House proposal updates MA statutes by removing offensive terminology Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently supported legislation to update Massachusetts’ …

House proposal offers protections for MA residents receiving services Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently supported legislation to enhance state oversight of …

“I like to help other kids who need it,” was the answer the then four-year-old Brady Vieira told The Reporter in a prior interview when asked why he holds a hot chocolate stand to raise money for …

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 Taxes …

As the holiday season is upon us, November is a great time to reflect and remember. November is the time for gratitude. To all the Veterans, thank you for your bravery and all the sacrifices you made …

Installation Ceremony Held at The Squantum Association; Focus on Volunteerism, Professional Ethics and Community Integrity East Providence, RI  — October 21, 2025  — RE/MAX …

Seekonk – Gustav “Gus” H. Klegraefe, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Beverly A. (Sorterup) Klegraefe, who passed in …

John H. Viall, Jr., of Miranda, California, and formerly of Rehoboth, passed away on October 12, 2025. He was 80 years old.   He was the husband and best friend of Betsy (Hopkins) …

Lindsay Paige Neville, 27, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, in Clarksville, Tennessee, and is now home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born June 11, 1998, Lindsay grew up in …

Seekonk - Edward “Bud” A. Tessier, 77, was surrounded by loved ones as he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025. The speed of his illness, MDS, made his passing doubly …

Danny was 67 years old when he lost his five-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife Kelley, his loving mother Patricia, his stepfather Vincent, his daughters Victoria, Gianna, …

Papermaking Workshop The Blanding is co-sponsoring a workshop on papermaking with the Carpenter Museum on Sat. Nov. 22 at 10 am. This hands-on family-friendly workshop will be held at Goff Hall …

What a joy it was to read your article about Eagle Scout Max Duffy. I was recently hiking at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge and saw the new bridges on the perimeter trail. I was thrilled to see them and I …

Tax Deductions: One of the most effective ways to reduce your taxes is to reduce your taxable income by contributing to a work retirement plan.  For 2024, you can save as much as $23,500 …

Does it sometimes seem like archaeology is as dry and dusty as those digs in the desert that you read about or see on TV? I find that the Nova series on PBS often literally puts me to sleep, unless …

Rhode Island’s infrastructure is at a breaking point. The Washington Bridge in Providence—one of the state’s busiest connectors, carrying more than 90,000 vehicles daily—has …

The voter approved $148M reconstruction of the “new” Edward R. Martin Middle School is nearing completion and will open for students and staff on December 1, 2025.  To date, the …

October Means “Socktober” for EP’s Christine Alves For over ten years, East Providence resident and EP High School administrative assistant Christine Alves, has been collecting …

All EPHS Fall Sports Teams in State Playoffs It has been a banner fall season for East Providence High School athletic teams.  Every single team has qualified for the Rhode Island …

Brief recap of fall game scores and highlights All EPHS Fall Sports Teams in State Playoffs It has been a banner fall season for East Providence High School athletic teams. Every single team has …

A successful fall season puts Townies in Playoffs as most East Providence High School fall athletic teams are winning deep into Rhode Island Interscholastic League playoffs. EPHS Girls Volleyball On …

Doorways Food Pantry extends thanks to the scouting families of BSA Troops 1 & 9, plus the Cub Scouts of Troop 88, who conducted their annual food drive in November and collected more than 11,000 …

On October 16th, 2025 the GFWC Wampanoag Women’s Club (WWC) hosted the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Rhode Island Fall Meeting at Elizabeth’s Portofino Tuscan Grille in …

State House – House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian has been named by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England as a Leading Woman of Distinction. Whip Kazarian was honored at an awards …

I grew up in Rehoboth from the early 1950s through graduation with the class of 1968. My hope is that some readers will reminisce, while others might enjoy turning back the pages to a different …