East Providence News

The East Providence City Council meets tonight for its second meeting in May with the introduction of an ordinance for a tax increment financing plan for the Kettle Point housing development on the docket.

Rep. Joy Hearn has been appointed to the New England Board of Higher Education. "I am honored to have been appointed to the board this year, as I have made education a priority," Hearn said.

A Riverside man, 28, was arraigned on a drunk-driving charge in District Court last Tuesday morning, May 14, after he was pulled over by Barrington police earlier that morning.

Senate Democrats gathered for an unannounced closed-door dinner at Camille's on Federal Hill last Thursday, following a relatively quiet legislative week.

The Artists Loop film series at Weaver Library in East Providence continues today with a screening of "Matisse." The film by Didier Baussy offers a portrait of the famed artist, Henri Matisse.

Police say a Rhode Island woman is facing charges for allegedly stealing from a Good Samaritan who gave her ride after her car broke down.

Friday, May 10 2:30 p.m. - Police assisted EG Fire at a fire at a house on Hemlock Drive.

Rock on with the fourth- and fifth-grade choruses at four of East Providence's elementary schools on Tuesday evening, June 4. About 200 students - 50 each from Silver Spring, Orlo, Kent Heights and Hennessey schools - will perform at East Providence High School.

Here are five things you should know about today in East Providence: Cloudy in the morning with a chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and temperatures reaching up to 77 degrees.

Two finalists for Barrington's first Municipal Court judge were interviewed by the Town Council this week - one is expected to be named to the position on June 3. Francis "Frank" Connor and Dean Robinson, attorneys who live in Barrington, went before the Town Council on Monday evening.

Photographer James Clayton Sattel is passionate about Rhode Island, particularly those shores, crags, and vistas of his home island: Aquidneck.

The Warren Police Department made the following arrests this week: Giovanni Edward Desousa , 20, of Locust Terrace in Warren, was charged with domestic assault and domestic disorderly conduct.

A new bicycle route to connect to the East Bay Bike Path via the Henderson Bridge opened Friday, which marks Bike to Work Day.

The former Vamco jewelry property in Riverside has been cleared of the three vacant buildings that made it an eyesore for years.

East Providence will soon get a little bit darker - but not as dark as originally expected.

Here are five things you should know about for this weekend in and around East Providence: Mostly to partly sunny all weekend with temperatures topping out in the high to mid 60s.

Here are five things you should know about today in East Providence: Sunny and warmer with a high temperature of around 76 degrees.

The "Townie Project" wants your help. You can have a lot of fun while lending a hand and digging into your wallet.

Spend a "Family Fun Day" at the Crescent Park Carousel in Riverside on Saturday, May 18.

How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.