Obituary: Barbara Spinard Wyrostek, 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. Barbara A. (Lamoureux) Spinard Wyrostek, 79, of East Greenwich and Marco Island,...
Obituary: Ann Helen Sherman, 81
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. On June 2, Ann Helen Sherman of Edgartown, MA, left this world the way she lived —...
Obituary: Lorraine Doolin, 91
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. Lorraine (Harkins) Doolin, 91, of Wakefield, passed peacefully with her loved ones...
Obituary: Rev. Lois Neilsen, 90
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. The Rev. Lois Neilsen, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on May 22, while...
Juneteenth Walkers Welcome a New Day
Thirty people got up early Saturday morning to mark Juneteenth, June 19 – now a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery (read more about it HERE). The idea, according to organizer Bob Houghtaling, was to celebrate the dawning of a new day. Hence the early...
Old Jailkeeper’s House Sells for $550,000
One possible use: as a boutique hotelThe Marinosci Group is the new owner of the historic Old Jailhouse at 110 King Street, bought for $550,000 from the East Greenwich Historic Preservation Society. New owner Gary Marinosci owns several properties on Water Street,...
EG Calendar: EGHS Wall of Honor, Dogs on Main Stroll, Pride Picnic, Benefit Concert
If you have an event you want to share, send it to [email protected] Monday, June 21 Town Council meeting – On the agenda, not a whole lot actually: A resolution for recognizing Pride Month, a vote to award up to $126,000 to M.E. O’Brien & Sons to...
Boys Volleyball: D2 State Title Win Over Classical, 3-1
Above: EGHS 2021 Boys Volleyball D2 State Champions, after beating Classical 3-1. The East Greenwich Boys Volleyball team dropped the first set but then came back to win the next three and capture the Division 2 state championship over Classical, 3-1, Saturday...
LTE: Town Budget Demonstrates EG’s Resilience
By Mark Schwager The views expressed are my own and are not an official communication from the Town Council or Town of East Greenwich. The adoption of the annual town budget is a major milestone in a Town Council’s calendar. It is even more significant this year as...
Road Rage + Axe = Arrests
Photo credit: Sam Ross/theradioscout.com Police arrested two brothers from Wyoming, R.I., ages 29 and 31, for disorderly conduct after a road rage incident in which one of them allegedly struck another car with a hatchet. The 29-year-old, who is accused of wielding...
Boys Lacrosse: EG Heads to State Final After 8-7 Win Over SK
Above: EG's #9, Matt McKenzie going for the goal. McKenzie scored 5 for the Avengers. The Boys Lacrosse team is facing North Kingstown in the state D2 final Saturday after a nail-biting overtime semifinal win against South Kingstown, 8-7. Co-captain Matt McKenzie, a...
2021 Main Street Stroll Schedule
First up, dogs! The Main Street Strolls are back this year after taking last summer off (COVID, of course) and the first one is just a week away – when Main Street goes to the dogs. In addition to the theme of any of the strolls, shops and restaurants will be open and...
This Week in EG Real Estate: 17 Sold
Above: 50 Harwood Road (SOLD, 6/21, $1,370,000) Data is compiled via Riliving.com as of midday Friday, 6/18/21, and represents one week of transactions. Properties are in East Greenwich unless notated by an * indicating the Warwick section of 02818. All information...
Obituary: Daniel Gundler, 70
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. Daniel F. Gundler, 70, passed away June 17, at home. He is survived by his loving...
Obituary: Marianne Salisbury, 91
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. Marianne H. (Hart) Salisbury, 91, of North Kingstown, passed away on May 23, at...
Obituary: George Loxton, Jr., 90
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. George William Loxton, Jr. confidently passed to a glorious life on June 1, at the...
Summer Programs at EG Parks & Recreation
Summer is here! East Greenwich Parks & Recreation is offering a variety of camps and programs for kids and adults. This year we have great new programs and so many opportunities for fun this summer. Sign up for one week of camp or all six, take a class, or come...
Now Hiring in EG: Medical and Vet Techs in High Demand
Last updated Thursday, June 17, 2021. 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...
Proposed State Police Barracks in EG? Nope
Above: The proposed RISP Southern Barracks would be located in West Greenwich on New London Turnpike just off Route 95. Editor's note: the original story got the location of the proposed new barracks wrong. We regret the error and thank Reader Bob Ingerson for setting...
EG Teens Doing Good: Reese and Maya
Reese Fahys with her $1,000 donation to the YMCA. When Reese Fahys was named Gatorade’s R.I. Cross Country Player of the Year earlier this spring, she was awarded $1,000. Recently she donated the full amount to the Greater Providence YMCA to provide children in need...
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