East Providence seeks out delinquent water-sewer users
EAST PROVIDENCE — Property owners be on alert, if you’re in arrears on your water bill the City of East Providence is aggressively seeking the money you owe. Starting last week, the city’s Treasury...
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No injuries following early morning house fire in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — An early morning house fire did significant damage to the structure, but no one was injured, according to an East Providence Fire Department spokesman. EPFD Lieutenant James Bellamy...
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East Providence resident named Nurse Manager at Tockwotton on the Waterfront
EAST PROVIDENCE — Dolores J. Baker, R.N. of East Providence has been hired to serve as nurse manager for assisted living residents at Tockwotton on the Waterfront. Baker has served as a registered...
View ArticleChicago company takes over potential sale of former Getty properties in East...
CHICAGO, ILL. — NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC (NRC) announced Wednesday, March 12, it has been retained again by Getty Realty Corp. to coordinate the divestiture of 16 gasoline stations, 29...
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Dog helps owner escape minor blaze controlled by East Providence Firefighters
Photo courtesy EPFD Lt. James BellamyThe mattress that caught fire due to an overheated computer battery lay in front of a home on White Avenue in Riverside after East Providence Firefighters...
View ArticleFormer Bay View standout Hayward wins first college golf tournament
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Kelsey Hayward, of Seekonk and formerly of St. Mary Academy-Bay View in East Providence, collected the first individual victory of her college playing career after she won the the...
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East Providence’s St. Martha team wins second consecutive CAL hoops championship
The champion St. Martha Church boys’ Cadet Division state championship team and coaches.WARWICK — The St. Martha’s boys’ Cadet Division basketball team won its second consecutive Catholic Athletic...
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Aspiring East Providence chef Lanez is one of four to compete in regional event
PROVIDENCE — City resident Geoffrey Lanez, is one of four young cooks from across the Northeast preparing to battle for the title of 2014 American Culinary Federation (ACF) Northeast Region Student...
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Two dozen children aided by local dentists during ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’
Photos by Rich DionneDr. Chris Vanderpool works on Sarah Carolan, 7, of East Providence with dental assistant, Pam Lavoie during “Give Kids a Smile” day.SEEKONK — Several local youngsters were among...
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Riverside Middle School hosts annual Career Day
Photos by Rich DionneHasbro toy designer Lily Damota holds up figures that she worked on during a presentation to Riverside Middle School students.EAST PROVIDENCE — Students enthusiastically...
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East Providence Career and Tech Center hosts SkillsUSA Graphic Communications...
Photos by Rich DionneProvidence student Arianna Mazariegos is tested on the press by Roger Hopkins of Meridian Printing.EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Career and Technical Center was...
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Barrington High upsets top-seeded Bay View in the Division I girls’ hoops...
Photos by Rich DionneEagles forwards Grecia Restituyo (mid-left) and Maura Kelty embrace surrounded by their teammates after Barrington’s emotional, 43-42, victory over St. Mary Academy Bay View at...
View ArticleEast Bay Tavern wins conditional stay of closure ruling by East Providence...
EAST PROVIDENCE — Embattled East Bay Tavern is set to reopen the doors of its Lyon Avenue location after the State Department of Business Regulation granted a conditional stay to a decision made by the...
View ArticleEast Providence schedules rabies vaccinations for pets, licensing event
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence, Office of the City Clerk, in conjunction with the East Providence Animal Shelter and the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association will be hosting a...
View ArticleMattiello likely to become next Speaker, East Providence’s Melo loses Finance...
PROVIDENCE — Caught up in the political crossfire of the last few days, East Providence Representative Helio Melo (D-Dist. 64) has likely lost his perch as chairman of the House Finance Committee. Rep....
View ArticleGrand Jury indicts Jett for 2012 Busby murder in East Providence
PROVIDENCE — The office of Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced Tuesday, March 25, a Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Andrew Jett with one count of murder in the...
View ArticleEast Providence Team No-Filter group holds autism benefit fundraiser
EAST PROVIDENCE — The local Team No-Filter will hold a fundraiser as part of the Autism Project’s Community Challenge with a goal of raising $10,000. The event, a “Not-so-Silent” auction, takes place...
View ArticleEast Providence Rep. Melo talks Finance resignation, speaker swap
EAST PROVIDENCE — Having sufficient time to digest the goings-on of the last several days, Representative Helio Melo (D-Dist. 64, East Providence) earlier this week offered up his first public comments...
View ArticleEast Providence pols spearhead bills allowing drivers to use electronic proof...
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island moved one step closer to joining a host of other states which allow drivers to replace their hard copy insurance cards with their mobile devices. The State Senate passed...
View ArticleProvidence Country Day School names second trimester honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School has recognized the following for second trimester scholarship and achievement. Students are listed by grade, name and hometown. 8, Michael Bloom...
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