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East Providence City Council votes to keep Harding Avenue properties on market
EAST PROVIDENCE — By a 3-2 vote at its Tuesday, June 18, meeting, the East Providence City Council voted to defeat a motion to remove two vacant parcels located in the Harding Avenue area of Riverside...
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Brazil’s Becker blisters East Providence’s Wannamoisett to lead Northeast...
RUMFORD — Rafael Becker, a big-hitting 6-foot-3 Brazilian, shot a blistering 7-under par 62 Wednesday, June 19, to set the pace at the conclusion of the opening round of the 52nd Annual Northeast...
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Stanford’s Wilson climbs into a share of first at the Northeast Amateur...
RUMFORD — Stanford junior Cameron Wilson surged up the leader board by the conclusion of Round 2 of the 52nd Annual Northeast Amateur Invitational golf tournament Thursday, June 20, at Wannamoisett...
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Annual St. Martha’s Church Heritage Fest takes place in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s that time of year again. The annual St. Martha’s Church Heritage Days Festival takes place Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23. Festivals, picnics, parades and cookouts make...
View ArticleBrazil’s Becker stays in the lead through three rounds at the Northeast Amateur
RUMFORD — Some of the largest galleries in recent memory watched Wannamoisett win the day once again as the venerable golf course proved ever-challenging during the third round of the 52nd Annual...
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Roll Tide!…Alabama standout Whitsett wins 52nd Northeast Amateur Invitational...
Photos by Rich DionneCory Whitsett hits an approach shot onto the par 5, 17th hole in the 52nd Annual Northeast Amateur Invitational at Wannamoisett Country Club.RUMFORD — Arms raised as his lag putt...
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East Providence Rep. Melo says FY14 state budget was best lawmakers could...
Photos by Rich DionneFinance Committee Chairman Helio Melo (right) goes over items with a coworker in his office at the State House.PROVIDENCE — Having spent the previous 48 hours arduously attempting...
View ArticleEast Providence Public Works sets Fourth of July trash changes
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Public Works Department, Recycling/Refuse Division announced that due to the Independence Day Holiday all household refuse, recycling and yard waste regularly...
View ArticleVandals damage greens at East Providence’s Agawam Hunt golf course
EAST PROVIDENCE — For the second time in as many weeks vandals struck a city golf course. Three young men were arrested for their actions during the weekend of June 21 at Wannamoisett Country Club. In...
View ArticleEast Providence Fourth of July fireworks display features music of ‘Crushed...
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City of East Providence and the Department of Recreation invite all to celebrate Independence Day with an evening of music and fireworks. The event is free and open to the public...
View ArticleAssembly passes code consistency bill sponsored by East Providence Rep. Kazarian
PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly passed legislation Wednesday, July 3, creating a Code Consistency Council, which will be charged with examining the state fire, building, elevator and other related...
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Assembly passes several bills authored by East Providence lawmakers
PROVIDENCE — As the 2013 General Assembly session wound down Wednesday, July 3, with a whirlwind of legislation being heard in both chambers, several bills proposed by local lawmakers found their way...
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East Providence Animal Control Pet of the Week: Mittens
EAST PROVIDENCE — “Mittens” is a large, grey, domestic long hair available for adoption at the East Providence Animal Control Center. “Mittens” was found abandoned in a home in Central Falls living in...
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Letter: The impossible became the possible for middle school sports in East...
To the editor, With the 2012-2013 school year and the Spring season of sports coming to an end, we would like to pay tribute to the coaches that volunteered their time and experiences to make it...
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Riverside residents aim to revitalize ‘The Square’
EAST PROVIDENCE — A group of city residents are hoping to have input into the revitalization and redevelopment of an historic section of East Providence. The Riverside Renaissance Movement (RRM) has...
View ArticleEast Providence Police apprehend Barrington bank robbery suspects
BARRINGTON — Multiple media outlets reported East Providence Police apprehended two suspected bank robbers late Friday afternoon, July 12, following a high-speed chase which started in Barrington. The...
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Harding Avenue residents could take legal action in parking fight with East...
EAST PROVIDENCE — Even as they’ve been rebuffed despite their many protestations, having received numerous reports issued in support of their cause and having been offered what they believe were...
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East Providence Police arrest man after he stabbed his girlfriend
The location of Tenth Street is indicated by the blue dot on the map.EAST PROVIDENCE — A woman was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after her boyfriend allegedly forcibly entered...
View ArticleEast Providence takes note as Governor signs Budget Commission changes into law
EAST PROVIDENCE — City Manager Peter Graczykowski and Department of Revenue employee Christy Healey each offered clarification to significant changes made to the Fiscal Stability Act, commonly referred...
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East Providence will soon use automated recycling collection system
EAST PROVIDENCE — The anticipated switch from manual to automated collection of recyclable materials in East Providence comes to fruition shortly, the City Council heard at its meeting held Tuesday...
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