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Van strikes pedestrians on residential Fall River street, killing 1 and injuring the other
FALL RIVER — Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in the city this afternoon. According to Fall River Police spokesperson Sgt. Moses Pereira, two pedestrians were struck by "a large moving van" at around noon Wednesday at the 200 block of Joseph Drive, located off Meridian Street. ...
$1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Man Eyes New Home With Windfall
A New Bedford man said he knows how he'll spend the $1 million he won playing the Massachusetts State Lottery: A new house. Solano Perez won the seven-figure check playing the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza," the state's first $50 scratch-off game. Three $2 million prizes and two $1 million…
VOTE: Select the 2023-24 Herald News Male Athlete of the Year
FALL RIVER — Twenty athletes from the Fall River area area have been selected to the 2024 Herald News Male Athlete of the Year ballot. This poll is for athletes from six different high schools — Atlantis Charter, Case, Diman, Durfee, Somerset Berkley and Westport — this past school calender year. ...
One injured in Fall River stabbing on Tuesday
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Fall River Police are investigating a stabbing that happened at the intersection of Quarry Street and Reuben Street yesterday. According to officials, at approximately 11:07 a.m., units responded to a report of a stabbing in the area to find a 24-year-old male who sustained multiple stab wounds to his back.
Fall River Dog Is an Old Pup with a Big Personality [WET NOSE WEDNESDAY]
Happy Wet Nose Wednesday! Let's talk animals. If you are considering a new pet for you and your family, consider adoption. There are hundreds of animals in local shelters waiting to find a forever home, and thanks to those shelters, these animals have a fighting chance. Every week, we give...
New Bedford Will Rock to the Sounds of the 1950s on WBSM for 50s Night
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Joe Jesus’ 50s Night will take over downtown New Bedford on Thursday and once again WBSM is providing the soundtrack for the big shindig. Beginning at 3 p.m. on July 18, we will be broadcasting nothing but the music of the 1950s – with limited commercial interruption – as you get ready to head downtown to see all the vintage cars, performances and fun planned for 50s Night.
Man Arrested with Gun; Charged with South-End Shooting
New Bedford, MA — After arresting a man with an illegal firearm, detectives now have enough to charge him with this month’s Roosevelt Street shooting. On July 10th, narcotics detectives were conducting surveillance in the area of Nye Street and Acushnet Avenue when they observed a group of males congregating and drinking alcohol in public. When detectives approached them, it was learned that one male had discarded a cross-body bag he had been wearing.
Construction to begin on affordable housing project in Central Falls
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) — Construction will start today for the New Broad Street Homes Project that will bring 44 new affordable housing units to Central Falls. The properties were chosen through Mayor Maria Rivera’s Housing Task Force and were purchased by the city via the RIHousing Site Acquisition Program.
Freetown police investigate fatal late-night crash
FREETOWN — A fatal vehicle crash late Sunday night on Copicut Road claimed the life of a New Bedford man and left another seriously injured, authorities said. Freetown Police and Fire Departments responded to a call at approximately 11:30 p.m. on July 14, after a 9-1-1 report of a severe single-vehicle accident near the intersection with Bell Rock Road in Assonet.
Burrillville residents raise concerns over PFAS potential in turf field
BURRILLVILLE — Dozens of concerned residents packed into the town municipal building one night last week to speak out against the installment of an artificial turf field at the high school. The residents, some of whom had to line up out the door at the July 10 Burrillville Town...
HBO's 'Gilded Age,' which is filmed in Newport, nabs 5 Emmy nominations
NEWPORT – The HBO series "The Gilded Age," set and filmed in part in Newport, picked up five Emmy Award nominations Wednesday for its second season. The show, created by Julian Fellowes, who also created the popular period drama "Downton Abbey," is nominated for Best Drama Series, according to a list published by NBC News. It is up against "The Crown," "Fallout," "The Morning Show," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Shogun," "Slow Horses" and "3 Body Problem."
Former Francis Farm Owner Takes Credit for Restoration
Ken Foley, a former owner of Francis Farm, says he should be given credit for saving the historic property, which has been the site of numerous clambakes and other social events through the years. Foley, who has served on the Board of Selectmen, bought the property in 2003 for $1...
DiBacco’s Future as Rehoboth’s Top Cop
Sergeant Louis DiBacco has been serving as Acting Chief of the Rehoboth Police Department since January, following the retirement of longtime Chief James Trombetta. DiBacco’s appointment as Police Chief on a permanent basis is yet to be determined. “Within a year, both sides will make a decision if he’s...
Future of Rehoboth Ambulance in Doubt
Voters at the June 4 town meeting appropriated $200,000 to support the Rehoboth Ambulance. However, none of that money has yet been given to the non-profit corporation which has a month to month contract with the town. “We are speaking with several private contractors who have expressed an interest in...
Florence Gray Center to become regional community hub for Newport, Middletown. How it works
NEWPORT – Newport and Middletown are planning to use a $7.5 million federal grant to reinvigorate the Florence Gray Center and establish it further as a regional community hub. “This is going to be a place where working families in Newport can come to get the support and resources...
'They can't frame people': Why Smithfield police agreed to pay $600K to former cannabis grower
SMITHFIELD – The town has agreed to pay $600,000 to a former cannabis grower to settle a federal lawsuit alleging that police lied about having a confidential informant to obtain a warrant and search his warehouse grow. Defense lawyer Megan E. Sheehan, who represented Joseph Ricci in the seven-year-old...
Bryant University and Holy Cross Dean’s Lists Announced
Academic awards and honors announcements about Bedford and Hanscom AFB residents are sent to The Bedford Citizen via the academic institutions. Bryant University Names Julia Dearing to Dean’s List. Bryant University is pleased to recognize Julia Dearing of Bedford for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and achievement...
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