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You Know You're from East Providence When …

The Facebook group of East Providence memories continues to grow in number.

Did you ever buy a cheese slice from Athens Pizza? Did you go to the Pumpkin Patch on Warren Avenue for penny candy? Did you ice skate at the Dudley Richards rink in the winter?

The "You know you're from East Providence when…" group on Facebook boasts 1,519 members and 379 posts as of Thursday afternoon. With more and more adults joining the Facebook realm, the group – originally started in 2008 – continues to grow.

Current and former Townies alike have reconnected as they discuss topics such as rides and the transformation of Brooks to Rite-Aid.

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A spectrum of ages is also evident as older residents reminisce over former schools such as Central Junior High School and the Orchard Street School.

Whether from Riverside, Rumford, or central East Providence, there is something for everyone in the group dedicated to "16.6 square miles of perfection," according to the description.

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