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Gallery: Memorial Day in East Providence
The Riverside Middle School band performs during the annual Memorial Day Parade, May 26, in city.EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual Post 10 American Legion Memorial Day parade took on and around the streets...
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East Providence nonagenarian Stad reflects upon Memorial Day, brother lost in...
EAST PROVIDENCE — At 95 years old, every day is gift to city resident Henry Stad, though each Memorial Day takes on a particular poignance for the World War II veteran. Born the year World War I...
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East Providence gourmet food company Rome voluntarily recalls Ocean’s Catch...
EAST PROVIDENCE — Rome Gourmet Foods, located in city on Pawtucket Avenue, voluntarily issued a recall of its of Ocean’s Catch brand minced crab meat after routine product sampling by the company...
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East Providence Special Waterfront Development District Plan earns award
PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Special Waterfront Development District Plan was among those to receive Rhode Island Smart Growth awards at the 2014 Power of Place Summit, which took place on May 23...
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Fourth Annual K-Rob Festival takes place in East Providence
Local BMX riding legend Kevin Robinson poses for a “selfie” with a fan during the fourth annual K-Rob Foundation Festival in city, May 31.EAST PROVIDENCE — The fourth annual K-Rob Foundation Family Fun...
View ArticleEast Providence Chamber extends deadline for Portugal trip registration
EAST PROVIDENCE — Due to increased interest the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline to register for its first-ever vacation package for members and non-members, a trip to...
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Repairs begin on East Providence-Seekonk connector road
EAST PROVIDENCE — The busy throughway used to connect Route 6 in Seekonk to the Wampanoag Trail in East Providence and the rest of the East Bay is in the process of being resurfaced. Monday, June 2,...
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East Providence among first to receive road, bridge funds
Commercial Way is one of the streets to be repaved through money derived from the new state-sponsored Road and Bridge Fund.PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence has received approval to use the...
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Carnevale spurs another gymnasium renovation project in East Providence schools
A close up view of the worn floor of the Riverside Middle School gymnasium.EAST PROVIDENCE — After unifying the community around the idea of renovating the then-dilapidated East Providence High School...
View ArticleTug boat runs aground near Sabin Point
BOSTON — The U.S. Coast Guard is working with local and state agencies to re-float a tug that ran aground at approximate 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, near Sabin Point in Riverside. The 40-foot tug...
View ArticleAccident causes closure of northbound lane of East Shore Expressway in East...
EAST PROVIDENCE — An accident earlier Tuesday, June 3, has caused the left lane of the East Shore Expressway connecting the Wampanoag Trail with Interstate 195 to be closed for at least the next 24...
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East Providence City Council bans sale of dogs and cats in the city
Puppies will no longer be available for purchase in East Providence after the City Council passed an ordinance banning the sale of cats and dogs.EAST PROVIDENCE — The first to initiate several...
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Annual Relay for Life steps off at Pierce Stadium in East Providence
ACS committee member Janet Marcantonio presents EPHS girls’ basketball coach Mike Solitro with the 2014 Volunteer Values Award, June 6, for his service in the fight against cancer.EAST PROVIDENCE — The...
View ArticleNearly half of senior home accidents are preventable, ER doctor survey says
EAST PROVIDENCE — Home to a significant number of seniors and eldercare facilities, East Providence residents are likely to be interested in a recent study conducted by healthcare professionals in...
View ArticleEast Providence man arrested on DUI charge with toddler in car
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island State Police arrested two East Providence men on Saturday morning, June 7, at 12:45 a.m., one on a drunk driving charge and another on an outstanding warrant after conducting...
View ArticleEast Providence ban on dog, cat sales heads to federal court
PROVIDENCE —This case has gone to “the dogs.” East Providence and the proprietors of The Perfect Puppy have entered into an agreement suspending the enforcement of a ban on the sale of cats and dogs...
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East Bay Fire Departments respond to I195 roll-over crash
Photos by EPFD Lt. James Bellamy: Smoke rises from the car involved in a roll-over crash on I-195 earlier Tuesday morning.SEEKONK — East Bay area Fire and Police Department personnel responded to a...
View ArticleRIDE tags two East Providence elementary schools as low performing
PROVIDENCE — The academic and tutorial performances at Agnes B. Hennessey and Orlo Avenue Elementary Schools in East Providence are a concern for state education officials. Monday, June 9, the Rhode...
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East Providence track places several athletes at state meet
Photos by Rich DionneTownies sprinter Sierra Cunningham breaks off the blocks during the first leg of the 4×100 relay. The Townies finished first in their heat, and sixth overall.PROVIDENCE — The East...
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GOP gubernatorial candidate Block visits East Providence’s Gripnail
Gripnail executive Chris Ryding (left) welcomed GOP candidate for governor Ken Block to his East Providence factory Tuesday, June 10.EAST PROVIDENCE — Thriving city business Gripnail Fastening Systems...
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