March 28, 2024
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State House – Senate Majority Whip Valarie Lawson and Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo are sponsoring legislation to expand Rhode Island’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program from six weeks … more
Dear Parents/Guardians, Dighton Elementary and Palmer River Elementary School will be taking appointments for preschool screenings for the 2024-2025 school year. Residents of Dighton and … more
The Blizzard of Giving, Inc. is available all year round to help Rehoboth Children. We are here to help make your child’s birthday even more special! Please visit our website … more
The Friends of East Providence Public Library are now accepting books for their Spring Book Sale. Hardcover and softcover books in gently used and resalable condition are wanted. Books should have … more
The Zoning Board of Appeals held a Public Hearing on January 8th regarding a proposed residential development which would be situated on the former Firefly golf course. The developer, 320 Fall … more
Dighton-Rehoboth School Superintendent Bill Runey unveiled plans for the district’s future at the school committee meeting’s January 9 meeting.  One project is a new elementary … more
Seekonk residents were surprised to see increases in their property tax bills. Some voiced their frustrations on social media. “We need some fiscal responsibility here,” said Barbara … 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
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
Hunger is largely an invisible problem. Unless you experience hunger yourself, or volunteer at a food pantry or meal site and see the long lines of people seeking help, it’s hidden from view. … more
Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) is backing efforts to crack down on “revenge porn” by supporting legislation that imposes strong penalties for sharing … more
State House — Rep. John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Tiverton, Portsmouth), the Majority Floor Manager of the House of Representatives, has introduced legislation that would protect the Sapowet … more
(Dec. 12, 2023) — The East Providence Prevention Coalition was recognized by the McKee Administration on Thursday, December 13, 2023, for its efforts to reach out to young people and steer them … more
2023 featured leadership changes for the town’s Public Safety Departments and the Seekonk Public Schools. Last January, the Board of Selectmen voted to terminate Police Chief Dean … more
The year was notable for some administrative changes for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. Dighton-Rehoboth High School Principal Gail DeCecco resigned last June. The district hired … more
The Town Clerk’s office wishes everyone a happy, healthy and safe 2024. 2024 TOWN CENSUS INFORMATION The 2024 Annual Town census has been mailed to all households in Seekonk. Please update … more
Hello All ~ Happy New Year ~ I wish you all a safe, HEALTHY , happy, peaceful, and prosperous New Year.  By now you should have received your 2024 Annual Census form or it should arrive during … more
City Grinds to a Halt with 195W Bridge Closure – Ends 2023 with a bang! The City of East Providence was hit with a triple whammy as the year came to a close. Call it a gift from the Grinch … more
Citing a police report that said, “between the years 2013-2023, there have been over 2,000 calls for service at the Inn and some 300 arrests,” the East Providence City Council has … more
The East Providence Police Department has announced the arrest of 20-year-old Pawtucket resident, Jose Hernandez. Captain Michael Rapoza, East Providence Police Public Information Officer, said … more
Town Clerk Florice Craig has retired. Her final day was December 21. “I enjoy the various issues and challenges that every day brings with working as the Town Clerk,” Craig told the Reporter … more
During the 20th century, Rehoboth Schools transitioned from one-room school houses to four-room school houses. (Pleasant Street School, Anawan School and North Rehoboth School) These four-room … more
Over the course of the coming eight years, we will celebrate the events that gave us our Independence. The first official event leading to our independence were the actions at Lexington and Concord, … more
The young women of Girl Scout Troop 707 have a new holiday tradition as, for the seventh year, the scouts conducted a toy drive for the benefit of the children of Doorways’ client families. The … more
Once again, to celebrate Christmas, the McGovern family conducted a massive toy drive to benefit the children of Doorways client families. The tradition started when daughter Kaylen was a … more
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