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East Providence News

Local news for East Providence, RI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

11 hrs ago | WLNE-TV Providence

Hazmat Crews Investigating Contents of 4 Mysterious Jugs in East Providence Park

Investigators were on the scene of a scary situation in East Providence Friday morning that sent a Hazmat crew to a local park.

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Related Topix: Providence, RI, Providence Metro

Thu Jul 24, 2008

WLNE

Serious Storms: Providence Area Thrown into Chaos Due to Endless Severe Weather

Relentless rain and whipping winds...this round of summer storms that pounded Rhode Island Thursday morning left a couple of calling cards: Police were hopping from accident to accident, one on I-195 West in ...

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Related Topix: Weather, Providence Metro, North Providence, RI

The Pawtucket Times

City sued over Swift shooting

Five months after the shooting death of Jason Swift by Pawtucket Police, a woman who is the mother of Swift's child has indicated her intent to seek a claim from the city for damages related to the incident.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Pawtucket, RI, Providence, RI

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Cape Cod Times

Tornado warnings expire for southern NE

Tornado warnings throughout parts of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts have been allowed to expire.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Providence Metro, Barrington, RI

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Providence Journal

East Providence man struck by car is in fair condition

A Bristol Avenue man, struck by a car Saturday morning as a police officer watched, was reported in fair condition at Rhode Island Hospital last night.

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Related Topix: Providence, RI, Providence Metro

Providence Journal

Paddlers follow a new trail awash with history

Because there's no egress spot upstream, paddlers finish their trip in front of the Rhode Island School of Design.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, Providence Metro

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Cleveland.com

Dew Tour athletes defy stereotypes

Kevin Robinson looks like he could crush the BMX bike sitting next to him. With cantaloupe-sized biceps and a rigorous workout routine, the 36-year-old BMX rider can also squash one of the biggest ...

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Related Topix: Weight Training, Providence, RI, Fitness, Austin (University of Texas System), University of Texas System

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Providence Journal

Monteiro out of race for East Providence school board seat

School Committee candidate Brian Monteiro attended a family cookout recently, seeking signatures for his nomination papers.

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Related Topix: Providence, RI

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Providence Journal

Heritage Days festival gets under way in East Providence

In the first few years of Heritage Days, the city's largest annual festival, games and food vendors were crammed into City Hall's parking lot.

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Related Topix: Bristol, RI, Providence Metro, Providence, RI

Wed Jul 16, 2008

The Providence Journal

Rumford split-level draws the outside in

Raymond E. Johnston and M. Hazel Johnston asked architect Richard C. Niebuhr to build them a house that included a living and cooking area, a space for the family to socialize and sleeping quarters.

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Related Topix: Johnston, RI, Rumford, RI, Providence Metro, Providence, RI, Home Listing, Home

Mon Jul 14, 2008

WLNE-TV Providence

DEVELOPING: East Providence Bank Robbed by Woman Dressed Like School Teacher

East Providence Police are asking for the public's help after one local bank was robbed there Monday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Providence, RI, Providence Metro

KXMD-TV Williston

RI Sen. Reed denies interest in vice presidency

Eds: APNewsNow; Will be led. By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press Writer EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. Rhode Island Sen.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island College, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Jack Reed, Democrat, Providence Metro, Providence, RI, Barack Obama

Sat Jul 12, 2008

The Pawtucket Times

Post 10 falls short in legion baseball

This loss was tough to swallow. Ocean State Financial Post 10 of East Providence tried to break open a back-and-forth battle with the Providence Panthers by scoring three runs in the top of the sixth inning and ...

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Related Topix: Providence, RI, Providence Metro

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Providence Journal

East Providence canvassers calling for a probe of signatures

The state police are being asked to investigate whether signatures were fraudulently collected or forged on nomination papers for two local candidates - former state Rep.

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Related Topix: Providence Metro

Wed Jul 09, 2008

WLNE

Only On ABC 6: Gasoline Stolen From East Providence Gas Tanks

More and more people are calling rising gas prices 'highway robbery'. In an extreme case, some residents in East Providence are experiencing robbery first-hand as someone recently stole gas tanks full of fuel - ...

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Tue Jul 08, 2008

Providence Journal

East Providence residents find an edge in school jobs

While the School Committee has rejected the idea of giving guaranteed interviews to job applicants from the city, the district is already giving a slight edge to Townie job seekers.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Providence Metro

PR-inside.com

Rhode Island Divorce, Child Custody and Family Law lawyer

David Slepkow is a partner concentrating in Rhode Island , divorce, family law, domestic relations, child custody, child support, visitation, restraining orders and out of state family law issues.

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Related Topix: Providence, RI, Providence Metro

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Providence Journal

Man held by police died from 'delirium'

An East Providence man died in police custody in late February because of "sudden death complicating Excited Delirium Syndrome due to chronic schizophrenia," the state medical examiner's office said yesterday.

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Related Topix: ACLU, Providence, RI, Providence Metro

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Providence Journal

Girl who rescued companion dies

Tiffany Martinez, the 14-year-old girl who suffered brain damage after nearly drowning on Sunday, has died, hospital officials said yesterday.

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Related Topix: Providence Metro, Warwick, RI

Thu Jul 03, 2008

NC Mental Hope News

Man held by police died from - delirium' -Providence (RI) Journal

Man held by police died from 'delirium' - Providence Journal By Alisha A. Pina PROVIDENCE - An East Providence man died in police custody in late February because of "sudden death complicating Excited Delirium ...

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Related Topix: Providence, RI, Providence Metro

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