The election this year is one of the most important for East Providence in a long while because the person elected as our first mayor will shape what that office will be. He or she will be the face … more

I realize the taxman job is to squeeze every penny he can out of the taxpayers pockets but when I heard the local news on the radio today that he wants to put a tax on prayer cards at the funeral … more

When a constituent would call me whose property was obstructed by a snowbank, if I couldn't get a plow there timely, I would personally shovel them out. When a lovely elderly woman called me in panic … more

This year, when East Providence needed expert leadership in a hurry, where did we look? Who did we hire? EP chose Police Chief, Christopher Parella, as Acting City Manager, and Police Captain, … more

David O’Connell, a retired businessman, is announcing his candidacy as a Democrat for the General Assembly House Seat for East Providence District 64. David has lived in East Providence for 40 … more

The East Providence Athletic Club recently held its 22nd Annual John J. Chalmers Charity Golf Tournament at Hazelton Golf Club, Rehoboth. The event, which raised $3600, benefits the Leukemia & … more

As a “frequent flyer” on the East Bay bike path, I was horrified to see chemical application signs popping up on the bike trail about three weeks ago. After several phone calls, I was told that … more

Dear Councilman Brian Faria. I respectfully think that after the damaging disclosures at the special City Council meeting of June 20th, that you should consider resigning from your Ward 4 council … more

Regarding the Right to Care bill (S2408/H7964) being considered in the RI legislature, I would like to ask: how many readers have tried to recruit a physician to come and work in RI? I have. It … more