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From Despair to Success: How Did EP Bounce Back?
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A Conversation With Paul Luba, Finance Adviser: In approximately six years the City of East Providence has boldly gone from financial bleakness to a coveted "AA" bond rating. The higher a …
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A Big Snow Storm May Come Next Week ...
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According to Mark Searles of Turn To Ten Weather, a big storm may be on its way for Tuesday: Temperatures will drop into the teens overnight as an arctic air mass sweeps back into southern New …
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Bob Rodericks
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3/10/17
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Santa Arrives at the EP Carousel!
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1/16/17
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Kent Field "Kids" Party Again! Friday Night, Nov. 25th
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Once again the group of friends who grew up hanging out at Kent Field in Kent Heights, East Providence, RI is having their annual reunion this Thanksgiving week. "Hey Friends of Kent Field, we're …
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Bob Rodericks
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11/22/16
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December 2nd Concert at R.I.C. Roberts Hall 7:30 P.M.
On May 12, 2015, the East Providence School Committee voted unanimously and with heavy hearts to name the iconic EP HIgh School band room in …
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Bob Rodericks
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11/13/16
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EP Townies Lose Doubleheader in Playoff Action
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Girls and Boys Basketball Teams Fall in Upsets
EPHS Girls Basketball
Johnston High School penetrated the Townie defense much of the afternoon and made the most of their scoring …
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Bob Rodericks
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2/22/16
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Maria Pinheiro Playground Dedicated Wednesday Nov. 18th
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The family of the late Maria Pinheiro gathered on a sunny but cool afternoon at the Silver Spring playground for the official dedication of the Maria Pinheiro Memorial Playground today. City …
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Bob Rodericks
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11/18/15
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Kent Heights Residents Demand Investigation. Tell council to Support Cumberland Farms:
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The East Providence City Council meeting tonight, November 17th, was brief but to the point as the main topic of the night continued to be the zoning boards controversial vote to deny expansion plans …
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Bob Rodericks
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11/17/15
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Even Parents Have Fun on Townie Pride Night at Pierce!
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Parents, families, teachers, principals, all staff, etc. all marched in with East Providence students from every school in the City last night at the annual Pierce Field Townie Pride Parade. The …
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Bob Rodericks
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9/26/15
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32nd EPHS Hall of Fame Ceremony - This October 18th
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The 32nd annual East Providence High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 18th, 2015 at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea, Massachusetts. The event is open to …
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Bob Rodericks
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9/1/15
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Now it's Martin Middle School Courts - No Rest for Carnevale!
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It was 7:00 in the morning today when we saw John Carnevale at MMS. There was an early warm sunshine and good weather predicted for the week. John Carnevale could be relaxing on …
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Bob Rodericks
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6/11/15
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Veterans Honored at the Memorial Day Parade
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6/4/15
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EP's Renaissance Man Fixing Pierce Stadium
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John Carnevale considers himself basically shy. "I was really kind of shy in school and continue to be more on the shy side," Carnevale said during a recent interview at East Providence's iconic …
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Bob Rodericks
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6/4/15
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Pierce Stadium EP: Rock the Park Sunday!
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Thanks Volunteers! Townie Pride is Back!
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5/28/15
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Rock the Park at the "New" Pierce Stadium Cancelled Due to Rain Forecast Sunday. Makeup TBD!!
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The latest John Carnevale and Friends East Providence Project is complete! The Gala Event on May 31st has been cancelled due to a weather forecast which calls for rain much of Sunday, May …
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5/28/15
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East Providence 2014 - Year of the Volunteer
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After years of program cutbacks in schools, city and private events, as well as the effects of a stagnant economy, East Providence bounced back a bit in 2014. Gone is the state ordered budget …
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Bob Rodericks
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1/8/15
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Photos: Bob Rodericks
Robert Britto, Ward 1; Helder Cunha, Ward 2; Tom Rose, Ward 3, Tim Conley, Ward 4 and Tracy Adams Capobianco, City-At-Large. City Council
Charles Tsonos, Ward 1, Tony …
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Bob Rodericks
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12/3/14
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East Providence - LaSalle Rivalry About to Change?
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Will Tradition End Soon?
By Bob Rodericks
For the first time in the 86 year storied history of the East Providence - LaSalle rivalry, the two teams didn't play on Thanksgiving. Before the game, …
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10/11/14
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Attorney General Kilmartin Visits EPHS
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Texting while Driving Awareness Campaign
By Bob Rodericks
Several times during the school year, students at East Providence High School are presented with worthwhile assembly programs which may …
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Bob Rodericks
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1/30/14
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Amore Bill Seeks to Evaluate School Testing
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By Bob Rodericks
State Representative, Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) has introduced legislation which would establish a cross-sectional committee of Rhode Islanders to evaluate Common …
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Bob Rodericks
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1/30/14
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The 3rd Annual K-Rob Festival
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What a great event! It was nice that the skies cleared so fun could be had at the 3rd Annual K-Rob Festival!
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6/10/13
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Fifth Annual Special Needs Recognition Awards
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EP Local Advisory Committee for Special Education
Fifth Annual Special Needs Recognition Awards
By Bob Rodericks
The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education, held its …
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5/23/13
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Singing the Blues...! Community Chorus of EP & More
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EP Chorus: Singing The Blues ...!
(Famed Choir forced to Seekonk Venue)
By Bob Rodericks
Retired East Providence High School Choral Director, Richard (Dick) Fairbanks is a longtime favorite …
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Bob Rodericks
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1/23/13
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Oldham School Closing - Public Meeting Jan. 23rd
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A public meeting concerning the closing of Oldham School will be held on Wednesday evening, January 23rd at 7:00 PM at the Riverside Middle School on Forbes Street.
Superintendent John DeGoes …
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1/17/13
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EP Winterfest
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Some of the trees at Winterfest, which is going on through Christmas, and is on display at the Senior Center on Waterman Avenue.
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12/6/12
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