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Grand Victorian in the Fall River Highlands sold for over $1M: Weekly home sales
This week’s top-selling property is an exquisite Victorian that sold for $1,250,000. Built in 1872 in the historical Highlands neighborhood, 240 Highland Avenue has been converted into a multi-family dwelling. It showcases modern updates with old world charming in every corner of the 6,700 square foot home. The main...
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Enters Massachusetts, Rhode Island
CLEVELAND – Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces its distribution expansion into Massachusetts and Rhode Island with Atlantic Beverage. The brewery began its market launch on July 19, in conjunction with the release of seasonal Oktoberfest in cans and draft. In addition to the fall favorite, the brewery’s entry into the market includes new 2024 brands Juicy Vibacious Double IPA and Strawberry Pineapple Wheat in cans, and Midwest IPA in cans and draft. The launch will be supported by several kickoff events and promotions.
All's quiet on the primary front this election season. What's happening?
In the battle for the soul of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, a temporary cease-fire is in effect across much of the state this election season. The ideologically charged party primaries between progressive and moderate Democrats that set the tone of the last several state election cycles are fewer and farther between this...
In the ACI parking lot, two men bonded over Burger King and uncertainty of what's next
In a way, Sam thought to himself, this was his friend’s last meal. It was just the two of them – Sam and his pal J, as everyone called him. They were parked in Sam’s VW in a lot at the Adult Correctional Institutions. J was minutes from going inside to be put back in prison for a parole violation.
CLT Marine proposal: 'Boat people doing boat stuff' on New Bedford State Pier
NEW BEDFORD — Ed Anthes-Washburn is very familiar with the Port of New Bedford. His background includes 11 years with the New Bedford Port Authority, the last six as port director. ...
Eufemia Reis, a New Bedford versatile artist inspired by her African and Portuguese roots
NEW BEDFORD – Self-taught New Bedford artist Eufemia Reis mostly draws inspiration from her ethnic roots and own experiences, and particularly enjoys painting the beauty and strength of African women. Born in Angola to Cape Verdean parents, her most prominent works are infused with spiritual and cultural aspects of...
AT ANOTHER LEVEL: Meet the 2024 Softball Player of the Year, Super Team and All-Stars
It was a strong spring for SouthCoast baseball teams with four qualifying for the 2024 MIAA state tournament. Apponequet, which captured a share of the South Coast Conference Blue Division title this year, had the deepest tournament run, reaching the Division 3 Final Four while Dartmouth reached the Div. 2 Sweet 16, GNB Voc-Tech...
YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GRADUATION
Young Marines National Leadership Academy Holds Graduation July 20 at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. The Young Marines, a national youth organization, held their annual graduation of the 2024 National Leadership Academy – Advanced Leadership School (ALS). Sergeant Major of the US Marine Corps, USMC Sgt Maj Carlos...
Protestors gather in Stoughton to demand justice for Sandra Birchmore
The pregnant young woman was found dead from an alleged suicide in 2021. A prominent doctor ruled her death a homicide earlier this year. Demonstrators gathered outside Stoughton Town Hall Saturday to demand justice for Sandra Birchmore, a young pregnant woman who was allegedly groomed and sexually assaulted by three former police officers before her death in 2021.
Taunton mayor charged in domestic dispute with her husband
TAUNTON - The mayor of Taunton appeared in court Monday accused of attacking her husband in a domestic violence dispute.Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. According to a police report, officers were called to the O'Connell home on Saturday, and found Ted O'Connell outside on his cell phone. According to the report, he said Mayor O'Connell bit hit, hit him with a gasket scraper and jumped on his car as he tried to get away. He declined medical treatment.Police arrested Mayor O'Connell....
Vocal Karen Read supporters say they’ve had bleach-filled balloons thrown on their lawns
Canton police say they're investigating the balloon incidents and have sent evidence off for processing. Canton police are investigating after several residents vocal in their support of murder defendant. say their lawns were targeted with bleach-filled balloons. According to NBC10 Boston, which first reported on the damage, three of Read’s...
Milford Teen Facing Charges for Loaded Gun in Shrewsbury Traffic Stop
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – A Milford teen is facing charges after he was allegedly found with a loaded gun in a car in Shrewsbury. It happened July 14 when a Shrewsbury officer pulled the car over on Route 9. The officer says there were six people in the car and when it stopped two of them ran. But the officer spotted one guy trying to conceal a bag under the seat. A search of the bag allegedly turned up a loaded 9mm handgun. 18-year-old Nicolas Alves-Santos reportedly faces possession of a firearm without a license and several more counts.
Second weekend stabbing leaves 3 people injured outside Brockton bar
BROCKTON — Three people were stabbed during a fight outside a Brockton bar early Sunday morning, police said. Brockton police responded to reports of a stabbing outside Bar Dino's, located at 1002 Main St. at about 1:53 a.m., Brockton police spokesperson Darren Duarte said. When they arrived, officers found...
Whole blood transfusion saves rider after ATV crash in Walpole
The victim was transported to a Boston hospital in a medical helicopter. The Canton Fire Department performed a whole blood transfusion following an ATV crash in Walpole on Friday night, officials say. The Walpole Fire Department requested mutual aid from Canton’s Field Transfusion Paramedic Program just before 8 p.m., according...
Karen Read Is Selling Her Gorgeous Colonial Home — We Kind of Don't Blame Her
After her mistrial was declared on July 1, Karen Read is headed back to court on July 22, 2024. The 44-year-old financial analyst stood trial for allegedly running over and killing her then-boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. And while this seems like it should be very time-consuming, she is also making another major life change.It's been a little over two years since O'Keefe died, and Read hasn't returned to her own home in about a year. Now Karen Read's house is for sale, which is not surprising given how she's been treated throughout this process. Are you in the...
Alannah Hopkins Signs To Attend Providence College
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Providence College softball Head Coach Kelsey Christensen announced today (July 22) that student-athlete Alannah Hopkins (Sylva, N.C.) has signed an athletic aid agreement to attend PC as a member of the softball team. Hopkins, a junior pitcher, attended Smoky Mountain High School where she earned All-Conference honors all...
Reunited on the baseball diamond
WEST WARWICK - Logan Lama is a busy man these days, not that he’s complaining. The 2023 Coventry High School graduate and rising sophomore at Springfield College had plans from the onset to rejoin his hometown’s Connie Mack ball club this coming summer, a year after helping guide them to an appearance in the finals.
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