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Tyler Miranda (red shirt, center), poses with members of the creative team for (add)ventures, where he has been working as part of the East Providence High Schools life skills transition program. They are sporting themed masks inspired by The Smiling Critters from “Poppy Playtime” for the company’s weekly meeting, which Tyler designed.
At EPHS, they're building skills to last a lifetime
The Life Skills Transition program at East Providence High School prepares those with special needs to attain a better state of independence — and you can help. more
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Finding your water service line is also pretty straightforward. It usually enters your home through the basement, and is attached to a water meter. Testing of the line should occur where the arrow is pointing.
Letter sent to 8,000 East Providence residents to check for lead water lines
But there is no reason for concern outside of a very small fraction of those notices, according to city officials. more
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With just over a minute to go, Shadean Lovett (1) breaks free and walks it in to score a go-ahead touchdown for East Providence.
Townies hold off La Salle for first Thanksgiving Day win since 2017
The Townies scored a thrilling 27-26 victory over rival La Salle Academy in the 95th Annual Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday, earning their first victory in the storied rivalry matchup since 2017. more
5K participants Kaitlyn D'abrosca and Amy D'abrosca
Photos: Holiday festivities kick off in East Providence
A rainy Turkey Trot and a spirited Townie Bazaar highlighted some of the festivities this week. more
Bay View President Amy Gravell  (class of ’93)
Bay View to launch new inclusivity program in the Fall
The “Purcell Promise” program will enroll between three to five 9th grade girls with mild to moderate cognitive impairments, with plans to expand in the coming years. more
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The proposed revisions to be made the the front facade of the building.
Wampanoag Trail development gets first approval via adaptive reuse law
A former nursing home in an East Providence residential neighborhood is on track to be turned into a 26-unit apartment building via the state's adaptive reuse law, which went into effect in January. more
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City Councilwoman Anna Sousa (holding scissors), stands with Emma Davidson (holding certificate), and Alli Scarborough (to Emma’s right), at the ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Dream State Beauty Collective on Nov. 10, located at 182 Taunton Ave.
New EP salon is a 'dream' come true for these unique stylists
For Emma Davidson and Alli Scarborough, turning their dream of opening their own hair and nail salon into reality has been an exercise in friendship, hard work, and embracing the unconventional. more
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The property outlined in green represents the Exxon Mobil property that was acquired on Nov. 1 by Global Partners LP.
Exxon land sells for $26.8M in East Providence
A significant property acquisition regarding the large span of land owned for decades by Exxon Mobil that bisects East Providence from the shores of the Providence River to Wampanoag Trail was recently finalized for a sale price of $26.8 million. more
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Supporters of the Myrtle packed the East Providence City Hall chambers on Tuesday night to voice their support of the bar and music venue while their entertainment license was under scrutiny after complaints from neighboring residents.
Myrtle has entertainment license renewed after outpouring of support
The East Providence City Council voted unanimously to renew the dancing and entertainment license for Myrtle, following an hour of testimony from musicians and patrons of the establishment. more
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Renderings from the Marshall Properties proposed project at the former Metacomet Golf Course show open space next to a portion of the commercial portion of the property.
Metacomet development clears one committee hurdle
The Design Review Committee of the East Providence Waterfront Commission voted unanimously to offer a conditional recommendation of approval regarding the proposed Metacomet development. more
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Delgado has worked for EMCAP Lending in Cranston, Rhode Island Housing, and managed a $100 million line of credit facility with Goldman Sachs.
East Providence announces hiring of new finance director
Mayor Bob DaSilva announced last week that the City of East Providence has hired Glenda Delgado as its new Director of Finance. more
Capital money restored for East Providence Fire and DPW
After briefly being diverted in favor of school projects, prompting a mayoral veto, the East Providence City Council restored $3M in capital money to purchase two vehicles for the fire department and multiple pieces of equipment for the DPW on Tuesday night. more
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Gray’s Ice Cream in Tiverton has new owners who hope to keep its charm while widening its offerings.
Rumford family buys Gray's, a Tiverton institution
Gray’s Ice Cream, a Tiverton institution for more than 100 years, has new owners. The ice cream shop, a busy place on hot summer days, had been owned by Tiverton resident Marilyn Davol … more
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Sen. Valarie J. Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) was voted the new Senate Majority Leader on Nov. 7.
East Providence's Val Lawson voted new Senate Majority Leader
Lifelong East Providence resident, and current District 14 representative in the Rhode Island Senate, Valarie Lawson, was elected as the new Majority Leader of the Senate during a meeting of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday, Nov. 7. more
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Junior running back Aithan Vasquez celebrates one of his two touchdown runs during the Townies 19-6 win over Lincoln in the quarterfinals on Friday. Vasquez rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns.
Townies run over Lincoln 19-6 in D-2 quarterfinals
The East Providence football team rushed for 266 yards and three touchdowns as they ran over Lincoln 19-6 in the Division 2 quarterfinals in a home game on Friday night. The fourth-seeded Townies … more
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Sergeant Clarence "Junior” Butler holds up the pocket Bible that his father told him to always keep with him after being drafted for service into Vietnam. It would help stop a bullet that struck him in the head during a patrol.
EP Veterans: Service is a lifelong commitment
Few embody the notion of "service over self" like East Providence's own Sgt. Clarence "Junior" Butler. more
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Roger Williams University Assistant Professor of Public Health P. Jacob Bueno de Mesquita with an example of one of the far-UVC devices that have been installed in a classroom as well as a health services exam room as part of a year-long study.
RWU testing technology to reduce airborne pathogens
As it turns out, it seems light can kill COVID — at least, that is what one Roger Williams University professor aims to confirm over the course of the next year. Assistant Professor of … more
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In the past decade, food incubator Hope & Main, inspired by founder and visionary Lisa Raiola (right), has helped launched more than 500 food businesses, of which 60 percent were women-owned and 45 percent owned by founders of color.
Ten years of hope, on Main
Lisa Raiola, the visionary behind Hope & Main, Rhode Island’s first food business incubator, now celebrating its 10th year, has a surprising admission. “This whole thing was an … more
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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. more
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After besting her opponent, Ashley Pereira, in the Democratic Primary, Jenni Furtado will begin serving her first term as the representative for House District 64, which encompasses much of central East Providence and parts of southeastern Pawtucket.
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 politics. more
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Aliyah Evora (middle) and the Townies react after they fell to the Patriots 3-2 (25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 25-21, 15-13) in a heartbreaking loss during the Division 1 semifinals at RIC on Tuesday night. 
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, 15-13) during the Division 1 semifinals at Rhode Island College on … more
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Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed were joined by Rep. Gabe Amo, State Rep. Katherine Kazarian (D-Dist. 63), and State Senators Robert Britto (D-Dist. 18) and Valarie Lawson (D-Dist. 14), along with Mayor Bob DaSilva and canvassers for various candidates at Myron J. Francis Elementary School in Rumford on Tuesday evening. Amo, Whitehouse, Kazarian, Britto, and Lawson all won re-election bids. Pictured in the middle is Jenni Furtado, who is now the newest Representative for District 64.
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. more
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L-R: Congressman Seth Magaziner; Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, East Providence resident Christine Fernandes-Davis, Mayor Bob DaSilva, Joan Kwiatkowski, CEO of PACE Organization of Rhode Island; Maria Cimini, Director of the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging; Senator Jack Reed; Laura Jones, Director of the East Providence Senior Center; and Congressman Gabe Amo.
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. more
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Camille Abdel-Nabi's Lone Lane Farm has benefited from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's LASA (Local Agriculture and Seafood Act) program.
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 to small operators in the business of producing and selling its … more
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Dustin Pari takes questions after his lecture on the history of Halloween, which included the origins of many of the modern traditions we know the holiday for today.
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 mega popular paranormal show, 'Ghost Hunters'. more
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