Beginnings of new EPHS construction project are taking shape

EAST PROVIDENCE — The first signs of site prep were visible late last week, readying the Pawtucket Avenue location for the start of construction on the new East Providence High SchoolSaying …
R.I. Capitol Police launches recruitment campaign
PROVIDENCE — A recruitment campaign for new Capitol Police Officers begins June 16, Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of … Read More
Suspected local bank thief is captured in Massachusetts
EAST PROVIDENCE — An alleged area bank thief was arrested on Wednesday, June 12, in Massachusetts. The East Providence Police … Read More
East Providence’s special needs student population holds steady
EAST PROVIDENCE — Director of Special Education Bud MacDonnell provided the School Committee with an expansive overview of his … Read More
East Providence committee declines possible renaming of Orlo School
EAST PROVIDENCE — Those in attendance last week and a few if not all of the elected officials on the body recently received a … Read More
Gallery: Whiteknact Elementary School 'Best Buddies Field Day'
EAST PROVIDENCE — Whiteknact Elementary School last week hosted what was planned as the first annual “Best Buddies Field Day” … Read More
Gallery: East Bay players feature prominently in Division I baseball title series
PAWTUCKET — The Division I state championship best-of-three final round series between Bishop Hendricken and LaSalle played last … Read More
Sports
 Gallery: EPHS state outdoor track and field meet
PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School track and field teams vied in the 2019 State Championship Meet held Saturday, June 1, … Read More
Gallery: EPHS state golf photos
CRANSTON — The East Providence High School golf team returned to the RIIL State Championship Tournament for the first time in a … Read More
Friends of Townie Athletics accepts Suez donation
Suez North America, which operates the city’s water/sewer plant in Riverside, recently presented the Friends of Townie Athletics … Read More

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Obituaries
Nathaniel Gonsalves, 82, Riverside Nathaniel “Nat” Gonsalves, 82, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Circuit Drive, Riverside, passed away on May 8, 2019 in Orlando. Born in Onset, Mass., to Nathaniel and Margaret Gonsalves, he …
George H. Landry Jr., 91, Riverside George H. Landry Jr. 91 of East Providence, died Monday June 10, 2019 at home. He was the husband of Gail (Emerson) Landry, for over 52 years.George was born in Gloucester, Mass., a son of the late …

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Opinion
Letter: For our planet, these numbers we dare not ignore

To the editor: Four hundred fifteen. One million. What are these numbers, you ask? They are dire milestones in this continuing journey of destruction of our only home by the hands of …

Letter: It’s time to move on from old water supplies

Editorial: A 'quenching' decision

Letter: Time is now to set precedent of legitimate oversight by the council

Letter: Editorial attacking unions does not tell the whole story

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Legal Notices
East Providence Legal Notices – May 9, 2019 These Legal Notices were published in the May 9 edition of the East Providence Post.

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