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1. OSHA Launches Investigation Of East Providence Plant Following Explosion (patch.com) — East Providence residents are learning more about the Aspen Aerogels plant explosion that injured 13 workers, as federal workplace regulators open a formal investigation. OSHA now has six months to review what happened, while the company and local authorities say the site is secure, all hospitalized workers are discharged, and a full probe into the cause is underway.
2. Former Hasbro toy sculptor enters EP Ward 3 school committee race (eastbayri.com) — A longtime East Providence resident and former Hasbro toy sculptor, David O’Connell is running for the Ward 3 seat on the East Providence School Committee, emphasizing budget frugality and listening closely to teachers. Drawing on decades of business and freelance experience, he says he wants to help the district stretch its $100 million budget while supporting staff and students’ love of learning.
3. NBC 10 AM Flash Briefing April 10, 2026 (turnto10.com) — East Providence residents should know that an explosion at a local manufacturing plant injured 11 people Wednesday night, though details remain limited. The same news briefing also highlights a 90-year-old East Providence teacher retiring again, alongside other short regional crime and school safety updates from Warwick, Johnston, and Attleboro.
4. Warwick schools to extend school days 15 minutes to make up for snow days (turnto10.com) — East Providence readers get a quick note that firefighters recently handled a house fire in the city, mentioned within a broader update on Warwick schools. Warwick Public Schools will extend 44 school days by 15 minutes after the Blizzard of 2026, allowing the year to end on June 18.
5. New legislation would expand sports betting options in RI (wpri.com) — A state representative from East Providence is leading a push to open Rhode Island’s sports betting market to more online operators, aiming to boost tax revenue and keep bettors from crossing into Massachusetts. The bill, which could pass before the 2026 football season, would add competing apps while maintaining strict oversight and support resources for problem gambling.
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