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Home surveillance footage of one of the alleged perpetrators in a string of robberies in Riverside near the East Bay Bike Path.
East Providence Police investigate string of Riverside robberies
Detectives from the East Providence Police Department continue to investigate a string of robberies which have occurred recently in the Riverside section of the city. According to a report of … more
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Kenaz Ochgwu led EPHS in scoring both nights, but the Townies dropped games to Shea and Central in their annual Harry Mutter Basketball Classic.
Townies drop a pair in Mutter boys' basketball tournament
The East Providence High School boys' basketball team dropped a pair of games late last week in the 2023 edition of its annual Harry Mutter Holiday Classic hosted by the Townies December 27 and 28. … more
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Editorial: Time to call it quits on ferry experiment
While this service could potentially be a fun concept to bolster tourism between Providence and the East Bay during the summer, it is far too costly to continue utilizing as an ineffective traffic mitigation tool. more
East Providence High School junior Nazarae Phillip won the girls' 55 meter dash at the 2023 RI Track Coaches Invitational held December 16 in Providence.
Phillip shines for EPHS at annual Coaches indoor track invitational
Before the holiday break, the Rhode Island Track Coaches Association hosted its annual indoor season invitational meet at the Providence Career and Tech Academy Fieldhouse where East Providence High … more
The Post - Thursday, December 28, 2023
East Providence secures $26 million loan for drinking water upgrades
PROVIDENCE — East Providence's now some two-decade-long attempt to update aspects of its water system recently received a significant boost after it was announced the city had closed on a … more
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East Providence Police investigate Hull Street shooting
Members of the East Providence Police Department are actively investigating a shooting that occurred at the Hull Street playground. Officers responded to the playground just after 1 p.m. … more
Elizabeth Tanner, Bristol resident and Secretary of the Rhode Island Department of Commerce, stopped by the Event Room at Cutler Mill last Thursday to promote the emergency business loans being made available to business owners affected by the Washington Bridge closure.
Commerce Secretary plugs SBA loans available to businesses affected by bridge
Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner, was in Warren last week to plug resources available to businesses that are experiencing lost revenue due to the closure of the Washington Bridge. more
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Medical episode likely leads to fatal car accident in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — An elderly man died during a car accident on Saturday, Dec. 23, in Riverside. The driver, a 78-year-old male and resident of East Providence, appeared to have suffered a … more
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Letter: Induction of Flynn to R.I. Heritage Hall of Fame a travesty
To the editor: The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame has inducted Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the disgraced general officer and momentary national security advisor to the Trump administration. … more
EP's Sadie Gagnon
Townies cruise to season-opening swim wins over Mount
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School swim teams opened up their 2023-24 Division IV meet slates Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 20, with easy wins over Mount St. Charles in city at the … more
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A look at a compost restroom installed by RIDEM at a park in Warwick similar to the one suggested to be built as part of the Kent Heights Playground renovation project.
EP Council reallocates more ARPA funds, this time to Kent Field renovation
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Kent Heights Playground/Park renovation project, stalled for a moment due to the need of more funding, received an influx of cash from the City Council after the body at … more
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Group launches 'Pay for Success' project to reduce persistent homelessness
PROVIDENCE — An initial aimed at remedying increasing homelessness around the state was recently announced by key players involved in the effort. The Rhode Island Pay for Success program … more
SBA opens bridge crisis response center in East Providence
The US Small Business Administration has opened a disaster relief Business Recovery Center located at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state's ongoing response to the … more
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The Post - Thursday, December 21, 2023
Scandura, Barrington batter East Providence in boys' hoops
EAST PROVIDENCE — Nick Scandura put on a one-man clinic while the rest of his Barrington High School mates were also on point as the visiting Eagles pulled away from East Providence in the … more
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Napolean Gonsalves has departed his position as the Director of Administration for Mayor Bob DaSilva. His left the position early last week.
Gonsalves goes as DaSilva's top aide in East Providence
Napoleon Gonsalves, who served as the Director of Administration for Mayor Bob DaSilva since January of 2020, left the position in the last two weeks. No immediate successor to the position has … more
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Letter: Are we asking the right questions about massive wind farms?
Construction is underway to build thousands of huge wind turbines from New Jersey to Maine. From an average Joe’s perspective, this process feels extremely rushed, and there are dozens of unanswered questions. more
East Providence nonprofit wins grant to help pet owners with vet costs
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Potter Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic  is among nearly two dozen animal welfare programs across the state that is sharing $530,000 in grants from the Rhode Island … more
East Providence's Carter Bessette performs her floor routine during the 2023 Injury Fund gymnastics meet Sunday, Dec. 17.
Townie tumblers ready for third season in Rogers co-operative
The Rogers/East Providence High School gymnastics co-operative begins its third season this winter with its coaches swapping roles, former assistant Vickie Lombardi taking over the top spot and … more
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Ferry service from PVD to Bristol begins
A delay in the installation of a floating dock at India Point Park has pushed the start date for ferry service between Providence and Bristol back to Thursday, Dec. 21. more
Ben Shaw, who grew up in Portsmouth and played in his school band, today plays multiple instruments, sings and writes his own music.
Ben Shaw: Musician, artist, modern-day renaissance man
Ben Shaw is a modern-day renaissance man. He has taken on the weighty role of singer, songwriter, guitarist, saxophonist, pianist, jazz/classical composer and author. Alas, like so many artists and … more
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Accountability and leadership in the I-195 crisis
STORY OF THE WEEK: The emergency closing of the westbound part of the Washington Bridge put Gov. Dan McKee — and how he performs during a crisis — under a microscope. McKee was … more
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Portsmouth High’s Annie Hurd steals the ball from an East Providence opponent last Friday as teammate Olivia Durant applies pressure from behind.
Portsmouth cagers down E. Providence for first win, 50-31
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High girls’ varsity basketball team beat East Providence on the road last week for its first win of the season. The Division I Patriots made easy work of … more
RIDOT begins Bristol-to-Providence ferry service on December 20
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has contracted with SeaStreak, Rhode Island Fast Ferry and the Block Island Ferry to offer free ferry service to … more
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