Valois Going For Third Consecutive R.I. Amateur Championship Jul 13, 2008
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- will attempt to become the first player in close to 50 years to win three consecutive Rhode Island Amateur Championships, when he takes on David McAndrew in tomorrow's final match of the 103rd Rhode Island Amateur Championship, to be held Agawam Hunt C.C.. Valois won the state's top Amateur title in both 2006 and 2007. (Gorhody.com)
URI Golfers Past and Present S... Jul 13, 2008
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Today's match play rounds at the 103rd Rhode Island Amateur Championship had a strong URI golf presence. Seven players with Rhody ties competed on Wednesday at Agawam Hunt C.C.. (Gorhody.com)
Valois Finishes Second at Rhode Island Amateur Championship Jul 13, 2008
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- finished second at the 103rd Rhode Island Amateur Championship this afternoon at Agawam Hunt C.C.. Valois, the two-time defending champion in the event, fell to David McAndrew, 7 and 5, in the 36-hole final match of the tournament. (Gorhody.com)
Valois, Forcier Advance in R.I... Jul 13, 2008
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- finished the opening two rounds of stroke play qualifying at the 103rd Rhode Island Amateur Championship in a tie for fifth place overall. The tournament is being held at Agawam Hunt C.C.. (Gorhody.com)
Valois Sits in Second Place at 103rd R.I. Amateur Championship Jul 8, 2008
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- shot a one-under par 69 and sits in a tie for second place after the opening round of play at the 103rd Rhode Island Amateur Championship, held at Agawam Hunt C.C.. Valois went out in 35 (E), carding pars on holes 1-7, bogeying the par three 8th hole and notching a birdie on the par four 9th. (Gorhody.com)
Stevens, Valois Competing at 47th Northeast Amateur Invitational Jun 19, 2008
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Two members of the University of Rhode Island golf team - and - are competing in the 47th Northeast Amateur Invitational, held from June 18-21, at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford. Valois fired off an opening round of 72 (+3), despite carding bogeys on the final three holes. (Gorhody.com)
15th Annual Brown University Women's Athletics Golf Outing - June 17, 2008 Jun 5, 2008
This incredible day will start off with registration and a buffet lunch at the Agawam Hunt Club in East Providence, Rhode Island. At 12:30 p.m., the scramble format will begin with a shot-gun tee-off. (Brownbears.com)
Brown Football Class of 2012 May 29, 2008
East Providence High School. Athletic: Providence Gridiron Club Offensive MVP 2006,2007. (Brownbears.com)
Extreme Makeover and Brown Football Help Make Family's Dream Come True May 6, 2008
Eric Johnson P `05, the president of Oldport Homes in Portsmouth, was the primary builder of the house, designed by Blount Bennett Architects of East Providence, Rhode Island. Johnson elicited the help of the Brown football team and about 200 volunteers on the project that included contractors, subcontractors, neighbors, strangers and city officials. (Brownbears.com)
Rhode Island Football Spring Practice Roundup - Issue 3 Apr 9, 2008
Additionally, former East Providence high school all-state standout Ronald Woodley joins fellow recruit Robert Walker (Chesire Academy) in the mix for playing time this fall, along with Aaron Brown-Smith, Anderson Nance, and Frank Saile. There are no events scheduled for the next 60 days. (Gorhody.com)
Westerly man pleads guilty to 7-11 robbery Mar 30, 2008
It was a frigid Sunday night in January when career violent criminal Gregory Whiting, 45, of East Providence, and Bolduc started partying ; smoking crack and drinking. By 5 a.m., Whiting told police in a signed confession three days later, the two were desperate for crack cocaine. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Cameron Coming Back Home Mar 29, 2008
Cameron spent two years at Attleboro High before transferring to Providence Country Day School in East Providence. He then spent two years playing soccer in the Big East Conference at West Virginia before transferring to URI.. (Gorhody.com)
Hope Valley artist evokes sense of nostalgia Mar 19, 2008
Nowadays, she works part-time as director of marketing at Up Country, Inc. in East Providence, creating designer pet products and the catalog that markets them. Her own note cards are featured from her original watercolor designs. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Mike Harbour Steps Down As Brown Men's Golf Coach; Michael Hughes Named Interim Men's Golf Coach At Brown Mar 15, 2008
He has worked as an assistant professional at Metacomet Country Club and Agawam Hunt in East Providence, and as a Teaching Professional at Longboat Key Club and PGA National; both in Florida ... A Rhode Island native, Hughes grew up close to Brown's campus in East Providence. (Brownbears.com)
Rams Defeated By West Virginia, 5-2 Mar 15, 2008
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Rhode Island women's tennis team lost a 5-2 match to West Virginia, Sunday afternoon at Centre Court in East Providence, R.I. The loss drops the Rams to 7-3 on the season. West Virginia got things started by claiming the doubles point with wins at No. 1 thru No. 3. (Gorhody.com)
Women's Tennis Drops Matches to Brown and Bucknell Mar 3, 2008
The URI Women's Tennis record drops to 7-2 with another tough match coming up Sunday March 8th when we square off with the University of West Virginia which will be played at Centre Court in East Providence at 5 p.m.. We hope to see you there, but until then - GO RAMS. (Gorhody.com)
Local briefs Feb 28, 2008
The first tryout is at Providence Country Day School in East Providence from 7-8:30 p.m. A second tryout will be held the next day from 6-8 p.m. at Neutoconakut Recreation Center in Providence. The final tryout is the following Tuesday at CCRI in Warwick from 8-9:30 p.m. No fee will charged for the tryouts, which are for both the national and regional teams. (Westerly Sun, RI)
On the waterfront Feb 20, 2008
While it may be the sleepy sister to nearby Bristol, Warren, and East Providence, Barrington offers a plethora of recreational opportunities, a handful of fine restaurants, and a cluster of boutiques in its compact downtown ... 5-mile trail that stretches from East Providence to Bristol, passing by woods, parks, marshes, tidal ponds, harbors, and even over former railroad trestles. (Boston Globe)
Buck's foul trouble hurts Bears in setback Feb 9, 2008
By Bob Marr - The Sun Staff EAST PROVIDENCE The tide turned on a dime when Heather Buck picked up her fourth foul in Thursday s girls basketball game between one of the premier teams in Connecticut Stonington High and the cream of the Rhode Island crop Bay View Academy. Buck picked up her fourth foul with 12 minutes and 50 seconds left in the non-league contest and the Bears sporting a 10-point lead. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Rhode Island Football Announces 2008 Recruiting Class Feb 7, 2008
Ronald Woodley Cornerback - 6-0, 185 East Providence, R.I./East Providence ... East Providence, R.I./East Providence. (Gorhody.com)
New arrest in 7-Eleven case Jan 19, 2008
Edward Northup of Westerly, and Gregory Whiting of East Providence, now charged with a brutal attack during a home invasion in Pawcatuck Tuesday, fled police in a high-speed chase through town, heading to Bolduc s house on Pearl Street. Based on Washington County Superior Court records, police spoke to Bolduc, but believing at the time that the suspects in the convenience store holdup were both black, never took him into custody. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Second 7-Eleven suspect arrested Jan 18, 2008
His alleged accomplice, Gregory L. Whiting, 45, of East Providence, charged in the vicious attack of an elderly woman during a home invasion in Pawcatuck Tuesday, was charged with first-degree robbery in court Wednesday. He was ordered held without bail. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Read more... Jan 12, 2008
The program is expanding to eight agencies located in Schenectady and Stony Brook, New York; Des Moines, Iowa; Peoria, Illinois; Melbourne, Florida; Holmes, Pennsylvania; Columbus, Ohio; and East Providence, Rhode Island. The Foundations previous $199,200 grant to CWLA in 2005 provided funding to develop the Fostering Healthy Connections program in conjunction with FosterClub. (PNN Online)
More Cable TV Choice for Rhode Island Consumers Jan 11, 2008
Verizon is currently seeking licenses to offer FiOS TV in the Rhode Island communities of Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, East Providence, Glocester, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Smithfield and Woonsocket. For more information on the Verizon franchise process in the state, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Preview: Westerly High girls' basketball Dec 6, 2007
Jan. 29 East Providence 7:00. Feb. 1 at Middletown 7:00. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Closing up shop Dec 5, 2007
Rhode Island -- One, East Providence. Texas -- Six, Carrollton, Lancaster, El Paso, Grand Prairie, Houston, San Antonio. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Providence hosting new marathon Nov 29, 2007
Runners will cross into Pawtucket and East Providence and end at Johnson and Wales s campus downtown Providence campus after running through the city s historic East Side. Most of the course is level, except for a brief 45-degree incline from the Seekonk River to the top of Providence s East Side. (Westerly Sun, RI)
E.P. woman recalls service in 'the war' Nov 24, 2007
The Pawtucket Times - E.P. woman recalls service in 'the war. Now 83, she spends every day caring for her husband John, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and can barely hear a sound after witnessing a portion of World War II from a U.S. Navy battleship. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Plenty to be thankful for Nov 23, 2007
And, just last Sunday, she didn't sit home to dwell on weekly chemotherapy treatments at Boston's Dana Farber Institute, instead trekking to the Evergreen Nursing Home in East Providence to read to ailing seniors. "I've been working with Joy for 23 years now, and we have a fantastic relationship," she said. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Stay off that bridge Nov 23, 2007
Trucks moving between Massachusetts and Providence or East Providence in either direction can use Route 295 to Route 146. Trucks whose destination is in or around Pawtucket will be detoured along several different routes, Farhoumand said, that are being coordinated with police, fire, public works and other officials in Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, Attleboro and Providence. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Caroline F. (Cavaliere) Murgo Nov 17, 2007
Carol was a graduate of East Providence High School. She received a BS and an MS from the University of Rhode Island. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Gabriel M. "Gabe" Aharonian Nov 15, 2007
Born in Pawtucket and a lifelong resident of the city, he was the son of the late Moses and Aznive (Fashjian) Aharonian. Gabriel was the husband of the late June (Mennatian) Aharonian. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Battered returning veterans struggle with transition Nov 11, 2007
Local Search Site Search. Today's Globe Local Politics Opinion Magazine Education NECN Special reports Obituaries. (Boston Globe)
Dorothy F. Denelle Nov 3, 2007
Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery East Providence. www. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
No. 8 Wildcats Defeat Rams 49-36 in CAA Football Oct 28, 2007
They moved the ball down to the URI 31, but following a pass completion from Santos to Mike Boyle, he was stripped of the ball and sophomore (East Providence, R.I.) pounced on the loose ball for the Rams. Rhode Island capitalized on the turnover, and nine plays later, Jones scampered eight yards for his sixth touchdown of the season at 5:54 of the second to put the Rams in front 17-7. (Gorhody.com)
Making WAVES Oct 22, 2007
But if there's one major similarity between these two friends, it's their distant past: Both decided over 65 years ago they would enlist in the U.S. Navy. Actually, there's another. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Hilda Beauchesne Oct 22, 2007
Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Relatives and friends are invited. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Rapid population growth, changing times force small fire districts to adapt Oct 21, 2007
"If you look at the East Bay Bike Path, down in East Providence, Barrington, Warren and into Bristol, there are a whole lot of roads in and out of it. We don't have that same kind of luxury up this way. Since this bikeway has been built, activity along the river has exploded with all of the kayaking and boating, etc. "Accessibility for us is a real problem," he added. "There aren't as many roads leading to the river. That's why we went out and bought an all-terrain-like vehicle called a John... (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Rhode Island plans to prepare for higher water Oct 20, 2007
Fugate said sea-level rise became an issue during the last year as the council began revising its management plan for what it calls the Metrobay region that includes Providence, East Providence and Pawtucket, where intense waterfront development is expected to take place in the next few years. The council, working with the Sea Grant program and the Coastal Resources Center at the University of Rhode Island's Bay Campus, began taking a longer look, he said. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Weather clears up for parade Oct 10, 2007
Other bands included the 88th Army Marching Band, Blackstone-Millville Regional Marching Band, Colonial Pipers Bagpipe Band, Douglas High School Marching Band, East Providence High School Marching Band, Hills-Mills Comedy Clown Band, Lincoln High School Marching Band, Mt. St. Charles Senior Band, Munroe Dairy Band, North Smithfield High School Marching Band, Providence Brass Band and Swords, Songs Marching in front of the first division of the parade were members of the Autumnfest 2007 Steering... (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Rhode Island Senator Stephen Alves denies he blocked bill in order to punish city Oct 4, 2007
EAST PROVIDENCE - A state senator reportedly under FBI scrutiny denied yesterday that he blocked legislation in order to punish a city because it refused to invest its pension fund with him. Senator Stephen Alves, a Democrat who works as a stockbroker, called the allegations "absolutely baseless" and said he will not resign as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee despite calls to step aside from Governor Don Carcieri. (Boston Globe)
Choice and Competition for TV Service on the Way to More Rhode Island Consumers Oct 3, 2007
The communities are Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, East Providence, Glocester, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Smithfield and Woonsocket. Upon receiving approval from the DPUC, Verizon expects to be able to begin offering the service next year to some of the 115,000 households in these communities, which constitute the state's cable service areas 1 and 4. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
James W. Taylor, Jr. Sep 22, 2007
Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. VISITATION Monday 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, C/O Home ce Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Searchers reach out to bikers, car lovers Sep 21, 2007
"Last Saturday, we had a strategy meeting at company headquarters, and we began looking at other options. I suggested that we needed to reach out much farther than the 25 people or so we had looking, and that we had to get more boots on the street ... So why not try motorcycle clubs? "I spent time handing out flyers and talking to people at Sam's Club in Seekonk, Standard Hardware in East Providence, A Beer in Johnston; I was begging them to help us find this girl, and there were other people... (Woonsocket Call, RI)
E.P. school officials nervous over fate of budget Sep 19, 2007
EAST PROVIDENCE - It's going to get worse before it gets better. That is the message coming from school department officials as their budget awaits approval by the City Council. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Diageo Supports First Ever National 'We Don't Serve Teens' Week Sep 14, 2007
Diageo is supporting the following "We Don't Serve Teen" events this week: -- Monday, September 10, 2007, 10:30am - Atlanta, Georgia -- Monday, September 10, 2007, 10am - Wauwatosa, Wisconsin -- Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 10am - East Providence, Rhode Island -- Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 10am - Fairview Park, Ohio -- Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 10am - St. Louis, Missouri -- Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 11am - Fort Collins, Colorado -- Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 2pm - Akron, Ohio... (PR Newswire)
Sacred Heart Launches "Wear Your Colors" Campaign Sep 12, 2007
The Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce a two-year partnership with Turfer Athletic of East Providence, Rhode Island. The multi-year agreement will enhance and expand the athletic branding initiative and official athletic licensing program for the Pioneers. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Steven R. Turbesi Sep 6, 2007
He was a Maintenance supervisor at Tyco in East Providence, RI and formerly worked at Avery Dennison in Framingham, MA. Steven was an avid truck enthusiast and sports fan. Funeral will be held Thursday 9:00 AM from CARTIER'S FUNERAL HOME 151 So. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
More of this story Aug 31, 2007
Also listed were: 1,000 from John Petrarca of Lincoln; 500 from Thomas Casale of Scituate; 500 from Gregory Gobel of Glocester; 300 from Nicholas Rampone of Lincoln; 250 from Thomas Hardiman of Foster; 250 from David Darlington of North Kingstown; 200 from David Miller of Cumberland; 150 from Saverio A. DeRuggiero of Middletown; 150 from Christopher Gasbarro of East Providence; 150 from Daniel DiPrete of Narragansett; 150 from Marguerite Reynolds of North Scituate; 150 from Joe Tutalo of... (Newport Daily News, RI)
Fish ladders come to Blackstone Aug 28, 2007
Between now and construction's start, EA Engineering Science and Technology, based in East Providence and led by scientist Samuel Whitin, will conduct those studies, Geary said. They will include the river's depth at certain junctures, speed of flow and "footings." Locations and size of such ladders have yet to be determined. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Stasia S. (Zuromski) Regula Aug 28, 2007
Sister of Anna S. Fusi of East Providence, Jennie Morris of Denver, Colo ... Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence ... In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI 02914 www. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Doris T. (Lohnes) Sullivan Aug 27, 2007
a daughter of the late Albert and Mabel (Sawler) Lohnes, she previously resided in East Providence and Pawtucket. She was employed by Arbeka Webbing Co., Pawtucket for over 30 years until retiring. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Top football team in all 50 states Aug 23, 2007
SI.com - More Sports - Top football team in each of the 50 states andD.C. - Wednesday August 22, 2007 3:26PM. Top football team in each of the 50 states and D.C.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jose G. Pereira Aug 21, 2007
a brother, Antonio Pereira of Portugal, two sisters, Conceicao Bernardo of East Providence and Delma Tavares of Fall River, Mass. eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Cops: Investigation into stolen vehicle, hit and run leads to discovery of pilfered power tools Aug 16, 2007
The woman was located a short distance away in East Providence. The woman identified Jeffrey La Palme as the driver of the hit and run vehicle. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Rose L. (Michaud) Lord Ireland Aug 14, 2007
In lieu of flowers donations to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd. East Providence, RI 02914 would be appreciated. A Memorial Mass in her memory will be celebrated at St. Catherine Church 3252 Post Road, Warwick on Thursday August 16th at 9 a.m. Burial will be private. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Cities earn high marks for recycling Aug 10, 2007
JOHNSTON --- Residents of Pawtucket, Central Falls and East Providence may take a bow ... Central Falls Mayor Charles Moreau and recycling coordinator Ken Vaudreuil received a grant of $9,533 from Mike Mesolella, the corporation's municipal liaison, and executive director Michael O'Connell, while East Providence recycling coordinator Steve Mutter accepted another for his municipality worth $31,356 ... Central Falls ranked 11th and East Providence 15th on that list of 18. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. appeals court order Aug 10, 2007
Defendants in the case include: Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas, 45, of Charlestown; Hiawatha Brown, 53, of East Providence; Thawn Harris, 28, of Charlestown; John Brown, 48, of Richmond; Randy Noka, 49, of Richmond; Bella D. Noka, 41, of Richmond; and Adam W. Jennings, 39, of Hope Valley. The seven tribal members are charged with criminal misdemeanors from disorderly conduct to simple assault on police officers. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Hospital giants join forces Jul 29, 2007
Lifespan hospitals include Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's Hospital; The Miriam Hospital in Providence; Bradley Hospital, a children's psychiatric hospital in East Providence; and Newport Hospital. It was formed in 1994. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Cat 'predicts' the deaths of nursing home residents... Jul 27, 2007
" Certanly, some relatives of those who have had the 'Oscar experience', feel his contribution was positive. "Oscar's presence gave a sense of completion and contentment," says Jack McCullough of East Providence, whose mother and aunt both died at Steere. "What could be more peaceful than a purring cat. And what sound more beautiful to fill one's ears when leaving life. (The Drudge Report)
Military children connect at R.I. camp Jul 15, 2007
In the shade of a tarpaulin nearby, Taylor Jordan , 12, from East Providence , Haynes, from Coventry, and Viens, from Woonsocket, lounged in foldout canvas chairs and discussed "My War Diaries ," a show they have seen on Discovery's Military Channel. "The one about the camels was awesome!" said Jordan, whose mother deployed to Iraq on July 6. (Boston Globe)
Two men stabbed in E.P. Jul 13, 2007
EAST PROVIDENCE - Two men were stabbed in the abdomen hours after an alleged altercation with two other men early Thursday morning. Police say the two men, a 39-year-old from East Providence and a 38-year-old from Cranston, were at a house at 22 Bluff St. around 1 a.m. when Glenn Miller, 52, and his nephew, Frank Miller, 47, both of East Providence, arrived at the home ... "They were pretty good stab wounds." Frank and Glenn then left the scene and were later apprehended by East Providence... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
A grand send-off Jul 12, 2007
EAST PROVIDENCE - A few weeks ago when Humberto "Al" Araujo, 63, stepped into the Riviera Inn on North Broadway, he had an inkling he'd be back soon to celebrate an important milestone in his life. So on Wednesday afternoon, when his wife, Lidia, of 38 years, suggested going out for dinner, he figured he would take her to her favorite restaurant, Spain. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Lung cancer: A small bump in the road Jul 10, 2007
But we're not Tony, a 72-year-old volunteer head coach of the East Providence Boys Club Tidal Waves' youth swim team ... Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we hope to see you this summer at the East Providence Boys Club. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Army wants to dredge cove Jul 9, 2007
According to Bill Kavanaugh, project manager of the Corps' New England District, Programs/Project Management Division, the proposed dredging of the cove, a federal navigation project, would involve the removal of approximately 60,000 cubic yards of predominantly silt and clay. Natural shoaling processes have reduced the available depths in the 8-foot deep entrance channel, the 6-foot deep inner channel, the 6-foot deep south mooring basin, and the 6-foot deep mooring and turning basin, located... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
