At EPHS, they're building skills to last a lifetime

The Life Skills Transition program at East Providence High School prepares those with special needs to attain a better state of independence — and you can help.
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Letter sent to 8,000 East Providence residents to check for lead water lines
But there is no reason for concern outside of a very small fraction of those notices, according to city officials. Read More
Townies hold off La Salle for first Thanksgiving Day win since 2017
The Townies scored a thrilling 27-26 victory over rival La Salle Academy in the 95th Annual Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday, earning … Read More
Photos: Holiday festivities kick off in East Providence
A rainy Turkey Trot and a spirited Townie Bazaar highlighted some of the festivities this week. Read More
Sports
Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at … Read More
Townies run over Lincoln 19-6 in D-2 quarterfinals
The East Providence football team rushed for 266 yards and three touchdowns as they ran over Lincoln 19-6 in the Division 2 … Read More
Townies lose heartbreaker in semis
The East Providence girls' volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking five-set loss to Portsmouth 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 25-21, … Read More
Opinion
In praise and recognition of America’s Bill of Rights

December 15 is the anniversary of our Bill of Rights. On that date in 1791, Virginia’s ratification of Articles I through X of our Constitution incorporated them permanently into our …

Letter: Make EP a haven for the arts

Editorial: A high school sports system built for inequity

Letter: Reason for optimism in a true blue state

ILO Group report shined a bright spotlight on the governor

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.