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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.
A rainy Turkey Trot and a spirited Townie Bazaar highlighted some of the festivities this week. Read More
The “Purcell Promise” program will enroll between three to five 9th grade girls with mild to moderate cognitive impairments, with … Read More
A former nursing home in an East Providence residential neighborhood is on track to be turned into a 26-unit apartment building via … Read More
For Emma Davidson and Alli Scarborough, turning their dream of opening their own hair and nail salon into reality has been an exercise … Read More
A significant property acquisition regarding the large span of land owned for decades by Exxon Mobil that bisects East Providence from … Read More
The East Providence City Council voted unanimously to renew the dancing and entertainment license for Myrtle, following an hour of … 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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Letter: Make EP a haven for the arts
I believe we can use our strengths, next to the capital city, on the I-195 corridor, 14 miles of coastline, to our advantage to continue building the arts scene here in EP.
Letter: Reason for optimism in a true blue state
Now that the election is over and I’m beginning to come to grips with my anger and sadness over the results of the presidential election, I’m taking solace in a number of things that …
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.