East Providence establishes inaugural Restaurant Week

East Providence is finally jumping on the "foodie" bandwagon with the creation of the city's inaugural "Restaurant Week" to take place in June. The event was established by City Council …
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Gallery: EPHS boys' lacrosse vs. Tiverton
After a quick start to the season, the East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team has run into a rough patch, including a 15-4 … Read More
Weaver Library unveils painting of iconic Copper Beech Tree
The creator of the piece and enthusiasts of the East Providence Public Libraries from around the city gathered Wednesday night, April … Read More
New third lane on bridge appears to be the charm in reducing snarls
After several ham-handed missteps in recent months, it appears state officials finally came upon a meaningful and immediate response … Read More
Sports
East Providence edges ever closer to top of Division II boys' tennis ranks
The East Providence High School boys' tennis team reached what turns out the be the most important portion of its 2024 Division II … Read More
Townies triumph twice at Classical Classic outdoor track meet
The East Providence High School outdoor track and field teams got their first true glimpse at the overall competition around Rhode … Read More
Townies top Huskies in 2024 golf home opener
It was a slightly disappointing start to a condensed 2024 regular season home schedule for the East Providence High School golf team … Read More
Opinion
It’s more clear than ever – the kids are in crisis

STORY OF THE WEEK: State-mandated disclosures about the deaths and near-deaths of Rhode Island children have become increasingly frequent over the last year. Twenty-eight fatalities and an identical …

Letter: Help Rhode Islanders afford the medication they need

Serious bridge concerns were first documented in 2015

Letter: Managing to save Atlantic herring is a tall order

RIPTA director’s resignation highlights myriad transportation problems

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.