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In today's newsletter:

  • Can this young Townies squad turn talent into a state title run?
  • How the Washington Bridge saga still shapes daily life in East Providence

Also on today's calendar: Qigong Class and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in East Providencefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Breezy; a morning flurry, with a high of 31 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, brisk and cold, temps: high: 26, low: 16.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vaz nets 13 as Townies fall to Central 74-52 (eastbayri.com) — East Providence High’s boys basketball team dropped a 74–52 decision to unbeaten Central, slipping to 4–3 overall despite 13 points from standout sophomore Jayden Vaz. Players and coaches say the Townies’ talent is clear but mental toughness and consistency must improve. Recent games, including a big win over North Providence, highlight a young core that hopes to contend for a state title.
   

• Top 10 stories of 2025 in Rhode Island (newsfromthestates.com) — East Providence residents remain at the heart of the ongoing Washington Bridge crisis, with demolition of the westbound span finished but daily commuting headaches and unanswered safety questions lingering. The article recaps 2025’s biggest Rhode Island stories, from federal SNAP cuts that strained an East Providence food pantry to statewide hospital, transit, and political battles that could shape local services and budgets.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hello all!
    Looking for people who enjoy reading but struggle to do it on their own. I’d like to start a sort of study group: bring whatever book you’re reading… (Nextdoor East Providence)
  • Seekonk Marketbasket progress.
    Anyone wondering why it's going to take a long time to open, I saw today that this is not a reno. It's a complete demo. Plus, with the wind today,… (Nextdoor Kettle Point)
  • The City of East Providence, RI posted a job opening for Payroll Coordinator (CLOSED) in East Providence. Apply here.
  • St Joseph School Of Nursing posted a job opening for Housekeeping / EVS in Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Providence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Providence

  • WaterFire is looking to grow. Here's how a $3.75 million deal with Providence fits in. (providencejournal.com)
  • I'm proud of my son, the new Providence firefighter (inklink.news)

Pawtucket

  • Rhode Island State Police Task Force Nabs Pawtucket Neighbors In Same Day: Cops (patch.com)

Warwick

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