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MBTA approves plan for new electric trains on Fairmount Commuter Rail line
The new electric trains will hit the line as early as 2028, the MBTA says. The MBTA Board of Directors approved a new plan to bring battery-powered electric trains to the Fairmount Commuter Rail line, it announced in a statement on Thursday. The new trains will mean more frequent service...
Can Tritons rebound after a subpar season in 2023? Atlantis/Westport football schedule
FALL RIVER — Believe it or not, but Friday Night Football is right around the corner for local area high schools. The Herald News takes a dive into the upcoming football schedules from the Greater Fall River area, beginning with the Atlantis Charter/Westport co-op team. Last season, the Tritons wanted to build off...
Fall River is trying to save money on its $9 million annual trash bill. Here's how.
FALL RIVER — It costs big bucks for a community to manage its municipal waste, and Mayor Paul Coogan's administration and the City Council are looking for ways to cut its $8 million to $9 million annual bill while still collecting and disposing of trash and recycling. Changes have already begun, through efforts...
Two Fall River athletes win gold at Bay State Games
FALL RIVER — It was all golden for Shawn Kalunga and Thalys Silva. The Atlantis Charter student athletes recently captured gold medals during the Bay State Summer Games Track and Field event at Regis College in Weston. ...
Mass. weather: Hail, thunderstorms could soak areas Thursday night
While the dry weather reprieve is set to continue going into the weekend and beyond, there might be a stormy pause on Thursday. Low clouds and stratus were predominantly around the Cape and Islands before spreading out across parts of southern New England, according to the National Weather Service. They come as a cold front trails from Newburyport to Storrs, Connecticut, and into Danbury. Along this line, showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected.
Update: Dense fog advisory issued for 4 Massachusetts counties Thursday morning
On Thursday at 6:22 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable and Dukes counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one to two miles in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," comments the weather service....
Vermont Philharmonic presents two Summer Pops concerts
Vermont’s outdoor summer concert scene continues in August with the Vermont Philharmonic playing two Summer Pops concerts -- one each in Duxbury and North Hero. The first will be held beside the pond at Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. The North Hero concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Shore Acres Inn overlooking Lake Champlain.
Here's the scoop: Massachusetts ice cream trail sprinkles attention on local businesses
BOSTON — Massachusetts' first-ever ice cream trail kicked off on Thursday, providing a delicious way to beat the heat this summer. Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll put together the list with help from New Hampshire. The plan was to create a statewide list of ice cream...
Route 3 Speed Limit Raised to 65 mph in Massachusetts to Improve Traffic Safety
Drivers traversing the stretch of Route 3 from I-95 in Burlington up to the New Hampshire border can now legally press a bit harder on the accelerator. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has upped the speed limit along this 22-mile corridor to 65 mph, as reported by Boston.com. This increase is a jump from the previous 55 mph limit, a move intended to enhance safety by harmonizing traffic flow.
Prosecutors interview witnesses, victims in case of former teacher accused of rape
WAREHAM — A former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher accused of raping a student has received another date to return to court. Andre Arsenault, 35, appeared Thursday in Wareham District Court on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery on a person age 14 or over — offenses allegedly committed towards an Old Colony student while Arsenault was a teacher at the school, according to reports.
Cape Cod Baseball League roundup: The Wareham Gatemen's win aids race for West Division
The Wareham Gatemen (20-11-1) flexed their muscles in an 8-1 victory over the Brewster Whitecaps (12-18-2) in seven innings to keep pace with the idle Cotuit Kettleers in the race for the West Division title. The Gatemen scored five runs in the fourth inning and led 8-0 before the Whitecaps broke the shutout in the sixth. Eli Putnam (Davidson) had a pair of hits, drove in two runs and scored one himself, while Antonio Jimenez (Central Florida)...
New gift shop looks to make waves in Onset
Amelia Houde got her first job scooping ice cream at Nana’s Ice Cream Parlor in Onset. Now over a decade later, Houde still works behind a counter in Onset, but this time it’s at a gift shop she owns. Houde’s shop, called Tide & True, opened up on...
Refreshing weekend ahead!
DRY WEATHER RETURNS A cold front moved through Thursday evening, setting up Friday for much drier and sunnier weather. The morning will start comfortably in the low 60s, and by the afternoon, temperatures will reach the mid-80s. Coastal areas will be about 5 degrees cooler. If you’re heading to the Cape, strongly consider leaving early to avoid traffic. It’ll be a popular place! SUNNY AND COMFORTABLE WEEKEND Saturday will be mostly sunny, still dry and comfortable with highs in the mid-80s. It’s perfect for a beach day or a barbecue. On Sunday, expect partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-80s. Coastal areas will once again be about 5 degrees cooler. It’s an ideal weekend for outdoor activities anywhere in New England. Don’t forget the sunscreen if you’re spending time outdoors though; the UV index will be very high (8).
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