EG Man Charged In $8 Million Ponzi Scheme
By Elizabeth F. McNamara East Greenwich resident David Wagner, of Downing Street, was arrested earlier today in what authorities in New York are calling an $8 million Ponzi scheme. He and Marc Lawrence of St. Petersburg, Fla., are accused of forcing employees to...
Smoke and Mystery: Vaping at EGHS
By Suraj Sait A cloud of smoke settles over the bathroom next door to Mr. Petrucci’s classroom, permeating each and every stall. It’s the passing time between periods and the bathrooms are full of students determined to sneak in a puff during the school day. These...
Police Log: Assault, Drunk Driving & Car Chase
By Bethany J. Hashway Monday, May 28 6:04 p.m. – Police arrested an East Greenwich man, 58, on a warrant issued by Central Falls police for two counts of assault. The man was taken into custody and taken to EGPD for processing. Later he was turned over to Central...
Sprigs Finds New Home in CVS Plaza
The good news is Sprigs hasn’t closed. It’s only moved. A Main Street go-to for flowers, plants and gifts for the past 13 years, Sprigs can now be found at 533 Main Street (locally known as the CVS plaza), next to Jersey Mike’s sub shop. The main...
Field Trip Policy Challenge: How to Handle Club Trips?
By Elizabeth F. McNamara The high school chess club meets after school, is open to anyone with an interest in chess, has a picture in the yearbook and uses chess sets brought in from home. It’s a club, an uncomplicated club. Until, that is, they decide they’d like to...Upcoming Events
Jun
27
Thu
5:00 pm
Chalk the Block
@ Town Hall, on Courthouse Lane and Pierce Street
Chalk the Block
@ Town Hall, on Courthouse Lane and Pierce Street
Jun 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join the festivities for CHALK THE BLOCK at the Arts on Main Stroll. The event will kick off at the East Greenwich Town Hall and drawing will take place on Courthouse Lane and Peirce Street.[...]
Jun
28
Fri
9:00 am
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Jun 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Goddard Park Farmers Market offers more than 20 vendors selling everything from produce and plants, to meat, fish and cheese, to flowers, pet treats and homemade personal care products. It’s a lovely spot for[...]
Jul
5
Fri
9:00 am
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Jul 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Goddard Park Farmers Market offers more than 20 vendors selling everything from produce and plants, to meat, fish and cheese, to flowers, pet treats and homemade personal care products. It’s a lovely spot for[...]
Jul
12
Fri
9:00 am
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Jul 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Goddard Park Farmers Market offers more than 20 vendors selling everything from produce and plants, to meat, fish and cheese, to flowers, pet treats and homemade personal care products. It’s a lovely spot for[...]
Jul
19
Fri
9:00 am
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Goddard Park Farmers Market offers more than 20 vendors selling everything from produce and plants, to meat, fish and cheese, to flowers, pet treats and homemade personal care products. It’s a lovely spot for[...]