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Seekonk School Committee meetings are no longer being live-streamed, which led to some tension at Monday’s meeting. “In early December, it was brought to our attention that the streaming of … more
East Providence, RI – On December 10, 2023, East Providence Police responded to the area of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Crowne Avenue just after 1:00 am for a report of a motor vehicle crash. … more
Thursday 7/21/22 at 7pm at Francis Farm in Rehoboth there is a meeting of the K-8 Withdrawal Committee Tuesday 7/26/22 at 6:30pm at DRRHS there is a School Committee meeting discussing the K-8 … more
  Rehoboth’s share of the new Bristol/Plymouth Regional Technical High School is $9 million. The new school is set to open in 2026. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 14. … more
Residents of Rehoboth,At the April 4th annual town election, in addition to voting for candidates for various offices, the ballot will contain a debt exclusion question. The purpose of this question … more
The Board of Selectmen mourned the recent passing of Ken Abrams, a member of the Park Commission as well as a Vietnam veteran. Chairman Skip Vadnais said Abrams was “a fabric of this … more
Seekonk School Superintendent Rich Drolet and Selectmen Chairman Justin Sullivan have responded to criticism from Seekonk Concerned Citizens regarding the Aitken Elementary School expansion project. … more
A group of students at East Providence High School have formed to show up at school events, on and off campus, for the purpose of supporting classmates. They dress in Townie regalia; they carry … more
Dighton-Rehoboth School Superintendent Bill Runey is looking ahead to next year’s budget cycle with some concern. Last April, Rehoboth voters rejected a temporary tax increase to pay for … more
My name is Kyle Juckett. Last year I was one of several that ran for a seat on the Seekonk School Committee. I'm a father of three children who attend Martin Elementary School, a husband to an … more
Rehoboth Selectman Michael Deignan is not running for another term on the Board of Selectmen. There are two open three year seats for the April 2 town election. Deignan made the announcement on … more
David Andrade and Adam Petronio were defeated in their bids for re-election to the Seekonk Board of Selectmen Monday. Andrade served three terms on the board. Petronio was elected to the board in … more
The state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) says both member towns need to approve an amendment to the regional school agreement before a K-8 withdrawal can occur.In a … more
Last Monday, Selectman Lenny Mills explained the state would be monitoring more thoroughly for water pollution. "We have to do it," Mills said. "We don't have a choice, it's not an option." … more
Voting for a candidate to represent you can feel overwhelming. My goal with this announcement, is to separate myself from the pack. My name is Edward Wencis and I am your candidate for East … more
Selectman Michael Deignan has suggested building a new playground. “Rehoboth doesn’t have a playground (for children),” Deignan said at the board’s September 6 meeting. … more
A special town meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 pm at Francis Farm. The meeting agenda will feature four articles, mainly pertaining to financial matters. It will be held at Francis Hall, which … more
[Pawtucket, RI November 21, 2022] — Saint Raphael Academy congratulates students from the East Providence who have achieved honor roll status for the first quarter marking period in academic … more
Newton, MA -- The Spring 2023 Dean's List includes students who have completed at least 12 credits as a full-time student in that semester and have achieved a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. The list … more
RI Representative June Speakman and Massachusetts Representative Steven Howitt were joined by Warren Councilperson Keri Cronin, Pokanoket Sachem Dancing Star, Pokanoket Sagamore Winds of Thunder, … more
Seekonk Public Schools Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell said parents are being notified about the content in human sexuality classes and health classes. “Beyond that formal policy, all … more
Worcester, MA -- More than 1,600 students were named to the College of the Holy Cross' Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the Fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year. The … more
State House – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa that protects patients from an insurance scheme called “white bagging” that interferes with how … more
East Providence, RI – The East Providence Recreation Department will sponsor beginner lessons in Shotokan Karate-Do for adults and youth ages 10 and over. The instructor is Eduardo Bettencourt. … more
Dear East Providence voters,  East Providence has one of the higher numbers of senior citizens as homeowners in Rhode Island.  As the city councilman-at-large, I will propose an … more
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