Bob Siple Is EGPD’s New Deputy Chief
Siple has been with the department since 1984 It was former Police Chief Tom Coyle who set Bob Siple on the path that has now taken him to second in command at the East Greenwich Police Department. Siple, who was recently named deputy chief following the retirement of...
Field Hockey: EG Notches 1-0 Win Over NK
This game was action-packed, with both East Greenwich and North Kingstown playing their hearts out but in the end, EG finished on top, 1-0. The lone goal came in the first quarter, by Margaret Neville, assisted by Alex Mega. Most of the action took place in the North...
Hot Tip: EG News Knows How to Party!
Thanks to everyone who turned out for our first-ever in-person fundraiser Third time was a charm. EG News first planned to hold a bar fundraiser in April 2020 ('nuff said!). Then we aimed for early August, but the indoor venue just didn't seem right once the Delta...
Now Hiring in EG: Childcare Workers in High Demand
Whether you’re looking for a seasonal gig or a new year-round career, full- or part-time, let EG News help you in your job search. Below, we’ve rounded up hiring opportunities in East Greenwich that have been posted to the public within the last 7 days, including...
This Week in EG Real Estate: Falling Leaves and Drop in Inventory
Above: 120 Boulder Way Data is compiled via Riliving.com as of Thursday midday, 9/23/21, and represents one week of transactions. Properties are in East Greenwich unless notated by an * indicating the Warwick section of 02818. All information may be subject to change....
A Tasty ‘Taste of EG’ Stroll
Above: The lines for Rasa (below) and Raku Sakuru across the street were each so long they extended across Main Street, passing each other. The one-week delay did not appear to dampen appetites on Main Street Thursday evening, when many venues set up on the sidewalk...
Plugged In
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal provided information pertaining to how Instagram was having a deleterious effect on teens (especially girls). While many have been concerned about the amount of screentime young people are engaging with, this particular...
School Committee Special Election: Nicole Bucka Interview
Things don't always turn out as planned, as illustrated Monday evening for the candidate interview of Nicole Bucka, who is running to fill a vacant seat on the EG School Committee. Fortunately, Bucka's audio worked but my audio did not. So, the video presented below...
Obituary: Elmer Hall Palmer, 94
EG News Obituary Policy: We post obituaries relevant to our readers. If you would like to share an obituary, send it to [email protected] Put "obituary" in the subject line. Elmer Hall Palmer was born on a snowy Christmas morning at home on Alpha Road, in...
Obituary: Linda Erickson, 79
EG News Obituary Policy: We post obituaries relevant to our readers. If you would like to share an obituary, send it to [email protected] Put “obituary” in the subject line. Linda E.(Magnuson) Erickson passed away unexpectedly on September 15, at the age...
Obituary: Lillian Allen, 99
EG News Obituary Policy: We post obituaries relevant to our readers. If you would like to share an obituary, send it to [email protected] Put “obituary” in the subject line. Lillian L. Allen, 99, of North Kingstown, died peacefully at home surrounded by...
Obituary: Kimberly Markarian, 61
EG News Obituary Policy: We post obituaries relevant to our readers. If you would like to share an obituary, send it to [email protected] Put “obituary” in the subject line. Kimberly A. (Chrones) Markarian, 61, entered eternal life after 37 months battling...
Police Log: Missing Pride Flags, Sneaky Scammers & 200 Bicyclists
Monday, September 6 8:09 a.m. – Police cited a Massachusetts man, 25, for driving through a red light. He also received a court date for driving with an expired license. 9:07 a.m. – Police removed a needle found in the South County Trail park-and-ride lot. Tuesday,...
Council Wants Action on Measures to Slow Growth
Above: The Imperial, a new development off Greenwich Avenue, one of the several projects currently under construction in town. Councilor Donegan says encouraging more 55+ housing is the answer Town Councilor Mike Donegan complained last week about what he said was the...
EG Calendar: EG News @ Finn’s! Savor EG Postponed to 9/30
If you have an event you want to share, send it to [email protected] Photo by Ray Johnson Through Oct. 5: Early voting is available in the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Nicole Bucka and Peter Carney are running for a...
EG Football: Bested by Cumberland, 12-7
Above: EG's Jonah Hill scores in the first quarter. The EGHS Varsity Football team traveled to Tucker Field in Cumberland Friday night for its first official game of the fall Division I season. The team held their own against the Clippers until the fourth quarter...
Boys Soccer: SK Beats EG, 2-0
Above: Carson Paull #16 with a header. This game was end-to-end action, with both teams playing well. It all came down to attempts made and goals in. SK ended on top 2 to 0. “Other than two mistakes that we made on free kicks, we played very well defensively against...
Low Key Brings Club-Like Feel to Main Street
EG native Zach Flanders persevered through the pandemic to open the cocktail barBy the end of 2019, things were looking pretty good for Low Key, the Main Street cocktail bar envisioned by Zach Flanders. He’d gotten the necessary zoning approvals and a...
‘Savor EG’ Goes Deckside at EG Yacht Club
14 local restaurants will be offering tastings to kick off the 2021 EG Restaurant Week Savor EG returns to the East Greenwich Yacht Club Tuesday, Thursday, Sept. 23 – a welcome return after a one-year pandemic-forced hiatus. Much of the event will be held outdoors, on...
Water Main Break Closes Cedar, Middle at Intersection
Traffic is being detoured A water main under Cedar Avenue just east of the Kenyon-Middle intersection broke Friday afternoon around 2 p.m., prompting detours away from the busy roads just as school was letting out at the middle and high schools. The break caused a...
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