April 19, 2024
Opinion
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Years ago in 1987 Dighton and Rehoboth joined in an agreement to form a regional K-12 school district. At that time it was a fair and equitable decision. Now however it is not. The Department of … more
It never ceases to amaze the guarded defensive posturing displayed by the School Department at Town Meeting when a suggestion is made to make a change in the budget. The body language of the School … more
Student loans have become quite the hot-button topic. And it’s no wonder why. According to the Federal Reserve, the United States owes over $1.6 trillion of student loan debt—yeah, … more
Summertime and the reading is easy. I’ve always liked the made-up word “unputdownable” to describe a real page-tuner. Two of the books I’ve read lately that fit this … more
We would like to thank all of the hardworking volunteers that came out to help with the annual Spring cleanup. We had over 200 volunteers and together we collected in excess of 241 bags of trash off … more
The Rehoboth Conservation Commission wants to thank all those citizens who attended the annual Town Meeting and showed such overwhelming support, voting 99 to 3 for the control and custody article … more
I would like to thank all the participants who signed up and donated their time and energy to help keep the Town of Seekonk beautiful. Starting the week of Earth Day in April and extending into May, … more
I would like to give our Finance Committee a big thank you for putting the line item budget back in the warrant. Although I realize that money can get moved from one line to another, I think it is … more
What exactly is a personal brand? I’m glad you asked. Simply put, your personal brand is how others perceive you. It’s an outside snapshot of what you value on the inside. A personal … more
Nashville, Tenn. — Rising inflation is impacting nearly every American in the early start of 2022. But according to Ramsey Solutions’ Q1 State of Personal Finance study, 85% of those who … more
College can be a lot of things—fun, exciting, challenging, exhausting, rewarding—but “cheap” doesn’t usually make the list. And if you’re in college right now, or … more
Summer’s just around the corner, which means you might be thinking about one of my favorite things ever: vacation! In fact, I always joke that vacation planning is basically one of my spiritual … more
There's stories In the elderly,Who wonderHow they end,That can be toldIn part or wholeBy family And friends. May manyOf the former, Take the time To hear.May the latter Also,Be plentiful And near.Don … more
Generosity, compassion, empathy, charity—these are the things that make us human. When we see someone hurting, reaching out to help comes almost as naturally as reaching for your smartphone … more
Bees are crucial for our survival and the planet overall. However, due to things like habitat destruction and invasive farming methods, some say the bee population is plummeting. Luckily … more
What could be more spring-like than watching little lambs on a beautiful afternoon (somewhat rare this April)? We recently enjoyed the sheep-shearing event at Gore Place historic farm in Waltham. … 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
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
Does someone you know talk constantly about being mentally overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted by their job? Or maybe you are the one feeling trapped on your drive to work, and it feels like every … more
As we rejoice in the natural beauties of spring, let's remember the importance of the insects! They are essential as pollinators for the flowers we admire and the food we eat, and they are also … more
Dear East Providence voters. East Providence has a high number of senior citizens as homeowners. As the city councilman-at-large, I will propose looking into an ordinance which will hopefully give … more
I wanted to thank everyone for their support throughout the Election. I had the luxury of meeting many great people here in Seekonk; Parents, Grandparents, concerned Citizens and Taxpayers. We shared … more
Annual Town Meeting Rehoboth voters are advised that the date for the Annual Town Meeting and a Special Town Meeting preceding the Annual for the Town of Rehoboth has been rescheduled by the Board of … more
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