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VIDEO: Body Cam, Police & Court Records - The Story of the Francis’s Murder-Suicide
Through video, photos, police, and court records, GoLocal worked to unveil the tragic story of the murder of Stephanie Francis by her husband in front of their two children. It begs the question, why didn't the legal system protect her?. GoLocalProv has written nearly 100,000 stories over its 14-year history....
2 car crash on Route 44 in Taunton
TAUNTON, R.I. (WLNE) — A two car crash occurred on Route 44 in Taunton late Wednesday night. ABC 6 News crews on scene saw a tow truck blocking the road as police investigated two damaged cars. There was no information on any injuries. This is a developing story and...
Oak Bluffs objects to New Bedford freight service
Oak Bluffs officials are taking a stand against a proposed plan to have a New Bedford company, 41 North Offshore, run freight service into the town’s port. During a Tuesday morning Steamship Authority board meeting, Oak Bluffs select board chair Gail Barmakian voiced her town’s concerns, citing pedestrian safety and traffic congestion.
Ajax Zappitello Named Assistant Coach for Dartmouth Men’s Lacrosse Team
Ajax Zappitello has been named as the Men’s Lacrosse Assistant Coach at Dartmouth, bringing a wealth of experience as a decorated former player and recent draftee in the Premier Lacrosse League. Zappitello was a three-time All-American during his time at Maryland. He finished his collegiate career with 92 groundballs...
New Bedford business improvement district will not move forward
Business leaders hoping to establish a business improvement district in downtown New Bedford have withdrawn their proposal, ending a fierce debate over whether property owners should pay additional fees to spruce up the neighborhood and market it to visitors. In a letter sent to the City Council president on Monday...
School board names new school Congdon-DeValles Elementary
NEW BEDFORD — The South End’s new elementary school will be called the Congdon-DeValles Elementary School when it opens, which is planned for January 2027. The School Committee considered a long list of suggestions from the public before voting Monday to use the names attached to two elementary buildings that will retire when the new construction finishes. The DeValles name honors Fr. John B. DeValles, the courageous World War I chaplain from New Bedford known as the “Angel of the Trenches.” And Congdon honors James B. Congdon, the abolitionist and politician often referred to as a founding father of New Bedford.
New Bedford Elections Commission announces polling location changes
Absentee, Mail-In Ballots Now Available for State and Congressional Primary. “NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Elections Commission is gearing up for the State and Congressional Primary election on Sept. 3, including announcing changes to two Ward 3 polling locations and the availability of absentee and mail-in ballots. Based...
New Bedford Barbershop Gets Visit from Former Patriots Player Trey Flowers
These days, you never know who you're going to bump into in New Bedford. Over the past few years, the SouthCoast has become a hotspot for Hollywood actors and star athletes. However, I never expected to run into a professional football player in the South End of New Bedford — yet, here we are.
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. ...
Bristol County man sentenced to prison in Fall River court after pleading guilty to armed robbery
A Taunton man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to armed robbery in Fall River Superior Court. According to police, on March 12, at approximately 9:53 a.m., Raynham Police were notified of a robbery in progress at the Rockland Trust Bank, 275 New State Highway. Officers arrived at the bank...
Newport County residents help dream come true for boy who loves lawn mowing
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WJAR) — An 11-year-old Newport boy has been living out his dream of mowing lawns. Kal Madera was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. His mom, Kathleen Gibs, said he gets very passionate about things. “He’s wanted to record Charmin toilet paper commercials, which we’ve done. He’s wanted...
Gary Jobson on Providence's Stu McNay's chances at the 2024 Summer Olympic in Paris
Stu McNay is back among sailing’s best. The world-class sailor from Providence will compete in his fifth Olympic Games this summer, this time in the mixed-470 class alongside Lara Dallman-Weiss. This is the first time the 470 will be a mixed class at the Olympics and McNay attempts to improve on his ninth-place finish at Tokyo in 2020 and fourth-place spot at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
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