate week of its 2019-20 … Read More
EPHS Sports Notes: Boys’ hoops earns dramatic victory; indoor track vies at states
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ basketball team collected its ninth and 10th wins of the Division I … Read More
Woonsocket edges Riverside for boys’ middle hoops state title
CRANSTON — Second-seeded Woonsocket completed an undefeated season with 57-51 victory over fourth-seeded Riverside in the Rhode … Read More

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Obituaries
Noted East Providence native McLarty passes away at 72 EAST PROVIDENCE — City native, noted actor, author and voice-over artist Ron McLarty passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 in New York City at the age of 72. The cause of death was not yet known. …
June C. Page, 84, formerly of East Providence June C. Page, 84, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. She was the wife of the late Richard F. Page. Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Richard and …

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Opinion
Editorial: Remembering the Stringfellows

It is with great sadness we recognize the passing of William Stringfellow, the East Providence High School and Rhode Island football legend, who died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at his home surrounded …

Letter: TCI will hurt business, add taxes and fuel exodus

Commentary: Saddened masterpiece ‘Superman’ building is being thrown into the dustbin

Letter: Signs may be more driver friendly than cameras

Letter: Support ‘Equality in Abortion Coverage Act’

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Legal Notices
East Providence Legal Notices – Jan. 30, 2020 These Legal Notices were published in the Jan. 30 East Providence Post.

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