PROVIDENCE — Second to Prout during the dual meet regular season, the East Providence High School girls’ indoor track and field team captured the Division II-Dwyer championship meet title … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — Having just had its own recent winning streak snapped earlier in the week, the East Providence High School boys’ basketball team did so in kind Friday night, Jan. 27, to St. … more

Former state Rep. Raymond Gallison was arraigned on nine felony counts in federal court Friday afternoon, ordered to surrender his passport and released on $50,000 bond. The former Bristol … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual East Providence High School talent show took place Thursday evening, Jan. 19, in the Elmasian Auditorium on campus. East Providence Post and eastbayri.com … more

Mt. Hope: 130.3 Barrington 115.3 We did not compete against Middletown or West Warwick that night to count towards our record, but Middletown scored 115.45 and West Warwick scored … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls' basketball team continued its best start to a season in some seven years by winning its seventh consecutive Division II game with a 55-45 … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — Turn the game "Clue" into a play and you get the entertaining "Murder's in the Heir" where almost every character in this hilarious mystery has the weapon, opportunity and the … more

The Barrington High School girls' swim team improved to 4-0 in the division after defeating LaSalle Academy 60-34 on Friday, Jan. 13. The Eagles were paced by strong performances by their relay … more

PORTSMOUTH — Residents and their dogs enjoyed the new off-leash dog park at Melville Park during a preview on Monday, Jan. 16. Dogs raced around the park as their owners chatted by the opening with … more

The FIRST LEGO League Rhode Island State Championship, a science-based robotics competition, was held Saturday, Jan. 14, on the campus of Roger Williams University.The St. Mary Academy-Bay View … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — As happens at most of its forums, the school committee touched on a wide range of topics during its Tuesday, Jan. 10, meeting including the lack of substitute teachers … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — Following up on the expanded offerings provided to students last year, East Providence High School principal Shani Wallace presented the school committee at its January 10 meeting … more

PROVIDENCE — Like many other past and present members of the East Providence delegation, Gregg Amore's profile in the General Assembly continues to rise with his inclusion among the body's … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — Residents and passers-by around Riverside Square will notice new, more decorative street signs denoting the roads in the area. The signs were selected and paid for by the … more

TIVERTON — The contract for Town Administrator Matt Wojcik, that expires Feb. 24, has not been renewed by the Town Council. In a brief one-paragraph statement, Town Council President Joan Chabot announced the decision Wednesday night at 10:20 p.m. "After review, the employment contract of the Tiverton Town Administrator, Matthew Wojcik, will not be renewed by the Town Council. The current employment contract’s term is three years, ending on February 24, 2017, with an additional four (4) month period after that date, to June 24, 2017. Mr. Wojcik will continue to serve as Town Administrator during that time, and may apply for the position of Town Administrator during the application process," read the statement. more

EAST PROVIDENCE — The area received its first significant snow fall of the season last weekend and eastbayri.com/East Providence Post staff photographer Rich Dionne chronicled the event in the … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — Ward 3 city councilman Joe Botelho didn't mince many words during a discussion at the body's January 3 meeting encompassing both the recent voter-approved change to East … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' basketball team ended a two-game skid to start its league season as the Townies downed visiting Hope, 58-49, to collect their first Division … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — With far less fanfare than accompanied previous discussions, the East Providence City Council at its Tuesday, Jan. 3, meeting gave second and final passage to an amended … more

Tiverton residents raced into the frosty water at Grinnell's Beach at noon on New Year's Day. The temperature at plunge time was a balmy 50 degrees as swimmers raced into the water raised their hands … more

LITTLE COMPTON —Parking in open grassy fields has become such an issue at Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard that some contend it represents a violation of town zoning regulations. It's also creating a challenge to the preservation of agricultural and conservation values at the vineyard. more

EAST PROVIDENCE — Newman Avenue in the Rumford section of the city was closed to traffic for a significant period of time early Friday morning, Dec. 30, as East Providence Police and Fire … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School wrestling team opened up its 2016-17 Division I-A schedule last week with a victory over defending state champion Bishop Hendricken in city at … more

EAST PROVIDENCE — The redevelopment of Watchemoket Square on Warren Avenue continued to gain momentum in recent days as the city council backed a recommendation made by acting city manager Tim … more

Mt. Hope High School was full of warmth and Christmas cheer on a frigid Monday night as the packed auditorium enjoyed Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Bells, Jingle Bells and other favorites during the … more