Kingston, RI -- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that several area students have been named to its Fall 2025 Dean's List. Among them are: • Donny Azar of Rehoboth (02769) • …

East Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded a $58,000 grant to the R.I. Community Pet Project in East Providence. The funding will be used to provide veterinary care exclusively …

Laurie Marchand, Principal of Edward R. Martin Middle School, announces the Second Quarter Honor Roll for the 2025-2026 school year. Honors are as follows: 1st Honors, “Summa Cum Laude” (all …

State House — Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Jenni A. Furtado have introduced legislation to expand the eligibility for disabled veterans to receive disabled veterans license plates …

The Seekonk Public Schools may be receiving more state aid this year, according to Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell. “The preliminary Governor’s local aid proposal for Chapter 70 is about …

Seekonk School Committee member Kyle Juckett does not plan to seek re-election in April when his three-year term expires. Juckett explained his decision Sunday in a Facebook post. “It is …

Seekonk School Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell warned of possible budget reductions at Wednesday’s joint meeting with the Select Board. The school district is seeking a 4.6 percent increase in the …

Fire Chief Shaun Whalen presented the Lifesaving Award to members of the department’s D Group for their actions on November 6, 2025. The firefighters, including Lieutenant Kevin English, …

The current cost of a UMass Amherst education is more than $37,000 annually, and Boston College tuition is around $90,000 annually! (Source: eMoney)  It can be overwhelming to think about this, …

The Town’s Charter will look very different from now on. “We’re happy to share that H.4459, An Act amending the Charter of the Town of Seekonk, has officially been signed into law by …

Town Clerk Kristen L’Heureux provided a list of residents who have pulled nomination papers for the April 6 Seekonk Town Election. The deadline to return their papers with 50 signatures is February …

Seekonk residents, My name is Robert Archambault, I am announcing my candidacy for a position on the Select Board. For those unfamiliar with the position and process, the Town has 5 Selectmen …

Dear residents of Seekonk, For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Elizabeth A. Elmasian.  After much consideration, I am announcing my candidacy for the Seekonk Select Board. …

Balto the Siberian Husky earned a place in the dog hall of fame for his part in bringing much needed medicine across the Alaska wilderness to Nome during a diphtheria epidemic 100 years ago. …

Hello All ~ Happy February ~ I hope you are staying warm and healthy!   As a friendly reminder, Real Estate Tax Bills were due Monday, February 2 nd .  Payment can be made via mail, …

After a heavy snow storm that included the New England Patriots making it BACK to the Super Bowl once again after taking down the Denver Broncos in a snowy trench warfare game— Seekonk & …

You may have noticed the days are getting longer. Don’t forget to “spring forward” on Sunday, March 8 th . Spring officially arrives on March 20th and hopefully by then we will begin to see the …

Todd Creel, a 56-year-old and 50-year resident of Rehoboth, has found an unexpected parade partner in Ozzy—also known as Oswald—a four-year-old Bernedoodle who has been by his side since …

Myrtle E. “Tudy” Cole, 82, of Seekonk, died peacefully on January 27, 2026 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Gordon “Tommy” Cole.  Born in …

Carl Olof Gustafson of Rehoboth, MA, passed away on January 18, 2026, at Miriam Hospital. A devoted father and grandfather, Carl dedicated over 40 years of his professional life to Raytheon …

It is with heavy hearts we announce Arthur J.(Jim) Smith, 86, of San Antonio, Texas and formerly of Rehoboth, Massachusetts entered into the presence of the Lord while under Hope Hospice Care ign …

Blind Date with a Book Stop in the library before Valentine’s Day to pick out your blind date with a book. Each festively wrapped book will have a hint on the cover as to the type of book …