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New Bedford woman faces charge related to newborn baby found dead at Fort Taber Park
A 22-year-old New Bedford woman has been arraigned in the case of “Baby Doe,” a male infant found dead at Fort Taber Park in December. Daniela Michell Escobar-Mejia, the infant’s mother, faces a single charge of improper disposal of a body. She was arraigned in New Bedford District Court and released on personal recognizance. ...
Phish Wrap Tour Kickoff Series with “The Connection” and “Thread” Bust-outs (A Gallery + Recap)
On Sunday, July 21, Phish closed out the first run of its 2024 summer tour with a third performance at Mansfield, Mass.’s Xfinity Center, better known to long-time fans and Commonwealth concertgoers at Great Woods. In its first-ever third night at the venue frequented by the Vermont quartet since 1992, Phish showed off the momentum accrued in the first four sets of its tour opener series by cutting deeper into its encyclopedic catalog than before and busting out some true rarities along the way.
Review & setlist: Phish reminds us never to miss a Sunday show
Second sets are treated as a different species in the Phish universe, and on Sunday night the band proved why. A review of a singular Phish show sometimes feels like reading a headline without reading the full article. It’s difficult, both for longtime fans of the band and for newcomers, to fully grasp without understanding its context — the shows directly before and after it and their respective setlists; Evolve, the band’s new studio album, and the songs off of it which have been polished in live shows for years now; the tour, the year, the venue.
What does Shaunna O'Connell's arrest mean for her job as mayor of Taunton? What we know
TAUNTON — Mayor Shaunna O’Connell is facing criminal charges for allegedly attacking and injuring her husband in their home Friday night. She was bailed out — it’s not clear exactly when — and was arraigned Monday morning in Taunton District Court. But what would happen in terms of the ability of the mayor’s office...
Fall River City Council rejects Zoning Board appointment for 'trash'-talking local leaders
FALL RIVER — In back-to-back votes last Tuesday, the City Council rejected political rival Paulo Amaral for a seat as an alternate on the Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals. Amaral twice ran unsuccessfully for City Council, and appears to have raised the hackles of some councilors over a statement he made during a Fall River Government Television forum in October 2023.
A new nature trail in Fall River is accessible for anyone to explore. How to take a walk.
FALL RIVER — The city’s wilderness has become easier than ever to explore with the opening of a handicapped-accessible nature trail on Monday. The Copicut Discovery Trail, on Indian Town Road near the intersection of Yellow Hill Road in Fall River’s vast forested eastern area, is a third of a mile long. Once an existing path known as the Shockley Trail, the path has been graded, flattened and laid with gravel so kids, the elderly and people with disabilities can more easily experience nature.
'Greatest experience': Locals earn ball hockey medals in Slovakia
As kids, Drake Manning Almeida and Evan Barbosa grew to love the sport of hockey. In the summer months without ice, they honed their skills by playing street hockey. Little did the pair know they were about to make history. ...
Family member says missing Fall River 16-year-old reportedly last seen at bus terminal
A Fall River teen is reportedly missing. According to family, 16-year-old Jecilina Lopes was last seen at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the bus station terminal in Fall River. If you have any information on Jecilina’s whereabouts, contact Fall River Police at (508) 324-2787.
Broken glass cleaned up at Fall River public pool; swimming is back on at Lafayette Park
FALL RIVER — The public pool at Lafayette Park reopened for visitors today after closing due to a vandalism-related safety issue. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pool at Lafayette Park is managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. Last week, DCR abruptly shut the pool down when broken...
Providence College Friars to host annual basketball clinic
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence College’s men and women basketball teams will hold a free youth basketball clinic at Corliss Park in Providence today. The annual youth basketball clinic sponsored by Amica Mutual Insurance welcomes boys entering the 7th grade or younger, and girls entering the 9th grade or younger that are in the Providence Recreational Summer Program.
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 four years. She was named the conference and 2A District Pitcher of the Year while also being named to the All-State team. Hopkins is a two-time National Champion at the club level, leading the EC Bullets to win the ASA title and the USA JO Cup National Championship with...
Grizzlies Let The Grooves and Rhythms Flow with ‘Love In Short Paragraphs’
Love has the ability to come across in a variety of ways. It can come in a hug, an act of kindness, a kiss or even a few written words. This fact can often be fascinating and sometimes puzzling, but it does deserve to be recognized and examined. Hence the debut full-length “Love In Short Paragraphs” from the Providence alt-funk act Grizzlies, which they self-released on June 28. There’s a soulful vibe being conveyed via the groovy rhythms courtesy of bassist Mikaela Villani, drummer Riley Smith and keyboardist Emily Iwuc while complimenting the excellent riffs from guitarist Josh Zenil and Cynthia Munrayos’ vocal delivery.
Attleboro Duplex Fire Critically Injures Woman and Affects Others, Police Officers Lauded for Rescue Efforts
A morning blaze at an Attleboro duplex on Mendon Road caused severe injuries and significant property damage, according to reports from local authorities. MassLive reported that the fire, which started early yesterday morning at 9:13 a.m., resulted in a woman being critically injured with severe burns, while a second resident and two police officers suffered from smoke inhalation.
Vehicle crashes into Swansea storefront after episode
A vehicle crashed into a local storefront on Sunday. At just after noon, damage could be seen to the front of Marshalls Department Store at 573 Grand Army of the Republic Highway (Route 6). According to multiple people who said they were witnesses to the crash, the driver suffered a...
New Bedford Welcomes New Pizza Hut with Iconic ’90s Buffet
Get ready New Bedford, there's a new Pizza Hut coming to the city and is gearing up for something nostalgic. Coming soon to 914 Mount Pleasant Street by Kings Highway, Pizza Hut promises to bring back the beloved '90s style buffet and salad bar that many have been missed and been craving.
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...
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