Busy first day of filings for office in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — The first day of filing for the 2014 election cycle in East Providence Monday, June 23, was a busy one as current office holders and other aspirants submitted the necessary paperwork....
View ArticleConley challenges Rossi for East Providence Ward 4 Council seat
EAST PROVIDENCE — Challengers entering their respective races made up the bulk of those who filed election papers Tuesday, June 24, in East Providence. The most noteworthy entrant into a race Tuesday...
View ArticleEast Providence Council seats head to primaries with filing deadline
EAST PROVIDENCE — Primaries were the order of the day in the City Council races in East Providence as the deadline to file for the November elections came and went Wednesday afternoon, June 25. A small...
View ArticleRep. Hearn has opponent; signatures must be in by July 11
EAST PROVIDENCE — Now that the filing deadline for candidates in the 2014 election cycle has passed, the next date of note on the political calendar is Friday, July 11, when those running must submit...
View ArticleEast Providence’s Weaver Library opens farmers market
EAST PROVIDENCE — Joyce May could hardly contain her excitement and anticipation for a new program about to be offered by the East Providence Public Libraries. Starting Thursday, July 10, and running...
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East Providence native Bonalewicz hikes for RA awareness
PACIFIC NORTHWEST — Eight years ago, Daniel Bonalewicz’s rheumatoid arthritis became so painful that he couldn’t play baseball anymore. Today, the 24-year-old’s condition has improved enough that he is...
View ArticleEast Providence Rec Department readies annual fireworks display
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence and Department of Recreation will sponsor an Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3, (rain date July 5) at Pierce Stadium, 201 Mercer St. The...
View ArticleWeather threat postpones East Providence Fourth fireworks
EAST PROVIDENCE — Tropical Storm Arthur, slowly moving in the Atlantic Ocean up the east coast towards New England, is already playing havoc with planned Fourth of July events, including the annual...
View ArticleIn East Providence, Post 10 Juniors eye another Legion baseball title
EAST PROVIDENCE — The L&M Construction-sponsored Riverside Post 10 squad is off to a fast start in defense of its Rhode Island American Legion Junior Division Baseball League title, the locals...
View ArticleEast Providence fireworks are postponed once again
EAST PROVIDENCE (Updated) — Concerns over high winds covering the area, the remnants Hurricane Arthur, led city officials to once again postpone the East Providence Fourth of July fireworks display...
View ArticleEP Equal Employment to hold meeting Tuesday
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence’s Affirmative Action/EEO Office will be conducting a number of informational sessions about potential job opportunities within its police and fire...
View ArticleEP man arrested for Cranston house robbery
CRANSTON — An East Providence resident was among those subjects arrested by Cranston Police on breaking and entering charges at a residence on Priscilla Drive in the city. According to the police...
View ArticleGovernor signs off on measure easing controversy over solid waste facilities
PROVIDENCE – The governor has signed a bill modifying the definition of a construction and demolition (C&D) debris processing facility in order to protect the quality of life in residential areas...
View ArticleEast Providence Fire Departments prepares for next training academy
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence and its fire department will conduct an enrollment period beginning July 20 and running through Aug. 28 in anticipation of conducting a training academy in...
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East Providence unveils new floating dock at Sabin Point Park
EAST PROVIDENCE — Sabin Point Park in Riverside, a well-recognized 4.6 acre city park located at the end of Shore Road with great waterfront views and a range of activities such as a playground and...
View ArticleEast Providence will have three primary races
EAST PROVIDENCE — With the July 11 deadline for signatures from constituents comes formal indication of three September primary elections in East Providence and more unopposed candidates. The three...
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East Providence Police Youth Explorers graduate academy
NARRAGANSETT — Five East Providence Police Explorers recently graduated the Annual week-long Rhode Island Law Enforcement Explorer Academy at Camp Varnum in Narragansett, June 28. EPPD Sergeant David...
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Three from Fall River charged in East Providence thefts
EAST PROVIDENCE — Maybe call it a case of “Bonnie and Clyde” out on a spree along with their “Uncle Fester.” Three suspects from Fall River were arrested in connection to a pair of East Providence...
View ArticleSolicitor reaffirms opinion against four-year terms in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Despite statements to the contrary made by Ward 4 Councilor Christine Rossi, Solicitor Timothy Chapman maintains that the City Councilor and School Committee will continue to serve...
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Organizers urge patrons to enjoy East Providence Heritage Days
EAST PROVIDENCE — Though some rancor and unwanted politics has encroached slightly upon the latest edition of the East Providence Heritage Days Festival, those responsible for putting on the 34th...
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