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Advent Illuminations in the Saint John's Bible

Join the Reverend Vicki Ix for an introduction to the Saint John's Bible - the first handwritten bible commissioned by a monastic community in the last thousand years. With a focus on three illuminations that relate to the Advent scriptures, we will …

EPHS Career & Technical Center Offers Much

East Providence High School students who aren’t inclined to pursue a “white color job,” have an alternative option which will rival traditional careers. Some of today’s workforce, may not provide a guaranteed solid income and future as they once did.

The Chorus of East Providence to Hold Open Sing Rehearsals

The Chorus of East Providence will hold their Open Sing rehearsals for the 2026-27 choral year for interested singers. This is an opportunity for anyone with a love for singing to try out singing in …

East Providence Voters Elect New Council and School Committee Members

East Providence voters elected Democrats to all contested State House seats in Tuesday’s election, while several local races brought changes to the City Council and School Committee. In one of …

November News Briefs

New Budget Approved for 2026-2027 The Mayor’s office issued a statement following the signing of the new city budget last month.  In the release, Mayor DaSilva said: “I’ve signed the …

Rehoboth

The November Sports Push

Right at the doorstep of the end of the 2026 fall sports season, local teams within the Seekonk and Dighton-Rehoboth community are looking to put an exclamation mark on another season. With the …

From the Town Clerk

Hello All ~ I hope the November issue of the Reporter finds you all healthy and safe.  As we enter the month of November, this is a friendly reminder that quarterly Real Estate & Property …

Fall Town Meeting to Decide Major Changes

Some zoning bylaw changes will be decided at the November 17 Fall Town Meeting. One of those is the Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw. A new subsection reads as follows: “No ADU shall be separated …

The Village Green Fair – Christmas in Attleboro Falls

This year’s Fair will feature …. Cookies By the Dozen Hand Crafted Quilted & Sewn Items Food–To-Go or Eat-In Boutique Jewelry, Handcrafted Knits Christmas Tables featuring Christmas and …

Bristol Chapter of the MA Society of Genealogists Meeting

The Bristol Chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. will hold its monthly business meeting on Saturday, November 21st followed by a presentation beginning at Noon. This This presentation is free and Open to the Public.

Protect Our Town’s Natural Beauty… Before It’s Gone

The woods, fields, wetlands, and quiet roads that make Rehoboth feel like home are disappearing. Since 2011, our town has lost more than 20% of its natural land. Local assessment records show that 1,300 acres of undeveloped land in the past 15 years is now gone.

Rehoboth Garden Club Calendar

November General Meeting Join us for an inspiring floral design demonstration with Dennis DelSignore, Creative Director of Stoneblossom Floral Design. With more than 30 years of experience, Dennis …

Seekonk

Hurley Middle School Feasibility Study Approved

Voters appropriated $1.7 million for a feasibility study for the Hurley Middle School at Seekonk’s Fall Town Meeting November 9. The Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School …

Seekonk Designated a Purple Heart Community

Seekonk is now one of the 200 communities in Massachusetts to carry the Purple Heart designation. Select Board Chair Gary Sagar read a proclamation at Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony. …

Maddie Eddy Represents Team USA on International Stage

Seekonk native Maddie Eddy is making her mark in collegiate soccer, proving that determination, resilience, and a love for the game can help overcome even the toughest challenges. A 2024 …

From the Town Clerk

November is a wonderful time to reflect, remember and give thanks. As the holiday season approaches, Thanksgiving is a special time to gather with families and friends to reminisce about old …

School Committee Chairman Praises Sagar

Seekonk School Committee Chair Robert Gerardi praised Select Board Chair Gary Sagar at the November 2 meeting. Gerardi said Sagar had made a promise to improve communication with the School …

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Community Wreathing & Holiday Marketplace

Build your own farm fresh wreath! Enjoy hot cider and festive cookies! Shop for local artisan gifts in our new Farm Stand!

Attleboro Fire Department

Presented by Attleboro Historic Preservation Society at Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, 42 Union Street, Attleboro Retired Fire Chief Ron Churchill, a third-generation firefighter, will present …

Holiday Book Sale at Weaver & Riverside Libraries

The Friends of the East Providence Public Library have put together a wide selection of gently used holiday-themed items to kick off the season – Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. The Holiday Sale …

Lighthouse Aglow for the Season

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, located on an island off the coast of Riverside, is known for its bright red beacon that shines on Narragansett Bay. But this holiday season, the light station will cast an …

A Wreath. A Name. A Story Remembered.

Poppy’s Crew began in memory of our beloved Poppy, a U.S. Navy veteran. What started as a family tribute has grown into a community effort to bring Wreaths Across America to Rehoboth Village …

Could your family use help this holiday season?

The Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc. is a local public charity that supports Rehoboth children and families facing difficult financial times by providing Christmas gifts, holiday assistance, and help with special occasion needs.
Northern Mockingbird in December

Celebrate the Season in the Great Outdoors!

(November 3, 2026) – Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy some time in nature this season. Bundle up for an owl prowl on a crisp winter’s night, bring a friend for stargazing, or craft a …
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EPFD Local 850 Celebrates 20 Years of Freaky 5K

EPFD Local 850 hosted its annual Freaky 5K road race at Fire Station 3 in Rumford, celebrating the event’s 20th anniversary. The Halloween-themed race begins at the fire station and takes runners …

The Chorus of East Providence to Perform Winter Concert

The Chorus of East Providence will perform their winter concert, Once Upon a Decem_ber, for the community this December that promises their audience members musical entertainment and a celebration of …

East Providence Historical Society Open House

Make Fall 2026 a Historic one...come visit us at Hunts Mills.  Our America 250 exhibit continues, and our friendly and knowledgeable docents are eager to show you around the many rooms.  …

Fuller CLC Celebrates 10 Years of Creativity and Connection

East Providence, R.I. -The Fuller Creative Learning Center, a part of the East Providence Public Library, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with an evening of creativity, connection, and …

November Kids Activities at EP Libraries

Crafternoon Monday, November 2, 3:45pm at Weaver Library Ages 5+ Use a variety of materials to create whatever you can imagine! Materials include construction paper, cardboard tubes, fabric, tissue paper, felt, and more. Follow a theme, or free-style it - it's up to you!

Holiday Food Drive and Tree Lighting

In celebration of Doorways Food Pantry’s 25th anniversary and the spirit of giving this holiday season, the Town of Seekonk is inviting residents, especially our younger residents and students, to …

Seekonk Firefighters & Police Charity Softball Game

The second annual Seekonk Firefighters and Seekonk Police Department charity softball game took place on a chilly October afternoon. Despite the weather, the game was played with great enthusiasm and good fellowship, and a good time was had by all.
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Rhode Island

A rare request for clemency in Rhode Island could help 2 refugees fight deportation

For two Cambodian refugees fighting to remain in the U.S., an extraordinary request made to Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee could help them overcome criminal convictions that have put their ability to stay at risk.  They’re asking for pardons in a state where the power of clemency has largely gone unused for decades. Chansareth Hong […]

Healey takes next step in bid to get in on Canadian offshore wind

This article first appeared on CommonWealth Beacon and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.  President Donald Trump blocked Massachusetts from unlocking new offshore wind from its own coasts, dealing a crucial blow to the state’s energy transition. So Gov. Maura Healey is testing the waters to the north instead. The […]

Commentary: The small mind of a big man on campus

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth proposed an answer that won’t work to a problem that doesn’t exist during his visit this week to the U.S. Naval War College in Newport The problem, according to Hegseth, is that professional military education — the coursework and experiences that prepare service members for their next jobs or promotions […]

Ahead of Johnston exodus, Polisena says FM to lay off local workers

FM is laying off an unknown number of employees in conjunction with plans to relocate its global headquarters from Johnston to Providence, Johnston Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. said on Thursday. Polisena told Rhode Island Current in a phone interview that he met with an FM employee earlier in the day, who said she and at […]
Massachussetts

New Greater Boston housing data show recent progress but troubling signs for the future

Statewide housing policy moves to juice new construction are colliding with “huge macroeconomic and federal policy headwinds pushing in the other direction,” said Luc Schuster, executive director of Boston Indicators, the research arm of the Boston Foundation. “It’s really hard to know where we’re headed in the next year.”

By undercutting gas pipeline expansion, Massachusetts risks making an energy affordability problem worse

Natural gas is not an obstacle to a clean energy future; it is the proven, affordable, lower-emission backbone that supports renewables with flexible, around-the-clock power.

Dionne launches MassGOP chair bid, pledges to serve without pay

MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale, who has led the party for four years, said in a Monday morning email to state committee members that she will not seek reelection as party chair in January.

Frustrated by ‘prolonged inaction,’ Spilka might backtrack on extending legislative deadline next term

Lawmakers still have dozens of major policy decisions to make in the eight remaining weeks of the term, all of which will happen in the lame-duck stretch after Election Day.
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