Tri 3 High Honors June 2025 Grade 8 Markos Andrade, Gabrielle Assi, Nathan Auricchio, Addison Bairos, Isabelle Bettencourt, Abigail Blenkush, Caitlyn Cabral, Nayalie Carpenter, Desmond Clark, Deven …

Rehoboth has a new Police Chief: Louis DiBacco. DiBacco was sworn in by Town Clerk Laura Schwall at Monday’s Selectmen meeting. DiBacco has served in the position on an interim basis …

Early voting has begun for the special election on July 21. Residents will be asked to authorize a debt exclusion, which is a temporary tax increase, to pay for $10 million in renovations for …

Massachusetts is one step closer to banning cellphones in the classroom. The state Senate advanced a bill on July 8 which would require public schools to restrict phone use. The Joint …

The proposed fire station for the town’s south end has been placed on the back burner for now. Select Board member Gary Sagar had proposed a special town meeting for September. At …

Thank you to all who have responded to this year's Annual Appeal. We wouldn't be able to finance special programming for the library without you. We also depend on the donations of books that are …

The 2025-26 Faith Formation session at St. Francis Xavier Church in East Providence, RI, will begin in mid-September. Kindergarten through Grade 7 will meet on Sundays from 10:30 to 11:30am. The …

The Town of Rehoboth has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by a former town employee. Selectman Lenny Mills made the announcement at the June 30 meeting. Plaintiff Diane Fyfe worked …

Seekonk School Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell has disputed claims made about the sound equipment at the high school auditorium. At the June 25 Select Board meeting, member Michael Healy, who …

Kathryn (Kay) Manigan has been hired as Seekonk's Dean of Athletics and  Programs for Grades 6-12. According to her biography on Seekonk Public School’s website, Manigan has worked in …

Diane M. Rodericks, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Robert P. Rodericks. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late …

Boston, MA — July 14, 2025 — Today, Senator Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton) has filed legislation to establish a Special Commission aimed at investigating the increase in insurance costs and the …

Spend the Day with Birds of Prey! Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street (Route 114), Bristol, RI September 6 & 7, 2025; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Audubon Birds & Brews …

State House — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. and Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski that requires athletic trainers to be trained in using, and be equipped with, epi-pens has been …

State House — A new law sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria has extended the deadline for candidates to request a recount so that all overseas ballots are counted before …

Plymouth, NH -- Plymouth State University congratulates more than 650 students who received their academic degrees during its 154th Anniversary Commencement Ceremonies on Friday-Saturday, May 9-10, …

Sarah Charbonneau of Rehoboth was named to the Spring Deans List at UMass Amherst college of Engineering. Sarah will be starting her senior year. The Dean's List Honors criteria is 3.50 or higher …

Colchester, Vt. - Saint Michael's College student-athletes were inducted into 14 different academic honor societies during the 2024-25 school year, including eight into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's …

State House – Human Trafficking Prevention Notice and Training Act sponsored by Rep. Matthew S. Dawson and Sen. Andrew R. Dimitri has been signed into law. The legislation requires hotel …

State House — Legislation introduced by Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian that will aid law enforcement in solving gun-related crimes by taking advantage of a …

State House — A bill from Deputy Majority Whip Mia A. Ackerman and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to improve public health education about Alzheimer’s and dementia has been signed into law. …

State House — Legislation sponsored by Rep. William W. O’Brien and Sen. Robert Britto that will help address teacher shortages in Rhode Island’s public schools has been signed into …

Sponsored by Sen. Lauria and Rep. McGaw, bills help address frustrating delays and provide help amid primary care crisis State House – Two new laws sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria and Rep. …

State House — Legislation sponsored by House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian and Sen. Robert Britto to allow adults to modify their birth certificates with culturally sensitive language has …

Mississippi State, MS - Madeline Rossi, of Rehoboth, MA, was named to the Mississippi State University Spring 2025 President's List.