State Police arrest East Providence man on bank embezzlement charges
NORTH SCITUATE — The State Police Financial Crimes Unit announced Wednesday afternoon, June 11, the arrest of an East Providence man for the alleged embezzlement of $70,063.23 from branches of the Bank...
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Providence Country Day School graduates Class of 2014
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Providence Country Day School in city conducted its 2014 commencement exercise Wednesday morning, June 11, in the school field house. Sarah Jewell Benjamin displays the PCD...
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East Providence resident Cuartas vies for Miss Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE — City resident Victoria Cuartas, of Riverside, will be one of the women vying for the title of Miss Rhode Island-Miss America during the local version of the pageant Saturday evening, June...
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Raimondo implores PCD students to “get involved”
General Treasurer and Democratic gubernatorial candidate speaks with PCD senior Bailey Crespi at the school’s Chafee Leadership Forum.EAST PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island State Treasurer and Democratic...
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East Providence students ready for annual ‘Rock ‘N Roll’ show
Students perform during last year’s “Kids Rock” show at East Providence High School. EAST PROVIDENCE — The fourth annual East Providence Schools student Rock Chorus takes place Tuesday night, June 17,...
View ArticleEast Providence receives historical preservation grants
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) awarded seven grants totaling about $59,300 to local historic preservation programs, including one to East...
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East Providence Fire, Police seek to recruit more women, minorities
Police Chief Joseph Tavares, EEO Officer Elmer Pina and Fire Chief Oscar Elmasian are hoping to attract more women and minorities into the recruitment process.EAST PROVIDENCE — In the mind of Elmer...
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Cyclists roll through East Providence to assist with affordable housing efforts
Photos by Rich DionneBikers dunk their rear tires into the river in East Providence before leaving on a cross country tour.EAST PROVIDENCE — Congregants of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on Warren Avenue...
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Sen. DaPonte secures $10K grant for ‘Townie Project 2.0′ gym project
A rendering of the proposed new outdoor basketball court at Martin Middle School.PROVIDENCE — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Daniel Da Ponte (District 14 – East Providence) announced the awarding of...
View ArticleState Police may question lawmakers on 38 Studios
NORTH SMITHFIELD — Lawmakers leery of impending State Police questioning received a clarification from Superintendent Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell late Wednesday afternoon, June 18, about the...
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Jolly takes first round lead at Northeast Amateur Invitational
Stewart Jolly shot a 2-under par round 67 to take the Day 1 lead at the Northeast Amateur.EAST PROVIDENCE — Firm and fast conditions greeted the participants in the opening round of the 53rd Annual...
View ArticleAnnual audit reveals budget surplus for East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — City Manager Paul Lemont announced East Providence remains on a path of financial improvement, doing so prior to a presentation of the annual audit during the City Council meeting...
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Townies revel in school’s first ever baseball title
Photo by Rich Dionne: EPHS center fielder Jasiah Hatch is congratulated by teammates after being the named the MVP of the Division II final series.PAWTUCKET — For the first time in school history, the...
View ArticleHouse passes Rep. Melo’s e-cigarette legislation
EAST PROVIDENCE — A bill limiting the sale of electronic cigarettes backed by Rep. Helio Melo (D-Dist. 64, East Providence) received near unanimous support from the House of Representatives earlier...
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Turkeys create a stir in East Providence neighborhood
EAST PROVIDENCE — Dogs and cats? Sure, commonplace. Squirrels, even rabbits are a regular sight. Deer and foxes. They’re around. But turkeys. Gobble, gobble. That’s a bit different. A couple of...
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Jolly maintains his lead at 53rd Annual Northeast Invitational
California’s John Sawin eyes his approach to the 18th green Thursday during Round 2 of the Northeast Amateur.EAST PROVIDENCE — Heavy rains in the morning did little to soften Wannamoisett Country Club...
View ArticleGeneral Assembly passes limits on C&D facilities
EAST PROVIDENCE — A combined bill that would put new and more stringent limits on so-called “C&D” processing in areas adjacent to residential neighborhoods authored by East Providence politicians...
View ArticleAmerican Red Cross seeks local shelter volunteers
PROVIDENCE – The American Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter is seeking shelter volunteers in East Providence and surrounding communities to help in the event local shelters are needed in times of...
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St. Margaret School transitions from leadership of Rezendes to Alba
Photos by Rich Dionne: Outgoing St. Margaret School principal John Rezendes (left) and his successor, Dr. Guy Alba, share a light moment while discussing their transition.EAST PROVIDENCE — By all...
View ArticleEast Providence accepts bids for road repair projects
EAST PROVIDENCE — The process of making much-needed repairs to many of the city’s decrepit roadways picked up steam over the last week as administrators accepted bids on the projects from area...
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