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The elevator shaft for the new three-story addition to Martin Middle School takes shape.
East Providence school construction projects continue on time, on budget
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first outward signs of new construction on the Martin Middle School renovation project, one of three significant efforts occurring concurrently in the district, became … more
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Post 10 Juniors put finishing touch on superb Legion Baseball regular season
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Riverside Post 10 Junior Division team, sponsored by the Athlete turn Champion (ATC) performance facility, capped off its 2024 Rhode Island American Legion Baseball League … more
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The Post - Thursday, July 25, 2024
Patrons enjoyed the rides Friday, July 19, during the 2024 edition of the Crescent Park "Summerfest" Carnival.
Gallery: Crescent Park 2024 'Summerfest' Carnival
EAST PROVIDENCE — T he midway at the Crescent Park   "Summerfest" Carnival, held July 17-21 on the grounds of the historic site located in the Riverside section of the city, was once again … more
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The Rumford All-Stars celebrate scoring a run in their Silva/District 2 Tourney game against Barrington on July 20.
Rumford Silva Stars rally to reach district tourney final
EAST PROVIDENCE — Rumford Little League rebounded from its first setback of the summer to reach the final round of the Ron Silva/District 2 AAA Baseball Division All-Star Tournament. The … more
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Letter: Wind power foes should ponder where energy comes from
To the editor: As I drive around some of the high-rent areas of the island, I see huge single-family homes, with perfectly kept lawns and hedges. It would be reasonable to assume that their … more
CCRI launches initial table games dealer training course
The Community College of Rhode Island, as part of its partnership with Bally’s Corporation, is launching its first course specific to the gaming industry, "Introduction to Table Games Dealer … more
State tourney stay ends for Rumford 10U Major Baseball Stars
NORTH PROVIDENCE — The stay for the Rumford Little League 10U Major Baseball Division All-Stars in the 2024 state tournament was a brief one as the locals suffered consecutive losses over the … more
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Jonah Tracy of Barrington, with a striped bass caught fishing with his father Mark, using a Kastmaster lure in 20 feet of water off Bristol between Colt State Park and Poppasquash Point.
Lighten up to catch bonito and false albacore
It was great to hear Thursday that bonito had arrived.   Jeff Sullivan of Lucky Bait & Tackle, Warren, said, “We now have bonito being caught off Newport, and I understand they are … more
A syrphid fly, sometimes called hover fly or flower fly, rests on a Rudbeckia fulgida in the authors’ garden. These flies are the second most efficient pollinators, following bees, and serve an equally important role in pest control. Their larvae can successfully eradicate up to 100 percent of aphids on a plant. Adults will raise their families on plants that are infested with aphids and lay eggs matched to aphid population numbers.
A healthy ecosystem is the best pest control
The dog days of summer are a time for enjoying and observing in the garden. While the heat may have gardeners feeling a bit weary, gardens themselves are just reaching their stride, with explosions … more
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R.I.’s median home price reaches a record high
Despite a 32 percent increase in the number of single-family homes on the market since June of last year, the median price of Rhode Island homes sold last month continued to rise, hitting a new high … more
Warwick woman dies in two-car Veterans Memorial Parkway crash
EAST PROVIDENCE — One person died and another was injured in a two-car crash, one from the East Providence Department of Public Works/Highway Division, on Veterans Memorial Parkway Thursday, … more
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A look from behind the second green towards the proshop at Agawam Hunt.
Driver suffers mental health moment with turn onto Agawam Hunt turf
EAST PROVIDENCE — Law enforcement officials are deeming an odd occurrence on the fairways of the Agawam Hunt Club Friday evening, July 19, as a "mental health episode," which fortunately left … more
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Rumford's Cal Connolly crosses home plate with the first run of the game after singling in the top of the first inning Saturday, July 20, though the locals lost to Barrington in the Silva Tourney winners' bracket final 15-5.
Rumford Minor Baseball Stars fall for first time in Silva Tourney
The Rumford Little League Minor Baseball Division All-Stars suffered their first setback of the summer in the Ron Silva/District Tournament with a 15-5 loss to host Barrington the winners' bracket … more
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The Post - Thursday, July 18, 2024
The graduating class of 2024 cadets from the Rhode Island State Police Academy were sworn into service on June 21 during a ceremony held at the CCRI-Lincoln campus.
Quintet with city ties are sworn in as Rhode Island State Troopers
Five cadets with city ties were among the graduates of the 2024 Rhode Island State Police Academy. Troopers Jaren Alves, Noel Miranda, Kyle Murphy, Alex Newton and Joseph Rego and their … more
Members of the FAST TRACK youth track and field club's 7-8-year-old Region 1 and New England championship-winning 4x100 meter relay team included (from left to right) Saige James, Sarah Chin, Amalia Barroso Arias and Alaysiah Kane along with coach Ernest Fennell. The quartet are among several club athletes who have qualified for national meet next week at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
Several city youth tracksters earn spots at USTAF Nationals
Athletes from East Providence on the FAST TRACK youth track and field club team earned top finishes at the Region 1 USATF Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships held last weekend in New York … more
The suspects in the July 16 armed robbery attempt in East Providence are (left to right) David Ramos, Abel Nolasco and Alex Manuel Jesus Marte.
East Providence Police name suspects in armed robbery case
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police have identified the three suspects in an armed robbery attempt Tuesday morning, … more
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East Providence Police arrest three after armed robbery
EAST PROVIDENCE — A social media transaction gone wrong is considered the likely cause of a shooting incident in city Tuesday morning, July 16. East Providence Police were alerted to a … more
Mason Ferreira slides home with a run for the Rumford Minor Baseball All-Stars during their Ron Silva/District 2 Tournament win over Warren Sunday night, July 14.
Rumford rolls to Silva Tourney winners' final, EP Central stays alive
EAST PROVIDENCE — The city's two entrants into the Ron Silva/Minor Baseball Division District 2 All-Star Tournament won again in games played Sunday night, July 14. EP Central, which lost … more
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Max Brandle takes his oath of office at the January 2023 inauguration ceremony. Brandle did not return signatures to get on the 2024 ballot, opting not to continue pursuit of a third term on the School Committee.
Brandle opts not to continue pursuit of East Providence School Committee seat
EAST PROVIDENCE — In the inimitable words of "Queen" another one bites the dust, which isn't necessarily a good thing for residents of the city when it comes to elections in the 2024 cycle. … more
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With no clear future for the broken bridge, questions abound
STORY OF THE WEEK: The timeline for creating a new westbound Washington Bridge remains uncertain, as Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and state Transportation Director Peter Alviti indicated during a … more
An insider’s look at military life and the toll it takes
This book is a first-hand account of the multiple challenges and difficulties faced by those who choose to serve in the military. Based on … more
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Horseshoe crabs spawn on beaches. A new Massachusetts program is designed to bolster the population, though results may take years to come to fruition. Photo from DMF website.
Horseshoe crabs were here before the dinosaurs
“Horseshoe crabs have been around for 350 to 450 million years, long before the dinosaurs. And they have been so successful that they have remained largely unchanged for millennia,” said … more
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The Rumford 10U All-Stars captured the 2024 District 2 Little League Baseball Tournament title with a 5-4 win over Bristol-King Phillip Friday night, July 12.
Rumford captures 10U District 2 All-Star Tournament title
EAST PROVIDENCE — The last victory needed is usually the toughest one to get, so fittingly for the Rumford Little League 10U Baseball All-Stars the locals captured the 2024 District 2 … more
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