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pass at midfield on Tuesday night, Oct. 1. The Patriots won, 2-0.
Portsmouth dominate Townies for fourth straight shutout
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ soccer team has certainly rebounded from last year’s season, in which the Patriots finished at 2-9-3 in Division I. more
Kent Heights Knight George Langevin leads his elementary school marchers in the parade onto the football field.
Photos: Scenes from the 18th Annual Townie Pride Parade
Costume-clad mascots lead scores of students rocking their school colors around the high school track in a beloved tradition that marches educators, parents and their children into the new school year. more
Mayor Bob DaSilva presents Edna Perkins with a key to the city following a celebration of her 100th birthday.
A very sweet day for East Providence centenarian
What do you get when you hook a former Silicon Valley software developer up with a blueberry-loving hundred-year-old and roll up on an East Providence Dunkin’ Donuts looking for free pastries? A little faith back in humanity. more
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A new mural is nearing completion at Crescent Park in Riverside.
New mural celebrates the past, present, and future of East Providence
Anticipated to be completed in October, this mural at Crescent Park in Riverside is a sight to behold. more
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Malcolm Manley leaps up for a dunk. He and his brother Matthew came down from Bristol Community College to use the new floor.
New gym floor breathes renewed life into Newman YMCA
Thanks in large part to a sizable grant from The Champlin Foundation, the Newman YMCA's gymnasium is the place to be. more
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Nathan Carter, a standout junior on the East Providence High School golf team, learned the game playing at Silver Spring Golf Course on Pawtucket Avenue. Carter and his veterans mates are hoping more EPHS students take up the game and join the team in time for the 2025 season next spring.
A great time to take up golfing
East Providence High School golfers are hoping (and advocating) for more of their mates take up the game. more
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East Providence Council signals support for ~$100M school budget
The East Providence School Department appears on track to receive in full its budget request for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025, beginning on Nov. 1. more
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Mayor Bob DaSilva of East Providence was elected to be the new President of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns during their September meeting.
Mayor DaSilva elected President of RI League of Cities and Towns
Mayor Bob DaSilva of East Providence has been elected to lead one of the state's leading political advocacy groups, which represents administrators from all 39 cities and towns. more
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The 2024 inductees to the East Providence High School Hall of Fame (top row, l-r: Gregg Amore, Richard Martin, Bob Fontes; bottom row, l-r: Bob Rock, George Donovan, Bob Good).
2024 Hall of Fame Townies includes Secretary of State, World War II veteran
The East Providence High School Hall of Fame Committee recently announced six new members will make up the Class of 2024 inductees. more
Grant awards are set at pre-determined tiers of $500, $1,000 and $2,500 for eligible businesses.
Application deadline extended for businesses affected by Washington Bridge closure
Eligible small businesses and nonprofits now have until Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to apply. more
EPHS student-athletes who took part in the first "High Five Friday" of the new term included (from left to right) Audrey Lepine, Abby Raphael, Hope Moran (in the costume as "Joe Townie," Sadie Gagnon, Melanie Sotomayor, Jordan Rogriguez, Jacob Duarte, Darius Davis, Babucarr Njai and Julian Wilson.
'High Five Fridays' are back in EP schools with start of the new term
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first full of week of classes in the East Providence School Department also saw the initial "High Five Friday" civic engagement endeavor by high school student-athletes … more
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during his tour of the Washington Bridge in March of 2023.
R.I. to receive $125 million in federal funds for Washington Bridge replacement
The federal funds are being awarded to the state through the “Mega grant” program, also known as the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program, which is designed to support large transportation projects that are difficult to fund. more
Council signals its support of East Providence School Department's FY25 budget
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Department appears on track to receive in full its budget request for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 beginning on November 1. The administration … more
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With deadline looming, Mayor submits FY 2025 budget in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The administration pushed it to the 11th hour, Mayor Bob DaSilva submitted his draft Fiscal Year 2025 budget to the City Council in the late-night hours of Monday evening, … more
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Nathan Carter, a standout junior on the East Providence High School golf team, learned the game playing at Silver Spring Golf Course on Pawtucket Avenue. Carter and his veterans mates are hoping more EPHS students take up the game and join the team in time for the 2025 season next spring.
EPHS golfers hope more of their mates take up the game
EAST PROVIDENCE — Fall, especially in New England, is considered by many to be the best time of the year to play golf. The weather is near ideal. Still warm enough to play in a polo and shorts, … more
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Abigail Ellison remained unbeaten at No. 1 singles for the EPHS girls' tennis team as the Townies easily defeated visiting Woonsocket, 6-1, September 17.
Townies roll to another girls' tennis triumph
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' tennis team eased its way to another win in the Townies' first outing of the week at home on September 17, a 6-1 victory over … more
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EPLAC announces 2024-2025 meeting schedule
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education, EPLAC, welcomes all to the new school year.   This year EPLAC meetings will be held monthly on … more
School Committee talks updated Health/Wellness policy in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Committee went through a first reading of the draft update to the district's Health and Wellness Policy for students, which took place at its … more
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State brings sudden halt to bridge demo
PROVIDENCE — On the eve of the planned closure of roads in city for the continued razing of the structure and just as suddenly as it was shuttered some 10 months ago, the state announced late … more
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The continued demolition of the Washington Bridge westbound side includes the overpass leading from Taunton Avenue at Valley Street and Waterfront Drive.
RIDOT begins temporary Waterfront Drive closure in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE/PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation plans to shut down part of Waterfront Drive in city likely for the next several days as the continued demolition of … more
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The EPHS girls' volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-2 victory over Barrington Wednesday night, Sept. 12.
Townies remain undefeated upon return to Division I girls' volleyball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' volleyball team closed last week still unbeaten on its return to Division I this fall, but the Townies had to work a bit harder than … more
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East Providence's 2024 Primary Election numbers near past totals
EAST PROVIDENCE — Though the numbers in East Providence appeared paltry when looking at the totals, the amount of voters in last week's 2024 Primary Election Tuesday, Sept. 10, was actually … more
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East Providence High School quarterback Jacob Duarte rolls out for a pass attempt during the Townies' non-league Injury Fund football outing against Barrington Friday night, Sept. 6, in city at Townie Stadium. The junior starts his second fall as the Townies' starting QB.
East Providence football team 'tackles' 2024
EAST PROVIDENCE — An extremely skilled East Providence High School football team begins the 2024 season with the chance to be quite competitive this fall, but knowing much of what the Townies … more
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Station 3 in Rumford is where residents and elected officials in that section of East Providence would like to have an emergency rescue vehicle on call full-time.
East Providence Fire Department garners $3.75 million SAFER grant
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence was one of the municipalities around the state to receive Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant funding, awarded through the U.S. … more
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Barrington High School’s Claudia Leonard passes the ball to a teammate.
Eagles fall to Townies in girls volleyball showdown
The Barrington High School girls volleyball team pushed East Providence to the edge in a five-set battle before falling 3-2 on Wednesday night, Sept. 11.   East Providence won the first two … more
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