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School Budget $3.8M Deficit Looming At last month’s School Committee meeting, new East Providence Superintendent of Schools Rob Perry described a school budget deficit that has been projected to …
Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse President Alex Dias inspects the progress on the historic chimney restoration.

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Chimney Restored

In recent weeks, walkers and cyclists on the East Bay Bike Path in Riverside have been curious about the scaffolding easily visible on the east side of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, facing the path. It …
Diogo Ventura, VP/Premier Relationship Banker, BankNewport; William Eaddy, AVP/Premier Banking Associate, BankNewport; Kevin Thornton, Volunteer, Good Neighbors; Kate Mushipi, Executive Director, Good Neighbors; Kathy Charbonneau, SVP/Director of Community Relations and Charitable Giving, BankNewport; Mike Hanraha, Volunteer, Good Neighbors; Karen DaCunha, VP/Residential Loan Officer, BankNewport.

BankNewport Charitable Foundation Supports Good Neighbors' Food for Kids Program

Grant helped provide nutritious, kid-friendly food to children during the summer months NEWPORT, R.I. - (September 10, 2026) - The BankNewport Charitable Foundation awarded a $3,000 grant to Good …

$5,000 Grant to Help Complete Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Fence

In September 1938, a powerful hurricane devastated New England. Pomham Rocks Lighthouse was not damaged, but the storm destroyed the dock and the white picket fence that surrounded the island. The …

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Townies scored early and often to defeat South Kingstown 42-7. Parker Andrews photo.

Townie Football Puts League on Notice – We’re Here! East Providence High football has put the rest of the state on notice that they feel they can play with anyone.  That includes beating up on a Division I always tough South Kingstown 42-7 during a nor’easter storm on Friday night September 25th at EPHS.  It was the Townies home opener and also their annual Military Appreciation tribute game.  East Providence leads Division II with a 3-0 record, outscoring their opponents 107 to 21 so far.  The Townies blew out defending D II champion Westerly 44-7 last month.  The Rodriguez brothers, Isaac and Xavier, Jordin Heistand and Jaidyn DaSilva accounted for the scoring.  East Providence also handled Johnston easily in a 21-7 win earlier.

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The schedule for November includes: Fuller Creative Learning Center: • Charity Sewing - Tuesdays in November (EXCEPT Nov 3rd) 12:30-3pm • DIY Duct Tape Wallets - Thursday, November 5 6-7pm • …
Barrel Owl (For owl prowls and other Audubon owl programs)
Local owls are busy setting up territories, finding mates and calling to each other in late autumn and throughout the winter. Join Audubon for brisk evening walks on the trails to search for resident owls during this magical time of year. Owl programs and prowls fill quickly – be sure to register early.
Fuller Creative Learning Center: • Charity Sewing - Tuesdays in October 12:30-3pm • Halloween Greeting Card - Thursday, October 1 6-7pm • Dungeons and Dragons*: The Keep on the Borderlands - …
Teen Drop In Community Service Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 5:30-7:30pm Fuller Creative Learning Center Drop in at Riverside Branch for Teen Service time! Tasks vary from week to week, depending …
Osprey (side view) with Atlantic Menhaden by Peter Green
Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s long-running Osprey Monitoring Program has documented a decline in nesting success during the 2026 breeding season. Only 38% of the 339 monitored nests successfully fledged young, making 2026 one of the poorest breeding seasons in the past decade.
Scouts & Clubs
East Providence Lions Club officers for the 2026–2027 Lion Year. Front row, from left: Dick Wood, Assistant Treasurer; Angelina Stabile, Secretary; and Jenaya Smith, Assistant Vice President. Back row, from left: David Kent, Treasurer; Mark Branch, President; and Adam Branch, Vice President.
The East Providence Lions Club has inducted its officers for the 2026–2027 Lion Year. President Mark Branch will lead the club alongside Vice President Adam Branch, Assistant Vice President Jenaya …
East Providence Lions Club Lions of the Year honorees Fred Nowosielski, Gordon Hubbard, Tony Mendes and Mark Branch.
The East Providence Lions Club recognized Fred Nowosielski, Gordon Hubbard, Tony Mendes and Mark Branch as its Lions of the Year, honoring their dedication and contributions to the club and its …
ACC Club #505 Tuesday Nights 6:30pm $15, 9 Games Weekly Prizes Market Street Pub, 99 Market St. Warren, RI
Patch Pals & Girl Scout Sparkables
The new cookies, developed with BARK and Partake®, will be available exclusively online for shipping only during the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie® season, expanding how families, friends and four-legged …
Top Row from left: Mr Vandal, Mrs. Moakler, Mr Shealy, Ms. Zandy, Mr. Hulten Bottom Row Scouts: Liam Brown, Cyris Ziegler, Dexter Bielecki, Lily Colacchio, David Shealy, Elenor Shealy, Julian Zandy, Robin Moses, Lillith Moakler, and Tori Hulten.
Troop 55 and Pack 5 Riverside have been very busy. They are looking forward to our OPEN HOUSE coming up on September 23rd and meeting new scouts. So look for the flyer and come down and have some fun …

Discovering Paw-paws in East Providence

When Jose Barros came to America from Rio, Brazil, in 1973, he was just 16 years old. Decades later, he was reintroduced to the paw-paw, an unusual fruit whose sweet, tropical flavor brought back …

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Crossing Guard Needed at Silver Spring

My daughter attends Silver Spring Elementary and we live on Silver Spring Avenue. I am writing in regards to a crossing guard at Silver Spring Avenue and Progress Avenue, on school days. We've had …

Schools In the Summer. Not Summer School.

What happens at the schools during the summer? If you visit any public schools in the country, you will see amazing work being done. Desks are in the hallway. Floors are washed, stripped, waxed, and …

Moon and Sun

The moon and sun Seemed to speak At sunset. “Please send me your Brightest colors” Asked the moon. “I have so little time” Said the sun. “But here are a …

From the Family of Dr. Ramos

Dear East Providence Community: On behalf of the family of the late Dr. Isadore “Izzy” Ramos, we send our heartfelt appreciation for all the love and sympathy expressed to the Ramos family …

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SNHU Announces Summer 2026 President's List

Manchester, NH -- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 President's List. The summer terms run …

SNHU Announces Summer 2026 Dean's List

Manchester, NH -- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 Dean's List. The summer terms run from …

Riverside student enrolls at James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA -- Hope Moran of Riverside has enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2026 semester. Moran plans to major in Public Administration - BS.

URI Celebrates more than 4,000 Graduates

Kingston, R.I. -- The University of Rhode Island celebrated 4,000 of its newest alumni during the University's 2026 Commencement. Approximately 3,800 undergraduate degrees and 900 graduate degrees …

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Church News
November Events! Visit our SS. Brendan & Martha Facebook page or our website www.sbmp.com  for more information and registrations.
1. COMMUNITY MUSIC PROJECT / HAVEN FREE MUSIC SCHOOL - Classes available for the Fall semester. Lessons are every Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm. If you are interested in taking FREE music lessons (violin, viola, cello, piano (wait list), clarinet, voice) OR if you play an orchestral instrument and would like to be part of our Chamber Ensemble, please contact us.
We hope you will join us each Sunday at Seekonk Congregational Church UCC at our weekly service with Communion in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA . All services begin at 9:30 and …
Sunday, October 4th: Corn Hole Tournament and Fall Craft Market @ St Martha Location Wednesday, October 14th: Bingo @ St Martha Location Friday, November 13th: Turkey Raffle @ St Brendan …

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State News
From the State House
From left, Rep. Matthew S. Dawson, Gov. Dan McKee and Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis at today’s bill signing.
Raptakis, Dawson bill signed to protect children from being left alone in vehicles
State House – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis and Rep. Matthew S. Dawson to protect children left unattended in cars was ceremonially signed by Gov. Dan McKee today. Both Senator …

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Around Rhode Island

Rep. Jenni Furtado to lead state Democratic party

A freshman state representative from East Providence will be the next leader of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski announced Wednesday. Rep. Jenni Furtado will replace former party chair Liz Beretta-Perik, who resigned Tuesday, following her husband’s indictment on federal fraud charges related to his former education firm in Ohio. Furtado, 33, […]

New controversies bring fresh disagreements to final RI gubernatorial debate

The Washington Bridge got only a fleeting mention during Rhode Island’s final gubernatorial debate Tuesday, eclipsed by fresh controversies over tax returns, public polling and federal lawsuits. But familiar tensions carried through the hourlong event at Rhode Island College, hosted by WPRI-TV 12, as candidates bickered over who was best suited to lead the state. […]

Commentary: Think capping ticket prices will save you money? Think again.

This article first appeared on CommonWealth Beacon and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Massachusetts fans are paying steeper and steeper prices to go to concerts and see their favorite bands. It’s a frustratingly common experience: sitting at the computer for hours continually refreshing the window just to get the […]

Rhode Island Hospital resident physicians ratify first union contract

Union officials announced Tuesday that almost 700 resident physicians and fellows ratified their first contract with Rhode Island Hospital. The contract includes pay increases, better retirement benefits and other improvements for the early career doctors working at Rhode Island’s largest hospital in Providence, also the flagship facility of Brown University Health. The contract follows months […]

RI Democratic Party Chair resigns after husband indicted on federal fraud charges in Ohio

Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Liz Beretta-Perik has resigned in the wake of her husband’s indictment by an Ohio grand jury on felony fraud and racketeering charges, Katherine Riordan, party executive director, confirmed to Rhode Island Current Tuesday. Beretta-Perik did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday afternoon.  Her husband, Michael Perik, of Jamestown, […]

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