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10/03/2008

Students warned to stop loitering around Burger King
EAST PROVIDENCE — Parents of East Providence High School students didn’t expect the e-mail they received from school yesterday.

New donations add to East Providence’s wealth of pristine land along Runnins River
EAST PROVIDENCE Blue herons, a fantastic sunset, white-tailed deer or just a simple walk through nature can all be viewed and enjoyed along the Runnins River.

10/02/2008

East Providence candidates will square off in debate
EAST PROVIDENCE — Residents will have three chances to meet, question, listen to and evaluate the local candidates running for state and city offices next month.

10/01/2008

New charge filed against East Providence teachers
It’s the second time in as many weeks that the School Committee has filed an unfair labor practices complaint against the union.

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09/30/2008

East Providence political signs point the way to Nov. 4
The Canvassing Authority negotiates a winding road when it considers the locations of signs for candidates.

East Providence High School to induct 5 into Hall of Fame
The East Providence High School Hall of Fame’s 25th induction ceremony and dinner will be held on Oct. 26 at the Venus de Milo restaurant in Swansea. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7. Tickets at $40 per person are available in the office at East Providence High School, Edward R. Martin and Riverside middle schools. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Oct. 15.

Striking form
Professional bowler Billy Oatman gives tips on form to Jerry Sebree, 14, of East Hartford, Conn., who was at a youth bowling clinic Saturday at East Providence Lanes. The clinic was conducted by Oatman. At left, Gazmine Mason, 13, of Cranston, and Jadee Scott-Jones, 12, of East Providence, watch the exhibition game.

09/26/2008

Teachers union disputes school board position in East Providence contract talks
A representative of the teachers disputes school board allegations about contract talks.

09/25/2008

The rigors of rowing
Albin Moser, of East Providence, left, director of the Narragansett Boat Club, encourages a group of beginners learning to row their sculls on the Seekonk River in Providence. Above, instructor Kenneth Greer, of East Providence, tells Jeffrey Brock, of Providence, “Turn your oar a little more forward.” Brock and a dozen other students spend every Tuesday morning, weather permitting, learning from Moser and Greer the proper rowing technique for sculls. The lessons are open to the public.

East Providence workers’ new contract hikes health-care contributions
City workers represented by the steel workers union will see no pay raises in the first year, but their health-care costs are rising.

09/24/2008

East Providence ex-mayor fined $500 for ethics violation
Joseph Larisa Jr., a lawyer, broke the “revolving door” rule that bars officials from appearing before their own agencies for one year after leaving office.

East Providence School Committee files complaint against union
The unfair labor practice charge alleges teachers’ union negotiators are not bargaining a new pact “in good faith.”

East Providence ex-mayor fined $500 for ethics violation
Joseph Larisa Jr. broke the state Ethics Code’s “revolving door” rule that bars officials from appearing before their own agencies within a year of leaving office.

09/23/2008

DeVall promises to focus on what is best for all
Senate District 18 candidate Frank DeVall says he wants to present “just the facts” without any “attacks.”

09/19/2008

East Providence budget aims to preserve city services
EAST PROVIDENCE — More than 8,300 trees and 160 miles of road are maintained by park and highway personnel.

East Providence Senate candidate says she’s the real ‘new face’
Senate District 18 candidate Lynn (Mello) Vargas tells residents not to be fooled by her opponent’s claim that he is a “new face” in politics for East Providence.

09/18/2008

In East Providence budget, schools are the elephant in the room
EAST PROVIDENCE — Smack in the middle of a slideshow detailing the city’s financial gloom was a picture of an elephant.

09/17/2008

East Providence High School on track, but facility lacking, accreditation review finds
A review team notes the effect of budget constraints, but says the building doesn’t meet fire and health regulations. The high school will know whether it has been reaccredited by next month.