City Council discusses East Providence water bills, cycle change
EAST PROVIDENCE — In what has become a quarterly exercise over the last year, the East Providence City Council held an extended conversation about the status of water bills and rates at its Tuesday...
View ArticleCity Council talks delayed Cumberland Farms expansion in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — All signs from a lengthy discussion on the topic at its November 17 meeting pointed to the East Providence City Council contemplating an appeal of a Zoning Board decision on the fate...
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East Providence Fire Department responds to car wash fire
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Fire Department crews responded to a small fire at a car wash at the busy intersection of Newport and Ferris Avenues in the Rumford section of the city mid-afternoon...
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Silver Spring Playground in East Providence is dedicated in Pinheiro’s memory
EAST PROVIDENCE — Family, friends and officials gathered Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 18, for the formal unveiling of a sign dedicating the refurbished playground on the grounds of the Silver Spring...
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LaSalle ends East Providence’s football season in Division I semis
PROVIDENCE — Undermanned but not undeterred, the East Providence High School football team eventually succumbed to host LaSalle, 35-20, in the semifinals of the Division I playoffs Friday night, Nov....
View ArticleLetter: Still waiting on sidewalk improvements
To the editor: The attached letter was sent to the DOT director, asking for a response why he hasn’t properly responded to a previous letter and why a email to request a meeting was overlooked. It...
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East Providence CTC offers student-designed ornament for sale
EAST PROVIDENCE — If you’re inclined to add a touch of “Townie Pride” to your Christmas cheer this holiday season, you’re in luck as the Career and Tech Center offers an East Providence-themed ornament...
View ArticleEast Providence’s Martin Middle School reaches STEM finals
EAST PROVIDENCE — Edward R. Martin Middle School recently became a state finalist in the Samsung “Solve for Tomorrow” contest, a nationwide competition was created to increase interest in science,...
View ArticleGrand Jury indicts East Providence man for armed robbery
PROVIDENCE — A Grand Jury has indicted an East Providence man for his involvement in two recent violent incidents. Reginald Isom, 21, of 70 Evergreen Drive, faces charges stemming from a pair of armed...
View ArticleRetiring Mercer bids adieu to East Providence School Committee
EAST PROVIDENCE — Presented with a bouquet of flowers and showered with some flowery prose, the retiring Kim Mercer, as superintendent, sat in on her final session of the East Providence School...
View ArticleElderly woman dies in undetected East Providence fire
EAST PROVIDENCE — An elderly woman apparently died some time overnight between Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, in an undetected home fire in the center of the city. East Providence Fire Chief...
View ArticleDeath deemed accidental in East Providence house fire
EAST PROVIDENCE — The death of an elderly woman in a house fire has been determined to be accidental according to East Providence Fire Chief Oscar Elmasian. Details about the incident became more clear...
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Gallery: East Providence-LaSalle Thanksgiving Day football
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School football team defeated LaSalle in the 87th edition of the Thanksgiving Day contest held November 26 at Pierce Stadium. East Providence Post and...
View ArticleEast Providence hires ‘Dancing Cop’ after controversial firing
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence has hired the renowned “Dancing Cop” just days after he was fired by Providence for getting caught up in a controversy involving the Black Lives Matter...
View ArticleEast Providence officials rescind offer to ‘Dancing Cop’
EAST PROVIDENCE — In the wake of protestations from some in the community, officials in East Providence have rescinded an offer to hire the “Dancing Cop” for the holiday season. On Friday, Nov. 27,...
View ArticleRose offers apology for entangling East Providence in ‘Dancing Cop’
EAST PROVIDENCE — Council President and Mayor Tommy Rose issued an apology at the start of the Tuesday night, Dec. 1, City Council meeting for entangling East Providence in a row over the proposed...
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Gallery: Santa boats into East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Santa, his elves and helpers from the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse recently visited East Providence in time for the holiday season. East Providence Post and eastbayri.com staff...
View ArticleEast Providence student designs holiday card for Meeting Street
Meeting Street School is offering the chance to eelebrate the season with fun, uniquely designed holiday cards created by the talented students of Meeting Street, including one by a local young man....
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East Providence prepares for annual City Hall tree lighting ceremony
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence municipal employees were busy earlier this week erecting the Christmas tree in front of City Hall. The tree was donated by a city resident who wished to have it...
View ArticleEast Providence seeks most decorated home, business
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence is conducting a pair of holiday decoration contests for those residents and businesses who display the most spirit during this Christmas season. Residents...
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