March 19, 2024

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State House – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa that protects patients from an insurance scheme called “white bagging” that interferes with how … more
East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Dept. will hold a six-week summer day camp for East Providence youth ages 6-12 (age as of September 1, 2024). The camp will run from … more
State House – Legislative sponsors, students, educators and members of the Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition rallied at the State House today for a greater focus on civics education in … more

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Sports

EPHS Girls Swim Team take Division IV Championship The Townie girls swim team finished an undefeated season and won the Division 4 state championship in mid-February. The boys swim team came in … more
East Providence High boys basketball won its initial Division I playoff game against Central High School Thursday night with a decisive 82-41 win at EPHS. The Townies, winners of their last 7 games … more
East Bay Co-op Girls Hockey – Hat Trick for Olson The East Bay Girls Hockey team only has one East Providence player on the entire team, but Sydney Olson has been a key player on the team … more

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Schools

The students at Orlo had a Skate Night at USA Skates on Pi day and 2 teachers Mrs. Carlos & Mrs. Dovale & Our principal Mrs. Pita volunteered to be pied for the students enjoyment. The … more
February was a short, busy and fun month for our Heroes! We began the month by celebrating the 100th and 101st day of school. Students in grade 3 celebrated the hundredth day by dressing like they … more
Members of Scholarship Foundation of East Providence remind residents that follow up letters for the recent phone-a-thon are now in the mail. “We are very grateful for the support of The Carter … more

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People

Lewiston, ME -- Andrew Mottur of Rumford, R.I., was named to the dean's list at Bates College for the fall/winter semester ending in December 2023. This is a distinction earned by students whose … more
On Monday, February 26th, 5 members of the youth community were recognized for The Bandana Project. The East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC) awarded certificates of training to the youth and … more
Fairbanks, AK -- Noah Valade of Rumford, RI, has been named to the fall 2023 chancellor's list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. more

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Scouts & Civic Organizations

The East Providence Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) is sponsoring a veterans ‘Get Together’ on March 28th 2024 6-8pm at Skeff’s 507 N. Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914. The … more
The Friends of the East Providence Public Library will hold a “Taste of Spring” raffle at the Spring Book Sale at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, from April 11 to 14, 2024. More … more
March 17, 2024 Festivities begin at 1 PM East Providence Elks Lodge #2337 60 Berkeley Street East Providence, RI 02914 What’s on the menu? Delicious Corned Beef Sandwich, Crunchy Bag of Chips … more

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Seniors

The East Bay Foster Grandparent Program is actively recruiting community members 55 years of age or older to serve as Foster Grandparent volunteers in local elementary schools, Head Starts and … more
The East Bay Foster Grandparent Program is actively recruiting community members 55 years of age or older to serve as volunteer Foster Grandparents in their communities. Foster Grandparents assist in … more
Wednesday January 24th, 2024 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM St. Luke's Knights of Columbus will be hosting various informational and public service programs at St. Luke Church, 108 Washington Road in Barrington … more

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Police & Fire

East Providence, RI – The city of East Providence has named Michael P. Carey as Chief of the East Providence Fire Department effective Feb. 27, 2024. After an interview panel of candidates, … more
The city of East Providence has named Michael P. Carey as Chief of the East Providence Fire Department effective Feb. 27, 2024. After an interview panel of candidates, Mayor Bob DaSilva has appointed … more
East Providence, RI – Mayor Bob DaSilva, together with Chief Chris Francesconi, presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to RISPCA Director Wayne Kezirian and Humane Law Enforcement Special … more

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Churches

Join us for this free readers theater performance in the Church Hall followed by Q & A and light Elizabethan refreshments. “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” A Readers Theater Presentation Weds., April 24th at 1pm … more
The Original Congregational Church Spring Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 8 am to 12 pm. Donations are welcome from both church members and the community to help fill up our Attic Treasures area! Items may be dropped off in … more
1. Community Music Project / Haven Free Music School - Haven UMC believes that music has the power to bring people together, and our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive community. If you … more

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