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East Providence Boys & Girls Club agrees to settlement after ADA complaint

After a parent levied a complaint that the Club had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Club has agreed to pay $20,000 to those aggrieved and commit to additional training for staff.
Meet East Providence's newest, youngest State Rep
At just 31 years old, Jenni Furtado's rise from school committee in 2020 to the State House in 2024 has been a lesson in shoe-leather … Read More
Townies lose heartbreaker in semis
The East Providence girls' volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking five-set loss to Portsmouth 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 25-21, … Read More
Democrats sweep all races in East Providence
Democratic candidates won every race on the ballot in East Providence in the 2024 Rhode Island General Election. Read More
Federal delegation visits Riverside to discuss dropping prescription drug costs
Seniors who rely on Medicare Part D to buy prescription medication have some good news coming on Jan. 1, 2025. Read More
Warren growers appreciate RIDEM's 'LASA' grant program
The latest round of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grant funding is available … Read More
The history of Halloween isn't as dark as you might think
The Weaver Library hosted a ghoulishly entertaining and informative Halloween event, hosted by Dustin Pari, one of the stars of the … Read More
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Bristol House Tour will open 12 private homes next month

The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is holding its House Tour 2024 on Saturday, Sept. 21, when 12 private homes, some of which have not been open for more than 25 years, will be …
Crescent Park Carousel Summerfest 2023

Carnival at the Carousel

EAST PROVIDENCE — Riverside quite literally takes center stage on the city's community calendar in the coming days and weeks, beginning this weekend with the inaugural Crescent Park Carousel …

Fourth at Pierce 'fires' on July 3

The annual East Providence Independence Day Celebration, conducted by the Recreation Department, takes place Monday July 3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium on Mercer Street. Gates open at 6 p.m. A …
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Obituaries
James St. Angelo James G. St. Angelo, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Muriel P. (Champagne) St. Angelo for 65 yea
Rev. Shirley Andrews Rev.Shirley M. Andrews, 87, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, to join her dearly beloved husband Ronald Andrews, and second-born daughter Elizabeth MacMillian. She was born in Fall River, MA
Edward Jamiel Edward A. Jamiel peacefully joined his loved ones in Heaven on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was a resident of both Warren and Bristol, RI. The husband of the late Anna Jamiel and son of the late Al
Sports
Townies fall in quarterfinals  The girls tennis team fell 4-3 to the Lincoln School in the Division 2 quarterfinals on Friday afternoon. The Townies ended their season with a record of 10-6.  “We had a lot of tie …
Silver Spring Golf Course in Riverside might be small, but it's big on fun The 6-hole gem located on the edge of the Providence River punches way above its weight class, and square footage, with a friendly team of volunteers and a creative course layout.
Cassamas and Frazao crowned King and Queen during Townies loss marching band flutist James Cassamas and cheerleader Bea Frazao were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during the East Providence football team's 35-6 loss to first place South Kingstown in a …
Townies beat Prout, improve to 9-3 The East Providence varsity volleyball team beat Prout 3-1 (25-19, 24-26, 25-5 and 25-22) during a home match last Wednesday night. The win improved the Townies record to 9-3. Eliza Vest and …
Opinion
Letter: Why doesn’t the paper print letters on national politics?

Beginning in May of this year, this newspaper has refused to publish letters to the editor about national politics, stating that such letters must focus on local issues and news only.  Citizen …

Letter: Vote 'No' on Question 1

Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights.

‘Yes’ on Question 1 will restore power to the people

Voting yes on Question 1 is the only way to bring power back to you, the voter and taxpayer, and not the gatekeepers like politicians and lobby groups.

Letter: Do insurance companies really have your back?

Do insurance companies have your back, or are they really existing to protect the stockholders?

Letter: I suggest picking a party over a candidate

To the editor: In a few weeks I will fill bubbles. First bubble on the list will be for president and vice-president. Six candidates are running for president/vice president in Rhode Island …

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.