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East Providence Police find missing senior citizen
EAST PROVIDENCE — After issuing a “Silver Alert” earlier Friday, April 4, the East Providence Police Department has determined the whereabouts of city resident John Golouski. Mr. Golouski, 61, was last...
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Welch wins first ever Drive, Chip and Putt youth golf competition
Photo courtesy drivechipandputt.comWinners at the inaugural Drive, Chip and Putt championship included local product Patrick Welch (back row, left).AUGUSTA, GA. — City resident Patrick Welsh won his...
View ArticleRiverside Middle School teachers reject administrators’ split academic team...
EAST PROVIDENCE — Though fully supporting the notion of ridding the system of split academic teams, teachers at Riverside Middle School nonetheless have significant concerns with the proposal presented...
View ArticlePublic Works officials hope East Providence City Council reconsiders water plan
EAST PROVIDENCE — Though there remains some time to gain passage from the City Council, a proposal from the Department of Public Works to address East Providence’s failing water system is on the brink...
View ArticleCouncilman Rose continues to oppose current East Providence water system plan
EAST PROVIDENCE — Although he remains open to dialogue on the matter, East Providence City Council member Tommy Rose said he remains steadfast is his opponent to a plan currently being backed by...
View ArticleWilliam V. ‘Bill’ Whalen, Jr. 62, East Providence
William V. “Bill” Whalen, Jr. 62 of Barbara Lane died Tuesday April 15, 2014 at the Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of JoAnn (Tavares) Whalen to whom he was married for 38 years. Born in...
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Jett pleads not guilty in connection with 2012 East Providence murder
PROVIDENCE — Murder suspect Andrew Jett entered a plea of not guilty during when he was arraigned Wednesday, April 16, in the 2012 death of Michelle Busby. His next court date is July 16 for a...
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East Providence Chef Lanez wins regional culinary competition
City resident Geoffrey Lanez recently won the title 2014 American Culinary Federation (ACF) Northeast Region Student Chef of the Year.PROVIDENCE — Rumford resident Geoffrey Lanez, CC, a student at...
View ArticleLooff Carousel to open in East Providence as scheduled despite management change
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Looff Carousel on the Crescent Park grounds in city will be in operation as scheduled this weekend despite a recent change in management of the historic structure. City officials...
View ArticleState agency grants East Bay Tavern a second stay over East Providence City...
PROVIDENCE — A hearing officer for the State Department of Business Regulation granted East Bay Tavern another stay to a second closure order rendered by the East Providence City Council, allowing the...
View ArticleEast Providence City Council gives initial support for converting Oldham...
EAST PROVIDENCE — There’s a chance the long-sought after replacement for the existing Recreation Center in the city could come to fruition after the City Council helped set the wheels in motion at its...
View ArticleState Police arrest Fall River man on DUI charges following East Providence...
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island State Police arrested a Fall River man for driving under the influence after he was involved in a a motor vehicle accident involving three cars on Route 195 west in...
View ArticleChaffee signs East Providence pols’ electronic auto insurance bill into law
PROVIDENCE — A bill proposed in each chamber of the General Assembly by local pols Rep. Gregg Amore and Sen. William Conley allowing drivers to use electronic devices as proof of insurance to police...
View ArticleOpposition noted to strong mayor ballot initiative
EAST PROVIDENCE — Taken ill prior to the City Council meeting held on Tuesday, April 15, Mayor Jim Briden followed up the forum with a couple of pronouncements on issues discussed that evening. First,...
View ArticleR.I. Philharmonic announces passing of Concertmaster Charles Sherba
EAST PROVIDENCE — With great sadness, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra announced the death of beloved concertmaster Chuck Sherba. He passed early the morning of Saturday, April 19, lovingly...
View ArticleDoucette announces East Providence School Committee candidacy from Ward 4
EAST PROVIDENCE — Karen Doucette, a first-time candidate, has announced her intention to run for the East Providence School Committee from Ward 4 in the 2014 election. Mrs. Doucette announced her...
View ArticleEast Providence Democrats ready April Business Meeting and Candidate Night
EAST PROVIDENCE — Chairman John Faria of the East Providence Democratic City Committee has announced that on Monday, April 28, at 6 p.m., the body will be meeting at the Riviera Inn Restaurant located...
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Column: East Providence Middle school redistricting is the first step in the...
EAST PROVIDENCE — The following is a commentary written by East Providence School Committee Chairman Joel Monteiro for the May 1 edition of The Post: When I decided to run for a seat on the East...
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East Providence’s Hull Street Playground is renamed in George Lima Sr.’s honor
Robert Lima Sr., Annamaria Bowling, George Lima Jr. and School Committee Chairman Joel Monteiro stand beside the new sign dedicating the former Hull Street Playground in the memory of George Lima Sr.,...
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One-time East Providence foster child urges others to participate in program
(From left to right) Sarah Kelly-Palmer, LICSW, senior clinical administrator, Family Service of Rhode Island; former foster mom Lynne Bates of Tiverton, RI; former foster child. Michelle Saunders, of...
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