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Resident besieged by golf balls makes plea to EP City Council

Deborah Perez, a resident of Fort Street, holds up a bag of golf balls above another full container of golf balls. The errant orbs have continuously been hit onto her property from the nearby hole belonging to the Met Links golf course, sometimes dangerously close to her and members of her family. Other neighbors say they’ve had property damaged.

When Deborah Perez moved into her home on Fort Street in East Providence, she probably didn’t expect she would have to deal with artillery battering down on her property like it was a literal fort during the Revolutionary War.

Riverside low-income pet clinic revived under new collaborative

Dr. Hank Wietsma was one of the founders of the Pets in Need (PIN) Clinic back in 2016. He helped gather a collaborative of people to bring it back from the dead in 2025.

A group of veterinarians, vet techs, private donors, and pet loving community members have given low-income pet owners a great gift in Riverside.

Rumford native earns Girl Scout Gold Award

Rumford native Acadia Ullucci with some of the participants of her “Social Emotional Crafternoon” program, which earned her the highest honor among Girl Scouts: The Gold Award.

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England recently announced that Acadia Ullucci, of Rumford, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.

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 … Read More

Dead minke whale washes up at Bold Point in East Providence

The whale has been determined to have been dead since at least January, but it is not known how it died. Read More

East Providence educator earns national 'Crystal Apple' award

Amy Moran, a middle school teacher at Edward R. Martin Middle School, is one of just five educators in the entire United States to … Read More

DEM ramping up water patrols and education

Whether you’re on the high seas or just cruising the bay, navigate the water safely and wear your life jacket. Environmental … Read More

Waterfront Commission approves smaller signs for Met development

While the East Providence Waterfront Commission checked off one of its final local approvals for the development, the group fighting … Read More

10 questions with new Senate President Val Lawson

Valarie Lawson reflects on her historic rise to one of the loftiest political positions in the state, pay respects to mentor she … Read More

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Waterfire 'Starts at Sunset' on Thursday night

Waterfire Providence hosts its first even of the year, “Starts at Sunset,” this Thursday, May 15. Supported by Providence Tourism Council, Starts At Sunset is a community gathering on the …

Oyster & Chowder Festival on the Newport waterfront

Sip, slurp, and savor the best of Rhode Island’s coastal cuisine at the annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, held on the historic waterfront at Bowen’s Wharf. Spend the weekend …

A family celebration of World Turtle Day

Celebrate World Turtle Day with the family on Friday, May 23, at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium. Meet a variety of turtles up close and personal — touching, learning, and even snapping …

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Obituaries

Dolores Galhardo Dolores Galhardo, 85, of Tiverton, R.I., wife of Anthony Galhardo, passed away at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Eugenia (Fuss) Ferneza.

Richard Kissell With sadness and gratitude, we share the passing of Richard Kissell on May 11, 2025, at age 82. Born February 20, 1943, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Richard was a man who led with laughter and kindness.

Cecile Desilets Cecile Desilets, 92, of Warren, RI, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 after a long illness. The daughter of the late Arthur and Yvonne (Lamonde) Desilets, Cecile was born in Connecticut and moved to

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Sports

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.

Townies remain undefeated in girls' lacrosse The undefeated East Providence girls' lacrosse team remains undefeated eight games into their 2025 season.

Townies pitcher tosses first no-hitter for team since 2015 Tyler DiCecco, a senior pitcher for the East Providence varsity baseball team, tossed a no-hitter, complete game on Friday, April 11.

Townies ready to tee off for 2025/26 season With two returning captains and an experienced bunch, they hope to make waves this year.

Opinion

Letter: In support of mandatory stop signs at bike paths

In my 30 years of traffic management in some form, I don't make this recommendation lightly.

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 …

Letter: Help us build a better community for tomorrow

Help build a better community tomorrow by investing your time and talent in Scholarship Foundation of East Providence today.

Letter: On the paper's letters policy, and national politics

This paper’s decision, based on some opaque policy, to print letters to the editor on local issues only is their rightful business. This decision may rest on the belief that national …

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 …

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