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Townies split a pair in return to Division II girls' tennis

The East Providence High School girls' tennis team opened up its 2024 regular season this past week with a pair of matches in the Division II ranks. The Townies were playing their initial …
Conley steps aside as East Providence's assistant solicitor
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence solicitor's office is in need of an assistant, it was formally made public during the … Read More
NEARI awards East Providence High School's Alves
EAST PROVIDENCE — Christine Alves, an administrative assistant at East Providence High School working closely within the Special … Read More
Townies dominate Wizards in 2024 girls' soccer starter
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' soccer team impressed in its season opener Wednesday night, Sept. 4, … Read More
From the stage to the school
PORTSMOUTH — Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in. For years Paul Amadio had been a head of several … Read More
St. Mary Academy-Bay View celebrates 150th anniversary
EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View located in the Riverside section of the city kicked off celebrations of its 150th … Read More
EPHS girls' soccer squad starts fresh in 2024
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Mateo Andrade era gets underway full bore this week as the East Providence High School girls' soccer team … 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
Gary Avila Pharmacist, Musician, Avid Golfer|Gary F. Avila, 73, of Trinity, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28th, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family. Gary was born o
Anne Greene Ann Sophia Greene, 91, of Chapel Road, Barrington, died unexpectedly on September 1, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence due to complications of a fall. Born in Providence, a daughter of the
Antonio Marks D.D.S. Antonio "Tony" Carlos Marks, D.D.S., age 94, of Tiverton, RI, and Key Largo, FL, passed away peacefully at home on August 18 after a short illness. He was the devoted husband of the late Constance (Br
Sports
Townies are victorious in return to Division I girls' volleyball ranks It was a success first few matches for the East Providence High School girls' volleyball team upon its return to the state's top tier as the Townies opened their 2024 Division I slate with a pair of …
Townies begin fall sports slates with several wins EAST PROVIDENCE — The 2024 fall sports seasons for the respective East Providence High School squads began in earnest over the last few days, but especially so following the return to classes …
Townies take aim at another Division I boys' soccer playoff berth EAST PROVIDENCE — Year 2 for the East Providence High School boys' soccer program with former Townie standout Tim Calouro at the helm begins in earnest this week as the locals seek to once …
East Providence girls' tennis begins anew in Division II EAST PROVIDENCE — In recent seasons, the East Providence High School girls' tennis team has enjoyed nearly as much success as during any other time in the now 50-year history of the program. …
Opinion
Letter: ’Social Host’ DUI law — an idea worth exploring

I was taught in my teens that driving is a privilege, not a right.  Another week, another driver convicted of DUI that has had numerous prior DUI convictions, many resulting in accidents …

Letter: Can’t afford to focus only on offshore wind’s downsides

To the editor: I’m writing to express my strong support for the expansion of offshore wind as a generational leap forward in our pursuit of environmentally sound energy policy. Given …

Letter: An historic vote for Rhode Island

The danger of a nuclear disaster — either intentional or by accident — is the gravest immediate threat to our very existence.

Letter: Political paranoia and Constitutional constipation

I would be remiss if I remained silent with regard to the current question of whether or not to call a constitutional convention.

Letter: R.I. now third state to call for removal of nuclear weapons

To the editor: On June 6, the Rhode Island House of Representatives adopted with broad support a resolution urging the federal government to pursue a wide range of measures to reduce the danger …

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