State House — The General Assembly has approved legislation introduced by Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston) and Rep. Matthew S. Dawson (D- Dist. 65, East Providence) …

State House – The General Assembly today passed legislation ( 2025-S 0241 , 2025-H 5019 ) sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. and Rep. June S. Speakman to prohibit the manufacture, sale or …

State House – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to establish a special fund to provide financial assistance to families with children stricken by a …

The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to protect patients from being unable to fill vital prescriptions because their prescriber cannot be reached for …

How many times have you passed by Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, a few hundred feet off the Riverside shore, as you walked or biked down the East Bay Bike Path? How many times have you been inside? This …

The Rehoboth Board of Selectmen will now be in control over hiring and firing town employees, following the June 3 Town Meeting vote eliminating the Personnel Board. “It effects very few …

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District was recently given a spotlight in Tech & Learning, a national publication that recognizes forward-thinking school systems making meaningful …

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School’s graduating class was encouraged to take risks at the June 6 ceremony. The members of the Class of 2025 were greeted with cheers from friends and …

Atlanta, GA -- Wendy Carvalho of E Providence (02914) graduated from Georgia State University during the Spring 2025 semester with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree with a concentration …

Potsdam, NY -- Kathryn Nelson of Riverside , RI, was recently named to the President's List at The State University of New York at Potsdam. Nelson, whose major is Archaeological Studies, was among …

Williamsburg, Va. (June 9, 2025) - Megan Capello from Seekonk , MA was recently named to the Dean's List at the College of William & Mary for the spring 2025 semester.

Scholarship Foundation of East Providence acknowledges the support of community businesses in their annual Business Fund Drive. The Fund Drive is one way that local businesses can demonstrate their …

The boys outdoor track & field team finished fourth overall at the Rhode Island State Championship meet this Sunday. The following Townies placed during the meet: Jack Pawlik 1st place in the 100 …

East Providence girls lacrosse finished an undefeated season with a 14-7 win over Smithfield to take the D3 State Championship on Sunday. Before hundreds of Townie fans at Brown University’s …

The Seekonk School Committee approved the district’s entry into the state’s School Choice program by a vote of 3 to 2 on May 19. Chairman Bob Gerardi, Lisa Rizzo, and Alicia MacManus …

Voters at the June 3 Spring Town Meeting approved the FY’26 budget and a number of bylaw changes. The budget for the next fiscal year includes $14.8 million for Town Government services. …

Hello All – I hope you had a most enjoyable Memorial Day.  I would like to take a moment to pause and remember all the brave men and women, and their families, who have made the ultimate …

Softball Makes History The Beckwith Middle School Softball Team made history with Beckwith's first-ever undefeated season in softball! For the second year in a row, they captured the Massasoit League …

Seekonk Varsity Softball The Seekonk High School varsity softball team has wrapped up an impressive season, finishing with a strong 13-8 record. Their consistent performance reflects a season full of …

Dighton-Rehoboth Varsity Softball The DR Falcons remain one of the strongest softball teams in Division 3, fresh off a 2024 championship win and looking for another. Led by Senior Captains Haleigh …

Last Wednesday, May 21, the Falcons’ Senior Day quickly became a pitching duel between the DR Falcons and the Seekonk Warriors. Junior Cole Arruda eventually outlasted senior Ben Miller to lead …

Happy June Everyone! June is the official beginning of summer and also the start of summer break for students. We would like to congratulate and wish all the 2025 Seekonk Graduates success and …

City Sets 2025 Tax Rate Rate is down from 2024 City Finance Director Glenda Delgado has announced the 2025 property tax rate for residential and commercial properties.  The 2025 rate for …

Amy Moran, a seventh-grade social studies teacher at Martin Middle School, was the recipient of two prestigious awards as the 2025 school year comes to a close.  Moran was named a “Crystal …

Busy & Successful Season for Townie Teams As the 2024-2025 school year draws to a close, several Townie teams remained in contention for playoffs and post season awards.  Consolidating …