Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi has a message for Rhode Islanders: If you have something to say, say it. Mr. Shekarchi met with a group from the East Bay Chamber of Commerce … more

In the Feb. 18 Bristol Phoenix, the opinion page includes a long letter disputing the fact that the rise in violent crime is directly related to the rise in gun ownership. The author neglects to … more

When the pandemic first hit, I thought to myself, “I can get through these next couple of weeks working from home with my 12-, 6-, and 3-year-old.” Well, I was in for a rude … more

WEST WARWICK — Nate Marshall’s power play goal late in overtime lifted the Mt. Hope-East Providence High School hockey co-op to a 4-3 victory over Coventry at the West Warwick rink … more

John A. “Skip” Kirby Sr., 79, of East Providence, died February 17, 2021 at the Providence VA Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Jennifer A. (Olson) Kirby. Born in New London, … more

Robert Francis Donovan, USCG (ret.), 88, died November 21, 2020 in Winter Springs, Fla. He was the son of James M. and Gladys M. (Hermanson) Donovan. He was the husband of Jean Marie McGuirk … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — Count the hundreds of students and staff in the East Providence School System as among those delighted by the Rhode Island Department of Education announcement last week … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — Spurred on by calls from the Rhode Island Music Education Association the Rhode Island Department of Education last week announced updated guidance for group performances amid … more

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the names of four local greats voted into its Class of 2021, including one with East Providence ties the legendary Rhode Island … more