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Forecast discussion: After seeing some sunshine in the morning and afternoon, Providence did see a repeat of yesterday's weather, as a cold front brought some strong rainfall and thunderstorms in the late afternoon.

An East Providence jogger probably owes his life to a police officer who administered CPR to him last Tuesday evening, June 11. The Leonard Avenue man, 49, apparently was running on Blanding Avenue about 6 pm when he collapsed in the street.

Six new red bricks bearing the names of East Providence residents will be laid in One Citizens Plaza in Providence -- the plaza outside the headquarters of Citizens Bank.

Eats Restaurant in Seekonk has been a staple in the town for over 30 years, but its history goes back a lot farther than that.

Another liquor store and two restaurants face "show-cause" hearings Tuesday night, June 18, in front of the East Providence City Council after selling alcoholic beverages to minors.

Don't let those sunny blue skies outside fool you, meteorologists are predicting severe rain and lightning throughout the region on Monday afternoon and Tuesday.

Here are five things you should know about today in East Providence: Partly cloudy and warmer with temperatures getting into the low 80s.

A grey domestic short hair cat named Benny is available for adoption at the East Providence Animal Control Center.

East Providence has beautiful neighborhoods, historic cemeteries, vibrant immigrant culture, and surprising waterfront properties.

The "quiet giant" graduated from East Providence High School Friday evening, June 14. But the commencement of the Class of 2013 was hardly that as an estimated 2,800 parents, family members and friends joined 354 graduating seniors to whoop and holler and laugh their way through a 90-minute ceremony at Pierce Memorial Field.

East Providence swimmers should think twice before jumping into some local waterways this summer.

East Providence is looking to hire a new information technology manager, an HVAC specialist and a plumber, a budget analyst, a deputy tax collector, several teachers, and summer staff for the recreation department.

It is clear that the municipalities in Rhode Island are facing tough financial times.

Paulinka deRochemont of West Greenwich has been teaching violin to Jacqueline Soscia, 16, of North Kingstown, since Jacqueline was 3 years old.

Two Martin Middle School eighth-graders were among a group of 11 students, two volunteers and a coach who get some recognition at the East Providence School Committee meeting on Tuesday evening, June 11. Patricia Hurley and Andrew Rogers were honored as Middle Level Scholar Leaders for their academic achievements and service and leadership to the ... (more)

The East Providence Recreation Department is offering babysitter certification programs for children ages 11-16.

East Providence Public Schools on the scale in what the state Department of Education terms "chronic absenteeism," meaning students who miss more than 18 days of the school year.

Vandals have been targeting the Agawam Hunt golf course in East Providence over the past few weeks.

An East Providence man, 36, faces charges of stalking and cyber-stalking after sending scores of "vulgar" text and email messages to an East Providence woman on whom he appears romantically fixated.