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1. Crash causes heavy traffic in East Providence (newsbreak.com) ā A crash at the East ProvidenceāSeekonk line backed up traffic for hours Friday and temporarily shut down part of Taunton Avenue, though the road has since reopened. Police from East Providence and Seekonk, along with Massachusetts transportation officials, responded, and details on injuries or the cause are still being gathered for local drivers and residents.
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2. What's been the key to East Providence football's success? A history lesson. (providencejournal.com) ā East Providence High's football team has surged back into statewide contention by returning to its old-school triple-option offense, led by standout senior Isaac Rodriguez. After a dominant win over previously unbeaten Pawtucket, the Townies remain undefeated and now face a major road test at Burrillville, with players openly eyeing a potential Super Bowl appearance for the first time in nearly 20 years.
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3. Living Shorelines Armor the Coast With Plants, Rocks, and Oysters ā¢ NEIWPCC (neiwpcc.org) ā East Providence's Rose Larisa Park now benefits from a living shoreline installed in 2020, using rocks, plantings, and restored salt marsh to reduce erosion and storm damage. The project is part of a broader Northeast push to replace aging seawalls with nature-based defenses that can strengthen over time, improve water quality, and enhance public access to the waterfront.
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4. Police Blotter: GOP Senate candidate John Deaton's law office vandalized (bostonherald.com) ā An East Providence law office belonging to Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton was struck by a thrown wooden dowel that shattered the front window Friday, though the lone employee inside was unharmed. East Providence police are investigating the vandalism, which Deaton links to heated campaign rhetoric, while Sen. Ed Markey's campaign has publicly condemned the attack.
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