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Barrington boys bounce back, win final regular season track meet
Barrington’s Tom Barry (center), shown during a meet earlier this season, won the 1,500 and 800 meter races in a quad meet against East Providence, Tolman and Shea.Barrington High School boys’ track...
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Rumford Lions Announce “Peace Poster “ contest winners
EAST PROVIDENCE — Each year Lions Clubs International sponsors a worldwide contest in which students ages 11 through 13 draw a poster that interprets the peace theme for that given year. The theme for...
View ArticleExamples of East Providence’s ‘steps forward’ were seen this past week
In this very space last week, we here at The Post noted how every time it seems East Providence makes some significant progress,takes “two steps” forward, we often tend to digress in some shape or...
View ArticleCorrection: DEM has not authorized Pond View reopening
PROVIDENCE — In an earlier post Friday, May 3, The East Providence Post mistakenly published an outdated press release issued by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management in regards to...
View ArticleSen. Conley pens letter explaining vote on same-sex marriage legislation
To the editor, As a Catholic and a legislator, I recognize that to protect our religious freedom we must protect the freedom of others. The marriage equality bill I voted for in the Rhode Island Senate...
View ArticleRiverside Middle School announces third quarter honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE — Mr. Stephen Prew, Principal of Riverside Middle School has announced the Honor Roll for the 2012-2013 Third Quarter. Honors are as follows: FIRST HONORS (All A’s) Grade 6: Taylor...
View ArticleMartin Middle School announces third quarter honor roll
EAST PROVIDENCE — Mr. Frank DeVall, Principal of Martin Middle School, announces the Honor Roll for the Third quarter marking period. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, “Summa Cum Laude” (all A’s) 2nd...
View ArticleLucille L. (Schattel) Krawczyk, 85, formerly of Riverside
Lucille L. (Schattel) Krawczyk, 85, died unexpectedly Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Mass. She was the wife of the late Capt. Edward C. Krawczyk, USAF. Born in Three...
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Archaeological dig takes place at former site of historic cemetery off...
EAST PROVIDENCE — Curiosity seekers along with average, everyday motorists and residents alike have been wondering of late what exactly is taking place at a long vacant parcel of land on Newport Avenue...
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Hennessey School students hit their target in support of local cancer patients
Photos by Rich DionneHennessey Elementary School principal David Britto climbs up from the cold water after being dunked by Ms. Kerri Vermette’s third graders at during an assembly on Wednesday.Third...
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East Providence Breast Cancer survivor, sons to triumphantly walk runway at...
PAWTUCKET — When one hears the phrase “survivor fashion show,” chances are good that he or she expects an event that honors people who overcome a particular disease. With its upcoming Our Heroes Annual...
View ArticleKettle Point approved, properties sold, zoning measures pass in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — At its meeting Tuesday night, May 7, the East Providence Waterfront Commission voted to approve the proposed Kettle Point residential development project. The property was recently...
View ArticleDEM announces plan for closure of TLA/Pond View plant in East Providence
PROVIDENCE – There’s no mistaking this latest news about the controversial TLA/Pond View recycling plant on Dexter Road in the Rumford section of East Providence. Its days as an active facility, for...
View ArticleRumford Parent Advisory Council thanks Spring Fling supporters
To the editor, The Rumford Parent Advisory Council (PAC) held their 4th annual Spring Fling silent auction on April 25 at the Hot Club in Providence. Funds raised help support ongoing activities and...
View ArticleCan the East Providence Commission stay? Please!
To the editor, So here we are again, we’re in that attention getting spot that seems like the whole world is watching. I have to give this city credit, just when you think things have calmed down and...
View ArticleRemembering a great teacher, man in George Babcock
To the editor, Martin Luther King Jr. once stated: “Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.” I cannot think of any other words more...
View ArticleEast Providence High boys’ track team captures Classical Classic title
PROVIDENCE — After two near misses in recent competitions, the East Providence High School boys’ outdoor track and field team captured the Large Schools portion of the annual Classical Classic meet...
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Stonehill College names East Providence native Denning as new president
EASTON, Mass. — Stonehill College has named Rhode Island native Rev. John Denning, C.S.C. as its 10th President following a unanimous vote by its Board of Trustees Friday, May 17. Currently the Vice...
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East Providence Animal Control Pet of the Week: Pikachu
EAST PROVIDENCE — Pikachu is a grey male domestic medium hair available for adoption at East Providence Animal Control Center. Pikachu was found as a stray at an apartment building in East Providence....
View ArticleLetter: Green space would be nice on Bullocks Point Avenue
To the editor, It seems that the old abandoned jewelry factory and the two houses next to it on Bullocks Point Avenue are being knocked down and the city hasn’t decide what to do with the land yet....
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