Friday, May 15, 2026

A REUNION TO REMEMBER

ATTLEBORO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961 By Don Doucette   We were born during the cataclysm of World War Two yet were too young to be directly aware of that conflict as it drew toward its finality and as the world began to deal with the terrible aftermath.     We were the next generation […]

RIPTA – THE TUNNEL PROJECT

RIPTA to Hold Virtual Community Meeting on East Side Tunnel Project on Tuesday, September 20, 2022     Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is hosting a community meeting to provide an initial overview of plans to improve the overall rider experience at the bus stops near the East Side […]

PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY

Children’s Story Classes At the Pawtucket Library                  Children ages 5 and under along with their adult caregiver are invited to the Pawtucket Children’s Library to share stories, songs and other fun activities during the weekly story classes.   Join us for stories, music, rhyming, and play!    […]

LTE: BRETT SMILEY

Dear Neighbors and Friends I’m proud to be the only candidate for Mayor running an entirely positive campaign– because the stakes are too high for mudslinging and negative attacks.   Providence is at a critical point. With major financial agreements expiring and requiring re-negotiation, the decisions of the next Mayor will determine whether we can […]

POMHAM ROCKS LIGHTHOUSE

NEW POMHAM ROCKS LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT     Get a head start on the holiday season with a new ornament from Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. The 2022 ornament features a colorful photo of the north view of East Providence’s historic lighthouse.   The 2” diameter classic ceramic ornament has a white ribbon hanger and […]

MUSEUM CONCERTS ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS

WELCOME TO OUR 56th SEASON     We are excited and grateful to offer this 2022-23 season of Early Music Concerts. Making music during this extended COVID time has not been easy, but we hope you agree: music is a much-needed balm for the soul.   As you will see below – our coming season […]

“RIGHT TO REPAIR” LEGISLATION

As farmers struggle, Rep. Shallcross Smith plans to reintroduce ‘Right to Repair’ legislation   MARY ANN SHALLCROSS SMITH   STATE HOUSE — As farmers across the state report difficulties and delays in getting their tractors fixed, Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D-Dist. 46, Lincoln, Pawtucket) plans to reintroduce legislation that would allow them to make […]

EAST PROVIDENCE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF EAST PROVIDENCE AWARDS MORE THAN $205,000 TO LOCAL STUDENTS     Thanks to the generosity of local residents and businesses, Scholarship Foundation (SF) of East Providence awarded scholarships totaling more than $205,000 to East Providence residents this year.    “We are very fortunate to live in a city whose residents value higher education,” […]