May 4, 2024

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State House – Sen. Linda Ujifusa is taking aim at the high cost of prescription drugs with two bills that protect Rhode Island patients and taxpayers from the harmful activities of pharmacy … more
Robert Rock Senior Center (East Providence Senior Center) 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence 401-435-7800 or 401-270-1788 Monday, May 20th, 2024 - 11 am to 4 pm. Peck Center (Barrington Senior … more
State House — The House and Senate today passed legislation introduced by Senate Majority Whip Valarie J. Lawson and House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian to require regular monthly updates … more

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Sports

RMS has outscored opponents 67-8 so far After an exciting Mayor's Cup baseball game on Monday which was also a league contest, both middle school teams play today, Tuesday April 30th. Martin … more
It took an extra inning, but the Townies baseball squad moved to 8-2 on the season with a walk-off victory over St. Raphael Academy in a night game at East Providence High School on Wednesday night. … more
Robert “Bobby” Good in Wrestling Hall of Fame Bobby Good, a 1977 graduate of East Providence High School, was inducted in the Rhode Island Wrestling Hall of Fame on April 25, 2024.  … more

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Schools

The auditorium of East Providence High School was ablaze with talent last Friday night as students showcased their remarkable skills in the highly anticipated annual talent show. From heartwarming … more
East Providence High Schoo l Principal, Bill Black has announced the school’s graduation plans for the Class of 2024. In addition to information for students and their families, Principal Black … more
The event will be held at the Hometown Tavern, 632 Metacom Avenue, Warren, RI. Dress is casual. Dinner will be buffet style with a cash bar. Arrangements are being made for a tour of the new high … more

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People

Easton, MA -- Mia Jackson, a member of Stonehill College's Class of 2024 from Rumford, RI, was recently inducted into Lambda Epsilon Sigma, the institution's academic honor society. The organization … more
The auditorium of East Providence High School was ablaze with talent last Friday night as students showcased their remarkable skills in the highly anticipated annual talent show. From heartwarming … more
Boston, Mass. (Grassroots Newswire) April 22, 2024 - The following local residents were named to the 2023 fall semester dean's list at Simmons University in Boston. * Adriana Ramos, East Providence … more

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Scouts & Civic Organizations

Pawtucket, RI, April 25, 2024 — Harmony Heritage, the Pawtucket, RI chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop … more
Meat Raffles Continue Meat Raffles continue each Saturday through May 18th at the Seekonk American Legion located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. The raffles take place each Saturday at 2 pm. … more
(East Providence, RI, April 18, 2024) – Haven United Methodist Church (UMC) will hold its free Spring Family Concert on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3 pm. A free-will offering will be taken to … more

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Seniors

Robert Rock Senior Center (East Providence Senior Center) 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence 401-435-7800 or 401-270-1788 Monday, May 20th, 2024 - 11 am to 4 pm. Peck Center (Barrington Senior … more
Join us for Bingo at Harborview Manor, 3663 Pawtucket Avenue Riverside, RI, every Wednesday night at 5:30. You will get free admission for every ten players and always free bingo paper. Call 401 … more
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

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Police & Fire

The East Providence Police Department held a ceremony at East Providence High School on April 23, 2024, swearing in the newest officers, and issuing promotions, and commendations to officers and … more
East Providence Police Department will be hosting Casting with a Cop, an event that allows officers to interact with the community positively at one of the city's best fishing spots, where there are … more
The end of March brought a close a busy month for the EP men and women in blue.  Along with the Townie Cops basketball and hockey teams, members of the Community Policing Unit participated in … more

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Churches

We hope you will join us each Sunday at Seekonk Congregational Church UCC at our weekly services with Communion in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. All are welcome. Church school … more
(East Providence, RI, April 18, 2024) – Haven United Methodist Church (UMC) will hold its free Spring Family Concert on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3 pm. A free-will offering will be taken to … more
Sellers wanted! Tables are limited! Saturday, June 8 9 am – 2 pm $25 donation for the rental of an 8’ table & 2 chairs, proceeds from your table is 100% yours! This is an indoor … more

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