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Nurses Notes

I hope this finds you all safe and well and settling into your Fall routines. As I finish up my letter to you for October, we are awaiting the first Nor’easter of the season with expected …

Rehoboth PFAS Remediation is a ‘real challenge’

The remediation of PFAS in the town’s water has not been an easy or inexpensive process. In 2022, harmful chemicals were discovered in the wells which supply water to the Town Hall and the …

Rehoboth Selectmen Approve Contracts

The Board of Selectmen approved town employee contracts at their September 8 meeting. These included: a one year Health Consultant contract for Elizabeth Doyle, for the period of July 1, 2026 …

From the Town Clerk's Office

Hello All – Another month has quickly flown by. I hope you have been enjoying your summer and staying healthy and safe.  As the summer draws to a close, I also hope you had an enjoyable Labor …

Rehoboth Gets Donation from Local Developer

The town has received a $160,000 donation from a local developer after the Planning Board agreed to waive certain requirements. The funds will be put toward road maintenance. Selectman Lenny …

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Scouts & Clubs
Try our Fish & Chips or Specials of the week Every Thursday 4:00 till 7:00 P.M. / Friday 4:00 – 7:30 PM & Saturdays Only with a Band Playing 6:00 till 7:30 PM Take Outs are welcome – …

Girl Scouts Debuts New Cookies

The new cookies, developed with BARK and Partake®, will be available exclusively online for shipping only during the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie® season, expanding how families, friends and four-legged …

Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club Upcoming Events

It’s coming! The Annual Fall Bazaar! October 17, 2026 at Francis Hall, 27 Francis Farm Rd, Rehoboth, MA, 9 AM to 3 PM. Our September meeting will be on September 17th in the Arcade Bldg. at …

South Attleboro Village Lions Mums Sale

It’s almost that time of year again for mums and why not get them from the Village Lions Club? All proceeds go back to our community. Beautiful full 9” mums @ $11.00 in 5 colors: red, purple, …

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People

Rehoboth Residents to Participate in the 38th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk

Sophia Hardy, Kristina Flynn, and Walk Hero Ruby King will join thousands in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and care.

SNHU Announces Summer 2026 President's List

Manchester, NH -- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 President's List. The summer terms run …

SNHU Announces Summer 2026 Dean's List

Manchester, NH -- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 Dean's List. The summer terms run from …

URI Celebrates more than 4,000 Graduates

Kingston, R.I. -- The University of Rhode Island celebrated more 4,000 of its newest alumni during the University's 2026 Commencement. Approximately 3,800 undergraduate degrees and 900 graduate …

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Schools

Dighton-Rehoboth Updated Enrollment Figures

Dighton-Rehoboth School Superintendent Bill Runey presented updated enrollment projections to the School Committee at their September 22 meeting. The conversion rate of Grade 8 students choosing …

Palmer River Recognized as a Unified Champion School

Palmer River Elementary School has been recognized by Special Olympics Massachusetts as a 2025–2026 Unified Champion School. “Palmer River Elementary School’s recognition as a Unified …

DR Student Cole Gifford Represents MA at American Legion Boys Nation

N. Dighton, Massachusetts — Superintendent Bill Runey and Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Principal Dustin Demers are proud to recognize DRRHS student Cole Gifford for his selection to …

Dighton-Rehoboth Schools Reopen in September

The first day of classes for the students of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District will be Wednesday, September 2. Staff members will be returning on August 31. “Our kindergarten …

Term 3 Honor Roll Beckwith Middle School

2026 End of Year Grade 8 High Honors: Arrigo, Clara; Avery-Pham, Andrew; Bourgoin, Benjamin; Cairone, Crescenzo; Manuel Daza-Portillo; Dietrich, Kellen; DiPalma, Alaina; Frissell, Macy; Holowka, …

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Police & Fire

Rehoboth Public Safety Day

The annual Public Safety Day event was held on Saturday at Redway Plain. Members of the Rehoboth Police and Fire departments were in attendance, along with personnel from Rehoboth Ambulance. The …
Lifestyle

From The Friends of the Blanding Library

Thanks to the generous support of our community, The Friends of the Blanding Public Library proudly funded a wide range of free programs in 2026—from children’s activities and family yoga to science presentations, music events, and our beloved summer reading challenge and holiday celebrations.

The Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving Help for the Holidays

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 …

Bristol County Savings Bank Named a Top Charitable Contributor in MA

Taunton, MA, September 22, 2026 — Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, announces that it was named one of the Top Charitable Contributors in Massachusetts by …

ACT presents WONDER OF THE WORLD

Attleboro Community Theatre (ACT) kicks off its 69th season with “Wonder of the World” by David Lindsay-Abaire. From the author of the critically acclaimed Kimberly Akimbo, this barrel of laughs begins when Cass discovers a dirty little secret in her husband’s sweater drawer.

Discover What’s Brewing at Audubon in October!

-Audubon Educator Kaylee Finch holds a Red-tailed Hawk on the glove. By Kelsey Alpaio (Birds and Brews October 24)

(September 2, 2026) – Sip, savor and celebrate fall at Audubon’s Birds and Brews or join eerie nighttime hikes in search of owls. Bring the kids for outdoor autumn explorations and a Happy …

September at the Rehoboth Food Pantry

September brings a familiar change to Rehoboth. Summer begins to give way to cooler days, school buses return to our roads, backpacks appear by front doors, and families settle once again into the …

Harvest for Heroes: Family Fun With a Meaningful Mission

This October, Poppy’s Crew  invites the Rehoboth community to come together for Harvest for Heroes , a family fundraiser benefiting Wreaths Across America and our mission to remember and honor …

Nurse’s Notes September 2026

I’ve been your Public Health Nurse for over 4 years now, and I find I better understand what my Granny used to say: the days go slowly, but the years fly by! It’s hard to believe that the fall is …

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Moon and Sun

The moon and sun Seemed to speak At sunset. “Please send me your Brightest colors” Asked the moon. “I have so little time” Said the sun. “But here are a …

25th Anniversary: Where were you on nine-eleven?

September 11, 2001, or simply “9/11”. I’d bet you are pausing (here) to recall where, and what you were doing that Tuesday This 25th anniversary (for me) some added reflection of a singular day …

Bedtime Snack

A Monarch Circled overhead, Playing before It went to bed. It then went To flowers In pots on The patio. There it grabbed A bedtime snack Before it had to go.

Sign on Route 44 in Rehoboth. Free advertising for Gabriel Wassouf DMD? James Reinbold Rehoboth

A Cautionary Tale: The Lesson I Never Expected to Learn

For more than four decades, I dedicated my life to public education. As a teacher, principal, instructional supervisor and ultimately Superintendent of Schools, I spent my career helping students, …

Majestic Pose

Robins hold Majestic pose. In the sanctuary They chose. They hop And dine Then hop once more. Noble, still, steady, sure.
Columns

September Song

  I can’t really add much to all the well-deserved tributes paid to the late Dolly Parton, who was certainly a national treasure in so many ways: singer/songwriter, actress and comedienne, …

It’s Greek to Me

I’m not much of a movie watcher these days, though I won’t let my not actually seeing the new version of “The Odyssey” stop me from commenting on it. My preference is for delightful comedies …

Retirement Distributions

Transitioning into retirement can be exciting and daunting.  Many retirees work with a professional financial advisor to navigate the complexities. The IRS requires that you begin taking distributions from retirement plans at a certain age.  This is known as your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) age. 

Snappers & Snakes & Bears, Oh My!

OK, I haven’t actually seen any bears, but apparently one black bear was seen in West Warwick and another in North Attleboro recently, so I guess it’s just a matter of time. How are these bears, …

Creatures Great and Small Welcome Summer

We had a Memorial Day visitor in our yard, not exactly unexpected this time of year. A fairly large snapping turtle had emerged from the pond and was busy laying eggs in our yard. She had dug out …

Obituaries
David E. Corbitt, Jr.
David E. Corbitt, Jr.
SEEKONK - David E. Corbitt, Jr., 62, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Phyllis (Madsen) Corbitt of Seekonk and the late David E. …
Dolores (Axile) Andrew
Dolores (Axile) Andrew
Seekonk - Dolores (Axile) Andrews, 89, lovingly known as Dolores, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, surrounded by the grace and dignity that reflected …
Jack Hoskins, Jr.
REHOBOTH – Jack Hoskins, Jr., 56, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. He was the son of the late Jack Hoskins Sr. and Linda (Colorusso) Hoskins. Jack was the President and co-owner of …
Carol Shaw Georgia
Carol Shaw Georgia, a longtime resident of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, passed away on August 24, 2026, at 83. An accomplished painter and devoted art teacher, Carol lived a life shaped by …
Alice M. Wright
Alice M. Wright of Attleboro, MA died peacefully at home on August 9, 2026.  Born July 29, 1931 in East Providence, she was a daughter of the late Mary B. (Doyle) Watts and Captain William W. …
State News
State Representative Steven S. Howitt
Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) has been appointed to serve on a six-member conference committee charged with negotiating and finalizing the details of a comprehensive animal welfare …
State Representative Steven S. Howitt
BOSTON – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently supported legislation to improve Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Massachusetts through a public awareness campaign and new …

AG report details decades of abuse at Fall River, Springfield, Worcester dioceses

The attorney general called for the Legislature to strengthen remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and revealed that she is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.

Mass. voters hold Trump, utilities most responsible for high energy costs, new poll finds

Healey’s ability to evade the bulk of the blame with voters for high energy costs is notable as she seeks reelection this fall, given how energy issues have proven stubborn, dogging much of her first term.

New poll finds strong voter support for auditing the Legislature holding steady

For all of the sound and fury legislative leaders have raised, voter support for the audit law has not budged in two years.

The biotech reckoning is here

Price controls do not eliminate costs. They change incentives, reducing the expected return from developing medicines.

Dionne would use ‘bully pulpit’ to press for more local aid

Elizabeth Dionne appeared on GBH Radio on Tuesday and detailed how she sees the state Treasury addressing "affordability via local aid."

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