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Swansea's 11U Little League squad claimed the District 6 championship and heads to the Massachusetts State Sectional Tournament as the 2026 season wraps up.

Swansea Little League wrapped its 2026 season with the 11U All-Stars winning the District 6 championship and advancing to the Massachusetts State Sectional Tournament. Three division titles were also awarded: the Red Sox (Farm), Expos (Major), and Diamondbacks (Senior) each claimed cham…

Obituary notices, week of Monday, June 29, 2026 through Sunday, July 5, 2026

One Seekonk obituary was recorded for the week of June 29–July 5, 2026: O'Neill, Jeanne (Sherry), 75, of Seekonk, Massachusetts, who died June 25, 2026, with a Mass of Christian burial held July 2 at St. Margaret Church in Rumford, Rhode Island. Funeral arrangements were under the care …

Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

One Acushnet obituary was recorded for the week of June 29–July 5, 2026: Dutra, Anthony W., age 80, of Acushnet, who died on July 5, 2026. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Rock Funeral Home, as posted via Echovita.

Rehoboth marks Independence Day with town offices and library closed

Rehoboth marks Independence Day with all town offices, schools, and the public library closed Saturday. No municipal services are available today as the town observes the federal holiday; normal operations are expected to resume Tuesday, July 7. No additional local news was reported in …

North Attleborough kicks off two-week semiquincentennial celebration on the Fourth

North Attleborough launches a two-week "Celebrating Liberty's Legacy" celebration marking the nation's 250th Independence Day. The town announced the semiquincentennial series Friday, with programming running through mid-July and including library lectures on the Revolutionary War and W…

Mansfield marks July 4 under Phase III water restrictions as summer demand peaks

Mansfield heads into Independence Day with mandatory Phase III outdoor water restrictions still in force across town. The restrictions, which took effect June 10, limit residents to designated watering days and times to protect the water supply during peak summer demand; full details ar…

East Freetown Hosted USA Triathlon Long Course National Championships in June

East Freetown hosted the 2026 USA Triathlon Long Course National Championships on June 13, drawing elite athletes from around the country. USA Triathlon's official press release confirmed the East Freetown venue and named national champions in the long-course event. It is a notably quie…

Fall River Public Library Opens Holiday Weekend on Reduced Summer Schedule

The Fall River Public Library expands its free museum pass program just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. The library has added the Norman Bird Sanctuary and the House of the Seven Gables to its pass collection, giving cardholders more options for holiday outings. Summer hours at …

Swansea Library closes for Fourth of July, Summer Reading Program opens Monday

Swansea Free Public Library closes Friday and Saturday for Independence Day, reopening Monday with its Summer Reading Program. The library at 69 Main Street will be dark for the holiday weekend before resuming normal hours on July 6, the same day its Summer Reading Program begins. No ot…

Seekonk enters Fourth of July weekend with no scheduled municipal action

Seekonk heads into the Fourth of July weekend with no municipal meetings or public announcements on the docket. Town offices are operating on a standard holiday-week schedule through the long weekend. The only item surfacing in local outlets is a Seekonk-Swansea Patch calendar feature o…

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