East Providence man indicted for mortgage scheme
PROVIDENCE — The Attorney General’s office Monday, April 8, announced a Statewide Grand Jury had reported out a secret indictment charging Kenneth Mollicone and East Providence resident Bryan Tobey...
View ArticleGarabed Masdanian, 89, East Providence
Garabed Masdanian, 89, of South Blossom Street, East Providence, died peacefully at home on April 6, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Marie (Assadaurian) Masdanian....
View ArticleDoctor tells of her family’s journey at Weaver Library in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence presents Dr. Mitra K. Shavarini who will talk about her new book Desert Roots: Journey of an Iranian Immigrant Family on Monday, April...
View ArticleLetter: Waddington principal thanks those who attended Pasta Dinner in East...
To the editor, I too would like to thank everyone that is mentioned in Mrs. Beauchaine’s well written expression of gratitude. The success of the (Waddington Elementary School PTA) Pasta Dinner is...
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Letter: Chairwoman salutes those who attended pasta dinner at East...
To the editor, As I sit here and reflect on Waddington’s 3rd Annual Family Fun and Food Event (Pasta Dinner) only two words continue to come to my mind…COMMUNITY and WOW! I am so impressed with the...
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East Providence Animal Control Pet of the Week: Taluz
EAST PROVIDENCE — Taluz is a male tuxedo domestic long hair available for adoption at East Providence Animal Control Center. Taluz is the last of the three cats that had been abandoned in East...
View ArticleLetter: Did one councilman have a fireworks flip flop?
To the editor, Although the April 2 meeting of the City Council was dominated by 90 minutes of public comment on the same-sex marriage resolution, the Council members also addressed other issues that...
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East Providence’s Silver Spring Elementary School holds annual Science Fair
Photos by Rich DionneFourth grader Sierra Tanzi explains her project on wind turbines to judges during the Silver Spring Elementary School science fair on Thursday.Teacher Danielle Wilson gives fifth...
View ArticlePublic Works Department sponsors Earth Day cleanups around East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Department of Public Works, Refuse/Recycling Division, is sponsoring Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanups throughout the city during April. Residents are urged to...
View ArticleEast Providence Police officer adds perspective to Boston Marathon tragedy
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police Lieutenant Raymond Blinn has an intricate knowledge of attempting to contend with incidents such as the tragic bombings Monday afternoon, April 15, during the...
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EPACC Pet of the Week: Trixie
EAST PROVIDENCE — Trixie is a beautiful brown female Pitbull available for adoption at the East Providence Animal Control Center. Trixie was wandering around East Providence last October. The city...
View ArticleEast Providence’s Bay View Academy readies for annual Manhattan By The Bay...
EAST PROVIDENCE — Looking for something to do during the last weekend of April? Join Bay View Academy as its mark the 30th anniversary of its annual fundraiser, “Manhattan at the Bay.” Enjoy four days...
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East Providence Police seek information on missing teenager
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Jessica Bartlett, a 17-year-old city teen who has been missing since Wednesday, April 17....
View ArticleUpdated: Missing East Providence teen is located
EAST PROVIDENCE — Some five hours after releasing a request for information on a missing teenager, the East Providence Police Department announced it had located 17-year-old Jessica Bartlett. EPPD...
View ArticleEast Providence company among those approve for RIEDC energy funding
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) Board of Directors Monday, April 22, approved $184,334 to seven companies in the first round of 2013 grant funding through the...
View ArticleProvidence Country Day School receives Champlin Grant for outdoor classroom
EAST PROVIDENCE — As the New England winter slowly thaws into spring, energy begins shifting to the outdoors. At The Providence Country Day School balls careen across the green lacrosse and baseball...
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East Providence’s Conley in spotlight as Rhode Island’s Senate begins...
EAST PROVIDENCE — Supporters on both sides of the same-sex marriage issue have staked out East Providence as the epicenter of their efforts as the Rhode Island Senate begins its process of voting on...
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Lois McLaughlin, 76, Rumford
Lois McLaughlin, 76, formerly of Rumford, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in The Villages, Florida. Mrs. McLaughlin was born in Cairo, N.Y. and grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a long-time resident of...
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East Providence Senator Conley releases floor statement on support of...
PROVIDENCE — Wednesday, April 24, as the full Rhode Island Senate prepared to take its historic vote backing same-sex marriage legislation (Bill S38), East Providence’s William J. Conley was one of...
View ArticleEast Providence, the place that can’t stand prosperity
Two steps forward. One step back. That tried and true statement is often apropos when it comes to the political history of the City of East Providence, but it is especially meaningful with the...
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