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The bridge fallout still hovers over R.I. and the governor
      1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Dec. 11 marks the one-year anniversary of the abrupt emergency closing of the westbound Washington Bridge, a crisis whose full effect will … more
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A Great Horned Owl surveys its territory from a native cherry tree perch in the East Bay. Great Horned Owls are widespread across the U.S. but bird count surveys have shown a significant decreasing trend in the eastern region. Photo courtesy of Butch Lombardi.
The symbiotic relationships between owls and woodpeckers
Head outside on a clear winter night in the East Bay and you might just be greeted by the deep, soft hoots of Great Horned Owls advertising their territories and calling to their mates. Listen more … more
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Dr. Patrick T. Conley, chairman of the U.S. Constitution Council, delivers an address to dignitaries at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on Dec. 15, 1991, to mark the Bicentennial of the Bill of Rights. U.S. Chief Justice Warren Burger delivered a similar address on that day in Richmond, Virginia.
In praise and recognition of America’s Bill of Rights
December 15 is the anniversary of our Bill of Rights. On that date in 1791, Virginia’s ratification of Articles I through X of our Constitution incorporated them permanently into our … more
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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. more
Editorial: A high school sports system built for inequity
When we first learned that the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) had adopted a new system for rating the strength of Rhode Island high school sports teams, we were dubious. Now that it took … more
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 … more
ILO Group report shined a bright spotlight on the governor
STORY OF THE WEEK: About three years after Attorney General Peter Neronha ’s probe into the ILO Group became public, the story hit a dramatic apex. On Tuesday, Neronha released his findings via … more
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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 … more
Letter: Vote 'No' on Question 1
Rhode Island’s Question 1, which proposes holding a constitutional convention, would risk undermining our fundamental rights. more
‘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. more
Letter: Do insurance companies really have your back?
Do insurance companies have your back, or are they really existing to protect the stockholders? more
Editorial: Hope for the future — post-election
Regardless of who wins next Tuesday, the sun will rise next Wednesday. The Earth will keep spinning. Schools will welcome their students. Businesses will open their doors. Life will be much the same … more
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 … more
Letter: A word of caution on witches event
East Providence has enough challenges to face without adding spiritual conflict to the mix. more
Letter: Moderator did a great job with candidate forums
Now that the League of Women Voters’ candidates’ forums are over in the East Bay, I would like to publicly thank Scott Pickering for his generosity of time and talent in moderating our … more
Letter: Voters 50-plus have a strong voice in this election
Across this great state of ours, Rhode Islanders are considering who to vote for in the Nov. 5 General Election.   Candidates are doing everything they can to try to earn those votes. One fact … more
Letter: Vote ‘yes’ on Question No. 5 to help keep arts alive
To the editor: Dear fellow citizens of Aquidneck Island, I write this letter to urge you to help us invest in our island’s vibrant art, culture life, and economic growth by voting … more
Editorial: Bravo, to the League
The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island is providing a fantastic public service throughout the month leading up to Election Day. League volunteers, led by a group more robust and active than we … more
Trump teeters in the twilight zone
C BS has been interviewing potential voters in the so-called swing states about for whom they are going to vote for President. Virtually all Trump supporters said they were voting for him … more
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Trying to solve the primary care problem in this region
STORY OF THE WEEK: Although getting an appointment with a doctor is a fundamental need, doing that has become increasingly difficult due to the shortage of primary care physicians in Rhode Island. … more
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New East Providence Post Editor, Ethan Hartley, photographed with his favorite four-legged friend, Annie.
It must have been fate, East Providence
The gravitational pull towards East Providence is one that, upon some reflection, I realize has been happening for a long time now. more
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Keeping Hasbro here will be a top priority for the state
STORY OF THE WEEK: Rhode Island officials plan to assemble a proposal in the weeks ahead meant to keep Hasbro in the state. Details remain unclear for now, but Gov. Dan McKee and House Speaker Joe … more
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Though voters say they’re not satisfied, incumbents prevailed on Primary Day
STORY OF THE WEEK: For all the yak about cranky Rhode Islanders and dissatisfaction with the direction of the state, Tuesday’s primary amounted to a big vote of confidence for incumbents. This … more
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Letter: More doctors won't solve primary care problem
The thought that creating a new medical school that will, in any kind of timely fashion, stamp out legions of home grown primary care doctors that will stay in state is the highest order of magical thinking. more
Will the real Washington Bridge story ever get told?
STORY OF THE WEEK: The marquee race in Rhode Island’s primary election on Tuesday was state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung’s challenge to Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins. The GOP race took an … more
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