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Pantries facing food insecurity
Food pantry usage has intensified, and the volunteers running them are reaching out for year round help as they expect the need will continue to rise. Some have been able to gain a helping hand by …
It’s been over 17 years since Nathan D. Crowell passed away — but nothing has stopped his family from turning that loss into a … Read More
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has closed several shellfish areas in Narragansett Bay and the coastal salt … Read More
At a recent press conference held at Providence Children’s Museum, adults took a backseat as children took over the new exhibit, Big … Read More
One of the most commercially successful groups of the early Rock N' Roll era are coming to East Providence on Dec. 20. Read More
The East Providence Planning Board decided unanimously on Monday night that the proposed development at the former Metacomet Golf … Read More
State officials announced two finalists had been chosen to compete for the bid to build a new westbound span of the Washington Bridge, … Read More
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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 Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m.
Organizers …
Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest 2023
Carnival at the Carousel
EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside quite literally takes center stage on the city's community calendar in the coming days and weeks, beginning this weekend with the inaugural Crescent Park Carousel …
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Letter: Make EP a haven for the arts
I believe we can use our strengths, next to the capital city, on the I-195 corridor, 14 miles of coastline, to our advantage to continue building the arts scene here in EP.
Letter: Reason for optimism in a true blue state
Now that the election is over and I’m beginning to come to grips with my anger and sadness over the results of the presidential election, I’m taking solace in a number of things that …
Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?
Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only. Citizen …
Letter: Vote 'No' on Question 1
Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.
‘Yes’ on Question 1 will restore power to the people
Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.