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Umbrellas were seen all around Rhode Island Country Club Tuesday, June 23, as players in the 2025 State Amateur golf championship tried to stave off the triple-digit temps.

State Amateur golf championship tees off at Rhode Island Country Club

Towels soaked in ice water, bucket hats of all shapes and umbrellas usually kept in the bag for rain were all just about required for the participants in the 120th playing of the State Amateur Golf … more

By Mike Rego | 6/24/25

Pitcher Donovan Bazar rears back to make a pitch in the bottom of the first inning during Rumford's 4-3 loss to Barington at Sherwood Field on Monday night.

Rumford 11U All Stars fall to Barrington 4-3 in extra innings

The 11U team Rumford Little League team fell to Barrington 4-3 in extra innings during a Division game at Sherwood Field in Barrington on Monday night. Rumford took a 3-2 lead in the seventh, loading … more

Photos by Richard W. Dionne Jr. | 6/24/25

General Assembly passes amended assault weapons ban bill

PROVIDENCE — Following approval of an amended version of the legislation in the State Senate earlier in the day, the House of Representatives followed suit to pass an assault weapons ban bill … more

By Mike Rego | 6/20/25

Full Rhode Island Senate passes amended assault weapons ban bill

PROVIDENCE — By a vote of 26-11 and after some two hours of debate Friday afternoon, June 20, the Rhode Island Senate passed an amended version of an assault weapons ban bill. The bill, … more

By Mike Rego | 6/20/25

Senate Judiciary Committee passes DiPalma's amended assault weapons ban bill

PROVIDENCE — By an 8-6 vote Wednesday, June 18, the Judiciary Committee of the State Senate passed an amended bill, 2025-S359, which, coupled with a version passed by the House of … more

By Mike Rego | 6/18/25

Vintage Baseball will be played this year on June 21 at Guiteras School Field on Washington St. as part of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration.

First pitch for annual vintage baseball game is June 21

Once upon a time, long before many of us reading this article were even born, the game of baseball was king of all sports, especially at this time of year, when ball clubs from Bristol and … more

BY MANUEL C. “MANNY” CORREIRA | 6/18/25

Northeast Amateur Invitational features another outstanding field of golfers for 63rd playing

If you're a fan of golf and you've never had occasion to do so, head over Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence sometime before the end of the week to take in the 63rd Northeast Amateur … more

By Mike Rego | 6/17/25

Rhode Island House backs Knight's assault weapons ban bill

The landmark assault weapons ban bill sponsored by East Bay Democrat Jason Knight passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives Thursday evening, June 5, by a 43-28 margin. Bill No. 2025-H … more

By Mike Rego | 6/5/25

Rep. June Speakman and Sen. Walter Felag

Assembly passes Felag, Speakman ban on PFAS chemicals in firefighters’ gear

PROVIDENCE — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag and Rep. June S. Speakman to prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of any firefighting personal protective … more

6/4/25

Rep. Knight's assault weapons ban bill passes out of committee

In his words, Rep. Jason Knight isn't "spiking the football," but his long-standing effort to enact an assault weapons ban in Rhode Island converted an extremely important "first down" Tuesday night, … more

By Mike Rego | 6/4/25

Letter: Read all about it...in your local paper

To the editor: Hereabouts in our little towns we are fortunate to have local newspapers featuring unbiased local story reporting, and importantly, editing by responsible journalists. In an … more

5/28/25

Nazarae Phillip sprints ahead of teammate Kendra Daniel to take gold in the 100-meter relay. The Townies swept the event as Gionna DosSantos placed second and Daniel placed third. Phillip, a senior, won gold in three events for the girls’ team. The speedster placed first in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.62 seconds, the 200-meter dash with a time of 26.62 seconds and the high jump, clearing the bar at 5 feet, 3 inches.

Townies sprinters take gold at Eastern Division championships

East Providence sprinters cleaned up, taking gold in all of the sprinting events during the Eastern Division track meet at Barrington High School on Saturday May, 17. Jack Pawlik, Justin … more

Story by Rich Dionne | 5/23/25

RI Shellfish Association President Mike McGiveney (left) and member Scott Travers (right) shuck clams during the "Quahog Week" event held at The Guild Restaurant on Water Street in Warren Wednesday, May 14.

State celebrates clamming industry with annual 'Quahog Week'

The governor, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative and the Rhode Island Shellfisherman's Association gathered … more

By Mike Rego | 5/21/25

Trinity Johnson-Carter (left) took first place and teammate Ryley Souto took second in the 110 hurdles during a dual meet with Tiverton and Mt. Hope on Monday.

Townies crush competition in dual meet, look towards divisionals

The East Providence boys track team finished their dual meet season by crushing Tiverton 103-50 and Mt. Hope 115-32 at home on Monday evening. The third place Townies improved their overall record to … more

Story and Photos by Rich Dionne | 5/14/25

Environmental Police Officer Anthony Sullivan patrolling RI waters.

RIDEM ramps up patrols, education during National Safe Boating Week

Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada to promote safe, responsible … more

5/13/25

Letter: Some antidotes to despair

To the editor: Day 100 of the current administration is upon us. With that formidable reality, I rise each day struggling to choose hope over despair. You may be feeling similarly—daunted by … more

5/7/25

Defensive back Jason Brown (left) looks on as teammates Zach Kollet (middle) and Nolan Travassos crunch a Wheeler attacker, knocking the ball loose, during the Townies loss to Wheeler on Thursday.

Townies lacrosse improving despite loss to Wheeler School

The East Providence lacrosse team fell to Wheeler School 23-3 during a non-league game on Thursday night. Keigan Grant scored 2 goals, and Nolan Travassos with 1 goal 2 assists for the Townies who dropped their record to 3-4 in Division 4. more

Story and photos by Rich Dionne | 5/6/25

“Celeste” by Chris Plaisted has been shown for the last year near the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue as part of the Warren Arts and Cultural Commission's Rotating Sculpture Program.

Warren Arts and Culture Commission issues artists call

The Warren Arts and Cultural Commission (WACC) is issuing its next call for a second sculpture to be showcased along the East Bay Bike Path in town at the corner of Child Street and Railroad Avenue. … more

5/1/25

Boat ends up high and dry on Metacom

A Barrington boater's season got off to a rough start when an Albin fishing boat fell from its trailer following an accident near the Bristol and Warren line about 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Albin … more

4/23/25

Bill would change bike path traffic patterns

The Rhode Island House of Representatives is expected to take up a bill pertaining to proposed new safety guidelines regulating the lanes of travel on the East Bay Bike Path. The legislation is … more

By Mike Rego | 4/21/25

Letter: Remember the ladies

To the editor: I am writing regarding the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act which just passed the US House and is headed for the US Senate. I urge you to contact all senators to demand … more

4/15/25

DEM sets April 12 as opening of the 2025 trout season

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, including children’s-only ponds, with 60,000 fish — brook, brown, rainbow, and … more

4/8/25

Teammates celebrate with Tim Robitaille (left) and Aidan Martins after they scored in the first inning.

Great start for Townies baseball team

The East Providence baseball team has won three straight to start their regular season in Division 1. The Townies have combined timely hitting and solid pitching in beating pilgrim 2-1 on April … more

Story and photos by Rich Dionne | 4/8/25

Congressman Gabe Amo and Attorney General Peter Neronha (left) spoke for nearly two hours at Riverside Middle School on Thursday night before an auditorium packed to capacity.

Anxiety underscores Amo, Neronha town hall in Riverside

Nearly 500 people attended a town hall event hosted by Congressman Gabe Amo and Attorney General Peter Neronha on Thursday night. more

By Ethan Hartley | 4/4/25

Keira Mullen, who was awarded the Gatorade Player of the Year and a banner hung in her honor, speaks during a small ceremony at the EPHS gymnasium on Friday afternoon.

Townies volleyball star honored with a banner and an award

Teammates, friends and family members were on hand as Townies junior volleyball player Keira Mullen was honored with a banner hung in her honor in the school gymnasium and the Gatorade player of the … more

Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 3/19/25