March 29, 2024
Opinion
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I grew up in the village in the cottage behind the Old Post Office. My Grandfather, Carl Swanson, was the Postmaster for many years. I frequently do Google Maps flyovers to see how things have … 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
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
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
August 13 is apparently National Garage Sale Day. I don’t know who invented it, but more power to them. We live in modern times though, and selling your unwanted stuff online can be way more … more
Well, folks, it’s somehow January already. And you know what that means: training your brain to write 2023 instead of 2022 on everything. It also means the season of resolutions is officially … 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
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
I love Thanksgiving almost as much as I love Christmas. There’s just something about the family time, and the official kickoff to the whole holiday season that feels extra cozy and magical. But … more
Financial literacy is the possession of skills that allows people to make smart decisions with their money. Although understanding stats and facts about money is great, no one has truly grasped … more
The Great Resignation has left companies short-staffed. And even though the number of remaining employees is still far more than the number of those who left, it’s the ones who jumped ship who … more
One of the privileges of living in a small town like Rehoboth is the opportunity to participate in our town meetings. Town meetings are the purest form of democracy in our nation because EVERY vote … more
Christmas is supposed to be a season full of joy. And sometimes, you have to be intentional about protecting that joy. One thing that instantly puts the spirit of the season at risk is comparison, … more
So many eyes Stare at the night. Sometimes stars Are in their sight. Sometimes darkness Is all that's shared. For night Tells us different stories, While we view Night's different glories. Thank you, … more
Rehoboth Ramblings By Leslie Patterson    “Travel is stressful.” So say 92% of those responding to a recent survey quoted in the Boston Globe. My first thought was … more
“What do you think these are?”  It was our first spring in our new home. My husband and I were enjoying a walk around the yard, when we came across a patch that was full of pink … more
When F. Scott Fitzgerald remarked “the rich are different from you and me”, Ernest Hemingway famously replied, “Yes, they have more money.” A new response to this might be … more
Clouds marched high Above the trees, In bold and Silent stride. Tree branches moved Below the clouds And tried to catch My eye. I kept watch Of the clouds As they … more
"Start with what's necessary. Then start working on the possible. And suddenly, you're doing what was impossible." –St. Francis Assisi In the past three years, the only constant was … 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
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
Summer has come and we need to think of our pets. Please try and keep your pets inside where it’s cool and have plenty of fresh cold water near them at all times if they have to be … more
Shyly creeping Through the Ground. Has the Last snow Come around? This tiny thing With iron chin, Lets the fight For spring Begin. Don Gardner Seekonk more
Online scammers have gotten so sneaky lately that it’s not just your elderly grandparents at risk—boomers, millennials and even Gen Z-ers can get taken advantage of if they’re not … more
This is in response to "The Beacon Installed at Seekonk Intersection". Is this a joke? Do the Seekonk Board of Selectmen members seriously believe this is a way to deter accidents or speeding over … more
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